Big Sean
Sean Michael Leonard Anderson[1] (born March 25, 1988), is an American rap/hip-hop artist, who primarily goes by the stage name Big Sean. He was born in Santa Monica, California and moved to Detroit, Michigan at two months of age. Sean signed with Kanye West's GOOD Music in 2007, and then in 2008 signed with Island Def Jam. He has also been featured in The Source, as well as the Detroit Metro Times.
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 Anderson in October 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sean Michael Leonard Anderson |
| Born | March 25, 1988 Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2007–present |
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| Website | uknowbigsean |
Early life
Sean was raised by his mother, along with his grandparents; who he thanks for the properties of hard work and determination which led to his current success. In early his childhood Sean attended Detroit Waldorf School, a school of art. After 8th grade, Sean had to attend Cass Technical High School. In his later years in high school, Sean gained a valuable relationship with local Detroit Hip Hop station 102.7 FM; he would show his rhyming skills every week as part of a rap battle contest they held weekly.
Music career
In 2005, Kanye West was doing a radio interview at 102.7 FM; hearing about this, Sean headed over to the station to meet West. After gaining a strong relationship with the station from his previous rap battle routines, he was allowed in and allowed to talk to Kanye about his rhythm skills. After leaving a demo tape and along with freestyling for West, Sean left him impressed. Two years later after months of submitting and fine-tuning Sean’s work, West finally wanted to sign Big Sean to GOOD Music.
Finally Famous-The Mixtape
In 2007, Big Sean released his first official mixtape “Finally Famous-The Mixtape”. His hit single “Getcha Some”, gave him strong media attention and led to articles in The Source, along with the Detroit Metro Times. He also recorded a music video for “Getcha Some” which was directed by Hype Williams.
U Know Big Sean-Finally Famous Vol. 2
Sean is also going to release a second mixtape on February 25th, 2009 called “U Know Big Sean-Finally Famous Vol. 2”. During the night of the release, Big Sean will be performing alongside Cleveland native rapper Chip Tha Rapper at the Clazel in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Finally Famous
"Finally Famous" the album is being slated to release in spring 2009. It will be Sean’s debut album and is said to include a plethora of hip-hop heavyweights. Some names include: Pharrell Williams, Kanye West, and The Dream.
References
- ↑ Lacy, Eric (August 8, 2012). "Detroit rapper, Kanye West protege Big Sean admits first album was a flop". MLive.com (Advance Publications). Retrieved January 3, 2014.