Macklemore

Ben Haggerty (born June 19, 1983), known by his stage name Macklemore and formerly Professor Macklemore, is an American rapper and musician.

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

He began independently releasing music since 2000 and now collaborates with producer Ryan Lewis, violinist Andrew Joslyn, and trumpeteer Owuor Arunga. He has gained a significant online fanbase. He has released one mixtape, three EPs and two albums, although none on a major record label. 

Macklemore was born in Seattle, Washington, where he was raised. He attended Garfield High School, Nathan Hale High School and The Evergreen State College. Interested in reaching a younger generation through his music, he was a part of a program focusing on education and cultural identity called "Gateways for Incarcerated Youth" where he facilitated music workshops.

His music video "Thrift Shop" has been viewed on YouTube more than 140 million times, and reached number 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, selling more than 2.2 million copies

Macklemore first met Ryan Lewis in 2006. 

Lewis spent a few years working on Macklemore's promotion as a photographer. They would soon become good friends. Lewis would go on to produce for Macklemore, the two eventually working full-time as a title-credited duo.

Macklemore released his debut studio album The Heist on October 9, 2012, which charted at number 2 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 78,000 copies in the first week.

Macklemore became engaged to his girlfriend of seven years, Tricia Davis, on January 21, 2013.

Here is his website : macklemore.com

And his twitter: 

@macklemore

Ryan Lewis' twitter: @RyanLewis


Thrift Shop became Macklemore very famous, he is a good rapper, but he has also more music like ''Can't Hold Us'':