Casanova (rapper)


Caswell Senior, known professionally as Casanova, is an American rapper born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. In 2016, Casanova made his first original song "Don't Run". He is currently signed to Roc Nation, LLC.

Early life

Casanova grew up in Flatbush, the youngest of ten from his mother and fourteen from his father. He is of Panamanian and
Jamaican descent. He began getting into gang life at an early age and only stayed in school until the 8th grade. After years on the street, Casanova was arrested in 2006 and sentenced to prison. His cell mate in prison on Rikers Island, was later discovered to be rapper ASAP Rocky. After serving nearly eight years, Casanova was released in the beginning of 2014. He is the father of two children, one girl and one boy. His daughter was born during his first months of incarceration and his son was born a year after his release.

Career

Whilst in a studio with friends in early 2016, Casanova, without previous experience, came up with "Don't Run". The song was produced by U-Dub. Upon its release "Don't Run" received heavy radio play from DJ Self on Power 105.1 in New York City, and later also Power 105.1 and Hot 97 there. In June 2016, Casanova released the official video for "Don't Run". Casanova was discovered by Memphis Bleek under Jay-Z's record label Roc Nation, Warehouse Music Group. In October 2016, Casanova officially signed his deal with Warehouse/Roc Nation. In September 2016, Casanova released the single "Line Me" as well as a freestyle to Mobb Deep's "Quiet Storm".
In 2017, Casanova released "Don't Run" Remix featuring Young M.A, Fabolous, Dave East & Don Q.
He continues to put out music releasing "The Old 50" followed by his mixtape tape album "Be Safe Tho" featuring Chris Brown and LO on the song "OHB". On February 8, 2018 he released "Set Trippin" which addressed his beef with fellow New York artist Takashi 69. He performed on the Party Tour with Chris Brown, 50 Cent, French Montana, Fabolous, O.T. Genasis and Kap G. On June 29, 2018, Casanova released his debut EP Commissary with guest apparences G-Eazy, Rich the Kid, Snap Dogg, A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Mozzy.

Tour

In 2016, Casanova started his own company called. On October 20, 2017, 2x Entertainment partnership with Warehouse Music Group/Roc Nation was officially publicly announced by Casanova and Memphis Bleek in an interview with The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1. In November, Casanova brings on Lamont Sincere to the team as an artist under 2x Entertainment.

Artists

Studio albums

YearAlbum TitleAlbum Details
2019Behind These Scars
  • Released: October 11, 2019
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Roc Nation
  • Formats: digital download

EPs

YearAlbum TitleAlbum Details
2018Commissary
  • Released: June 29, 2018
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Roc Nation
  • Formats: digital download

Singles

TitleDetails
"Don't Run"
  • Released: March 30, 2016
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Warehouse/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
"Line Me"
  • Released: September 15, 2016
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Warehouse/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
    • "Don't Run" Remix
  • Released: February 1, 2017
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Warehouse/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
    • "The Old 50"
  • Released: May 19, 2017
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Warehouse/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
    • "Go Best Friend"
  • Released: September 8, 2017
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Warehouse/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
    • "Left, Right"
  • Released: October 27, 2017
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Warehouse/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
    • "Set Trippin"
  • Released: February 8, 2018
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
    • "Go Bestfriend 2.0"
  • Released: May 24, 2018
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
    • "2AM"
  • Released: January 18, 2019
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
    • "So Brooklyn"
  • Released: August 16, 2019
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
    • "Coming Home"
  • Released: September 5, 2019
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download

    • Mixtapes

  • "Be Safe Tho"

    Guest appearances

  • Maino – "Doing Well"
  • Problem – "F*ck Me Too"
  • Papoose – "Shooter"
  • DJ Premier – "Wut U Said?"