FKi

If you go back into the 25below archives you will see exactly who FKi is. Although the "FKi" meaning may have changed since then. Now meaning F*$@in Kickin It, Raye Rich and 1st Down are the duo from Atlanta that makes up this group. Like I've always thought, they are bringing a different aspect to Rap and I think it's something that needs to be heard. Although they've been coming up really strong as producers for your favorite rappers lately, they've dropped TNTH II (Transformers N The Hood 2) this year and it has been quite a surprising yet definitely great project. All about drugs, partying and having a good time, add their tapes to your summer playlist. Now follow me to AMDAM...

If you like what you've seen I most definitely recommend downloading the rest of their mixtapes, watching their other music videos and catching them on tour! If you're in Michigan like myself, FKi will be performing at the Crofoot in Pontiac on July 18th via the Keep Calm & Twerk Tour. Or go to their website (click on FKi above for the link) to see if they're coming to a city near you.

FKi

FKi is a two man group composed of First Down and Raye Rich, coming out of Atlanta. With three mixtapes under their belt and much respect as producers, they have been making a good name for themselves since their first release in 2010. Doing shows around Atlanta, they have shared the stage with the likes of Curren$y and J. Cole. These are two artist trying to bridge the gap between common hip hop that we know today and the possibilities of so much more; "alternative" hip hop, if you will. If you can wrap your head around that; 808s; completely original beats; uncommon samples; "party" lyrics; and good features, you will enjoy FKi. Because of the depth of their creativity, if there is one song you don't like, there will be another one for you.
Many people may not know, or even pay attention to who produces the music they like, but FKi has been behind some big joints. While producing much of their own music, they have also produced hit songs Bring It Back & Make It Rain (and more) by Travis Porter; Rich & Flexin by Ludacris; and Heisman, Pt. 2 & Dancin 4 Dollas by Tyga. Follow their music to learn many more of the hits they have been behind.
Across their mixtapes they have made songs with XV; Slim Thug; Juicy J; Mickey Factz; Travis Porter; Differenter Gang (composed of FKi, Machine Gun Kelly, & Travis Porter); and many more.
Check out some of their music and videos in the post below and if you like what you hear you can download their projects "Blue Steel"; "Blue Steel 2.0"; and "Zoolandish EP" at the FKi website.

FKi Music

FKi: Red Cup (drinkers and party-ers alike should be able to appreciate this joint)



FKi: Weed & Arizonas (smoker? give this a listen...)



FKi: Smash Mouth (one of the first hip hop artists I heard infuse dubstep with their music, here's to you kids that enjoy it)



FKi: Toxic (interestingly good spin on Toxic by Brittney Spears, with vocals from Yael Naim. from upcoming project Transformers In The Hood. give this at least 3 listens with a very open mind)



FKi: Tung Martial Arts (because there is a freak in all of us)