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Meyhem Lauren
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Meyhem Lauren in 2017
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| Birth name | James Rencher |
| Also known as | Meyhem |
| Born | May 14, 1983 |
| Origin | Queens, New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 2004–present |
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Meyhem Lauren, whose real name is James Rencher, is a talented rapper from Queens, New York City. He was born on May 14, 1983. Meyhem Lauren is a founding member of a group called Smart Crew. He has worked with many famous music producers and artists like DJ Muggs, The Alchemist, and Harry Fraud. He also appears in a TV show called ... That's Delicious with Action Bronson and other friends.
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Meyhem Lauren's Music Journey
Meyhem Lauren started his music career in 2004. He has released many albums and songs since then. His unique style has made him a well-known artist in the hip hop world.
Early Music and Recognition
In 2007, Meyhem Lauren released an album with J-Love called Acknowledge Greatness. A few years later, in 2010, he released a song called "Got the Fever." This song was a tribute to graffiti art and culture. It became very popular, and the music video for it has been watched millions of times online. In 2012, a magazine called Complex even put "Got the Fever" on its list of the "25 Best Songs About Graffiti."
Solo Albums and Collaborations
Meyhem Lauren released his first solo album, Self Induced Illness, in 2011. ..... This album was recognized by Spin magazine as one of the "40 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2012." He also released another album that year called Mandatory Brunch Meetings.
He continued to work with other artists. In 2014, he released Silk Pyramids with producer Buckwild. This album was also praised and made it onto The Village Voice's list of "10 Best New York City Rap Albums of 2014."
Recent Projects
Meyhem Lauren has kept busy releasing new music. In 2016, he released Piatto D'oro. The following year, 2017, he teamed up with DJ Muggs for an album called Gems from the Equinox. In 2018, he released Glass, which was entirely produced by Harry Fraud. His most recent collaborative album, Black Vladimir, was released in 2022 with producer Daringer. In 2023, he released Champagne for Breakfast with DJ Muggs and Madlib.
Meyhem Lauren's Discography
Meyhem Lauren has released many albums and extended plays (EPs) throughout his career. Here are some of his main projects:
Studio Albums
- Acknowledge Greatness (2007) with J-Love
- Self Induced Illness (2011)
- Mandatory Brunch Meetings (2012)
- Silk Pyramids (2014) with Buckwild
- Piatto D'oro (2016)
- Gems from the Equinox (2017) with DJ Muggs
- Black Vladimir (2022) with Daringer
- Champagne for Breakfast (2023) with DJ Muggs and Madlib
EPs
- Raw Cashmere (2013)
- More Cashmere (2015)
- Frozen Angels (2018) with DJ Muggs
- Glass (2018) with Harry Fraud
- Extra Glass (2018)
- Nickel Plated Wordplay (2019)
- Members Only (2019) with DJ Muggs
- Glass 2.0 (2020) with Harry Fraud
Singles
- "Got the Fever" (2010)
- "Money in My Pocket" (2015)
- "Badmon Ting" (2016)
- "Still Playing Celo" (2019) with The Alchemist
Television Appearances
Meyhem Lauren has also appeared on television.
TV Series
- ... That's Delicious (2016–2020)
