Cakes da Killa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cakes da Killa
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Bradshaw performing in 2017
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Rashard Bradshaw |
| Born | Teaneck, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Classic Music Company, Mishka Records |
Rashard Bradshaw, known as Cakes da Killa, is an American rapper. He mixes different music styles like hip hop, house, and electronic dance music. He became well-known around 2012 in New York. Cakes da Killa is recognized for bringing new sounds and ideas to rap music. Bradshaw currently lives in Atlanta. His second full-length album, Svengali, came out on October 28, 2022.
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Cakes da Killa's Music Journey
Starting Out in Music (2011)
Rashard Bradshaw started rapping just for fun in high school. He would write songs over music he found online. Then he posted them on Facebook. In 2011, a music producer named Stixx noticed his homemade songs. Stixx invited Bradshaw to be on a mixtape called Downtown Mayhem Vol. 1. After that, Bradshaw released his own first mixtape, Easy Bake Oven, Vol. 1. It was released through Stixx's Downtown Mayhem label.
Cakes da Killa became popular as a new artist in hip hop. He gained attention for his unique style and sound. Many media outlets wrote about his music. He says artists like Erykah Badu, Busta Rhymes, Remy Ma, Lil' Kim, Foxy Brown, Cam'ron, Nicki Minaj, and Bette Midler have influenced his work.
Growing Popularity and New Music (2012–2015)
Cakes da Killa's second mixtape, The Eulogy, was released for free in 2013. It became very popular after getting good reviews from Pitchfork. Pitchfork praised his bold and unique style. The mixtape's title originally meant he planned to stop making music. But he later changed his mind.
Before becoming a full-time rapper, Bradshaw worked at Paper Magazine. He also helped promote parties in New York City. In May 2013, Bradshaw earned his college degree in fashion studies. He studied at Montclair State University. In September 2013, he released an EP for his popular song "I Run This Club". This song used a sample from M.I.A.'s song of the same name. He later released a Remixes version of this EP. It included other artists like Fat Tony and Spank Rock.
In June 2014, Bradshaw released a nine-song mixtape called Hunger Pangs. To promote it, he appeared on the Hot 97 radio show Ebro in the Morning. He even performed a freestyle live on the radio. In 2015, Bradshaw released a 5-track EP called #IMF. This EP told a story about a modern-day relationship.
Studio Albums and Recent Work (2016–Present)
In October 2016, Bradshaw released his first official album, Hedonism. It was released on the Ruffians label. In October 2019, Bradshaw appeared on the Netflix show Rhythm + Flow. This was a reality competition where he auditioned for Cardi B, Jadakiss, and Fat Joe. After this show, Bradshaw released several new songs in 2020. One of these was "Don Dada" from his EP Muvaland, which came out in November 2020. In 2022, Bradshaw released his second studio album, Svengali.
Cakes da Killa's Music Releases
Albums
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| Hedonism |
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| Svengali |
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| Black Sheep |
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Extended Plays (EPs)
| Title | EP details |
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| I Run This Club |
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| I Run This Club (Remixes) |
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| #IMF |
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| Muvaland (with Proper Villains) |
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| Muvaland, Vol. 2 (with Proper Villains) |
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Mixtapes
| Title | Album details |
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| Easy Bake Oven, Vol. 1 |
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| The Eulogy |
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| Hunger Pangs |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Streets Talkin" (Bobby Lyte$ featuring Cakes da Killa) | 2013 | Non-album single |
| "Give It to Me" (Astrolith featuring Cakes da Killa) | 2014 | Muscle Memories |
| "Mirror Mirror" (Moonbase Commander featuring Cakes da Killa) | 2015 | Southpaw |
| "Drop Top" (DJ Shiftee featuring Cakes da Killa) | Non-album single | |
| "Serve It Up" (with Moonbase Commander) | ||
| "Carry On" (Astrolith featuring Cakes da Killa) | 2016 | |
| "Up Out My Face" (featuring Peaches) | Hedonism | |
| "New Phone (Who Dis)" | ||
| "Shots Fired" | 2017 | Shots Fired X Thirst Trap |
| "Thirst Trap" | ||
| "Catch the Beat" (Honey Dijon featuring Cakes da Killa) | The Best of Both Worlds | |
| "Talkin' Greezy (Remix)" (with Injury Reserve) | 2018 | Non-album single |
| "Don't Make Cents" (with Proper Villains) | ||
| "Bed Rest" (with LSDXOXO) | ||
| "Luv Me Nots" | 2019 | |
| "You Could Neva" (with Astrolith & Ripparachie) | ||
| "Pop ..." (Rafia featuring Cakes da Killa) | 2020 | |
| "Free to Be" (with davOmakesbeats) | ||
| "Don Dada" | Muvaland | |
| "What's the Word" (with Proper Villains) | 2021 | Muvaland, Vol. 2 |
| "Taste Test" (with Proper Villains) |
Guest Appearances
| Title | Year | Original artist(s) | Album |
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| "MayDay" | 2011 | Rip The Ruler | Downtown Mayhem Vol. 1 |
| "Black Madonna" | 2012 | Big Momma | Batteries Not Included |
| "380" | 2013 | Mommie Dearest | |
| "Whistle" (remix) | DJ Kilbourne | The Club Giant Squid | |
| "Menea" | P3culiar | Role Play | |
| "Truth Tella" | LSDXOXO | ... | |
| "Saki Bomb" | 2014 | Saint | Muscle Memories |
| "A Minute with Cakes" | Mykki Blanco | Gay Dog Food | |
| "Bind That ..." | L S D X O X O | W H O R E C O R E | |
| "Cold Wintour" | 2015 | sacanagem | |
| "Hot F*ck No Love" | 2016 | Clipping. | Wriggle |
| "What's Goodie" | Injury Reserve | Floss | |
| "Look at Me" | 2018 | Madeaux | Burn |
| "Catch the Beat" (Derrick's Black Catcher Vocal) | Honey Dijon | Xtra | |
| "Catch the Beat" (Honey Dijon's I'm Carrying Remix) | |||
| "GTFU" | 2019 | Injury Reserve | Injury Reserve |
| "Ultimate One" (Remix) | 2023 | Urias | Her Mind (Blossom Edition) |
Film and Video Appearances
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2014 | Cakes Da Killa: No Homo | Himself | Short film, directed by Ja'Tovia Gary |
| 2019 | Rhythm + Flow | Episode 2 |
Music Videos
| Title | Year | Director(s) |
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| "Whistle (Beat It Up)" | 2012 | Alana Peters |
| "Cuntspiracy" | 2013 | Sean Anthony |
| "Goodie Goodies" | Ja'Tovia Gary | |
| "I Run This Club" | 2014 | ZU |
| "Truth Tella" | Minister Akins | |
| "Give It To Me" (Astrolith featuring Cakes da Killa) | Mark Lovato & Gella Zefira | |
| "Living Gud, Eating Gud" | Jason Ano | |
| "Mixed Messages" | 2015 | Mark Lovato & Gella Zefira |
| "Get 2 Werk Remix" (feat. Rye Rye) | Unknown | |
| "New Phone, Who Dis?" | 2016 | Noah Breakfast |
| "Talkin Greezy" | Nico Bovat | |
| "Been Dat Did That (360 VR)" | Mark Lovato & Gella Zefira | |
| "Gon Blow" (featuring Rye Rye) | 2017 | Unknown |
| "Luv Me Nots" | 2020 | Ohoto NYC |
| "DON DADA" | dayday |
Images for kids
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Bradshaw performing in 2017
See also
- LGBT culture in New York City
- List of LGBT people from New York City
- NYC Pride March
