Fred Warmsley
American record producer and disc jockey
Fred Welton Warmsley III (born September 22, 1987) is an American electronic musician from Sacramento, California. Initially known for his work with the East Coast hip hop collective Pro Era, he has since produced experimental electronic music. He released eight extended plays and two albums between 2013 and 2018, including Alternate/Endings (2013) and its follow-up, $uccessor (2016).
Career
2010–2012: Early career and work with Pro Era
Warmsley, then known as Lee Bannon, first began to receive attention after self-releasing beat tapes between 2010 and 2012, eventually leading to collaborations with California rappers Souls of Mischief, Hieroglyphics and fellow producer The Alchemist. Soon after, Warmsley was introduced to Joey Bada$$ and the rest of Pro Era through a mutual friend. Bannon signed on as Pro Era's touring DJ in 2012 and doing production for Joey Badas$$' third mixtape Summer Knights. He appeared alongside Joey Bada$$ and The Roots when they performed "Waves" live on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on November 2, 2012.
2013–2015: Alternate/Endings, Pattern of Excel and name change
After his time with Pro Era, Warmsley began to explore a more experimental sound as a solo artist. In June 2013, he self-released "NW/WB", which showcased strong jungle and drum and bass influences and garnered a significant amount of press, including Spin, who included Bannon on their list of the 5 Best New Artists for July 2013. The attention drew the interest of British label Ninja Tune, which signed Bannon in October 2013.
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