Big Sean gained a valuable relationship with local Detroit Hip Hop station 102.7 FM, where he would show his rhyming skills on a weekly basis as part of a rap battle contest the station held on a regular basis. In 2005, Kanye West was doing a radio interview at 102.7 FM; hearing about this, Sean headed over to the station to meet West. After gaining a strong relationship with the station from his previous rap battle routines, he was allowed in and allowed to talk to Kanye about his rhyming skills. After leaving a demo tape and along with free styling for West, Sean left him impressed. Two years later, after months of submitting and fine-tuning Sean’s work, West finally signed Big Sean to GOOD Music. Big Sean signed with Kanye West’s GOOD Music in 2007, and then in 2008 signed with Island Def Jam.
In 2007, Big Sean released his first official mixtape “Finally Famous-The Mixtape”. His hit single, “Getcha Some”, gave him strong media attention and led to articles in The Source, along with the Detroit Metro Times. He also recorded a music video for “Getcha Some”, which was directed by Hype Williams.The mixtape also featured the song “Get Em”(prod by 93 P), which showcased the talent for metaphors/wordplay that helped Sean gain the attention of his peers. Sean also released a second mixtape, which is produced by Mick Boogie on April 16, 2009 called “U Know Big Sean–Finally Famous Vol. 2”. Finally Famous the album is being slated to release in spring 2009. It will be Sean’s debut album and is said to include a plethora of hip-hop heavy weights. Some names include: Pharrell Williams, Kanye West, Mr. Hudson and The-Dream.
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