Ron Suno
{{short description|American rapper}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Ron Suno
| birth_name = Keron Joel Foriest
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|2000|8|3}}
| birth_place = Co-op City, Bronx, New York, United States
| genre = {{Flatlist|
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| occupation = Drill rapper, songwriter, comedian, YouTuber
| years_active = 2017-present
| label = SBL Music / UnitedMasters, EMPIRE
| associated_acts = Fivio Foreign Blueface Kai Cenat Dusty Locane DDG ZayBinSteppin
| origin = Bronx, New York City
| image =
| alias = Ron Buno, mo
}}
Keron Joel Foriest (born August 3, 2000), known by his stage name Ron Suno, is an American rapper,{{Cite web|date=2020-02-27|title=New Age Hip-Hop Emerges From The Bronx On Episode 1 of Who Is: Ron Suno|url=https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/new-age-hip-hop-emerges-from-the-bronx-on-episode-1-of-who-is-ron-suno/|access-date=2020-09-12|website=Hot97|language=en-US}} songwriter, comedian and YouTuber. In June 2020, Suno released his debut studio album, Swag Like Mike,{{Cite web|last=Schneider|first=Calvin|date=2020-06-20|title=New Music: Ron Suno – 'Swag Like Mike'|url=https://musicxclusives.com/index.php/2020/06/20/new-music-ron-suno-swag-like-mike/|access-date=2020-09-12|website=MusicXclusives {{!}} We Play It First|language=en-US}} dedicated to entertainment figures such as Michael Jordan, Mike Tyson, and Michael Jackson, who inspired his art.{{Cite web|last=Bijur|first=Ben|date=2020-06-19|title=Get To Know Ron Suno and his latest project 'Swag Like Mike'|url=https://kazimagazine.com/editorials/get-to-know/meet-ron-suno-the-worlds-first-comedian-drill-rapper/|access-date=2020-09-12|website=kazimagazine.com|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|title=Ron Suno: The First Comedian Drill Rapper|url=https://flaunt.com/content/ron-suno-the-first-comedian-drill-rapper|access-date=2020-09-12|website=Flaunt Magazine|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|date=2020-06-19|title=Ron Suno - Swag Like Mike|url=https://rapsource.net/digital/ron-suno-swag-like-mike/|access-date=2020-09-12|website=rapsource.net|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|title=Rah Swish & Ron Suno Connect On DJ Drewski's "MOP"|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rah-swish-and-ron-suno-connect-on-dj-drewskis-mop-new-song.1988526.html|access-date=2020-09-12|website=HotNewHipHop|date=7 September 2020 |language=en}}
Early life
Keron Foriest was born on August 3, 2000, and raised in Co-op City, a cooperative housing development in the northeast section of the Bronx alongside rappers Howiee OO, ZayBinSteppin, Lil Mav etc. Suno started entertaining at the age of 13 when he began recording drill rap songs in a tiny home studio in the Bronx but only gained online audience attention with his comedy on social media platforms such as YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.{{Cite web|date=July 29, 2020|first=Robby|last=Seabrook III|title=The Break Presents: Ron Suno|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/ron-suno-interview-the-break/|access-date=2020-09-12|website=XXL Mag|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Rodriguez|first=Tommy|date=2020-05-29|title=Ron Suno Makes a Movie for "Nunchucks" Music Video|url=https://www.bleumag.com/2020/05/29/ron-suno-makes-a-movie-for-nunchucks-music-video/|access-date=2020-09-12|website=Bleu|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|date=2020-05-20|title='Hip Hop Harry' Comeback: Folks Parody The 2000s Kids Show With Hilarious Dancing|url=https://globalgrind.com/playlist/hip-hop-harry-parody-2000s-kids-show-hilarious-dancing/|access-date=2020-09-12|website=Global Grind|language=en}} In 2017, he started a social media trend #WeaveChallenge, which helped him gain over half a million Instagram followers within months.{{Cite web|title=Exclusive: Ron Suno on Going Viral with the "Weave Challenge"|url=https://www.vladtv.com/article/261919/ron-suno-on-going-viral-with-the-weave-challenge|date=2020-04-19|access-date=2020-09-12|website=www.vladtv.com}}
Music career
In early 2019, Ron began building fans base as a drill rapper by releasing music videos such as "With My Crew", "Party on Jump" and his seven-song EP, New Boss, on YouTube and promoting them on Instagram. His musical breakthrough came in October 2019 with the release of a hit song and video "Pinnochio", an upbeat with a danceable flow receiving 15 million views on TikTok, over 9 million on YouTube with about 6 million plays on Spotify;{{Cite web|date=2020-09-04|title=DJ Drewski, Rah Swish & Ron Suno Recreate Famous 'Belly' Scene In 'MOP' Video|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.57711/title.dj-drewski-rah-swish-ron-suno-recreate-famous-belly-scene-in-mop-video|access-date=2020-09-12|website=HipHopDX}} a remix of the song was later released, featuring Los Angeles musician Blueface.{{Cite web|title=Premiere: Ron Suno Drops "Pinocchio" Remix Ft. Blueface, Talks Upcoming EP, YouTube Series & More!|url=https://theknockturnal.com/premiere-ron-suno-drops-pinocchio-remix-ft-blueface-talks-upcoming-ep-youtube-series-and-more/|access-date=2020-09-12|website=theknockturnal.com|date=May 2020 }} In February 2020, Suno released a single and music video, "Spider-Man" featuring fellow New York rapper Fivio Foreign.
In June 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Suno released Swag Like Mike, featuring 5 artists. He released "Wraith' featuring DDG.{{Cite web|title=Exclusive Premiere: Ron Suno Talks New Single "Wraith" Featuring DDG [Video]|url=https://theknockturnal.com/ron-suno-premieres-new-single-wraith-featuring-ddg/|access-date=2020-09-12|website=theknockturnal.com|date=11 September 2020 }} In October 2020, Suno dropped a single "Netflix" in audio and visual.{{Cite web|last=Jones|first=Jiggy|date=2020-10-30|title=The Source {{!}}Ron Suno Drops Visuals For Latest Track, "Netflix"|url=https://thesource.com/2020/10/30/ron-suno-drops-visuals-for-latest-track-netflix/|access-date=2020-11-02|website=The Source|language=en-US}} In November 2020, NBA 2K League affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks, known as The Hawks Talon Gaming Club, included Suno as one of the celebrity guests on its new virtual game show where fans could play against their favorite celebrities.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-17|title=The Launch Of Hawks Talon Takeover on Twitch Featuring Ron Suno & More|url=https://ukhiphoptalk.com/the-launch-of-hawks-talon-takeover-on-twitch-featuring-ron-suno-more/|access-date=2020-11-24|website=UK Hiphop Talk|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|first=Itoro |last=Umontuen |date=2020-11-17|title=Atlanta Hawks' E Sports team announces "Talon Takeover" |url=https://www.theatlantavoice.com/articles/atlanta-hawks-e-sports-team-announces-talon-takeover/|access-date=2020-11-24|website=The Atlanta Voice }}
Discography
= Studio albums =
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| scope="row"| New Boss
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| scope="row"| Swag Like Mike
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| scope="row"| Jokes Up
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| scope="row"| Suno Mode
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| scope="row"| It's My Time
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= Collaborative albums =
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| scope="row"| Say Dat {{small|(with Dusty Locane, Rah Swish and OnPointLikeOP)}} |
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References
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Category:Rappers from New York (state)
Category:21st-century American rappers
Category:African-American male rappers
Category:21st-century American male rappers
Category:African-American comedians
Category:African-American songwriters
Category:East Coast hip-hop musicians