Kid Ink

Brian Todd Collins (born April 1, 1986 in Los Angeles, California), also known by his stage name Kid Ink, is an American rapper from Los Angeles signed to RCA Records.

Kid Ink released his first independent album, Up & Away on June 12, 2012 to moderate success. The album was produced by Ned Cameron and Jahlil Beats among others. It peaked at number 20 on the US Billboard 200 in its first week. The album's first single, "Time of Your Life" preceded the albums release in early 2012 followed by the album's second single, "Lost in the Sauce". On November 21, 2012 Kid Ink released his fifth mixtape, "Rocketshipshawty".

On January 4th, 2013, he signed a deal with RCA Records and premiered his first major label single, titled "Bad Ass" featuring Wale and Meek Mill and produced by Devin Cruise. The song would be released for digital download on January 22, 2013. The song was released to Rhythm Crossover radio in the United States on February 26, 2013.On May 14, he announced his first project released under RCA, would be an EP titled Almost Home on May 28th. It featured artists such as French Montana, Wale, Meek Mill, ASAP Ferg and Rico Love among others. Upon its release, the EP debuted at #27 on the Billboard 200.

On September 17th, he released the first single from his debut album My Own Lane, entitled "Show Me" featuring Chris Brown and produced by DJ Mustard.

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