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Raz Fresco
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Raz Fresco in 2012
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| Birth name | Rasquiz Alfred Johnson |
| Also known as | I-Power Allah |
| Born | January 27, 1995 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Origin | Brampton, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, producer |
| Years active | 2009 - present |
| Labels | Bakers Club Records, Duck Down |
| Associated acts | Brandun DeShay, The 6th Letter, Bishop Nehru, Dyme-A-Duzin, Pro Era |
Rasquiz Alfred Johnson (born January 27, 1995), known as Raz Fresco, is a Canadian rapper and record producer. He is from Brampton, Ontario. Raz Fresco is part of a hip hop group called Bakersclub. They have released several mixtapes together. He is also working on his "Magneto Was Right" project, which has many parts.
Raz Fresco has worked with many famous artists. These include Raekwon, Bishop Nehru, Tyga, Big Sean, B.o.B, Wale, French Montana, and Mac Miller.
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About Raz Fresco's Life and Music Career
Early Life and Start in Music
Raz Fresco was born in Toronto, Ontario. His parents were from Jamaica. He later moved to Mississauga, Ontario. After that, he moved to Brampton, Ontario, where he went to St. Marguerite D'Youville Secondary School. His uncle is Earl Zero, a well-known dub and roots reggae artist.
Raz started writing rap lyrics when he was in second grade. He would find beats online to practice with. By seventh grade, he began making his own beats.
First Mixtapes: 2010-2011
After releasing his first mixtape, Welcome To The Bakersclub, Raz went to Atlanta, Georgia. There, he signed a management contract. In 2010, he released his second mixtape, Laced Up.
In June 2011, Raz released his third mixtape, MCMXCV. This mixtape was very popular. It was downloaded over 15,000 times in its first week.
Later Projects: 2012-Present
After MCMXCV, Raz Fresco started working on CakeyPocket$. This was his first project where he produced all the music himself. He released eight music videos for this project. These videos helped him become more known on popular hip hop websites. CakeyPocket$ was even nominated for an award in 2012.
In late 2012, Raz released No Hookz with fellow Bakersclub artist Chill Will. This was a preview for their bigger project, The Popcorn Tape, which came out in January 2013. In 2013, Raz produced a song called "Mobb Dizzle" for Bishop Nehru. This song was featured on the NBA Live 14 video game soundtrack. Raz's first official album, Pablo Frescobar, was released in 2015. He has continued to release many projects since then, including his ongoing "Magneto Was Right" series.
Raz Fresco's Personal Beliefs
Raz Fresco is a member of the Five-Percent Nation. He uses the name I Power Allah within this group. He has shared that he learned about the Five-Percent Nation in 2014. He found that their goals, especially about educating young people, matched his own. He believes that understanding history and science helps him create better music. He wants to share knowledge with young listeners through his songs.
Raz Fresco's Music Releases
Solo Projects
- Welcome To The Bakers Club (2010)
- Laced Up (2010)
- MCMXCV (2011)
- CakeyPocket$ (2012)
- The Screwface Tape (2014)
- Pablo Frescobar (2015)
- How U Survive Through Life Everyday (H.U.S.T.L.E.) (2017)
- God Made Devil - EP (2018)
- 410 North (2018)
- No Deal Peel (2019)
- Deluxe Hilfiger Regalia (2019)
- Magneto Was Right Issue #1 (2020)
- Magneto Was Right Issue #2 (2020)
- Magneto Was Right Issue #3 (2020)
- Magneto Was Right Issue #4 (2020)
- Magneto Was Right Issue #5 (2020)
- Magneto Was Right Issue #6 (2020)
- Magneto Was Right Issue #7 (2020)
- Magneto Was Right Issue #8 (2021)
- Magneto Was Right Issue #9 (2021)
- Pocket Operations (2022)
- Magnetic (2022)
- Marvelous Right Wrist (2022)
- Arm Leg Leg Arm Head = ALLAH (2022)
- pocket operations II: forty seconds only (2023)
- Pocket Operations III (2024)
Collaborative Projects
- No Hookz (with ChillxWill) (2012)
- The Popcorn Tape (with ChillxWill) (2013)
- Brother From Another (with The 6th Letter) (2019)
- Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction (with BriskInTheHouse) (2019)
- Gorgeous Polo Sportsmen (with Futurewave) (2020)
- SUNray (with Ray Robinson) (2021)
- Alkmy (with ALS) (2021)
- Secret Wars (with Dibia$e) (2021)
- Boulangerie (with Nicholas Craven) (2022)
- Boost for Breakfast (with Funk Lo) (2022)
- GRIPTAPE (with Eric Right & Gritfall) (2022)
- SOLRAP! (with ALS) (2023)
- Piñata Cake (with ALS) (2023)
- 777 (with Figub Brazlevic) (2023)
- Gia... À La Carte (with Estee Nack & Nicholas Craven) (2023)
- Bakin Soul (with Cookin Soul) (2024)
- Northside (with Daniel Son) (2024)
- The Eternal Now (with DJ Muggs) (2024)
- Knockout (with Dibia$e) (2024)
- Stadium Lo Champions (with Futurewave) (2025)
Production Work
Raz Fresco has also produced music for other artists:
- Tyga – Black Thoughts (2009)
- "Black Thoughts" & "Heaven or Hell"
- Mac Miller (2010)
- "Trippin Out"
- French Montana – Mister 16: Casino Life (2011)
- "What They Talking About"
- DJ Holiday (2011)
- Bishop Nehru - Nehruvia (2013)
- "Moon & Stars" (featuring Raz Fresco)
- The 6th Letter - NorthernPlayalisticGetHighMuzik Vol. 1
- He produced many tracks on this album, including "Gin 'N Juice '14" and "Take A Hit Pt. II".
- Sir Michael Rocks
- Tris J Ft. Sir Michael Rocks "Wheelin Dealin"
