ILoveMakonnen
Keynote Speaker: Hip Hop Recording Artist from Atlanta; Known for Singles Like "Tuesday"
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ILoveMakonnen Biography
Makonnen was born in Los Angeles and moved to Atlanta in 2002 when he was 13 years old. He is of mixed race background, having African, Indian, Irish, Belgian, German and Chinese heritage. During his high school years, Makonnen was inspired by local rappers Young Jeezy and Gucci Mane to try out making music. His early songs were a mix of pop, rock and hip-hop.
During 2008 and 2009, Makonnen started making songs on his computer and uploading them to MySpace. Being on the website, he met other rising musicians, such as Adele. He became a part of a group called Phantom Posse, and then in January Year 2012, Makonnen met Atlanta producer Mike Will Made It, and the two had a brief professional relationship.
In March 2014, Mike Will got back to Makonnen and brought him to DTP studios, where he played some of his songs to producer Metro Boomin. Metro instantly liked Makonnen and stayed in touch with him. Later, after recording six songs together, Metro brought fellow Atlanta producers Sonny Digital and 808 Mafia, who were all unusually impressed with him. Two days later, Makonnen recorded the song "Don't Sell Molly No More" with Sonny Digital, which would later help launch his career. Sonny Digital introduced him to other Atlanta producers, such as DJ Spinz and Dun Deal. He started gaining local fame within the community with songs such as "Living On The Southside," "Sneaky Lady" and "My New Friend."
In July 2014, the singer released his self-titled EP "ILoveMakonnen," which included the singles "Club Goin' Up on a Tuesday" and "Don't Sell Molly No More." The latter reached pop singer Miley Cyrus, who shared it on her Instagram. The post got over 210,000 likes and counting that brought a lot of new fans to Makonnen. In August 2014, Vice included his song "Whip It" in their Staff Picks for the Week list, commenting: "Makonnen's voice is incredible! ... How could you not have a good time listening to this song? If there is anyone I trust to teach me how to whip it, it is definitely my friend Makonnen."
In late August 2014, after hearing "Club Goin' Up on a Tuesday," Drake reached out to one of the song's producers Sonny Digital to ask to remix the song. Makonnen quickly agreed to send the beat to Drake, but didn't think much of it. However, two days later Drake released a remix to the song, much to Makonnen's surprise. The Atlanta singer later commented: "Yeah, I surprised. Shocking. Drake listens to Makonnen. It was great. I was excited. Surprised, shocked. Just overwhelmed." The remix, simply titled "Tuesday" went viral and lead to increased media interest in iLoveMakonnen.
In late August 2014, Makonnen was featured in XXL's The Come Up section, which focuses on blowing up artists. In September 2014, Makonnen signed to Drake's label, OVO Sound.
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ILoveMakonnen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music.
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ILoveMakonnen generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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ILoveMakonnen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music. The estimated speaking fee range to book ILoveMakonnen for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. ILoveMakonnen generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are The Weeknd, DeJ Loaf and Gucci Mane. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling ILoveMakonnen for an upcoming event.
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How do I book ILoveMakonnen to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like ILoveMakonnen for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for ILoveMakonnen, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for ILoveMakonnen or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book ILoveMakonnen for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for ILoveMakonnen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire ILoveMakonnen, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does ILoveMakonnen speak about?
ILoveMakonnen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music. -
Where does ILoveMakonnen travel from?
ILoveMakonnen generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for ILoveMakonnen?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like ILoveMakonnen for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book ILoveMakonnen for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host ILoveMakonnen or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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