E Reece
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Ebon Herndon is an American rapper-songwriter, actor
, and model
. He is commonly known by his stage name E Reece. Reece rose to fame in the mid 2000s when he signed a recording contract with Kajmere Sounds in 2005. Reece released his first studio album A New Breed in 2006, which spawned the singles "Everything" and "Life Changes". Following the release of his first album, Reece went on a promo tour in late 2006.
In mid-2008, Reece went on tour with his band "Core Elements" to promote his upcoming second album. In November 2008, Reece released his second album L.I.S.N. 2 This Live.In.Studio, which spawned the singles "How We Do", "What U Need", "Mic Check", and "Keep It Movin'". In May 2010, Reece released the lead single "Fly Hi" from his upcoming third album. In July 2010, Reece released his third studio album Concrete Steppin. In August 2010, Reece shot a music video for his second single "Confessions of a Dreamer".
and James Brown
, A Tribe Called Quest
, EPMD, KRS-One. He graduated a magna cum laude and B.S., Mass Communications from Towson University
in Baltimore
, Maryland
.
’s ex-Rap City
host Tigger
at the 930 Club in Washington D.C. in 1999. In 2003, he appeared in the independent film "Claims". In 2004, he released his EP "FarEye Vision". In May and June 2004, Reece was featured in issues of the Japanese hip hop magazine Woffin.
in Santa Monica
, California
to promote his upcoming second album. Reece shot two music videos for his singles "How We Do" and "What U Need". In August 2008, he began his own record label "Elevated Mental Recordings". In November 2008, Reece released his second album L.I.S.N. 2 This Live.In.Studio in Japan
. In January 2009, the album was released in the United States
. In 2009, Reece released his singles "Mic Check", and "Keepin It Movin'". In 2009, Reece went on the "E Reece & Core Elements Tour" to promote his second album.
.
, Hilsyde, and Othello
. Herndon is a black belt
in Tae Kwon Do. He currently lives in Los Angeles, California. He has a son name Jayden, who was born in 2009.
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, and model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
. He is commonly known by his stage name E Reece. Reece rose to fame in the mid 2000s when he signed a recording contract with Kajmere Sounds in 2005. Reece released his first studio album A New Breed in 2006, which spawned the singles "Everything" and "Life Changes". Following the release of his first album, Reece went on a promo tour in late 2006.
In mid-2008, Reece went on tour with his band "Core Elements" to promote his upcoming second album. In November 2008, Reece released his second album L.I.S.N. 2 This Live.In.Studio, which spawned the singles "How We Do", "What U Need", "Mic Check", and "Keep It Movin'". In May 2010, Reece released the lead single "Fly Hi" from his upcoming third album. In July 2010, Reece released his third studio album Concrete Steppin. In August 2010, Reece shot a music video for his second single "Confessions of a Dreamer".
Early life
Herndon's father died when he was nine years old. His love of music began when he began to study jazz saxophone at age 12. His early influences include Michael Jackson, Prince, Stevie WonderStevie Wonder
Stevland Hardaway Morris , better known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and activist...
and James Brown
James Brown
James Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...
, A Tribe Called Quest
A Tribe Called Quest
A Tribe Called Quest is an American hip hop group, formed in 1985, and is composed of rapper/producer Q-Tip , rapper Phife Dawg , and DJ/producer Ali Shaheed Muhammad. A fourth member, rapper Jarobi White, left the group after their first album but rejoined in 2006...
, EPMD, KRS-One. He graduated a magna cum laude and B.S., Mass Communications from Towson University
Towson University
Towson University, often referred to as TU or simply Towson for short, is a public university located in Towson in Baltimore County, Maryland, U.S...
in Baltimore
Baltimore
Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States and the largest city and cultural center of the US state of Maryland. The city is located in central Maryland along the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is sometimes referred to as Baltimore...
, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
.
1999-2004: Beginnings
He started freestyling with his friends and would perform on open mic nights at local venues, most notably with the legendary KRS-1 and BETBet
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’s ex-Rap City
Rap City
Rap City may refer to:* Rap City , a hip-hop music video series shown on Black Entertainment Television in the United States* RapCity, a similar yet unrelated program shown on MuchMusic in Canada, sometimes spelled Rap City...
host Tigger
Tigger
Tigger is a fictional tiger-like character originally introduced in A. A. Milne's book The House at Pooh Corner. Like other Pooh characters, Tigger is based on one of Christopher Robin Milne's stuffed animals...
at the 930 Club in Washington D.C. in 1999. In 2003, he appeared in the independent film "Claims". In 2004, he released his EP "FarEye Vision". In May and June 2004, Reece was featured in issues of the Japanese hip hop magazine Woffin.
