ERIK RATKA
"BLESSEDFLOW"
Erik Ratka, 25 #WhoIsErikRatka - Ratka is an artist from Houston, Texas who tells stories through rap. Born in Houston's southeast area of 2nd Ward, at age 4 he moved to Channelview (ChannelScrew). Growing up Erik was always different; a huge imagination and was very creative in all he did. A young kid with ambition, quickly learned to direct and fell in love with film which he began at the age of 8. At 15 he began free styling which he quickly mastered the style. By 2010 he linked up with Manny Bezza (Manny Sauce) where he went to Houston's 3rd ward in a place called Dead End where he began filming at got the chance to record 4 tracks at the Screwshop with Big Bub, Big D, Lil D (DJ Screw's cousins), and the producer/engineer Renegade. His freestyle session with Youngstar quickly sky rocketed his confidence, and two years later he was recording at Cory/Mike Mo's studio MadStudioz (Country Rap Tunes). He kept pushing and grinding until in the beginning of 2015 he was Discovered by MarQuis Trill who has a huge following on Twitter of 4+ million followers and blasted him out, where he gained worldwide recognition with multi-cultural fans who appreciate his art. Ratka's movement #CatchAPositiveWave 🏼️has gained momentum and is all about motivating and uplifting others. Follow Ratka on his journey with his different style and art. | Twitter @RatkaWreckz (main) @TeamRatka (fan page) | Instagram @erikratka | SnapChat erikratka | FB & Soundcloud Erik Ratka