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Thundercat

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Labels:Brainfeeder, Smino·9 releases tracked ·Latest: Distracted

Stephen Bruner, born on October 19, 1984, and better known as Thundercat, is a multi-genre bass player, producer, and singer-songwriter hailing from Los Angeles, California. He has released three solo albums and is widely recognized for his collaborations with producer Flying Lotus and the thrash metal band Suicidal Tendencies. Additionally, he made a significant appearance on Kendrick Lamar’s highly acclaimed March 2015 album, To Pimp a Butterfly, among other projects.

He is the son of Ronald Bruner Sr., a drummer who has worked with Diana Ross, The Temptations, Randy Crawford, and Gladys Knight. Thundercat has two brothers: virtuoso drummer Ronald Bruner Jr. and musician/producer Jameel Bruner, also known as Kintaro.

Details

Real nameStephen Lee Bruner
Also known as
Stephen "Thundercat" Bruner, Stephen Bruner, Stephen Lee Bruner, Steve Bruner, サンダーキャット
OriginLos Angeles, United States
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Discography

Frequently Appears With

  • Lil Yachty(1 releases)
  • Mac Miller(1 releases)
  • reggie(1 releases)
  • Remi Wolf(1 releases)
  • Smino(1 releases)
  • Tame Impala(1 releases)
  • WILLOW(1 releases)

Labels

Related Artists

  • Smino
  • SZA
  • Tame Impala
  • Ronald Bruner Jr.
  • Taylor Graves
  • ASAP Rocky
  • Daddy Kev
  • Stephen Bruner
  • Steven Ellison
  • Ashley All Day

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