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| birth_place = [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Dahlonega, Georgia]], U.S.
| death_place = [[Atlanta]], Georgia, U.S.
| death_place = [[Atlanta]], Georgia, U.S.
| genre = [[hip hop music|Hip hop]], [[cloud rap]], [[emo rap]]
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'''Ronald Chase Amick''' (May 5, 1999 – January 26, 2021), better known by his stage name '''6 Dogs''', was an American rapper.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Georgia Rapper 6 Dogs Dies at 21|url = https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/6-dogs-obituary-9521012/|website = Billboard.com |access-date = October 7, 2022}}</ref>
'''Ronald Chase Amick''' (May 5, 1999 – January 26, 2021), better known by his stage name '''6 Dogs''', was an American rapper.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Georgia Rapper 6 Dogs Dies at 21|url = https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/6-dogs-obituary-9521012/|website = Billboard.com |access-date = October 7, 2022}}</ref>
He rose to fame when he released a music video for his song "Flossing.” His song "Faygo Dreams" was certified Gold by the RIAA on October 22, 2020.
He rose to fame when he released a music video for his song "Flossing.” His song "Faygo Dreams" was certified Gold by the [[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]] on October 20, 2020.


Amick released three studio albums in his lifetime, with a final album, ''Ronald'', being released posthumously after his tragic death on January 26, 2021.<ref name="Complex2">{{Cite web |title=When Stars Align: A Final Conversation with 6 Dogs |url=https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/6-dogs-ronald-interview-2021 |access-date=October 7, 2022 |website=Complex.com}}</ref>
Amick released two studio albums in his lifetime, with a final album, ''Ronald'', being released after his death on January 26, 2021.<ref name="Complex2">{{Cite web |title=When Stars Align: A Final Conversation with 6 Dogs |url=https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/6-dogs-ronald-interview-2021 |access-date=October 7, 2022 |website=Complex.com}}</ref>


== Early life ==
== Biography ==

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Ronald Amick was born on May 5, 1999. He preferred to go by his middle name, Chase. He attended [[Alpharetta High School]], where he started his music career as a 16 year-old junior.<ref name="nojump">{{cite AV media| people=No Jumper|date=January 23, 2018
=== Early life ===
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Ronald Amick was born on May 5, 1999. He preferred to go by his middle name, Chase. He grew up homeschooled by his mother,<ref>{{Cite web |last=liammccarthy |date=1985-05-14 |title=6 Things You Didn't Know About 6 Dogs |url=https://www.elevatormag.com/6-things-you-didnt-know-about-6-dogs |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=ELEVATOR |language=en}}</ref> later attending [[Alpharetta High School]], where he started his music career as a 16 year-old junior.<ref name="nojump">{{cite AV media| people=No Jumper|date=January 23, 2018
|title=6 Dogs Exposed|type=YouTube video |url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5JjcXp40HU_channel=NoJumper |access-date=October 7, 2022 |publisher=[[Adam22|No Jumper]]}}</ref>
|title=6 Dogs Exposed|type=YouTube video |url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5JjcXp40HU_channel=NoJumper |access-date=October 7, 2022 |publisher=[[Adam22|No Jumper]]}}</ref>


