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Veeze

January 01, 1970

Karon Vantrees (born February 28, 1994), known professionally as Veeze, is an American rapper.[6] He pursued a recording career in 2017 and released his debut single, "Itself" in 2019. His debut mixtape, Wavy Navy was released in September of that year. He signed with Warner Records to release his debut studio album, Ganger (2023), which lukewarmly entered the Billboard 200.[7] It was supported by the single "GOMD" (remixed featuring Lil Uzi Vert).[8]

Veeze
Birth nameKaron Vantrees
Also known asVeeze Worst[1]
Born (1994-02-28) February 28, 1994 (age 30)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
DiscographyVeeze discography
Years active2017–present
Labels
Websitegangerworldwide.com

Early life edit

Karon Vantrees[9] was born in Detroit, Michigan. He was raised in the West Side of Detroit, on Seven Mile Road.[10][11] Before rap, Veeze had aspirations of being an NBA guard, but later he turned his attention towards pursuing a career in music.[12]

Career edit

2017–2022: Career beginnings and Navy Wavy edit

In an interview, he stated that he started his music career as a new player in Detroit's rap scene.[13] He first attempted rapping during the summer of 2019, listening to homegrown rap from groups like the Street Lord’z, Doughboyz Cashout and Team Eastside in Detroit.[14] On April 10, 2019, Veeze released his breakout single, "Itself", that was produced by Top$ide. Many remixes of the song were later recorded.[15][16] On May 24, 2019, he released "Rusty'".[17] Meanwhile, Babyface Ray paid for Veeze’s first video after seeing how “Rusty” took off locally, Veeze decided to take his rap career seriously. Karon released his debut mixtape Navy Wavy on September 27, 2019.[18] He released multiple singles, including "4 Kobe" and "Wilt". He also released "Law N Order" in 2020 and "Kurt Angle" in 2021.[19] On June 17, 2022, Karon appeared on Lil Baby's song "U-Digg" alongside 42 Dugg, which was also accompanied by a music video.[20][21][22] "U-Digg" debuted and peaked at number 52 on the US Billboard Hot 100, giving Veeze his first and only Hot 100 appearance.[23]

2023: Rise to mainstream popularity with "Ganger" and feature run edit

He received wider recognition in 2023, subsequent to his single "GOMD" after it went viral on social media platforms; which would lead to a remix with fellow rapper, Lil Uzi Vert.[24][25] On 17 March 2023, he released the music video of "GOMD", which was directed by Lestyn Park and currently has 10 million views on YouTube.[26]

After the success of GOMD and the remix, Veeze launched a record label Navy Wavy, in partnership with Warner Records in 2023.[27][28] After the deal, he went on to release his debut studio album "Ganger" on 27 June 2023, which debuted at number 97 on the US Billboard 200.[29] Four months after its release, a deluxe edition was released with five new songs.[30]

Musical style edit

Vantrees is noted for his "frequent flows", energetic rapping and cognizant tones, which he notably employed on his breakout single, "GOMD".[31] His sound has also been described as "melodic", albeit "mutter-croak".[32] Chris Richards of The Washington Post newspaper stated he usually has a "wild and nonchalant" delivery in his verses.[33] While pursuing his career, Veeze listened to Street Lord'z and Doughboyz, all around the city of Detroit.[a]

Navy Wavy edit

Navy Wavy
Founded2023
FounderKaron Vantress (Veeze)
StatusActive
Distributor(s)Warner
GenreHip hop, Trap, Pop rap
Country of originU.S.
LocationDetroit, Michigan
Official websitegangerworldwide.com

Navy Wavy is an American record label founded by Veeze in 2023. It operates as an imprint of Warner as of 2024.[4] He released his first music video "Safe 2" under the label on September 14, 2023.[35]

Discography edit

Studio albums edit

List of albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title Studio album details Peak chart positions
US
[36] 		US
R&B/HH
[37]
Ganger
  • Released: June 27, 2023
  • Label: Warner
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
 97 42
Ganger (Deluxe)
  • Released: October 13, 2023
  • Label: Warner
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
 — —

Mixtapes edit

List of mixtapes, with selected details
Title Mixtape details
Navy Wavy
  • Released: September 27, 2019
  • Label: Warner
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles edit

