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Birth nameMarcus Morton
Born (2004-04-20) April 20, 2004
Washington D.C., U.S.
OriginPrince George's County, Maryland, U.S.
Genres
Years active2016–present
Websiteredveil.com

Marcus Morton (born April 20, 2004), better known by his stage name Redveil (stylized as redveil), is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer from Prince George's County, Maryland. He produces most of his own instrumentals,[1] occasionally also making beats for other artists.[2] He has self-released three albums, Bittersweet Cry, Niagara, and Learn 2 Swim, as well as one EP, Playing w/ Fire.

Artistry

Influence

Growing up, Morton's parents would often play funk and soul music, which was an early influence to his sample choice, and his tone delivery.[3] At age 11, Morton heard "Palace/Curse" by The Internet and Tyler, The Creator, which he credits as the "kickstart" to his musical interest.[4] Shortly after, Redveil began producing his own music with FL Studio. In 2020, Morton described his music as "triumphant, bright and sunny."

While making his 2022 album Learn 2 Swim, Morton drew inspiration from New York drill music, and listened to local DMV area artists Xanman, Yung Manny, and No Savage during the creation.[5]

Production

Redveil has production credits on all of his albums.[6] His 2022 album, Learn 2 Swim, was entirely self produced.

Critical reception and praise from other artists

A writer for online music publication Okayplayer called Morton "the DMV's next great hope" in an interview discussing his 2022 album, Learn 2 Swim.[7] In 2020, another publication wrote: "[Redveil] is 16 rapping like he's in his 20s."[8] Music publication Pitchfork gave Learn 2 Swim a score of 8.0.[1]

His song "Drown" featuring Donte Thomas and D'Mari Harris has been cosigned by Tyler, The Creator.[9] The track also made his year-end list of favorite songs in 2020.[10] Other notable artists who have cosigned Redveil include JID,[11] Deante' Hitchcock,[12] and Denzel Curry, whose 2022 world tour he supported at select dates.[13] Redveil was also a supporting act at 12 shows during Freddie Gibbs' Space Rabbit Tour, where Mike also performed.[14]

Political Views

In November at Tyler the Creator's Camp Flog Gnaw Festival, Red Veil called for a ceasefire in the Israeli bombardment of Gaza spoke about it during his performance while the names of recent victims scrolled on the screen behind him.[15]

Discography

Albums

Title Album details
Bittersweet Cry
Niagara
Learn 2 Swim
Redveil is from Prince George County, outside of Washington D.C.

Extended Plays

Title Album details
Playing w/ Fire
  • Released: April 19, 2023
  • Label: Self-Released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

Title Year of Release
"black enuff"

(featuring JPEGMafia)

 2023
"giftbag"
"2daside" 2022
"better"

(featuring Sam Truth)

"diving board"
"pg baby (Remix)"

(featuring Denzel Curry)

"04" 2021
"how 2 find hope" 2020
"Raygun"

(featuring Kenny Mason)

"Traffic"
"Soulfood"
"Callback"
"Weekend"

(featuring D'mari Harris)

 2019
"Luck"
"Bare Naked Hatred"

(featuring Kira Corduroy)

Features

List of notable features, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Artist(s) Album
"Austin & Ally" 2020 Ka$hdami 16
"Truth" 2021 AG Club, Sam Truth Fuck Your Expectations Pt. 1
"Enemies on My Side" Caleborate Light Hit My Skin
"Used to Be" J-S.A.N.D. It's Not Always About You
"Activate" Langston Bristol, Marlon Craft —
"Skydream" Shane Eagle, Monte Booker Green
"Pace" Marlon Craft Homecourt Advantage, Vol. 1
"ACAB" 2022 Supa Bwe, Dino 7K, Chance the Rapper No Thanks
"Kingdom Hearts Key" 2023 JPEGMAFIA, Danny Brown SCARING THE HOES
“Got 2 Give” Statik Selektah Round Trip

Tours

Headlining

  • Water 2 fire Tour (2023)

Supporting

References

  1. 1 2 Green, Dylan (2022-04-21). "Redveil: Learn 2 Swim Album Review | Pitchfork". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 2022-05-08. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
  2. ↑ Senay, Connor (2020-04-30). "An interview with up-and-coming Prince George's County rapper redveil". The Diamondback. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
  3. ↑ In the Viewfinder: redveil, retrieved 2022-11-30
  4. ↑ redveil on Niagara Influences, Producing + More, retrieved 2022-11-30
  5. ↑ redveil on Learn 2 Swim, Going on Tour, Growing as an Artist + More, retrieved 2022-11-30
  6. ↑ "redveil". Genius. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
  7. ↑ Svetz, Josh (2022-05-06). "First Look Friday: redveil is the DMV's Next Great Hope". Okayplayer. Archived from the original on 2022-05-07. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
  8. ↑ "Redveil Refuses to Allow His Age to Define Him: Interview". TooGuud. 2021-07-03. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
  9. ↑ Campbell, Mahlik (2020-10-21). "Tyler, The Creator Co-Signs DMV's redveil, Stirs Hype for Kenny Mason Collab". Daquan. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
  10. ↑ "Tyler The Creator Loved Donald Glover's '3.15.20' But Not Its Release". UPROXX. 2020-12-11. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
  11. ↑ (J.I.D) [@JIDsv] (March 16, 2021). "@redveil das my dawg💪🏾" (Tweet). Archived from the original on May 11, 2022. Retrieved December 2, 2022 – via Twitter.
  12. ↑ Hitchcock, Deante [@DeanteVH] (April 19, 2022). "@redveil @MasongoOgora Congrats in advance bruh 🙏🏾🔥" (Tweet). Archived from the original on May 11, 2022. Retrieved December 2, 2022 – via Twitter.
  13. ↑ "Denzel Curry - Melt My Eyez See Your Future 2022 Tour". Denzel Curry Official Website. Archived from the original on 2022-04-08. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
  14. ↑ Helfand, Raphael (2021-12-15). "Freddie Gibbs announces 2022 North American tour". The Fader. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
  15. ↑ "Redveil Calls for Cease-Fire, Displays Names of Children Killed in Gaza During Camp Flog Gnaw Set". Pitchfork. 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2023-12-17.
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