Antoine Raimon Rogers, better known by his stage name Bobby Creekwater, is an American rapper from Atlanta who is a former member of Shady Records.Bobby Creek Leaves Shady

Biography Creekwater was born and raised in various parts of Atlanta, Georgia, and its surrounding area. He attended Clark Atlanta University for one year before leaving to pursue his music career.Cordor, Cyril. "[ Bobby Creekwater]", Allmusic. Retrieved November 10, 2008. He and Charlie Jangles formed the hip-hop duo Jatis,Sanneh, Kelefa. "Eminem and Lil Wayne, Rhyming With Friends", The New York Times, 2006-11-30, p. E5. which was signed to Columbia Records and then Loud Records, but Loud was shut down before Jatis could release an album.

As an unsigned artist in 2004, Creekwater appeared with Aasim on the song "Anyway", from P-Money's album Magic City. Creekwater was noticed by Shady Records when label executives heard him rapping on a demo by Aasim. Shady Records president Eminem was more interested in Creekwater than Aasim and, in mid-2005, signed him to his label.

In late 2005, Creekwater released a mixtape, Anthem to the Streets. Newsweek described the recording in positive terms, saying it "delivers drug-peddling tales over the cheeriest possible dance tracks. Sesame Street sings crack rap."Mummolo, Jonathan (October 23, 2006). "Music: Raw Rap Attacks", Newsweek.

In March 2006, he was one of the celebrity panelists at the Detroit Hip-Hop Summit on Financial Empowerment.Taylor, Kimberly Hayes. "Hip-Hop Summit uses stars to promote fiscal responsibility", The Detroit News, 2006-03-15, p. E1.Fortune, Cornelius A. (March 29, 2006). "Detroit Hip-Hop Summit educates on financial literacy and empowerment", Michigan Chronicle 69 (28): A1–2.

On December 5, 2006, Eminem released Eminem Presents the Re-Up, a mixtape-turned-album created to promote Shady Records' newest members: Stat Quo, Creekwater, and Cashis.Cohen, Jonathan (September 30, 2006). "Shady Re-appears", Billboard 118 (39): 40.Diehl, Matt (October 5, 2006). "Guess Who's Back: Eminem Returns", Rolling Stone (1010): 16. Creekwater appears on five tracks, including remixes of Eminem and Nate Dogg's "Shake That" and Eminem and Akon's "Smack That".Wagner, Courtney. "Eminem Presents The Re-Up", Regina Leader-Post, 2006-12-16, p. A8. The album received mixed reviews. The Los Angeles Times wrote that Creekwater "sounds like a demonic André 3000",Kim, Serena. "Eminem looks back in anger", Los Angeles Times, 2006-12-03, p. F13. and the New York Daily News said he "has a deep tone and a smooth enough flow, revealed best on the jazz-funk 'There He Is'."Farber, Jim. "Em's the 'Re'-Master", New York Daily News, 2006-12-08, p. 77. The Sunday Mercury wrote that Creekwater is "easily the best of the three" new signings.Cole, Paul. "Eminem: The Re-Up", Sunday Mercury, 2006-12-10, p. 5.

In 2007 he released two mixtapes, Anthem 2 Da Streetz II and Back to Briefcase. The Washington Posts critic, in writing about the single "Acid Reign", said Creekwater "threatens to usurp T.I.'s throne as King of the South with effortless rhymes and slow-burning brio."Richards, Chris. "The Singles File", The Washington Post, August 21, 2007, p. C5. Retrieved November 10, 2008.

He is currently working on his debut album, A Brilliant Mistake.Ryan (September 12, 2006). "Bobby Creekwater Interview". RapSearch.com. Retrieved January 19, 2008. The album's executive producer is Eminem. Tracks will be produced by Mr. Porter, The Alchemist, and Don Cannon.Ketchum, William E. III. "Bobby Creekwater Preps Alchemist EP, Debut Album", HipHopDX, April 6, 2008. Retrieved November 10, 2008.

In May 2009, Bobby Creekwater released his second EP in six months. The B.C. Era Deuce EP, the follow-up to the BC Era EP, was initially scheduled for a limited edition physical release on March 4, but was pushed back to March 18 and then to May 1 so that more features could be added. It was released via Creekwater's imprint, BGOV, Inc., and contained a collection of eleven new tracks, featuring production by Creekwater, as well.

He left Shady Records in 2009. His song, "The Day I Got Dropped," clarified the situation, explaining that he did not get dropped by the label.Bobby Creekwater – "The Day I Got Dropped" thatsthatish.com

In 2014, Creekwater released his mixtape I Am From A Place.

Influences Creekwater is heavily influenced by fellow Atlanta group OutKast and has stated that he believes OutKast-member André 3000 to be the greatest emcee of all time.Creekwater, Bobby. "Twitter Post, 2010-1-15 In April 2010, Creekwater released, "Da Art of Storytellin' Pt.5" in tribute to the group.That's That...: Bobby Creekwater – "Da Art of Storytellin' Pt.5"

Discography Studio albums Revenge (2011) FUPM Is the Future (with Stat Quo as FUPM) (2013)

Mixtapes Anthem 2 da Streets (2005) Anthem 2 da Streets II (2007) Back to Briefcase (2007) Back to Briefcase II (2010) Back to Briefcase II (B-Sides) (2010) Not Now But Right Now (2010) Prevenge (2011) 2 (as Lord Wolfgang) (2013) I Am from a Place (2014) Everywhere at Once (2017) SCM Radio, Vol. 1 (2020) (with Fungshway & King Walt)

Extended plays The B.C. Era?... (2008) The B.C. Era Deuce EP (May 1, 2009) The Day It All Made Sense (September 4, 2009)Thatsthatish.com – Bobby Creekwater's Classic Creek Leaks Vol. 1 (2010) Imperial Radio (2018)

Compilation appearances 2006 Eminem Presents: The Re-Up (2006, Shady Records, Interscope Records) "We're Back" (Eminem, Obie Trice, Stat Quo, Bobby Creekwater & Cashis) "There He Is" "Smack That" (Remix) (Akon featuring Stat Quo & Bobby Creekwater) "Shake That" (Remix) (Eminem featuring Nate Dogg, Obie Trice & Bobby Creekwater) "Cry Now" (Shady Remix) (Obie Trice featuring Kuniva, Stat Quo, Bobby Creekwater & Cashis) Chemistry Files Vol.1 (2006, The Alchemist, ALC Records) "All I Do"

2008 The Cutting Room Floor, Vol. 2 (2008, The Alchemist, ALC Records) "F*cking Up My Cool"

2014 Shady XV (Disc V) (2014, Shady Records, Interscope Records) "Cry Now" (Shady Remix) (Obie Trice featuring Kuniva, Stat Quo, Bobby Creekwater & Cashis)

Guest appearances 2004 Magic City (P-Money, 2004, Dirty Records) "Two Step" (P-Money feat. Jatis) (Bobby Creekwater & Charlie Jangles) "Anyway" (P-Money feat. Bobby Creekwater & Aasim)

2008 Checks and Balance (Stat Quo, 2008) "Say You Will (Remix)" (Stat Quo feat. Bobby Creekwater)

2009 40 Akerz (Skinny & Scales (Nappy Roots), 2009, Atlantic Records) "Motivation" (Skinny & Scales feat. Bobby Creekwater) Crack a Bottle (Shady Remix) (Eminem, 2009, Shady Records) "Crack a Bottle (Shady Remix)" (Eminem feat. Cashis & Bobby Creekwater)

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