Brandun DeShay


Brandun DeShay, stylized as brandUn DeShay, is an American rapper, record producer, and songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. He produced for all of his releases.

Career

DeShay has produced for rappers such as Curren$y, Dom Kennedy, Mac Miller, Action Bronson, Chance The Rapper, and Danny Brown. His first official music video, "Why You Gotta Zodiac Like That" has been in rotation on mtvU.
From late 2008 to mid 2010, DeShay was one of the original members of the hip hop collective Odd Future.
In 2011, he released his debut album on his label Seven7Ceven Music. The album was well received by fans and critics. Following the release of the album, DeShay was nominated for the 2012 XXL Freshman list.

Style and influences

In an interview with MTV UK, DeShay said that Pharrell Williams and Yasutaka Nakata's music inspired him. He also stated that N.E.R.D, Kanye West, MF DOOM, Lupe Fiasco, A Tribe Called Quest and Lil Wayne were some of his influences initially.

Discography

Studio albums

Songwriting

Production discography