Clay_Perry_(rapper)

Clay Perry (rapper)

Clay Perry (rapper)

American rapper

James Clayton Perry,[1] known as Clay Perry (born October 20, 1990), is an American Hip-Hop songwriter and recording artist from Ft. Worth, Texas. Perry was nominated for Best R&B & Hip-Hop Artist in 2019 by Fort Worth Weekly.[2] Perry released his debut long play project, IKIKN, on July 13, 2018.

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Early life

Clay Perry was born October 20, 1990.[3] Born of two youth ministers, Perry was raised in a Christian home that will go on to inspire themes within his writings.[4] Perry served in the United States Navy from September 2009 to October 2011 when he was honorably discharged.[5]

Career

In 2016, Perry collaborated with also Ft. Worth based recording artist, Thyra, as well as 8ball of 8ball & MJG on 'High', a song featured on The Best Of Texas Volume 4 released by Houston Texas DJ Michael "5000" Watts of Swishahouse affiliation.[6] In 2018 Glasses Malone made an appearance on Perry's debut album, IKIKN. His singles 'I Can't Help Ya' and 'Roll N' Ride' experienced substantial success which Perry attributes to social media.[7][8] Production from Houston, Texas area producer Mr. Lee is featured on Perry's third release, Exodus.[9]

Artistry

Influences

Clay Perry's musical inspirations are Snoop Dogg, The D.O.C. and N.W.A.'s Dr. Dre.[10] Perry's extra-musical influences include his religious upbringing and the Bible of which he frequently refers to in his writing.[11]

Controversy

After a week of its September 27, 2019, release, Clay Perry's originally scheduled sophomore album Lyin' King, was pulled from major digital service platforms as the result of a dispute between Perry and the album's producer. The disagreement between the two garnered attention from the Dallas Observer which documented the feud that took place on Facebook.[12][13]

Discography

Studio albums

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Singles

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References

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    "YOU CAN FIND ME". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
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    "Music Awards Ballot 2019". Fort Worth Weekly. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
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    "Home". Public. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
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    Weekly, Fort Worth (2018-08-01). "Cattle Dog Clay Perry". Fort Worth Weekly. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
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    "Home". Public. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
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    VA-DJ Michael 5000 Watts - The Best Of Texas Vol. 4-2016, retrieved 2020-12-19
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    "Ft. Worth Has A Hidden Gem: Clay Perry [VIDEO]". 97.9 The Beat. 2018-04-07. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
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    Weekly, Fort Worth (2020-06-17). "Starting to Roll". Fort Worth Weekly. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
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    Weekly, Fort Worth (2020-06-17). "Starting to Roll". Fort Worth Weekly. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
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    McPhate, Christian (2019-10-16). "Hip-Hop Wars: A Fort Worth Rapper and a Producer Fight over Album Rights". Dallas Observer. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
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    Weekly, Fort Worth (2018-08-01). "Cattle Dog Clay Perry". Fort Worth Weekly. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
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    Weekly, Fort Worth (2019-10-16). "Local Hip-Hop Don't Stop". Fort Worth Weekly. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
  13. [13]
    McPhate, Christian (2019-10-16). "Hip-Hop Wars: A Fort Worth Rapper and a Producer Fight over Album Rights". Dallas Observer. Retrieved 2020-12-20.


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