GOOD Music is an American independent record label founded by rapper Kanye West in 2004. The label signed an exclusive long-term worldwide label agreement with the Island Def Jam Music Group in 2011. In 2012,the label released its debut compilation album Cruel Summer. In 2015,Pusha T was appointed the president of the label by West,while record executive Steven Victor was appointed COO. On December 19,2022,Pusha T announced that he was stepping down and was no longer on speaking terms with West.
The following list is a discography of production by Ye,better known as Kanye West,an American rapper and record producer. It includes all of his work,as well as some of the music he produced and co-produced. The music is listed in sequential order by release date.
Terrence LeVarr Thornton,better known by his stage name Pusha T,is an American rapper,songwriter,and record executive. He rose to prominence as one-half of the Virginia-based hip hop duo Clipse,which was mainly active from 1994 to 2010,alongside his older brother No Malice. As Clipse,the two released three studio albums upon signing to Pharrell's Star Trak Entertainment;the albums spawned hit singles including "Grindin'" and "When the Last Time".
Teyana Me Shay Jacqueli Shumpert is an American singer,actress,dancer and choreographer. In 2005,she signed a record deal with Pharrell Williams' Star Trak Entertainment imprint. Afterwards,she choreographed the music video for "Ring the Alarm" by Beyoncé. Taylor would then appear on MTV's My Super Sweet 16,prior to the 2008 release of her debut single "Google Me". Soon after,she landed (uncredited) guest features on the songs "Dark Fantasy" and "Hell of a Life" by Kanye West,from his album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010).
"So Appalled" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Kanye West from his fifth studio album,My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010). The song was produced by West,along with No I.D. and Mike Dean,and features verses by Jay-Z,Cyhi the Prynce,Pusha T,Swizz Beatz,and RZA respectively,who all receive writing credits. Lyrically,the song explores topics such as the troubles produced from being famous,social concerns and features numerous pop culture references.
"Dark Fantasy" is a song by American hip hop recording artist and producer Kanye West from his fifth studio album,My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010). The song serves as the opening track of the album,and was written by West,Ernest Wilson,Jeff Bhasker,Mike Dean and Robert Diggs. It features an opening narrative delivered by rapper Nicki Minaj,and singers Teyana Taylor and Justin Vernon contribute to the song's hook and provide background vocals. The track heavily samples "In High Places" by Mike Oldfield. The song introduces several of the themes presented on the album and features numerous pop culture references,a gospel-inspired production style,and piano-driven composition. The song received acclaim from music critics,who praised the song as a strong opener to My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,complementing West's vocal delivery and the song's production.
American rapper Big Sean has released five studio albums,four mixtapes,thirty-one singles,eight promotional singles,and thirty-nine music videos. In 2008,Big Sean was discovered by American rapper and record producer Kanye West,who signed Sean to his record label GOOD Music—distributed through Def Jam Recordings. Since 2008,after signing a record deal to West's label G.O.O.D. Music,Sean's breakthrough career continued through his mixtapes such as Finally Famous Vol. 2:UKnowBigSean (2009) and Finally Famous Vol. 3:BIG (2010). While he was releasing these mixtapes,he collaborated on various tracks and/or singles from West,Royce da 5'9" and Chris Brown.
The discography of American rapper Pusha T consists of four studio albums,one extended play (EP),two mixtapes,53 singles,two promotional singles and 33 music videos.
"Mercy" is a song by American rapper Kanye West featuring fellow American rappers Big Sean,Pusha T,and 2 Chainz. The song,released April 3,2012 through GOOD Music and Def Jam,serves as the lead single from the compilation album Cruel Summer (2012). The song's production was handled by Lifted,with additional production from West,Mike Dean,and Mike Will Made It,and additional instrumentation from Hudson Mohawke. The song heavily samples the dancehall song "Dust a Sound Boy" by Super Beagle. The song received mostly positive reviews from music critics who praised the bombastic production,the varying quality of the verses,and the wordplay of the individual rappers. The song was featured on the soundtrack for NBA 2K13.
Kanye West Presents:Good Music –Cruel Summer,commonly referred to simply as Cruel Summer,is a compilation album by recording artists of American record label GOOD Music,released on September 14,2012,by the label and Def Jam Recordings. American rapper Kanye West,head of the label,first revealed plans for a label collaborative album in October 2011. The album produced four singles—"Mercy","Cold","New God Flow",and "Clique"—that charted on the US Billboard Hot 100. The album features West himself,alongside GOOD Music signees Pusha T,Big Sean,Teyana Taylor,Cyhi the Prynce,Kid Cudi,John Legend,Common,D'banj and Malik Yusef,as well as affiliates 2 Chainz,Jay-Z and Travis Scott,among others. Production on the album was primarily handled by members of GOOD Music's production wing,Very GOOD Beats,including West,Hit-Boy,Hudson Mohawke,Travis Scott and Lifted,among others.