As lead artist edit

List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Close Friends" 2022 Non-album singles
"Yoa Twin"
"Talk Prices" 2019
"4 Kobe" 2023
"ATL Freestyle 1 & 2 (feat Luh Tyler & Rob49)" 2023

Notes edit

  1. ^ The Detroit rapper jumped onto the hip-hop landscape in a big way this year and is looking to make himself a permanent fixture. (See career.)[34]

References edit

  1. ^ "Times Veeze Channeled His 'Veeze Worst' The Ones: Veeze's "Long Live"". Pitchfork. September 30, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  2. ^ Abe, Beame. "Bubbling: Veeze, The Detroit Rapper Everyone's Betting On". Complex Networks. from the original on December 15, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  3. ^ Andre, Gee (May 12, 2023). "Detroit's Veeze Is Back To Rapping Like There's Nothing To Lose". Rolling Stone. from the original on May 23, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Hiersche, Nick (September 14, 2023). ""VEEZE ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH WARNER RECORDS, LAUNCHES NEW LABEL, NAVY WAVY"". Warner Records. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  5. ^ Carl, Lamarre (September 14, 2023). "Partnership With Warner Records". Billboard. from the original on September 16, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  6. ^ Kemet, High (June 16, 2023). "THE BREAK PRESENTS – VEEZE". XXL Magazine. from the original on September 22, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  7. ^ Damien, Scott; Gail, Mitchell; Heran, Mamo; Carl, Lamarre; Kyle-Brandon, Denis (December 22, 2023). "The 20 Best Rap Albums of 2023: Staff Picks". Billboard. from the original on December 29, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  8. ^ Tom, Breihan (June 27, 2023). "Veeze Ganger ft Lil Yachty and More". Stereogum. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  9. ^ David, Crone. "Veeze Biography, Albums, Reviews". AllMusic.
  10. ^ 44, Bars. "Who Is Veeze? Where Is He From? Details", 44Bars, Accessed January 20, 2024.
  11. ^ "Rapper Veeze's Transition from Detroit local to Chart Topping Artist", Chart Metric, June 15, 2023. Accessed January 20, 2024. "Detroit native Veeze’s popularity is a result of his whimsical storytelling and slick wordplay, but his approach is far more jocular than his peers."
  12. ^ Veeze Interview with "XXL"
  13. ^ Brandon, Callender. "Veeze, an All-Star off the bench". The Fader. from the original on December 12, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  14. ^ "Top 21 Detroit Rappers: 2023's Best Rappers from Detroit". Kulture Vulturez. from the original on June 25, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  15. ^ Kahn, Davision (November 15, 2023). "The unflappable rapper Veeze talks Detroit, his Ganger Tour, and new partnership with Warner Records". Metro Times. from the original on November 22, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  16. ^ Aidan C, Werder (May 31, 2022). "Detroit's Babyface Ray taps fellow hometown favorite Veeze for 'Spending Spree'". Generation Music. from the original on June 1, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  17. ^ Taylor, Greer (May 26, 2019). "Veeze drops good heat "Rusty"". Fake Shore. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  18. ^ Taylor, Greer (October 11, 2019). "Veeze drops "Navy Wavy" mixtape featuring Babyface Ray, Peezy, and Beno". Fake Shore. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  19. ^ Alphonse, Pierre (September 8, 2020). "The Ones: Veeze's "Law N Order"". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  20. ^ Dylan, Kelly (June 17, 2022). "Lil Baby Serves Up New Track and Video "U-Digg" With 42 Dugg and Veeze". Hypebeast. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  21. ^ Grant, Shawn (June 17, 2022). "Lil Baby Teams with 42 Dugg and Veeze for New Single "U-Digg"". The Source. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  22. ^ Powell, Jon (June 20, 2022). "Lil Baby recruits 42 Dugg and Veeze for "U-Digg"". Revolt. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  23. ^ Zellner, Xander (June 27, 2023). "Hot 100 First-Timers: Veeze Arrives With Lil Baby & 42 Dugg Collab 'U-Digg'". Billboard. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  24. ^ Raphael, Helfand (May 10, 2023). "Lil Uzi Vert and Veeze are equally above it all on "GOMD" remix". The Fader. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  25. ^ Admad, David (May 13, 2023). "Veeze Enlists Lil Uzi Vert For "GOMD (Remix)"". Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  26. ^ Staff (March 21, 2023). "VEEZE shares new video single "GOMD"". RD Magazine. from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  27. ^ Andre, Ellington (September 16, 2023). "VEEZE LAUNCHES NEW LABEL WITH WARNER RECORDS". HipHopDX. from the original on December 30, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  28. ^ Aaron, Williams (September 14, 2023). "Veeze Celebrates His Warner Records Partnership And Navy Wavy Label Launch With A Video For 'Safe 2'". Uproxx. from the original on January 17, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  29. ^ "The 20 Best Rap Albums of 2023: Staff Picks". Billboard. December 22, 2023. from the original on December 29, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  30. ^ Alexander, Cole (October 13, 2023). "Veeze Continues His Dominant Run With "Ganger (Deluxe Edition)"". HotNewHipHop. from the original on October 19, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  31. ^ Jordan, Darville (March 30, 2023). "Song You Need: Veeze's triumphant "GOMD"". The Fader. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  32. ^ Mano, Sundaresan (July 10, 2023). "Veeze is just like us — except he's one of the best rappers alive". NPR. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  33. ^ Chris, Richards (June 30, 2023). "Wake up. Veeze just dropped the year's best rap album". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  34. ^ Paul, Meara (October 13, 2023). "Veeze's 'Ganger' Deluxe is An Extension of His Candidate for 2023's Best Rap Album". BET. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  35. ^ Raphael, Helfand (September 14, 2023). "Veeze announces new Warner Records imprint Navy Wavy, shares "Safe 2" video". The Fader. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
    -Cyrus, Langhorne (September 15, 2023). "Veeze: The New York City transit life is on display in the new 'Safe 2' music video". The Culture. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  36. ^ "Billboard 200: Week of July 15, 2023". Billboard. from the original on July 12, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  37. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Week of July 15, 2023". Billboard. from the original on July 11, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2024.