== Career ==
=== Career ===
Amick began posting songs to [[SoundCloud]] in 2016 and in 2017 released his eponymous debut album ''6 Dogs''.<ref name="RONALD">{{Cite web|title = How 6 Dogs' posthumous album 'RONALD.' honours a great talent: "He loved making art"
Amick began posting songs to [[SoundCloud]] in 2016.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Kyann-Sian |date=2021-02-03 |title=Six ways in which Atlanta rapper 6 Dogs reshaped SoundCloud rap |url=https://www.nme.com/blogs/6-dogs-dead-21-changed-soundcloud-rap-forever-2871498 |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref> In 2017 he released his eponymous debut album ''6 Dogs''.<ref name="RONALD">{{Cite web|title = How 6 Dogs' posthumous album 'RONALD.' honours a great talent: "He loved making art"
|url = https://www.nme.com/features/6-dogs-posthumous-album-ronald-benny-blanco-2901140
|url = https://www.nme.com/features/6-dogs-posthumous-album-ronald-benny-blanco-2901140
|website = New Musical Express |date = March 16, 2021 |access-date = July 2, 2023}}</ref> Shortly after, he signed a record deal with [[Interscope Records|Interscope]] records in 2018,<ref name="RONALD"/><ref name="Daily Emerald">{{Cite web |title=A look back at 6 Dogs' music career |url=https://www.dailyemerald.com/arts-culture/a-look-back-at-6-dogs-music-career/article_8cd15dee-7007-11eb-ba54-1b3ebf8761ca.html |access-date=October 7, 2022 |website=Daily Emerald}}</ref><ref name="Complex">{{Cite web |title=When Stars Align: A Final Conversation with 6 Dogs |url=https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/6-dogs-ronald-interview-2021 |access-date=October 7, 2022 |website=Complex.com}}</ref> leading him to pursue collaborations with rap media titans such as No Jumper, [[Cole Bennett]], [[Benny Blanco]], and Danny Wolf.
|website = New Musical Express |date = March 16, 2021 |access-date = July 2, 2023}}</ref> Shortly after, he signed a record deal with [[Interscope Records|Interscope]] records in 2018,<ref name="RONALD" /><ref name="Daily Emerald">{{Cite web |title=A look back at 6 Dogs' music career |url=https://www.dailyemerald.com/arts-culture/a-look-back-at-6-dogs-music-career/article_8cd15dee-7007-11eb-ba54-1b3ebf8761ca.html |access-date=October 7, 2022 |website=Daily Emerald}}</ref><ref name="Complex">{{Cite web |title=When Stars Align: A Final Conversation with 6 Dogs |url=https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/6-dogs-ronald-interview-2021 |access-date=October 7, 2022 |website=Complex.com}}</ref> leading him to pursue collaborations with rap media titans such as No Jumper, [[Cole Bennett]], [[Benny Blanco]], and Danny Wolf.


In 2018, Amick co-directed a music video for his single "Buttcheeks" with Executive Producer and Director Cole Bennett. Later that year, 6 Dogs and Danny Wolf released their collaborative project ''6 Wolves'',<ref name="OK">{{Cite web |date=January 29, 2021 |title=Who Was 6 Dogs? A Look Into The Atlanta Rapper's Life, Career And Apparent Suicide |url=https://okmagazine.com/p/atlanta-rapper-6-dogs-life-career-apparent-suicide-death/ |access-date=October 7, 2022 |website=OK! Magazine}}</ref> which included rapper [[Yung Bans]] as the sole feature.<ref>{{Cite web|title = 6 Dogs and Danny Wolf Combine for New Project '6 Wolves'
In 2018, Amick co-directed a music video for his single "Buttcheeks" with Executive Producer and Director Cole Bennett. Later that year, 6 Dogs and Danny Wolf released their collaborative EP ''6 Wolves'',<ref name="OK">{{Cite web |date=January 29, 2021 |title=Who Was 6 Dogs? A Look Into The Atlanta Rapper's Life, Career And Apparent Suicide |url=https://okmagazine.com/p/atlanta-rapper-6-dogs-life-career-apparent-suicide-death/ |access-date=October 7, 2022 |website=OK! Magazine}}</ref> which included rapper [[Yung Bans]] as the sole feature.<ref>{{Cite web|title = 6 Dogs and Danny Wolf Combine for New Project '6 Wolves'
|url = https://hypebeast.com/2018/5/6-dogs-danny-wolf-6-wolves-stream
|url = https://hypebeast.com/2018/5/6-dogs-danny-wolf-6-wolves-stream
|website = HYPEBEAST |date = May 4, 2018 |access-date = July 2, 2023}}</ref> Also in 2018, 6 Dogs released his single "Off the Gas" featuring [[Lil Skies]].<ref name="RONALD"/> He left Interscope in 2019 to independently release his third studio album, ''Hi-Hats & Heartaches''.<ref name="RONALD"/><ref name="OK"/>
|website = HYPEBEAST |date = May 4, 2018 |access-date = July 2, 2023}}</ref> Also in 2018, 6 Dogs released his single "Off the Gas" featuring [[Lil Skies]].<ref name="RONALD" /> He left Interscope in 2019 to independently release his second studio album, ''Hi-Hats & Heartaches''.


