Key Glock has made himself the undisputed heir apparent of Memphis rap. His energy and enthusiasm cannot be denied.
His tight flow and inventive lyrics set his music apart in an otherwise oversaturated genre. Additionally, his knack for catchy hooks sets him apart as someone who knows how to craft excellent trap music.
Glock’s rhymes are unmistakably Memphis, from his Southern drawl accent dripping with natural bravado to his ability to emulate Juicy J’s melodic style. Additionally, he avoids commercial compromises in favor of high-tension beats composed of powerful drum patterns and unusual samples.
Key Glock entered the music industry by releasing his debut mix-tape, Whole Lotta Errthang, on May 26, 2016. His impressive flow and lyrics caught Young Dolph’s eye, who signed him to his label Paper Route Empire.
Glock quickly established himself as one of the most beloved Memphis rappers after releasing his debut mix-tape. Citing Three 6 Mafia and Project Pat as his primary sources of influence; Gucci Mane and Lil Wayne were also influential sources.
Yellow Tape 2 is a testament to his skills. Without featuring anyone else on it, this album displays only his rapping talents – winning him praise from both fans and critics alike.
Key Glock (real name Markeyvius Cathey) has enjoyed considerable success over the past four years with his mixtapes and collaborative albums, both being well received in Memphis as well as garnering widespread mainstream acclaim from both rap bibles and style glossies alike. Furthermore, Key has also enjoyed touring nationwide alongside mentor and label mate Young Dolph in sold out shows.
Glock debuted his first mixtape, Glock Season, in 2017 to much fanfare. With its distinct sound and poignant lyrics, it gained him much critical acclaim; since then he has only continued to show his talent with each subsequent release.
Glock stands out from his peers by not simply providing flashy production and empty bragadocio; rather he crafts emotionally captivating narratives that resonate with truth while at the same time creating catchy hooks to keep listeners coming back for more.
Key Glock’s unique musical style and stage presence has won him worldwide attention, while his entrance into merchandise industry enables him to provide his fans with various branded items – helping increase both his net worth and income significantly.
Glock, the cousin of Memphis rapper Young Dolph who died tragically last year, draws his musical inspiration from him and his life story. Glock’s lyrics showcase cold, stark verses about sex, guns and money which recall the style of Memphis greats like Three 6 Mafia.
Glock first debuted his mixtape Glock Season in 2017, to commercial success as it placed just outside the Billboard 200 chart. Glock Bond followed shortly thereafter, hitting even higher, staying on Billboard charts through releases such as Son of a Gun 2020 and Dum and Dummer 2 2021; together he and Dolph collaborated again for Yellow Tape 2, debuting at number eight on Billboard’s 200 chart.
Key Glock, born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee with its rich musical legacy. Influenced by Three 6 Mafia who encouraged him to pursue rap as a career, Key Glock first recorded in 2012 and since has released several mixtapes and albums including Glockoma which earned critical acclaim and helped boost his profile.
In 2017, Glock Season, his debut mixtape released through Paper Route Empire, showcased his effortless flow and impressive lyricism to great acclaim, drawing local fan interest and building his fan base. Subsequent releases such as Glock Bond and Yellow Tape further established him as an exciting artist.
His fame has also translated to financial success; in addition to record sales, he has amassed massive streaming fees on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music which has greatly increased his net worth and cemented him as one of Memphis’s premier rappers.