American rapper Gucci Mane has released fourteen studio albums, two collaborative albums, six compilation albums, one soundtrack, seven extended plays (EPs), 74 mixtapes and 100 singles and 10 promotional singles.
Canadian recording artist Tory Lanez has released seven studio albums, Twenty mixtapes, four extended plays (EP), eighty-nine singles and more than eighty music videos. In 2009, Lanez began his career by releasing his debut mixtape, T.L 2 T.O. He received major recognition from the mixtape, Conflicts of My Soul: The 416 Story, released in August 2013, which included guest appearances from Roscoe Dash and Kirko Bangz. In 2014, he released Lost Cause which led to his first tour, the Lost Cause tour. Lanez collaborated with the WeDidIt collective on the Cruel Intentions EP in 2015. Chixtape III and The New Toronto were released later that year. He released his debut album I Told You, in 2016.
Bill Kahan Kapri, better known by his stage name Kodak Black, is an American rapper. He gained initial recognition with his single "No Flockin", released in 2014. His debut album, Painting Pictures (2017), peaked at number three on the US Billboard 200 and included the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 single "Tunnel Vision". Black's second album, Dying to Live (2018), peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 and was supported by the single "Zeze", which peaked at number 2 on the Hot 100.
Miles Parks McCollum, known professionally as Lil Yachty, is an American rapper and singer. He first gained recognition on the internet in 2015 for his singles "One Night" and "Minnesota" from his debut EP Summer Songs. He released his debut mixtape Lil Boat in March 2016. In June 2016, Yachty announced that he had signed a joint venture record deal with Motown, Capitol Records, and Quality Control Music.
Carlton Davis Mays, Jr., professionally known as Honorable C.N.O.T.E., is an American hip hop record producer and songwriter.
Joshua Isaih "OG" Parker, is an American record producer from Atlanta. He is currently signed to Quality Control Music and has been with the label since 2014. OG Parker has produced for artists including Migos, Chris Brown, Tory Lanez, Fetty Wap, K Camp, YFN Lucci and Kollision.
Danielle Bregoli, known professionally as Bhad Bhabie, is an American rapper, songwriter, and internet personality. She first became known from an appearance on Dr. Phil in September 2016, in which she uttered the phrase, "Cash me ousside, how bout dah?", which became a viral video meme and catchphrase.
This article summarizes the events, album releases, and album release dates in hip hop music for the year 2018.
Quality Control: Control The Streets, Volume 1 is a compilation album released by American record label Quality Control. The album was released on December 8, 2017, by Quality Control Music, Motown Records and Capitol Records. It features artists from the label such as Migos, Lil Yachty, Lil Baby, Marlo, Kollision and City Girls. It has guest appearances from Cardi B, Tee Grizzley, MoneyBagg Yo, Kodak Black, Travis Scott, Gucci Mane, Nicki Minaj, Ty Dolla Sign, Eurielle, YRN Lingo, Young Thug and Mango Foo. Meanwhile, the album's production was handled by DJ Durel, Southside, Murda Beatz, Earl The Pearl and many others.
"Solitaire" is a song by American rapper Gucci Mane, released on March 2, 2018 as the lead single from his twelfth studio album Evil Genius (2018). It features fellow American rappers Migos and Lil Yachty. The song was produced by Da Honorable C.N.O.T.E., DJ Durel, Quavo of Migos, and Lab Cook.
Evil Genius is the twelfth studio album by American rapper Gucci Mane. It was released on December 7, 2018, by Atlantic Records and GUWOP Enterprises. The album features guest appearances from Quavo, 21 Savage, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Kevin Gates, Bruno Mars, Kodak Black, Migos, Lil Yachty, Lil Skies, and Lil Pump, while the production was handled by Southside, Metro Boomin, Murda Beatz, Honorable C.N.O.T.E. and OG Parker, among others.
"Wake Up in the Sky" is a song by American rapper Gucci Mane, American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars, and American rapper Kodak Black. It was released by Guwop and Atlantic Records as the third single from Mane's twelfth studio album Evil Genius on September 14, 2018. The song was written by Mane, Black, Mars, Tarentino, DY, and Tre Pounds. The latter four handled the production. "Wake Up in the Sky" is a hip hop, pop and soul song with a trap beat, and lyrics about feeling good and enjoying life.
Heart Break Kodak is the seventh mixtape by American rapper Kodak Black. It was released on February 14, 2018, via Atlantic Records. The mixtape features guest appearances by Lil Wayne and Tory Lanez, meanwhile the production was handled by Murda Beatz, Helluva, Ben Billions, Dyryk, and C-Clipz Beatz, among others.
Delusions of Grandeur is the thirteenth studio album by American rapper Gucci Mane. It was released on June 21, 2019, by Atlantic Records and 1017 Records. The album features guest appearances from Meek Mill, Gunna, Lil Baby, Justin Bieber, Jeremih, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Wiz Khalifa, Rick Ross, Lil Uzi Vert, Young Dolph, Anuel AA, and Peewee Longway, among others.
Quality Control: Control the Streets, Volume 2 is a compilation album released by American record label Quality Control. The album was released on August 16, 2019. The album includes contributions from Quality Control artists Migos, Lil Yachty, Lil Baby, Marlo, DJ Durel, Migo Domingo, Mango Foo, YRN Lingo, YRN Murk, Duke Deuce, Dayytona Foxx, Kollision, 24Heavy, Street Bud, Jordan Hollywood, Stefflon Don, Layton Greene, City Girls & Renni Rucci. Other guest appearances include Gucci Mane, DaBaby, Tee Grizzley, Megan Thee Stallion, Gunna, Playboi Carti, Meek Mill, Travis Scott, Mustard, Young Thug, PnB Rock, Rylo Rodriguez, French Montana, Saweetie and Tay Keith.
This article summarizes the events, album releases, and album release dates in hip hop music for the year 2020.
The New Toronto 3 is a commercial mixtape by Canadian rapper Tory Lanez. It was released on April 10, 2020 by Interscope Records. It serves as his final release with Interscope, and the third installment in the New Toronto series. The New Toronto 3 follows four months after Lanez's prior release Chixtape 5, released as an album in a series of mixtapes. The production on the mixtape was handled by multiple producers including Foreign Teck, Play Picasso, Supah Mario, Cassius Jay, Don Cannon and C-Sick among others. The mixtape also features guest appearances by Mansa and Lil Tjay.
Lontrell Donell Williams Jr., better known by his stage name Pooh Shiesty, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He is signed to Gucci Mane's 1017 Records and Atlantic Records. He rose to fame in 2020 from his collaborations with the rapper and other artists within the label. He is perhaps best known for his 2020 single, "Back in Blood" featuring Lil Durk. Pooh Shiesty released his debut commercial mixtape, Shiesty Season, on February 5, 2021, which peaked at number 3 on the US Billboard 200. His stage name was given by his late brother, and it comes from his childhood nickname "Mr. Pooh", and the name "Shiesty", referring to his lifestyle.
"Hit Bout It" is a song by American rapper Lil Yachty featuring fellow American rapper Kodak Black. It was released on February 19, 2021 with an accompanying music video. Written alongside producer Carlo Anthony, the song is about the rappers' "rockstar lifestyles".
They Got Amnesia is the fourth studio album by Moroccan-American rapper French Montana. It was released through Epic Records on November 19, 2021. The album features guest appearances from John Legend, Rick Ross, Kodak Black, the late Pop Smoke, Lil Durk, Doja Cat, Saweetie, Fivio Foreign, Fabolous, Coi Leray, 42 Dugg, Ty Dolla Sign, Latto, Lil Tjay, and Moneybagg Yo.
