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Rejjie Snow
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Birth name | Alexander Anyaegbunam |
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Born | Dublin, Ireland |
Genres | Alternative hip hop, alternative R&B |
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Years active | 2012–present |
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Alexander Anyaegbunam, known as Rejjie Snow, is an Irish rapper and songwriter. He comes from Drumcondra, a part of Dublin, Ireland. He is famous for his unique style of hip hop music.
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Rejjie Snow's Early Life
Rejjie Snow was born Alexander Anyaegbunam in Dublin, Ireland. His father is from Nigeria, and his mother is Irish. Dublin is his hometown. He went to Belvedere College SJ in Dublin.
In 2011, he moved to the United States. He attended Montverde Academy in Florida. There, he played soccer on a special scholarship. After finishing high school in 2012, he went to the Savannah College of Art and Design. He studied film and design there, also on a sports scholarship. However, he left after one semester. He then moved back to Ireland to focus on his music. Rejjie Snow has a daughter, who was born before May 2021.
Rejjie Snow's Music Career
Rejjie Snow started his music journey in 2012. He quickly gained attention for his unique sound.
First Music Releases
In June 2013, Snow released his first collection of songs, called an EP. It was titled Rejovich. This EP quickly became very popular. It even reached the top of the iTunes Hip-Hop chart. It was ahead of albums by famous artists like Kanye West. One song from the EP, "1992," got over a million views on YouTube. Another song, "Lost in Empathy," also became very popular.
In June 2015, Rejjie Snow released his first official single. It was called "All Around the World." The music video for this song featured Lily-Rose Depp. It was watched 500,000 times in its first week. Later in December 2015, he released another song, "Blakkst Skn." This song was produced by Kaytranada, a well-known music producer.
Signing with a Label and Albums
In 2016, Rejjie Snow signed with 300 Entertainment. This record label helped him release more music. In September, he released the song "D.R.U.G.S." He also announced that his first full album, Dear Annie, was almost ready.
In May 2017, he shared a free mixtape with his fans. It was called The Moon & You. His debut album, Dear Annie, was finally released on February 16, 2018. This album was well-received by music critics. It was even listed among the best albums of 2018 by magazines like Far Out and NME.
Rejjie Snow's Discography
This is a list of Rejjie Snow's main music releases.
Studio Albums
- Dear Annie (2018)
- Baw Baw Black Sheep (2021)
- PEACE 2 DA WORLD (2024)
Mixtapes
- The Moon & You (2017)
EPs (Extended Plays)
- Rejovich (2013)
- Dear Annie, Vol. 1 - EP (2018)
- Dear Annie, Vol. 2 - EP (2018)
See also
In Spanish: Rejjie Snow para niños