AJ Tracey
Ché Wolton Grant (born 4 March 1994), more commonly known by his stage name AJ Tracey, is an English rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer from Ladbroke Grove, London.
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| Birth name | Ché Wolton Grant |
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| Born | 4 March 1994 Ladbroke Grove, London, England |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Warner |
He rose to fame in 2016. He was listed in The Guardian's list of "best new acts to catch at festivals in 2016".[1]
Music career change
Tracey's 2017 EP, Secure the Bag! entered the UK Albums Chart at number 13.[2] In 2018, Tracey released the single "Butterflies" featuring English singer Not3s which acted as his breakthrough, reaching the top 20 on the UK Singles Chart.[3] His 2019 album "AJ Tracey", which was released by Warner Records, peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart and featured his highest-charting song "Ladbroke Grove", which peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart.[4]
Personal life change
Grant's father is of Trinidadian origin and his mother is a Welsh former jungle DJ. He is a loyal supporter of football club Tottenham Hotspur. He is the cousin of fellow rapper Big Zuu.[5]
References change
- ↑ "The best new acts to catch at festivals in 2016". The Guardian. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ↑ "AJ Tracey - Official Chart history". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ↑ "Official Singles Chart (22 June 2018 - 28 June 2018)". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ↑ "Official Singles Chart (4 October 2019 - 10 October 2019)". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ↑ "Big Zuu interview: AJ Tracey's cousin is blowing up". Red Bull. Retrieved September 17, 2023.