Pell (musician)
Pell | |
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 Pell in 2016, shot by Nolan Feldpausch | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jared Pellerin |
| Also known as | Pell |
| Born | May 29, 1992 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2013– Present |
| Labels | PellYeah, LLC / Fontana Ultra Music / glbl wrmng |
| Website | pellyeah |
Jared Pellerin (born May 29, 1992), known professionally as Pell, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer. After moving from New Orleans, LA to Jackson, MS due to Hurricane Katrina, Pell began performing music. His track, "Eleven:11", was remixed by G-Eazy and released to the public on May 20, 2015, under the new title, "Got It Like That (Eleven:11 Remix)".[1] The track gained over 7 million plays on Spotify.[citation needed] Pell released his first full-length LP, LIMBO,[2] on November 6, 2015, in partnership with Dave Sitek's label, Federal Prism. He is currently with the group Glbl Wrmng.
Musical career
[edit]Following Hurricane Katrina, Pell moved from New Orleans to Jackson, MS with his mother.[3] While sharing his grandmother's 2-bedroom home with 10 of his family members, Pell found his beat machine to be a way to make friends and connect with people in his new environment.[4] It was the confidence he built from tinkering with his beat machine, and learning about music from his brother, former NFL player Micah Pellerin,[5] that led him to begin rapping and performing alongside his friends at St. Joseph Catholic School (Madison, Mississippi). He continued his musical pursuits throughout high school and into his days as a student at Mississippi State University, where he connected with Jacob Reed, his current manager.[6]
After deciding to put his studies on hold and pursue music full-time, Pell released his first project, Floating While Dreaming, on May 20, 2014, which "earned praise as one of the top independent releases of the year".[6] The project premiered via Complex (magazine)[7] and has gained over 11 million streams as of February 2016.[6][8][9]
Pell's first full-length project was LIMBO, which dropped on November 6, 2015. This gave him the platform to do his first headlining tour.[10]
He continued his musical run by releasing the "girasoul" EP in partnership with Payday Records on December 8, 2017. The title plays off the Spanish word for "sunflower" and showcased Pell's knack for experimentation with sound to create a soulful experience.[11]
Discography
[edit]Projects
[edit]| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2014 | Floating While Dreaming | Mixtape |
| November 6, 2015 | LIMBO | EP |
| June 22, 2019 | ‘’Gravity’’ | LP |
| February 21, 2019 | ‘’glbl wrmng, vol. 1’’ | LP |
| September 3, 2021 | ‘’Floating While Dreaming II’’ | LP |
Singles
[edit]| Release Date | Song Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2013 | "Ocean View 2.0" | Single |
| August 26, 2014 | "Runaway" | Single |
| November 4, 2014 | "The Never" (featuring LV Baby) | Single |
| July 16, 2013 | "Ocean View 2.0" | Single |
| March 24, 2015 | "Runaway" (featuring White Sea) [Remix] | Single |
| May 20, 2015 | "Got It Like That" (featuring G-Eazy) [Eleven:11 Remix] | Single |
| August 17, 2015 | "Vanilla Sky" | Single |
| September 18, 2015 | "Café Du Monde" | Single |
| October 8, 2015 | "Queso" | Single |
| October 22, 2015 | "Almighty Dollar" | Single |
| December 25, 2015 | "Pretty Things" | Single |
| January, 2016 | "In The Morning" (featuring Stephen, Caleborate) | Single |
| July 7, 2016 | "Show Out" | Single |
| July 7, 2016 | "Basic Beach" | Single |
| September 7, 2016 | "All In A Day's Work" (featuring brandUn DeShay) | Single |
| March 17, 2017 | "Can't Bring This Down" (with Bridgit Mendler) | Single |
Tours
[edit]| Title | Billing | Location | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonas - The Up All Night Tour | Support | North America | Spring 2014 |
| G-Eazy - From The Bay To The Universe Tour | Support | North America | Fall 2014 |
| Kindness (musician) North American Tour | Support | North America | Spring 2015 |
| Kehlani - You Should Be Here Tour | Support | North America | Summer 2015 |
| The Only In Your Dreams Tour | Headliner | North America | Spring 2016 |
| Tank and The Bangas Green Balloon Tour | Support | North America | Fall 2019 |
| Name | Location | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SXSW | Austin, TX | Spring 2014 |
| Buku Music + Arts Project | New Orleans, LA | Spring 2015 |
| SXSW | Austin, TX | Spring 2015 |
| Lollapalooza | Chicago, IL | Summer 2015 |
| Reading & Leeds | England | Summer 2015 |
| SXSW | Austin, TX | Spring 2016 |
| Hangout Music Festival | Gulf Shores, AL | Summer 2016 |
| Firefly Music Festival | Dover, DE | Summer 2016 |
| Pemberton Music Festival | Pemberton, BC | Summer 2016 |
| Lollapalooza (with Big Gigantic) | Chicago, IL | Summer 2016 |
| Forecastle Festival | Louisville, KY | Summer 2017 |
| Soundset Music Festival | Falcon Heights, MN | Spring 2018 |
| Jazz Fest | New Orleans, LA | Spring 2022 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Pell x G-Eazy - Got It Like That (Remix)". Thizzler. 20 May 2015. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
- ^ Corrigan, Graham. "Pell's New 'LIMBO' Album is His Best Work Yet". Pigeons and Planes. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
- ^ "Meet Pell, the Rapper Repping a Resurgent, Post-Katrina New Orleans".
- ^ Woodward, Alex. "Pell performs at the 2015 Buku Music + Art Project". Best of New Orleans. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
- ^ "Pell Recalls Introduction To Kanye West's, Black Star's Music". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2018-04-11.
- ^ a b c Threadgill, Jacob. "Beyond 'Dream Rap': Pell hitting stride". The Clarion Ledger. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
- ^ Nostro, Lauren. "Premiere: Stream Pell's "Floating While Dreaming" Album". Complex. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
- ^ Raymer, Miles. "Up-and-coming rapper Pell explains where he's going and what he's listening to". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
- ^ Sirisuk, J.L. (23 September 2014). "Sonic Dreams: Exclusive Interview With PELL". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
- ^ "Here's How Pell Established Independence Supporting Other Artists". hypefresh. | Exploring Culture. Retrieved 2018-04-11.
- ^ "Pell Talks New EP 'Girasoul' & Growing as an Artist: 'I Always Want to Evolve'". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-04-11.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Pell discography at Discogs