Richard Colson Baker otherwise known as Machine Gun Kelly
aka MGK is an American recording artist out of Cleveland Ohio known best for
his rapped fast lyrical style, hence the name “Machine Gun Kelly”. MGK is most
known for his hit single “Wild Boy” released in September 27, 2011 off his
debut E.P Half Naked & Almost Famous featuring rapper Wacka Flocka Flame
out of Atlanta, Georgia. In August 2011, Machine Gun Kelly secured a recording
contract with Interscope and Bad Boy Records. MGK also signed a deal with Young
and Reckless Clothing the same year. He rose to fame after releasing his first
four mixtapes, Stamp of Approval (2006), Homecoming (2008), 100 Words and
Running (2010), and Lace Up (2010). His debut album Lace Up was released on
October 9, 2012, the album debuted at number 4 on the US Billboard 200 and also
sold 57,000 copies in its first week and has sold a total of 178,000 copies to
date. He then followed up the success of his album Lace Up with a mixtape
entitled Black Flag (June 26, 2013), playing off of and clearly inspired by the
American hard core punk band “Black Flag”. Machine Gun Kelly then released a
statement about the Black Flag mixtape saying "This project is dedicated
to love, because for my entire life it has been taken from me. Granted, when it
was given, I pushed it right back. I couldn't handle it. This was until I
experienced the loss of love for what I love doing most: music. That was the
one thing worth fighting for, even more-so than the love of my father. I've
found that love again. And I plan on never surrendering it. Find what you love and fight!! Black Flag". Machine Gun Kelly has since announced he is currently working on his 2nd album as of January 22, 2014 but has
yet to give us any more information on it. There is no doubt that Machine Gun
Kelly has stayed true to himself and his music throughout his career as he
continues with his rapped fast lyrical style and “Wild Boy” persona, Myself and
many other fans throughout the entire world must now wait patiently to see just
what this diverse artist has been cooking up for us next.
There is no doubt that Machine Gun Kelly has stayed true to himself and his music throughout his career as he continues with his rapped fast lyrical style and “Wild Boy” persona, Myself and many other fans throughout the entire world must now wait patiently to see just what this diverse artist has been cooking up for us next.
Check out Machine Gun Kelly's video for his new single "Till I Die"
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