Rayne Storm

A. Ladson (born December 7, 1989), better known by his stage name Rayne Storm, is an American rapper and producer from Harlem, New York. He initially gained attention in 2006 with the release of his first mixtape Storms Coming. Since his debut on Storms Coming, Rayne has founded the independent label Monopolyhouse, released several remixes to chart topping or viral songs and has made a number of guest appearances. On January 1, 2016, Rayne released his EP titled Supreme with features from Tash (rapper) of Tha Alkaholiks, DecadeZ, L.I.V.E.Wire, iLL Drew, Profane Remy, Black Silver, Perelini and Harlem Hitman. Supreme EP was re-released in 2018 with "All Black (Black Panther Remix)" inspired by the Black Panther Marvel movie as well as a new song "Work (Who Gettin' It)" and intro/outro skits.

Rayne Storm
Rayne Storm Live At The VSOP Party
Background information
Birth nameA. Ladson
Born (1989-12-07) December 7, 1989
Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, US.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, Producer
Years active2006–present
LabelsMonopolyhouse
Associated actsTash (rapper), Teyana Taylor, Mickey Factz, Herb McGruff, Pudgee The Phat Bastard, Stan Spit, Verse Akalp, DecadeZ, L.I.V.E.Wire, Profane Remy, Soulebrity, Harlem Hitman, Perelini, Black Silver, iLL Drew, Kazzy Raxx, Luch Love, Fever GT, Dizzy Spadez, Loudpack Dash, Fr33 Tha Sinner, Arson360, John Frank, 3ckiss, Nick Notez, Path P, Dxnny Dolphin, Millie Wong, Rose Jay, Kony Brooks, Buddha718, Luch Love, Mankind, Phoenixx, Benji, MDolla The Don, Kelly Grinz, Buck Madoff, Dizzy $padez, Dezaihr
Websitehttp://www.raynestorm.com

Early life

Rayne, who is of African American and Native American descent, was raised in Harlem and spent most of his childhood growing up in New York City. He began writing rhymes while a sophomore in high school after a competition with friends. As a senior, Rayne became a television and radio show host for Teen Talk Productions. As a host of the television show, he won a PASS Award for an episode about the September 11 attacks. As a radio show host he interviewed "World Hop" artist Don Yute and 90s R&B singer Horace Brown. After graduating Rayne joined Art Start's Hip-Hop Project, which collaborated with Russell Simmons and others, leading to the documentary The Hip Hop Project, executive produced by Bruce Willis and Queen Latifah. Rayne later spent a few years recording with independent label Ravenel Records before pursuing a career as an independent artist and producer.

Career

In 2006, Rayne released his first mixtape Storms Coming which gained him a small buzz and recognition. He later released The Unkrowned King (2008), Storms Coming TWS Edition (2010) and Supreme: The Mixtape (Dec 2015). On Jan 1, 2016 he released his first official EP, Supreme, which was re-released in 2018 with "All Black (Black Panther Remix)" inspired by the Black Panther Marvel movie as well as a new song "Work (Who Gettin' It)" and intro/outro skits. The first "Remixes" mixtape was released in 2017 with next 2 installments coming back to back in October and November 2018 and "Remixes IV" in March 2019. "The Classic Collection" is a 3 mixtape compilation of Freestyles, Remixes and Features released individually between June and July 2018. Rayne is currently working on his official debut album "Uptown Baby" and a follow up to his first mixtape "Storms Coming II".

Artistry

Rayne is best known for his cadence, flow and unique production style. His rap influences include Big L, Jay Z, The Lox (Styles P, Jadakiss & Sheek Louch), Mobb Deep (Prodigy & Havoc), Nas, The Notorious B.I.G. & Tupac. He names producers Dr. Dre, Pharrell Williams, DJ Premier, Kanye West, Timbaland & Frank Zappa as inspiration for his production.

Discography

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes with release dates
Title Released
Remixes V 2020
Remixes IV 2019
Remixes III 2018
Remixes II 2018
Features: The Classic Collection 2018
Remixes: The Classic Collection 2018
Freestyles: The Classic Collection 2018
Remixes 2017
Supreme: The Mixtape[1] 2015
Storms Coming: TWS Edition[2] 2010
The Unkrowned King[3] 2008
Storms Coming[4] 2006

Albums/EP's

Title Released
Uptown Baby December 7, 2020
Supreme (EP) (Re-Release)[5] August 22, 2018
All Black (All Versions) August 8, 2018
Supreme (EP)[5] January 1, 2016