2005-2007: Next Up and A New Breed
In 2005, Reece formed his five-pierce band "Core Elements". In mid-2005, he began recording his first studio album. In 2006, Reece released his second EP, Next Up. In July 2007, Reece began his distribution company "E Reece Music Group" and released a single "Everything" and later released his album "A New Breed". In 2007, he released his second single "Life Changes" and went on a promo tour.2007-2009: Elevated Mental Recordings and L.I.S.N. 2 This Live.In.Studio
In August 2008, Reece and his band Core Elements appeared at Temple BarTemple Bar
Temple Bar may refer to:* The Temple Bar, a spot in London* Temple Bar, Dublin, a cultural quarter in Dublin city* Temple Bar, Ceredigion, a village in Wales* Temple Bar Magazine, British literary magazine published 1860 to 1906...
in Santa Monica
Santa Mônica
Santa Mônica is a town and municipality in the state of Paraná in the Southern Region of Brazil.-References:...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
to promote his upcoming second album. Reece shot two music videos for his singles "How We Do" and "What U Need". In August 2008, he began his own record label "Elevated Mental Recordings". In November 2008, Reece released his second album L.I.S.N. 2 This Live.In.Studio in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. In January 2009, the album was released in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. In 2009, Reece released his singles "Mic Check", and "Keepin It Movin'". In 2009, Reece went on the "E Reece & Core Elements Tour" to promote his second album.
2009-present: Concrete Steppin'
In mid-2009, Reece began the recording sessions for his third album. In late 2009, Reece signed a record deal with HiPNOTT Records. In December 2009, he released his first mixtape "Art & Commerce: The Mixtape". In May 2010, Reece released the lead single "Fly Hi" from his upcoming third album. In June 2010, Reece released his second mixtape "The RE: Introduction Mixtape" and shot a music video the for "Fly Hi." In July 2010, Reece released his third studio album Concrete Steppin. In August 2010, Reece shot a music video for his second single "Confessions of a Dreamer". In December 2010, Reece began his European tour with MED (Stones Throw).Modeling career
He was the first runner-up in Washington D.C.s "Mr. Metropolitan" contest in 1998. He also participated on runway for Alvin King in Washington D.C. and New York City, Travis Winkey in BaltimoreBaltimore
Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States and the largest city and cultural center of the US state of Maryland. The city is located in central Maryland along the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is sometimes referred to as Baltimore...
.
Personal life
Herndon is close friends with Sy SmithSy Smith
Sy Olivia Smith is an American Emmy nominated singer-songwriter. Born in New York, New York, Smith rose to fame in the late 1990s when she signed a recording contract with Hollywood Records. Smith released her first studio album Psykosoul in 2000, which spawned the singles "Gladly" and "Good N...
, Hilsyde, and Othello
Othello
The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1603, and based on the Italian short story "Un Capitano Moro" by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565...
. Herndon is a black belt
Black belt (martial arts)
In martial arts, the black belt is a way to describe a graduate of a field where a practitioner's level is often marked by the color of the belt. The black belt is commonly the highest belt color used and denotes a degree of competence. It is often associated with a teaching grade though...
in Tae Kwon Do. He currently lives in Los Angeles, California. He has a son name Jayden, who was born in 2009.
Discography
Albums- 2007: A New Breed
- 2008: L.I.S.N. 2 This Live.In.Studio
- 2010: Concrete Steppin'
Filmography
- Winter Wonderland (Milo)
- Skippy Peanut Butter (Derek Jeter)
- BETBetBet or BET may refer to:* A wager in gambling* Basic Economics Test * Bet , the second letter in many Semitic alphabets, including Aramaic, Hebrew, Phoenician and Syriac* Brunauer-Emmett-Teller isotherm. See BET_theory...
On the Action Tip (Host) - Punk'd
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VMA Promo - Claims
- I Remember
- Sy Smith Live: Worship at the TempleSy Smith Live: Worship at the TempleSy Smith Live: Worship At The Temple is a live DVD by American R&B singer Sy Smith that was released in the US in 2007.-About the Show:On December 30, 2006, Sy Smith performed a live show at Santa Monica, California's Temple Bar. Accompanied by a 9-piece band, Smith performed a total of 9 songs...
- Keeping Up with The Kardashians
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