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January 01, 1970
veeze, karon, vantrees, born, february, 1994, known, professionally, american, rapper, pursued, recording, career, 2017, released, debut, single, itself, 2019, debut, mixtape, wavy, navy, released, september, that, year, signed, with, warner, records, release,. Karon Vantrees born February 28 1994 known professionally as Veeze is an American rapper 6 He pursued a recording career in 2017 and released his debut single Itself in 2019 His debut mixtape Wavy Navy was released in September of that year He signed with Warner Records to release his debut studio album Ganger 2023 which lukewarmly entered the Billboard 200 7 It was supported by the single GOMD remixed featuring Lil Uzi Vert 8 VeezeBirth nameKaron VantreesAlso known asVeeze Worst 1 Born 1994 02 28 February 28 1994 age 30 Detroit Michigan U S GenresHip hop 2 trap 3 pop rap R amp B popOccupationsRappersingersongwriterInstrument s VocalsDiscographyVeeze discographyYears active2017 presentLabelsWarner 4 Navy Wavy 5 Websitegangerworldwide wbr com Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 2 1 2017 2022 Career beginnings and Navy Wavy 2 2 2023 Rise to mainstream popularity with Ganger and feature run 3 Musical style 4 Navy Wavy 5 Discography 5 1 Studio albums 5 2 Mixtapes 5 3 Singles 5 3 1 As lead artist 6 Notes 7 References 8 External linksEarly life editKaron Vantrees 9 was born in Detroit Michigan He was raised in the West Side of Detroit on Seven Mile Road 10 11 Before rap Veeze had aspirations of being an NBA guard but later he turned his attention towards pursuing a career in music 12 Career edit2017 2022 Career beginnings and Navy Wavy edit In an interview he stated that he started his music career as a new player in Detroit s rap scene 13 He first attempted rapping during the summer of 2019 listening to homegrown rap from groups like the Street Lord z Doughboyz Cashout and Team Eastside in Detroit 14 On April 10 2019 Veeze released his breakout single Itself that was produced by Top ide Many remixes of the song were later recorded 15 16 On May 24 2019 he released Rusty 17 Meanwhile Babyface Ray paid for Veeze s first video after seeing how Rusty took off locally Veeze decided to take his rap career seriously Karon released his debut mixtape Navy Wavy on September 27 2019 18 He released multiple singles including 4 Kobe and Wilt He also released Law N Order in 2020 and Kurt Angle in 2021 19 On June 17 2022 Karon appeared on Lil Baby s song U Digg alongside 42 Dugg which was also accompanied by a music video 20 21 22 U Digg debuted and peaked at number 52 on the US Billboard Hot 100 giving Veeze his first and only Hot 100 appearance 23 2023 Rise to mainstream popularity with Ganger and feature run edit He received wider recognition in 2023 subsequent to his single GOMD after it went viral on social media platforms which would lead to a remix with fellow rapper Lil Uzi Vert 24 25 On 17 March 2023 he released the music video of GOMD which was directed by Lestyn Park and currently has 10 million views on YouTube 26 After the success of GOMD and the remix Veeze launched a record label Navy Wavy in partnership with Warner Records in 2023 27 28 After the deal he went on to release his debut studio album Ganger on 27 June 2023 which debuted at number 97 on the US Billboard 200 29 Four months after its release a deluxe edition was released with five new songs 30 Musical style