# Keith James

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American rapper

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Keith James Keith James, September 2016 Background information Born Keith Eric James (1987-02-04) February 4, 1987 (age 39) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Genres Hip-Hop Occupations Rapper, record producer Years active 2008–present

Musical artist

**Keith Eric James**[1] (born February 4, 1987), formerly of the stage name **Marcus Fench**, is an American record producer, singer, songwriter and rapper from [Chicago, Illinois](/source/Chicago%2C_Illinois). He is a frequent collaborator of fellow Chicago singer [Jeremih](/source/Jeremih) and has worked with various artists such as [50 Cent](/source/50_Cent),[2] Ne-Yo, [Nicki Minaj](/source/Nicki_Minaj) and [Wale](/source/Wale_(rapper)).

James began performing with his church choir at the age of nine, singing and playing piano and saxophone. James began to write music nightly shortly thereafter. In 2008, James co-wrote "[Birthday Sex](/source/Birthday_Sex)"[3] with [Jeremih](/source/Jeremih). The track was produced by [Mick Shultz](/source/Mick_Schultz). The trio collaborated on the follow-up single "[Imma Star](/source/Imma_Star_(Everywhere_We_Are))", which reached RIAA Certified Gold Status.

In 2015, James released his debut solo project *From The Grey* EP,[4] lead with single release "Not My Day" and the remix,[5] with a guest verse from singer [Cee-Lo Green](/source/CeeLo_Green).

## Discography

- Jeremih - *Jeremih* (2009)

- Jeremih - *All About You* (2010)

- Nicki Minaj - *The Pinkprint* (2014)

- Jeremih - *Late Nights Mixtape* (2012) - executive producer

- Wale - "That Way" feat. Rick Ross & Jeremih

- Jeremih - "You're Mine"

- Diggy Simmons – "88" feat. Jadakiss

- Kevin Gates - "Stop Lyin'"

- Rotimi - "See You Later"

- DJ Drama - "My Moment" feat. 2 Chainz, Meek Mill & Jeremih

- French Montana - "Ballin Out" feat. Diddy & Jeremih

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Keith Eric James - BMI"](http://repertoire.bmi.com/writer.asp?blnWriter=True&blnPublisher=True&blnArtist=True&page=1&fromrow=1&torow=25&querytype=WriterID&keyid=1730711&keyname=JAMES+KEITH+ERIC&CAE=579479869&Affiliation=BMI&term=). *Repertoire.bmi.com*. Retrieved 16 January 2021.[*[dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["2012 ASCAP Awards - Winners"](https://www.ascap.com/eventsawards/awards/rsawards/2012/rnb_hiphop). *Ascap.com*. Retrieved 16 January 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Award Winning R&B Songs"](https://web.archive.org/web/20100811171552/https://www.ascap.com/eventsawards/awards/rsawards/2010/RnB_HipHop.aspx). *Ascap.com*. Archived from [the original](https://www.ascap.com/eventsawards/awards/rsawards/2010/RnB_HipHop.aspx) on 11 August 2010. Retrieved 16 January 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Schultz, Lynn. ["New Project: Keith James – From The Grey"](https://www.fakeshoredrive.com/2015/06/new-project-keith-james-from-the-grey.html/). *Fakeshoredrive.com*. Retrieved 16 January 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Keith James Taps Cee Lo Green for 'Not My Day' Remix (Premiere)"](https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/keith-james-cee-lo-green-not-my-day-remix-premiere-6866110/). *Billboard.com*. Retrieved 16 January 2021.

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