Biography

IKE BROWN

Born with music in his heart and passion in his blood, Ike Brown was made to make music. Ike has been immersed in the music scene since his childhood days when he saved the money he made from his newspaper route to procure studio time. At age 15, he began to produce beats on a Boss Drum Machine and a Radio Shack synthesizer. The same year marked the formation of musical duo Bonafide Circle.

Born in McComb MS, and raised in Lexington, KY, Ike Brown continues to expand his musical horizons. In 1999 he completed university studies in music history and public speaking; then moved to Atlanta to work with Rob Jackson and Black Coffee before they signed with Arista and Motown Records respectively. From placing first in a musical showcase at age 8 to performing for Michael Jordan and Dave Chappelle at the Club Villa Fontana Kentucky Derby party in 2006, the sky is the limit for this talented young artist.

With over a decade of experience in the music industry, Ike has had the pleasure of working with artists such as Ceelo Green, Kay-Gee of Naughty by Nature, Nappy Roots, and Bone Crusher of So So Def/Arista Records. Ike’s stage presence has also gained notariaty, enabling him to open for artists such as David Banner, Akon, Young Bloodz, Juvenile, Young Wun, and Young Jeezy and many more.

The hustle of Deuce Music/IN3 ENTERTAINMENT has ushered in a new era of Ike Brown’s career. The distribution of over 15,000 units of his solo album “The Blackout,” and the success of his 36 city tour with DL4’s Fabo, Big Country Kane, Crime Mob, and Young L.O.R.D. have provided Ike Brown a with another stepping stone toward the realization of his aspirations. His reverence for the power of language when combined with his socially conscious attitude allows him to draw inspiration from the social injustices he encounters in his daily life. This lucid lyricist continues to challenge the social status quo, and should be viewed as the voice of a new generation of musicians.