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'''Alexander Robert Lagemann''' (born July 28, 1989), known by his ] "Loggy", is an ] college football player and Alternative Hip-Hop Artist. He first gained attention after the release of his debut mixtape, "Up All Night", which he recorded by himself in his college room using ].


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== Early life ==
⚫ | name = Alex Lagemann
Lagemann was born in ]. He was raised in ], and attended ], graduating in 2007. He first achieved success in various sports in high school, excelling in football. As a senior wide receiver he scored 16 touchdowns, posted 36 catches for 727 yards and rushed 11 times for 115 yards, while adding averages of 25.3 yards per punt return (11 for 278 yards) and 29.5 yards per kick return (16 for 472 yards).{{citation needed|date=July 2011}} Lagemann was named to the California All-State Team by NorCalPreps.com, SuperPrep, and the San Francisco Chronicle, and was ranked the No. 49 receiver in the nation by Scout.com{{citation needed|date=July 2011}}, the No. 70 ranked player in California and the No. 68 wide receiver in the nation by Rivals.com.<ref>http://rivals.yahoo.com/cal/football/recruiting/player-Alex-Lagemann-53041</ref>
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| caption = Lagemann in 2015.
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'''Alexander Robert Lagemann''' (born July 28, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter, TV personality, and former collegiate athlete. During his time playing football at UC Berkeley, he began making hip-hop music, which eventually led him to start the band, ], in 2011. On May 2, 2016 it was revealed that Lagemann would be starring in ]'s new unscripted dating show, "Coupled", on ].<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sfgate.com/collegesports/article/Cal-football-player-rapper-coupled-fox-dating-show-7387912.php|title=Former Cal football player/rapper starring on FOX dating show|first=Katie Dowd|last=SFGATE|date=May 2, 2016|website=SFGATE}}</ref>
⚫ == Football career ==
Lagemann chose to pursue football, and signed his letter of intent to play for the ], over the ] and ], among other offers. After fracturing his foot and sitting out his first two years, Lagemann broke into the lineup and caught 12 passes for 150 yards during his sophomore campaign. He was named a 1st Team All-Pac-10 Academic selection.<ref>http://www.calbears.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/lagemann_alex00.html</ref>


== Music career== ==Early life==
Lagemann first began rapping for fun with his friends, who encouraged him to start recording his own songs.<ref>http://www.dailycal.org/article/108173/all_a_dream</ref> He assumed the name "Loggy", as it had been his nickname for most of his life. Writing to instrumentals and remixes of his favorite Hip-Hop, Indie, and Techno songs, Lagemann mixed, mastered, and released his first mixtape, "Up All Night" in just under a month, and gained popularity quickly through various social networking sites and music blogs. He performs mostly at intimate venues and college parties, doing shows at UCSB, UC Berkeley, University of Oregon, Pomona College, and more.<ref>http://ncaafootball.fanhouse.com/2010/08/09/its-a-rap-cal-receiver-alex-lagemann-looks-to-take-his-music</ref> He has also shared the stage with artists like ], ], and ].<ref>http://www.LOGGYMUSIC.com</ref> After the release of his second mixtape, produced and edited by DJ Big Red (his friend and football teammate, Michael Costanzo), Lagemann left the football team to pursue his music career while finishing his degree at Cal.<ref>http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_16882658?nclick_check=1</ref>
Lagemann has moved on to start the band Radical Something, along with Josh Cocktail and DJ Big Red. It is a departure from Loggy's original sound, and has a more relaxing Cali vibe, that is described as "California sun-rocking." <ref>http://weareradical.tumblr.com</ref>


Alexander Robert Lagemann was born on July 28, 1989, in ], to Roy and Luci Lagemann. The family eventually relocated to ]. Lagemann has an older brother, Augie, and two younger twin brothers, Gian and Peter.
⚫ == References ==

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As a high-schooler, Lagemann excelled in sports and academics, earning a full-scholarship to play wide receiver at the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cal.rivals.com/barrier_noentry.asp?sid=1103&script=%2Fcontent%2Easp&cid=553916|title=Lagemann finds the perfect fit|publisher=}}</ref>