Guest appearances

List of guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"I'll Kill Em" 2020 Millie I'll Kill Em (Single)
"Pilot" 2020 Loudpack Dash Pilot (Single)
"Unpretty" 2020 RoseJay Unpretty (Single)
"Groovy" 2020 Millie Wong Groovy (Single)
"We Don't Play" 2019 Soulebrity We Don't Play (Single)
"Been Dope" 2019 Path P Revolution & Legacy Vol. 2
"My Story (Remix)" 2018 Phoenixx, Gully Got Em The Stu Vol. 2
"Downfall" 2018 Kazzy Raxx, Nick Notez Raskal
"On Me" 2017 John Frank, Fr33 Tha Sinner, Arson360 On Me (Single)
"The Favorite" 2017 Eckiss The Favorite (Single)
"Who Woulda Thought It" 2016 Enigami Who Woulda Thought It (Single)[6]
"Whatever You Want" 2013 Point 5 Tryna Make It Vol 2. / Supreme: The Mixtape
"Every Night" 2013 Kazzy Nightmare On Eazy Street / Supreme: The Mixtape

Singles

List of singles, with other performing artists, showing year released and single name
Title Year Other artist(s)
"Go Off" 2020 Mankind
"Whoop" 2020 Soulebrity
"Stir It (Wok)" 2020 Buddha718, Soulebrity
"1000Naire" 2020 Dizzy $padez
"Murda" 2020 Verse Akalp, Mickey Factz
"Give It 2 U" 2020 Millie Wong
"Lookin' At Me" 2020 DecadeZ, Kony Brooks, Dxnny Dolphin, Millie Wong
"Cuttin' Up" 2020 Kelly Grinz
"Automatic (Battle Remix)" 2020 Soulebrity
"Automatic" 2020 Soulebrity
"Off My Corna" 2020 Loudpack Dash
"Latifah" 2020 Phoenixx
"Emotions" 2020
"Hotbox Anthem" 2020
"B.I.G. Boy" 2020 Dizzy $padez, Buck Madoff
"City In The Sky" 2020 McGruff, Stan Spit, Phoenixx
"Reminisce" 2019 Harlem Hitman, Perelini
"YNMM" 2019 Loudpack Dash
"Yada Yada" 2019 Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard, Kazzy Raxx
"Imagination" 2019 RoseJay
"All I Wanna Know" 2019 Kazzy Raxx, Benji, MDolla The Don
"Pull" 2019
"Kill It" 2019 Luch Love
"Gettin' Right" 2019 Fever GT
"Circuits" 2018 L.I.V.E.Wire, DecadeZ
"Crazyouttacontrol" 2018
"Work (Who Gettin' It)" 2018
"All Black (Black Panther Remix)" 2018
"All Black (DubTrap Remix)" 2016
"West Coast Love" [7] 2016 iLL Drew, Tash, Profane Remy, Black Silver
"All Black" [8] 2016
"Champange" 2013 Perelini

Unofficial remixes

List of unofficial remixes, with other performing artists, showing year released and remix name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Lemon (Remix)" 2018 N.E.R.D, Drake, Rihanna Remixes II
"No Limit (Remix)" 2018 G-Eazy ft. Rayne Storm, Cardi B, A$AP Rocky, French Montana, Belly, Juicy J Remixes II
"Wat Chu Gone Do (Remix)" 2017 NBA Youngboy, Peewee Longway Remixes
"East Coast (Remix)" 2017 A$AP Ferg, Busta Rhymes, Dave East, A$AP Rocky, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg Remixes
"Magnolia (Remix)" 2017 Soulebrity Remixes
"XO Tour Llife (Remix)" 2017 Lil Uzi Vert Remixes
"Let Us Begin (Remix)" 2017 Snoop Dogg, KRS-One Remixes
"Starboy (Remix)" 2016 The Weeknd, Soulebrity Remixes
"Needed Me (Remix)" 2016 Rihanna Remixes
"Ocean Views (Remix)" [9] 2016 Nipsey Hussle Remixes
"Genocide (Remix)" [10] 2015 Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, Candice Pillay, Marsha Ambrosius Remixes
"Bumpin My Music (Remix)" 2009 Ray Cash, Pimp C, Project Pat, T.I. The Unkrowned King
"The Boss (Remix)" 2008 Rick Ross, T-Pain The Unkrowned King /

Storms Coming: TWS Edition

References

  1. "Rayne Storm – Supreme: Rare Cuts Mixtape". SoundCloud. November 22, 2015. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  2. "Rayne Storm – Storms Coming: TWS Edition". Audiomack. July 6, 2011. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  3. "Rayne Storm – The Unkrowned King". DatPiff. October 14, 2008. Retrieved April 8, 2009.
  4. "Rayne Storm – Storms Coming". SoundCloud. June 14, 2006. Retrieved August 8, 2006.
  5. "Rayne Storm – Supreme (EP)". iTunes. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  6. "Who Woulda Thought It (Single)". SoundCloud. July 8, 2016. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
  7. "West Coast Love (Single)". Spotify. Oct 9, 2016. Retrieved Oct 9, 2016.
  8. "All Black (Single)". Spotify. Oct 9, 2016. Retrieved Oct 9, 2016.
  9. "Ocean Views (Remix)". SoundCloud. Oct 9, 2016. Retrieved Oct 9, 2016.
  10. "Genocide (Remix)". Bandcamp. October 9, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
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