Born and raised in San Jose, CA - Playa Rae is well known as one of the most respected artists/entrepreneurs on the independent scene today. With well over 27 projects in the streets and over 35k units pushed independently he has been able to survive what some are calling music's worst time."The Download Era". His musical influences include E-40, Ice Cube, Z-Ro, Bun B, T.I. & Chamillionaire. He's the founder of Monstaville Music (aka The Villainz) w/Trey C, 2 Left Feet & Tha Critic. He's released a ton of music through the years, including Gamebreakerz (Fade Dogg, Gemini & Playa Rae) through Koch Records. Other releases include Dayz Like This (Solo Lp), Teal Town Boyz (Compilation), Hustlin City 2 City 1 & 2 (Compilation) + more. Over time, Playa Rae started 408 Media, L.L.C. (bka - 408INC) which is a music media company based in the South Bay Area that specializes in short-run duplication, web & graphic design, online distribution and much more. Be sure to check out that site: www.408inc.com
He's worked and performed with the likes of Lil Flip, Tech N9ne, Black C of RBL Posse, W.C., Andre Nickatina, A-Wax, Smigg Dirtee, Mr.Kee, Fade Dogg, Gemini etc. Currently in process of wrapping up two new releases due out this year. One being Face Time (Tha Critic, Trey C & Playa Rae) set to drop on June 7th and I.L.A.M. (Independent Like A M#fuka) w/Trey C soon after. He's also started an ep titled B.I.G. (B#tch I'm Grown) release date t.b.a. For booking: monstavillemusic@gmail.com | www.playarae.com | www.monstaville.biz
Also, before leaving here.remember you can pick up any and all of Playa Rae's music not only here but on every major digital platform such as iTunes.