editVantrees is noted for his frequent flows energetic rapping and cognizant tones which he notably employed on his breakout single GOMD 31 His sound has also been described as melodic albeit mutter croak 32 Chris Richards of The Washington Post newspaper stated he usually has a wild and nonchalant delivery in his verses 33 While pursuing his career Veeze listened to Street Lord z and Doughboyz all around the city of Detroit a Navy Wavy editNavy WavyFounded2023FounderKaron Vantress Veeze StatusActiveDistributor s WarnerGenreHip hop Trap Pop rapCountry of originU S LocationDetroit MichiganOfficial websitegangerworldwide wbr com Navy Wavy is an American record label founded by Veeze in 2023 It operates as an imprint of Warner as of 2024 4 He released his first music video Safe 2 under the label on September 14 2023 35 Discography editStudio albums edit List of albums with selected details and chart positions Title Studio album details Peak chart positions US 36 USR amp B HH 37 Ganger Released June 27 2023 Label Warner Formats Digital download streaming 97 42 Ganger Deluxe Released October 13 2023 Label Warner Formats Digital download streaming Mixtapes edit List of mixtapes with selected details Title Mixtape details Navy Wavy Released September 27 2019 Label Warner Formats Digital download streaming Singles edit As lead artist edit List of singles as lead artist showing year released and album name Title Year Album Close Friends 2022 Non album singles Yoa Twin Talk Prices 2019 4 Kobe 2023 ATL Freestyle 1 amp 2 feat Luh Tyler amp Rob49 2023Notes edit The Detroit rapper jumped onto the hip hop landscape in a big way this year and is looking to make himself a permanent fixture See career 34 References edit Times Veeze Channeled His Veeze Worst The Ones Veeze s Long Live Pitchfork September 30 2019 Retrieved February 7 2024 Abe Beame Bubbling Veeze The Detroit Rapper Everyone s Betting On Complex Networks Archived from the original on December 15 2023 Retrieved January 18 2024 Andre Gee May 12 2023 Detroit s Veeze Is Back To Rapping Like There s Nothing To Lose Rolling Stone Archived from the original on May 23 2023 Retrieved January 18 2024 a b Hiersche Nick September 14 2023 VEEZE ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH WARNER RECORDS LAUNCHES NEW LABEL NAVY WAVY Warner Records Retrieved January 18 2024 Carl Lamarre September 14 2023 Partnership With Warner Records Billboard Archived from the original on September 16 2023 Retrieved January 18 2024 Kemet High June 16 2023 THE BREAK PRESENTS VEEZE XXL Magazine Archived from the original on September 22 2023 Retrieved January 18 2024 Damien Scott Gail Mitchell Heran Mamo Carl Lamarre Kyle Brandon Denis December 22 2023 The 20 Best Rap Albums of 2023 Staff Picks Billboard Archived from the original on December 29 2023 Retrieved January 18 2024 Tom Breihan June 27 2023 Veeze Ganger ft Lil Yachty and More Stereogum Retrieved February 7 2024 David Crone Veeze Biography Albums Reviews AllMusic 44 Bars Who Is Veeze Where Is He From Details 44Bars Accessed January 20 2024 Rapper Veeze s Transition from Detroit local to Chart Topping Artist Chart Metric June 15 2023 Accessed January 20 2024 Detroit native Veeze s popularity is a result of his whimsical storytelling and slick wordplay but his approach is far more jocular than his peers Veeze Interview with XXL Brandon Callender Veeze an All Star off the bench The Fader Archived from the original on December 12 2023 