FKi 1st facts for kids

Trocon Markous Robert Jr. (born November 20, 1989), known by his stage name FKi 1st, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. A record producer helps artists create their music, from the beat to the final sound.

He is famous for being part of the production duo FKi and for his work with many popular artists. He helped produce huge hit songs like "White Iverson" for Post Malone and "Work" for Iggy Azalea. He also co-wrote Post Malone's song "Deja Vu".

Musical Journey

How It All Started

Trocon Robert, or FKi 1st, grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. He and his friend Sauce Lord Rich started a music production team called FKi. They both loved the same kind of music and decided to build a company together. To become experts, they studied audio engineering at Full Sail University, a school for media and entertainment.

Their first big break came when they started working with the music group Travis Porter. They produced hit songs for them like "Make It Rain" and "Bring It Back". They made this music in a simple basement studio.

In 2011, FKi 1st met the famous DJ and producer Diplo. Diplo introduced him to rapper Iggy Azalea. Soon after, FKi 1st was in Los Angeles helping produce her mixtape TrapGold. He even went on tour with her in Europe.

Working with Stars

In 2014, FKi 1st met an artist who was just starting out: Post Malone. Together, they created the song "White Iverson". After they put it on the music platform SoundCloud, it became a massive hit, getting a million plays in just three weeks. This song helped make Post Malone a superstar.

FKi 1st became a go-to producer for many top artists. He worked on songs like "Watch Out" for 2 Chainz and the super popular, quadruple-platinum hit "Weekend" by Mac Miller. He also produced several songs for Lil Uzi Vert's first mixtape, Luv Is Rage.

Besides producing, FKi 1st is also a talented DJ. He has performed at big music events and even opened for stars like Rita Ora, Justin Bieber, and Fetty Wap.

Solo Projects and Recent Work

In 2016, FKi 1st released his own solo project, an EP called First Time For Everything. An EP, or extended play, is like a mini-album. It featured artists like Post Malone and ILoveMakonnen. He was also the executive producer for Post Malone's first album, Stoney, which means he oversaw the entire project.

Starting in 2018, he began a series of albums called Good Gas, which featured famous rappers like 2 Chainz and ASAP Ferg. In 2021, he and his group Good Gas had a song called "Bushido" on the soundtrack for the movie Fast and the Furious 9.

In 2022, he released his own album, Last Player Alive. He continues to produce for big names in music, like 2 Chainz and Don Toliver.

Musical Style

FKi 1st is known for making music that mixes different styles, from the heavy beats of trap to the high energy of EDM. His production team, FKi, became famous for blending many sounds, including hip hop and drum and bass.

Their unique sound was first showcased on a mixtape called Transformers n the Hood, which was presented by Diplo. This mixtape got a lot of attention and helped establish FKi as creative and talented producers in the music world.

Famous Songs He Produced

FKi 1st has helped create many hit songs. Here are some of the most well-known ones:

• "White Iverson" (2015) by Post Malone
• "Work" (2013) by Iggy Azalea
• "Weekend" (2015) by Mac Miller featuring Miguel
• "Watch Out" (2015) by 2 Chainz
• "Pick It Up" (2017) by Famous Dex featuring ASAP Rocky
• "Notice Me" (2018) by Migos featuring Post Malone
• "Let Me Love You" (2016) by Ariana Grande featuring Lil Wayne
• "Deja Vu" (2016) by Post Malone featuring Justin Bieber (co-writer)
• "Make It Rain" (2011) by Travis Porter
• "Bring It Back" (2011) by Travis Porter
• "Ayy Ladies" (2012) by Travis Porter
• "Neighbors Know My Name" (2022) by 2 Chainz