Keith Eric James (born February 4, 1987), formerly of the stage name Marcus Fench, is an American record producer, singer, songwriter and rapper from

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. He is a frequent collaborator of fellow Chicago singer

Jeremih Jeremy Phillip Felton (born July 17, 1987), known professionally as Jeremih ( ), is an American Contemporary R&B, R&B singer. He embarked on a musical career after meeting record producer Mick Schultz in 2008, and signed a recording contract wi ...

and has worked with various artists such as

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, Ne-Yo,

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and

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. 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 the platinum hit "

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" with recording artist and childhood friend Jeremih. The track was produced by Mick Shultz. The song peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop. The trio collaborated on the follow-up single " Imma Star", which reached RIAA Certified Gold Status. In 2015, James released his debut solo project ''From The Grey'' EP, lead with single release "Not My Day" and the remix, with a guest verse from singer

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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

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