=== Mental health ===
Amick died after falling from a building on January 26, 2021. His fourth and final studio album, Ronald, was released posthumously on March 12.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 27, 2021 |title=Rapper 6 Dogs has died at the age of 21 |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/rapper-6-dogs-has-died-at-the-age-of-21-2865874 |access-date=October 7, 2022 |website=New Musical Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Atlanta rapper 6 Dogs dies at 21 |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2021-01-28/61024/atlanta-rapper-6-dogs-dies-at-21/ |access-date=October 7, 2022 |website=Revolt}}</ref><ref name="OK2">{{Cite web |date=January 29, 2021 |title=Who Was 6 Dogs? A Look Into The Atlanta Rapper's Life, Career And Apparent Suicide |url=https://okmagazine.com/p/atlanta-rapper-6-dogs-life-career-apparent-suicide-death/ |access-date=October 7, 2022 |website=OK! Magazine}}</ref><ref name="Daily Emerald2">{{Cite web |title=A look back at 6 Dogs' music career |url=https://www.dailyemerald.com/arts-culture/a-look-back-at-6-dogs-music-career/article_8cd15dee-7007-11eb-ba54-1b3ebf8761ca.html |access-date=October 7, 2022 |website=Daily Emerald}}</ref>
During his career, Amick was open with his struggles with mental health. He was known to suffer from bipolar disorder and experience psychotic episodes.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=When Stars Align: A Final Conversation with 6 Dogs |url=https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/a/graham-corrigan/6-dogs-ronald-interview-2021 |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=www.complex.com |language=en}}</ref> He shared with fans how he became addicted to Oxycotin after a medical procedure, but later turned to music to treat his condition.<ref name=":0" />


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=== Death ===
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Exactly three years after his death, he made an appearance on Lyrical Lemonade’s debut album [[All Is Yellow|''All Is Yellow'']] (2024), alongside fellow rapper [[Snot (rapper)|Snot]].
On January 26, 2021, Amick died after falling from a building where he would go to "watch the sunset and gaze at stars.” It could not be determined if the fall was accidental or as a result of suicide.


=== Legacy ===
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6 Dogs has garnered over 250 million streams on streaming services such as YouTube, Soundcloud, Apple Music, and Spotify.{{Citation needed|date=January 2024}}
His third and final studio album, ''Ronald.'', was released posthumously on March 12, 2021.<ref name=":1" />


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Exactly three years after his death, he made an appearance on Lyrical Lemonade’s debut album ''[[All Is Yellow]]'' (2024), alongside fellow rapper [[Snot (rapper)|Snot]].
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== Death ==

On January 26, 2021, Amick reportedly committed suicide by jumping off of a building in [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], and died at the age of 21. He was open about his struggles with depression and other issues he faced, and said in interviews that music helped him cope with said depression and stress. {{Citation needed|date=January 2024}}
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6 Dogs has generated over 450 million streams on streaming services such as YouTube, SoundCloud, Apple Music, and Spotify.


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
===Studio albums===
'''Studio albums'''
* ''6 Dogs'' (2017)
* ''6 Dogs'' (2017)
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* ''6 Wolves'' (2018)
* ''Hi-Hats & Heartaches'' (2019)
* ''Hi-Hats & Heartaches'' (2019)
* ''Ronald'' (2021)
* ''Ronald.'' (2021)

'''EPs'''
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* ''6 Wolves'' (2018) (with Danny Wolf)


== References ==
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Latest revision as of 16:59, 21 October 2024

6 Dogs
6 Dogs in 2020
6 Dogs in 2020
Background information
Birth nameRonald Chase Amick
Born(1999-05-05)May 5, 1999
Dahlonega, Georgia, U.S.
DiedJanuary 26, 2021(2021-01-26) (aged 21)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
GenresHip hop, cloud rap, emo rap
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • Songwriter
Years active2016–2021
LabelsInterscope Records

Ronald Chase Amick (May 5, 1999 – January 26, 2021), better known by his stage name 6 Dogs, was an American rapper.[1] He rose to fame when he released a music video for his song "Flossing.” His song "Faygo Dreams" was certified Gold by the RIAA on October 20, 2020.