"New God Flow" is a song by American rappers Kanye West and Pusha T. It was released as the third single from the compilation album Cruel Summer (2012),a collaboration between members of their record label GOOD Music. Produced by West,Anthony Kilhoffer and Boogz &Tapez,"New God Flow",which is a hip hop song,incorporates numerous samples into its arrangement. It features lines by Pusha T directed at American rapper and record producer Birdman. American rapper Ghostface Killah,whose song "Mighty Healthy" is prominently sampled in the song,is featured on an alternate version entitled "New God Flow.1" that appears on Cruel Summer. West and Pusha T performed "New God Flow" on several occasions,including the 2012 BET Awards and Jay-Z's Made in America Festival. The song was awarded Best Beat at the XXL Awards.
The discography of American rapper Cyhi the Prynce consists of 1 studio album,12 singles,6 mixtapes and 1 extended play.
VII is the debut studio album by American recording artist Teyana Taylor. The album was released on November 4,2014,by Def Jam Recordings and GOOD Music. Leading up to the album's release,Teyana released the mixtape The Misunderstanding of Teyana Taylor (2012),along with collaborating on the GOOD Music compilation album Cruel Summer (2012). The album features guest appearances from Chris Brown,Fabolous,Pusha T and Yo Gotti. The album was executively produced by Che Pope &Teyana Taylor. Recording took place at Jungle City Studios in New York &KMA Studios,NYC,as well as The Kennedy Compound in North Hollywood,California &Labren Studio in Inglewood,CA.
Cydel Charles Young,known professionally as CyHi the Prynce,is an American rapper and singer. In 2009,Young signed his first major-label contract with Konvict Muzik,with the backing of Def Jam Recordings. In 2010,he began to gain more attention with his work alongside fellow American rapper Kanye West. Young went on to appear on West's highly acclaimed album,My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010) and has released nine mixtapes,with the latest being BHP II:NAACP (2015),a conscious hip hop concept mixtape about the history of black people in America and the sequel to Black Hystori Project,released in February 2014. He was released from his Def Jam contract in August 2015. In November 2017,he released his debut album,No Dope on Sundays,under Sony Music,following years of label disputes and series of mixtapes spanning his career.
American singer Teyana Taylor has released three studio albums,one compilation album,three mixtapes,and fifteen singles. In 2009,Taylor released her first mixtape,From a Planet Called Harlem,which included her debut single "Google Me". It debuted at its peak of number ninety on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Around this time,Taylor featured on songs with the likes of Trey Songz,Missy Elliott,and Kanye West. Taylor has spoken about her inspiration from fellow female musician Lauryn Hill,which was noted with the release of her second mixtape in 2012. The mixtape,entitled The Misunderstanding of Teyana Taylor,takes its name from Hill's album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.
"Champions" is a song by American rappers Kanye West,Gucci Mane,Big Sean,2 Chainz,Travis Scott,Yo Gotti,Quavo,and Desiigner. It was originally intended to be released as the lead single from the scrapped GOOD Music compilation album Cruel Winter. The song was produced by West alongside Low Pros and Mike Dean,with co-production from Derek Watkins and Charlie Heat,and additional production from Noah Goldstein. A freestyle video was released by Teyana Taylor in September 2016.
No Dope on Sundays is the debut studio album by American rapper Cyhi the Prynce released on November 17,2017,by Sony Music. The album's release follows years of label disputes and series of mixtapes spanning his career. It features guest appearances from GOOD Music labelmates Kanye West and Pusha T,alongside Schoolboy Q,Travis Scott,2 Chainz,Jagged Edge,BJ the Chicago Kid,Estelle,and Ernestine Johnson. Meanwhile,production is handled by Mark Byrd,Edsclusive,S1,OZ,Syk Sense,among others.
American rapper and record producer Ye,better known as Kanye West,has released 138 singles,four promotional singles and charted with 65 other songs.
Daytona is the third studio album by American rapper Pusha T. It was released on May 25,2018,by G.O.O.D. Music and Def Jam Recordings. The album features guest appearances from Rick Ross and Kanye West,and uncredited additional vocals by Tony Williams and 070 Shake. Kanye West also served as executive producer and produced all of its tracks,with additional production from Andrew Dawson and Mike Dean.
K.T.S.E. is the second studio album by American recording artist Teyana Taylor,released on June 22,2018,by GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings.
