FKi (production team)

FKi
Origin Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Genres Hip hop, EDM
Occupation(s) Record Producers, songwriters
Instruments Turntables, drums, computer
Years active 2009–present
Labels Warp, LuckyMe
Associated acts 2 Chainz, Diplo, DJ Spinz, Iggy Azalea, Travis Porter, Tyga, Post Malone, Travis Scott, Jeremih
Website thisisfki.com
Members 1st Down
Sauce Lord Rich

FKi is an American record production team formed in 2007, in Atlanta, Georgia.[1] The team, composed of 1st Down and Sauce Lord Rich, got their start in the music industry as engineers, after receiving their respective degrees from Full Sail University in 2009.[1] In 2011, FKi had the opportunity to work at Atlanta-based production studio, Collipark Music, where the duo met music producer Mr. Hanky, who then introduced them to rap group Travis Porter; which eventually led to FKi producing the hits "Make It Rain" and "Bring It Back", for Travis Porter.[1] FKi has also produced music for several other prominent recording artists, including Iggy Azalea, T.I., Juicy J, YG, Tyga and more.[1]

Musical career

Early beginnings

FKi 1st and Raye Rich grew up together in Atlanta, Georgia and have been working together ever since. When they first met they realized they had the same music interests and tastes; (other than the arguments they would have over Jay Z and Nas) and started to build their own production company.[1]

The duo decided to go to school to perfect their craft by attending Full Sail University, studying audio engineering.[1]

FKi subsequently began working with Collipark Music, where they were introduced to Travis Porter and produced the singles “Make it Rain” and “Bring it Back”, inside a basement with a microphone and an Mbox.[2]

Present day

FKi met DJ/producer Diplo at a small local club in Atlanta and introduced him to their long term friend Iggy Azalea.[2] They flew out to LA to Mad Decent studios and went on to executive produce Azalea's TrapGold mixtape. Which they later went on to open for her TrapGold European tour.[1] The video for "I Think She Ready" became the world's first interactive shoppable music video.

In 2014 FKi found Post Malone, who at the time was focusing on creating a rap career. When 1st heard Post sing, he knew he was going to make it far in the music industry. While sleeping in the studio, 1st woke up to Post working on “White Iverson” and knew it was good from the start. He went back to clean and edit "White Iverson" and it was released on SoundCloud and received one million plays within three weeks.[2] They were ranked in Billboard's top 5 producers of 2014[3] and named Atlanta's hottest production team by XXL (magazine)[4] in 2015.

FKi has also worked with artists like 2 Chainz, Travis Scott, Tyga, Young Thug, Ty Dolla $ign, and more.

In September 2015, FKi's 1st performed at Mad Decent's Block Party alongside artists Major Lazer, T-Pain, Riff Raff and more.

Musical style

FKi's sound is a blend of glitch hop, hip hop, drum and bass and trap, which makes it difficult to limit their fan base.[1] Their sound was first heard on their premier mixtape Transformers in the Hood, which was presented by Diplo, and received attention from electronic, hip hop and trap music forums throughout the US and abroad.[1] FKi went on to produce Iggy Azalea's entire Trap Gold EP and in 2012 DJed for her European tour.[1] FKi has also collaborated with other producers like Borgore, Flosstradamus, The Invisible Men, a Diplo and etc.[1]

Production discography

List of Notable Songs Produced and Featured
Title Year Artist(s) Album
"Rich & Flexin'"[5] 2011 Ludacris, Waka Flocka Flame 1.21 Gigawatts: Back to the First Time
"Ayy Ladies" 2012 Travis Porter From Day 1
"Make It Rain" 2012
"Bring It Back" 2012
"Heisman Part 2" (Prod. by FKi) 2012 Tyga, Honey Cocaine '
"I Can't Stop" Feat. FKi 2012 Flux Pavillion '
"I Think She Ready" (Prod. by Diplo, DJA, HxV, FKi) 2012 Iggy Azalea Transformers n the Hood
"All The Time" 2012 Jeremih, Lil Wayne, FKi '
"Still Sippin"[6] 2013 Ty Dolla Sign Beach House 2
"FDB" 2013 Young Dro High Times
"Where That Dank?" 2013 Flosstradamus, FKi '
"Another Night" 2013 Kaskade, FKi '
"Decisions" 2013 Borgore, FKi '
"Dope" 2013 Tyga, Rick Ross Hotel California
"M.O.E." 2013 Tyga, Wiz Khalifa
"Work" 2013 Iggy Azalea The New Classic
"Employee of the Month" (Prod. by Diplo, FKi) 2014 2 Chainz B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time
"Get TF Out My Face" 2014 Rich Homie Quan, Young Thug I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In
"Hell You Sayin'" 2014 T.I., Iggy Azalea, Young Dro, Travis Scott SXEW (South by East West)
"Drugs You Should Try" 2014 FKi, Travis Scott Days Before Rodeo
"Sloppy Toppy" 2014 Travis Scott, Migos, Peeway Longway
"Issue" 2014 Ty Dolla Sign, Wiz Khalifa, Mike Posner Sign Language
"Missionary" (Prod by FKi & Charlie Handsom3) 2014 Ty Dolla Sign
"We and Only We" 2014 FKi, Key!, OG Maco '
"Dresser" (Prod by FKi)" 2014 2 Chainz, Young Thug '
"TEAR$" (Prod by FKi)" 2015 Post Malone, 1st Down '
"White Iverson" (Prod by FKi) 2015 Post Malone '
"Pleazer" 2015 Tyga The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty
"G.U.N.S." 2015 SauceLordRich, Iggy Azalea '
"Watch Out" 2015 2 Chainz Trap-A-Velli Tre
"A Milli Billi Trilli" 2015 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa
"Weekend" 2015 Mac Miller, Miguel GO:OD AM
"Realized (Prod by FKi)" 2015 Khalil '
"Hurtin (Prod by FKi & Heatmakerz)" 2015 1st, Rich The Kid, Riff Raff '
"Forever (Prod by FKi & Charlie Handsome)" 2015 iLoveMakonnen, Santigold, 1st '
"No Hook (Prod by FKi)" 2016 Lil Yachty, Quavo '

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