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Born Casey Jones in Inglewood, California, Veggies delivered his debut mixtape at the modest age of 14 entitled “Customized Greatly Vol. 1”. By this time he had co-founded the hip hop group OFWGKTA and made contributions to their debut mixtape “The Odd Future Tape” released in 2008. Following the release, Veggies left OFWGKTA to pursue his own rap destiny, later releasing his follow-up mixtape “Customized Greatly Vol. 2” in collaboration with Def Jam’s YG. In a partnership alongside friends Joshton Peas and Anwar Carrots, Veggies founded the rap and business venture PNCINTL, otherwise known as Peas & Carrots International.
After graduating from high school, Veggies released his third mixtape “Sleeping in Class”, which the rapper supported by joining Mac Miller as an opening act on the Blue Slide Park Tour in 2011. Veggie has since performed alongside Nipsey Hussle, Dom Kennedy, Kendrick Lamar, Rita Ora and Wiz Khalifa, before dropping his fourth solo mixtape “Customized Greatly Vol. 3”. It wasn’t however until 2013 that Veggies earned his big break with the release of the mixtape “Life Changes” in January. By February 2013 the rapper signed with VIC and Epic Records, released the mixtape ‘Fresh Veggies” with Rockie Fresh, and began work on his debut studio album. In anticipation of the record the rapper began releasing singles including “The Boy” and “Backflip” featuring Iamsu! in 2014, and “Tied Up” featuring Dej Loaf in 2015.
Live reviews
21-year-old OFWGKTA founding father Casey Veggies is one of rap's brightest young stars – and there's a lot of stars these days. Although he's no longer a member of the Tyler, The Creator-fronted collective (disappearing from the ranks to tread his own path), he remains pally with them, with Earl Sweatshirt inviting him to guest on 2013 single “Hive”. Mac Miller is another prolific collaborateur, spilling lines all over “Can I Live”, one of Veggies' best known cuts. Veggies (real name Casey Jones), is a whirlwind of hip-hop mayhem. At gigs, he may not brandish the same immediate danger that his former group are notorious for, and the police don't bust up the action quite as often, but Veggies is still a paragon of the rap game. Chock full of fist-pumping pomp and braggadocio glistening on his brow, Veggies talks a big game and delivers on all fronts.
His sets are peppered with underground favourites like “Faces”, “Ridin' Roun Town” and “Life Changes”, and the former MySpace icon demonstrates his unmatched ability spitting rhymes over trap beats and icy synth shards, all the while interacting with the crowd. By the end, if you're not soaked in frenzied sweat, you must've been asleep. Like Mickey Mouse in Fantasia, Veggies stirs up intense motion, faces down the elements and conjures some of the most impressive illusions the world's ever seen. Though in Veggies case, the illusions are flows, not cartoon spells.
larryday
You could argue that young hip hop artist Casey Veggies, real name Casey Jones had one of the best introductions to hip hop after being considered a founding member of collective OFWGKTA. Although he decided to branch off and make his own way in the hip hop world, he has an indispensable amount of contacts and collaborators in the waiting such as Tyler, The Creator and Frank Ocean.
Having released five mix tapes to date, his underground fanbase has grown substantially and his elusive live shows are now packed out mainly through recommendation and word of mouth. Casey does not disappoint this evening, spitting verse at impressive speeds and demonstrating real lyrical intelligence despite being only 21 years old. His youth does not act as a deterrent to his success, instead many audience members are excitedly chatting about his startling potential after the show. This sentiment is mirrored by the whole crowd during a finale of 'Faces' which Veggies makes anthemic, once this guy has a discography behind him he is likely to be unstoppable.
sean-ward
Casey is for the people. Took the stage with a smile even though promoters really screwed such a high level talent. Obliged to the Omahans from Cali all night. Would love to see Casey back in the Midwest, but not sure that'll happen after this promotion travesty.
esteban82
Casey always gets the crowd turnt up . He interacts with the crowd non stop and is always amazing. Would def. go to see him again. This was the 5th time I saw him perform and every single time it gets better and better his smile is contagious
sheri-reed
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