In the world of entertainment few people have the pedigree needed to be a multi-media artist like Draft. Born in Chicago, Draft was raised by a family of music aficionados and nurtured on the sweet sounds of the city. Born Alfredrick King Slater Jr., Draft was raised primarily by his dad, aunt and late grandmother. Surrounded by cousins, aunts and friends, Draft began to develop his love for music. Exposed to everything from blues, jazz, rhythm & blues and all forms of rap, Draft began to try his hand at writing. By studying artists such as: Rakim, Jay-Z, The Notorious B.I.G. and Nas, Draft began to tighten up his game. He also began to read as much as he possibly could. Remembering the lessons taught to him by his uncle (a successful entertainment entrepreneur) Draft knew the more knowledge he had, the more he could write about. Having gotten his writing game tight Draft felt there was still something missing in his technique. Little did he know he was about to find out.
Finding a new edge to his writing Draft was able to put his pain, joy and love into his words. As he began to grow as a superb lyricist, he now faced the most life-altering experience to date. On October 13, 2006, Draft’s mother, Venus Jones, passed away.
At this point, Draft felt completely lost and abandoned; his focus on music totally diminished. Inspired by a close family members Christmas card which expressed the term of endearment, “Don’t Ever Give up on Your Dreams”, was the motivational force that Draft needed to regain focus. Draft the artist was now officially born. Emerging back on the scene Draft began devouring the competition on every stage he stepped on. Turning heads in the music industry and having perfected his game, he was now ready to make his mark in Hip Hop. Always on the sidelines, supporting and inspiring Draft with music to rock on, in 2008 with F Records fully equipped, F.R.E.A.K immediately signed Draft as his Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist.
ABOUT F.R.E.A.K.
Dean “F.R.E.A.K” Farmer (RIAA® Certified Multi Platinum Producer) is an American record producer/multi-instrumentalist/artist born in Chicago, Illinois and currently lives in New York. He has sold over 37 million albums as a producer. He is well known for producing 50 Cent’s smash single “Amusement Park” with Dangerous LLC and Silence from the “Curtis” album. Recently, he contributed his guitar talents on Jay Z’s song “Say Hello, produced by DJ Toomp for the Billboard #1 album “American Gangster.” F.R.E.A.K which means Forever Reaching Excellence Attaining Knowledge is known for his unique guitar and bass tracks layered with lush Fender Rhodes electric pianos, moog synths, live percussion and horns. He recently launched his new record label, F Records and signed his first artist, Chicago hip hop artist, Draft.