Amick released two studio albums in his lifetime, with a final album, Ronald, being released after his death on January 26, 2021.[2]

Biography

[edit]

Early life

[edit]

Ronald Amick was born on May 5, 1999. He preferred to go by his middle name, Chase. He grew up homeschooled by his mother,[3] later attending Alpharetta High School, where he started his music career as a 16 year-old junior.[4]

Career

[edit]

Amick began posting songs to SoundCloud in 2016.[5] In 2017 he released his eponymous debut album 6 Dogs.[6] Shortly after, he signed a record deal with Interscope records in 2018,[6][7][8] leading him to pursue collaborations with rap media titans such as No Jumper, Cole Bennett, Benny Blanco, and Danny Wolf.

In 2018, Amick co-directed a music video for his single "Buttcheeks" with Executive Producer and Director Cole Bennett. Later that year, 6 Dogs and Danny Wolf released their collaborative EP 6 Wolves,[9] which included rapper Yung Bans as the sole feature.[10] Also in 2018, 6 Dogs released his single "Off the Gas" featuring Lil Skies.[6] He left Interscope in 2019 to independently release his second studio album, Hi-Hats & Heartaches.

Mental health

[edit]

During his career, Amick was open with his struggles with mental health. He was known to suffer from bipolar disorder and experience psychotic episodes.[11] He shared with fans how he became addicted to Oxycotin after a medical procedure, but later turned to music to treat his condition.[5]

Death

[edit]

On January 26, 2021, Amick died after falling from a building where he would go to "watch the sunset and gaze at stars.” It could not be determined if the fall was accidental or as a result of suicide.

Legacy

[edit]

His third and final studio album, Ronald., was released posthumously on March 12, 2021.[11]

Exactly three years after his death, he made an appearance on Lyrical Lemonade’s debut album All Is Yellow (2024), alongside fellow rapper Snot.

6 Dogs has generated over 450 million streams on streaming services such as YouTube, SoundCloud, Apple Music, and Spotify.

Discography

[edit]

Studio albums

  • 6 Dogs (2017)
  • Hi-Hats & Heartaches (2019)
  • Ronald. (2021)

EPs

  • 6 Wolves (2018) (with Danny Wolf)

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Georgia Rapper 6 Dogs Dies at 21". Billboard.com. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  2. ^ "When Stars Align: A Final Conversation with 6 Dogs". Complex.com. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  3. ^ liammccarthy (May 14, 1985). "6 Things You Didn't Know About 6 Dogs". ELEVATOR. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  4. ^ No Jumper (January 23, 2018). 6 Dogs Exposed (YouTube video). No Jumper. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  5. ^ a b Williams, Kyann-Sian (February 3, 2021). "Six ways in which Atlanta rapper 6 Dogs reshaped SoundCloud rap". NME. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c "How 6 Dogs' posthumous album 'RONALD.' honours a great talent: "He loved making art"". New Musical Express. March 16, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  7. ^ "A look back at 6 Dogs' music career". Daily Emerald. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  8. ^ "When Stars Align: A Final Conversation with 6 Dogs". Complex.com. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  9. ^ "Who Was 6 Dogs? A Look Into The Atlanta Rapper's Life, Career And Apparent Suicide". OK! Magazine. January 29, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  10. ^ "6 Dogs and Danny Wolf Combine for New Project '6 Wolves'". HYPEBEAST. May 4, 2018. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  11. ^ a b "When Stars Align: A Final Conversation with 6 Dogs". www.complex.com. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
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