Retrieved January 18 2024 Top 21 Detroit Rappers 2023 s Best Rappers from Detroit Kulture Vulturez Archived from the original on June 25 2023 Retrieved January 18 2024 Kahn Davision November 15 2023 The unflappable rapper Veeze talks Detroit his Ganger Tour and new partnership with Warner Records Metro Times Archived from the original on November 22 2023 Retrieved January 18 2024 Aidan C Werder May 31 2022 Detroit s Babyface Ray taps fellow hometown favorite Veeze for Spending Spree Generation Music Archived from the original on June 1 2023 Retrieved January 19 2024 Taylor Greer May 26 2019 Veeze drops good heat Rusty Fake Shore Retrieved January 18 2024 Taylor Greer October 11 2019 Veeze drops Navy Wavy mixtape featuring Babyface Ray Peezy and Beno Fake Shore Retrieved January 18 2024 Alphonse Pierre September 8 2020 The Ones Veeze s Law N Order Pitchfork Retrieved January 18 2024 Dylan Kelly June 17 2022 Lil Baby Serves Up New Track and Video U Digg With 42 Dugg and Veeze Hypebeast Retrieved January 18 2024 Grant Shawn June 17 2022 Lil Baby Teams with 42 Dugg and Veeze for New Single U Digg The Source Retrieved January 19 2024 Powell Jon June 20 2022 Lil Baby recruits 42 Dugg and Veeze for U Digg Revolt Retrieved January 19 2024 Zellner Xander June 27 2023 Hot 100 First Timers Veeze Arrives With Lil Baby amp 42 Dugg Collab U Digg Billboard Retrieved January 18 2024 Raphael Helfand May 10 2023 Lil Uzi Vert and Veeze are equally above it all on GOMD remix The Fader Retrieved January 18 2024 Admad David May 13 2023 Veeze Enlists Lil Uzi Vert For GOMD Remix Retrieved January 19 2024 Staff March 21 2023 VEEZE shares new video single GOMD RD Magazine Archived from the original on March 28 2023 Retrieved January 18 2024 Andre Ellington September 16 2023 VEEZE LAUNCHES NEW LABEL WITH WARNER RECORDS HipHopDX Archived from the original on December 30 2023 Retrieved January 18 2024 Aaron Williams September 14 2023 Veeze Celebrates His Warner Records Partnership And Navy Wavy Label Launch With A Video For Safe 2 Uproxx Archived from the original on January 17 2024 Retrieved January 19 2024 The 20 Best Rap Albums of 2023 Staff Picks Billboard December 22 2023 Archived from the original on December 29 2023 Retrieved January 18 2024 Alexander Cole October 13 2023 Veeze Continues His Dominant Run With Ganger Deluxe Edition HotNewHipHop Archived from the original on October 19 2023 Retrieved January 18 2024 Jordan Darville March 30 2023 Song You Need Veeze s triumphant GOMD The Fader Retrieved February 29 2024 Mano Sundaresan July 10 2023 Veeze is just like us except he s one of the best rappers alive NPR Retrieved February 29 2024 Chris Richards June 30 2023 Wake up Veeze just dropped the year s best rap album The Washington Post Retrieved February 29 2024 Paul Meara October 13 2023 Veeze s Ganger Deluxe is An Extension of His Candidate for 2023 s Best Rap Album BET Retrieved February 29 2024 Raphael Helfand September 14 2023 Veeze announces new Warner Records imprint Navy Wavy shares Safe 2 video The Fader Retrieved January 20 2024 Cyrus Langhorne September 15 2023 Veeze The New York City transit life is on display in the new Safe 2 music video The Culture Retrieved January 20 2024 Billboard 200 Week of July 15 2023 Billboard Archived from the original on July 12 2023 Retrieved January 19 2024 Top R amp B Hip Hop Albums Week of July 15 2023 Billboard Archived from the 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