===2003–2007: High School===
Lagemann attended ], where he participated in football, basketball, baseball, and track and field. As 3-year starter on the football team, Lagemann was named to multiple All-State, All-County, and All-League teams.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://calbears.com/sports/football/roster/alex-lagemann/5379|title=Alex Lagemann - Football|website=California Golden Bears Athletics}}</ref>

⚫ ===2007–11: College Football career===
In 2007, Lagemann attended UC Berkeley and was a member of the football team as a wide receiver. In 2009, Lagemann earned First-team Pac-10 All-Academic honors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=207870042|title=Alex Lagemann Biography|work=calbears.com}}</ref>

===2011–present: Radical Something===
After releasing multiple solo albums under the name 'Loggy', Lagemann formed the band ] in 2011 with his football teammate, Michael Costanzo (DJ Big Red), and singer, Josh Hallbauer (Josh Cocktail). Lagemann and Costanzo were roommates in college and collaborated on Lagemann's solo work. Radical Something has now released 5 albums and completed multiple national tours.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Former-Cal-football-players-make-career-in-music-3544198.php|title=Former Cal football players make career in music|author=John Crumpacker|date=9 May 2012|work=SFGate}}</ref>

===2016: ''Coupled''===
In 2016 Lagemann appeared on '']''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/ladies-react-to-first-guys-arrival-on-fox-dating-show-coupled-w205192/|title=Watch Ladies React to First Guy's Arrival on Fox's New Dating Show 'Coupled'|date=May 4, 2016}}</ref><ref name="auto"/>

⚫ ==References==
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Latest revision as of 07:51, 25 August 2023

Alex Lagemann
Lagemann in 2015.
Background information
Birth nameAlexander Robert Lagemann
Also known asLoggy
Born (1989-07-28) July 28, 1989 (age 35)
Capitola, California, U.S.
GenresAlt-pop
Occupation(s)Musician, Athlete, TV Personality
Instrument(s)Vocals, Rhythm guitar
Musical artist

Alexander Robert Lagemann (born July 28, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter, TV personality, and former collegiate athlete. During his time playing football at UC Berkeley, he began making hip-hop music, which eventually led him to start the band, Radical Something, in 2011. On May 2, 2016 it was revealed that Lagemann would be starring in Mark Burnett's new unscripted dating show, "Coupled", on FOX.

Early life

Alexander Robert Lagemann was born on July 28, 1989, in Capitola, California, to Roy and Luci Lagemann. The family eventually relocated to Saratoga, California. Lagemann has an older brother, Augie, and two younger twin brothers, Gian and Peter.

As a high-schooler, Lagemann excelled in sports and academics, earning a full-scholarship to play wide receiver at the University of California, Berkeley.

2003–2007: High School

Lagemann attended Saratoga High School, where he participated in football, basketball, baseball, and track and field. As 3-year starter on the football team, Lagemann was named to multiple All-State, All-County, and All-League teams.

2007–11: College Football career

In 2007, Lagemann attended UC Berkeley and was a member of the football team as a wide receiver. In 2009, Lagemann earned First-team Pac-10 All-Academic honors.

2011–present: Radical Something

After releasing multiple solo albums under the name 'Loggy', Lagemann formed the band Radical Something in 2011 with his football teammate, Michael Costanzo (DJ Big Red), and singer, Josh Hallbauer (Josh Cocktail). Lagemann and Costanzo were roommates in college and collaborated on Lagemann's solo work. Radical Something has now released 5 albums and completed multiple national tours.

2016: Coupled

In 2016 Lagemann appeared on Coupled.

References

  1. ^ SFGATE, Katie Dowd (May 2, 2016). "Former Cal football player/rapper starring on FOX dating show". SFGATE.
  2. "Lagemann finds the perfect fit".
  3. "Alex Lagemann - Football". California Golden Bears Athletics.
  4. "Alex Lagemann Biography". calbears.com.
  5. John Crumpacker (9 May 2012). "Former Cal football players make career in music". SFGate.
  6. "Watch Ladies React to First Guy's Arrival on Fox's New Dating Show 'Coupled'". May 4, 2016.


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