Kodie Shane

Kodie Shane
Kodie Shane
Birth name	Kodie Williams
Born	October 28, 1998 (age 26); Atlanta, Georgia
Genres	Hip hop; alternative R&B; trap; pop-rap;
Occupations	Singer; rapper;
Years active	2016–present
Labels	Epic; Young Heart Throb;
Website	kodieshane.com

Kodie Shantil Marr^[1] (born Kodie Williams on October 28, 1998),^[2] better known by her stage name Kodie Shane, is an American rapper and singer. She gained recognition in 2016 for her song "Sad" featuring rapper Lil Yachty, and as a member of "Sailing Team", a collective of rappers led by Lil Yachty.

Early life

Kodie Shane was born on October 28, 1998, in Atlanta and was raised in Chicago.^[3] She grew up into a family of musicians: her father Danny C. Williams, a hairstylist, was a part of the Detroit R&B trio Rick, Ran & Dan and also sang in background vocals for her aunt, who is the singer Cherrelle;^[4] her sister is Brandi Williams of the girl group Blaque; ^[2] Taking interest in music at a very young age, Kodie remembered following her sister's tours since she was a baby.^[5]

Career

2016: Beginnings

Around the age of 14, Kodie Shane began rapping and recorded the first rap song she ever wrote, "Crown Me".^[6] At 14, she wrote a song titled "Sad", which would then become her breakout single in 2016. At that age, she would also tag along to a studio owned by her mother. She first worked as a writer for the Atlanta production studio, overseen by D. Clax and Matty P. Warm, both of whom would be future collaborators with her.^[4] Shane was later discovered by Atlanta record manager Coach K,^[7] when Matty P showed her music to him.^[8] In early 2016, Coach K introduced Shane to rapper Lil Yachty, during one of his concerts; the two rappers quickly became friends. After Shane played "Sad" to Lil Yachty, he added his own verse to the track.^[6] Gaining recognition with the collaboration, Shane signed to Epic Records in 2015 and also joined the "Sailing Team", a collective of rappers led by Lil Yachty, later that year, being the only female member.^[2]^[9] In August 2016, Lil Yachty released his song "All In" featuring the Sailing Team, helping Shane gain further attention for her guest appearance. Shane's second EP Zero Gravity was released on December 2, 2016, with "Sad" acting as its lead single.

2017-present

In August 2017, Shane released her third EP Back to the Future.^[10] Her debut studio album Young HeartThrob was released in November 2018.^[11] It features guest appearances from Trippie Redd and TK Kravitz.

Personal life

Shane prefers women and^[12]^[13] describes herself as queer.^[3]

References

^ "Kodie Shantil Marr | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Kodie Shane | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
^ ^a ^b Wicker, Jewel (February 15, 2019). "Rapper Kodie Shane: Confident, Young, Black, Queer & About to Take Over". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 16, 2019. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
^ ^a ^b "Never Scared: Kodie Shane Is the Fearless Hip-Hop Prodigy We Need". Pitchfork. December 8, 2016. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
^ "Rapper Kodie Shane Talks Making Music 'Ahead of Her Time' & Linking With Lil Yachty". Billboard. December 12, 2016. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
^ ^a ^b C.M, Emmanuel (January 13, 2017). "The Break Presents: Kodie Shane - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
^ "Kodie Shane's Fearless Journey". PAPER. September 10, 2018. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
^ "Why Kodie Shane Should Be Your New Favorite Rapper". The FADER. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
^ "Sailing Team's Kodie Shane Drops "Hold Up" Ft. Lil Yachty & Lil Uzi Vert". theknockturnal.com. September 14, 2016. Archived from the original on July 7, 2020. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
^ "Kodie Shane - Paradigm Talent Agency". www.paradigmagency.com. Archived from the original on July 14, 2020. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
^ "Kodie Shane Interview: Talks Debut Album 'Young HeartThrob'". Billboard. November 21, 2018. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
^ Daw, Stephen (September 10, 2018). "Queer Hip-Hop Star Kodie Shane Examines Her Breakout in New 'Remember the Name' Mini-Doc: Watch". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018.
^ Herwees, Tasbeeh (June 5, 2018). "Kodie Shane Is Ready to Defy Expectations". Red Bull. Archived from the original on August 3, 2020.

[1] "Kodie Shantil Marr | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved July 7, 2020.

[:3-2] "Kodie Shane | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved July 2, 2020.

[Wicker-3] Wicker, Jewel (February 15, 2019). "Rapper Kodie Shane: Confident, Young, Black, Queer & About to Take Over". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 16, 2019. Retrieved July 2, 2020.

[:0-4] "Never Scared: Kodie Shane Is the Fearless Hip-Hop Prodigy We Need". Pitchfork. December 8, 2016. Retrieved July 2, 2020.

[5] "Rapper Kodie Shane Talks Making Music 'Ahead of Her Time' & Linking With Lil Yachty". Billboard. December 12, 2016. Retrieved July 4, 2020.

[:1-6] C.M, Emmanuel (January 13, 2017). "The Break Presents: Kodie Shane - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved July 5, 2020.

[7] "Kodie Shane's Fearless Journey". PAPER. September 10, 2018. Retrieved July 4, 2020.

[8] "Why Kodie Shane Should Be Your New Favorite Rapper". The FADER. Retrieved July 5, 2020.

[9] "Sailing Team's Kodie Shane Drops "Hold Up" Ft. Lil Yachty & Lil Uzi Vert". theknockturnal.com. September 14, 2016. Archived from the original on July 7, 2020. Retrieved July 7, 2020.

[10] "Kodie Shane - Paradigm Talent Agency". www.paradigmagency.com. Archived from the original on July 14, 2020. Retrieved July 14, 2020.

[11] "Kodie Shane Interview: Talks Debut Album 'Young HeartThrob'". Billboard. November 21, 2018. Retrieved July 14, 2020.

[12] Daw, Stephen (September 10, 2018). "Queer Hip-Hop Star Kodie Shane Examines Her Breakout in New 'Remember the Name' Mini-Doc: Watch". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018.

[13] Herwees, Tasbeeh (June 5, 2018). "Kodie Shane Is Ready to Defy Expectations". Red Bull. Archived from the original on August 3, 2020.

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