Leland Tyler Wayne,known professionally as Metro Boomin,is an American record producer and songwriter. Critically acclaimed for his dark production style,he is regarded as one of the most influential producers in modern hip hop and trap music. His frequent collaborators include Future,Young Thug,the Weeknd,Travis Scott,Don Toliver,21 Savage,Gucci Mane,Gunna and Nav.
Durk Banks,known professionally as Lil Durk,is an American rapper from Chicago,Illinois. He initially garnered a local following with the release of his Signed to the Streets mixtape series (2013–2014),whose success led to him to sign with Def Jam Recordings. The label released his debut studio album,Remember My Name (2015) and its follow-up,Lil Durk 2X (2016) to moderate commercial reception before parting ways with the artist in 2018.
Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph,known professionally as 21 Savage,is a British-born rapper based in Atlanta,Georgia. Born in London and raised in Atlanta,he began his recording career in 2013 and released three independent mixtapes to regional acclaim. His breakout project—the collaborative extended play (EP) with record producer Metro Boomin titled Savage Mode (2016)—peaked at number 23 on the Billboard 200. Its lead singles,"X" and "No Heart" both peaked within the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100. Later that year,he saw further recognition for his guest appearance on Drake's single "Sneakin'". He then signed a recording contract with Epic Records in January 2017.
Artist Julius Dubose,known professionally as A Boogie wit da Hoodie,is an American rapper,singer,and songwriter. He released his debut studio album,The Bigger Artist,via Atlantic Records in 2017. Led by the Billboard Hot 100-top 20 single "Drowning",the album was met with critical praise and peaked at number four on the Billboard 200.
XXXTentacion was an American rapper who released four studio albums,one compilation album,two mixtapes,four collaborative mixtapes,ten extended plays and 29 singles. As of June 2018,he sold more than 25 million album-equivalent units in the United States. XXXTentacion was awarded for sales of over 20 million records by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). As of October 2020,he has sold more than 75 million records in the United States.
"Surround Sound" is a song by American rapper JID featuring British-American rapper 21 Savage and fellow American rapper Baby Tate,released on January 14,2022 as the lead single from the former's third studio album The Forever Story (2022). Produced by DJ Scheme,Christo,and Nuri,it contains a sample of "One Step Ahead" by Aretha Franklin. In late 2023,the song gained a viral resurgence on the video app TikTok after a trend named the "Ceiling Challenge" was created. As a result,more than 57,000 videos were made using the song. The trend caused the song to peak at number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 2024,two years after its original release.
"10 Freaky Girls" is a song by American record producer Metro Boomin featuring Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage. It was released on November 2,2018 as a track from Metro Boomin's debut studio album Not All Heroes Wear Capes (2018). The song contains a sample of "Are You the Woman" by Kashif and Whitney Houston.
Taurus Tremani Bartlett,known professionally as Polo G,is an American rapper. He rose to prominence with his singles "Finer Things" and "Pop Out". His debut album Die a Legend (2019) peaked at number six on the US Billboard 200 and was certified double platinum by the RIAA,a feat matched by his two subsequent albums.
"Like That" is a song by American rapper and singer Doja Cat featuring fellow American rapper Gucci Mane. It was written by both artists along with Theron Thomas,Lydia Asrat,David Sprecher,and producers Dr. Luke and Mike Crook. Originally included as a track on Doja Cat's second studio album Hot Pink (2019),it became a single on May 12,2020,following a viral dance challenge using the song on the app TikTok.
Dayvon Daquan Bennett,known professionally as King Von,was an American rapper from Chicago,Illinois. An affiliate of the Black Disciples gang,he was considered a preeminent figure in the drill genre.
Welcome to O'Block is the debut studio album by American rapper King Von,and the only to be released during his lifetime. It was released on October 30,2020 by Only the Family and Empire Distribution. Welcome to O'Block was released a week prior to King Von's murder on November 6,2020,after the album's official release party. The project features chief production from Chopsquad DJ,and other producers including Hitmaka,Tay Keith and Wheezy;guest appearances include Polo G,Lil Durk,Dreezy,Moneybagg Yo,Fivio Foreign and Prince Dre.
"Still Trappin'" is a song by American rappers Lil Durk and King Von. It was released on December 24,2020,from the former's sixth studio album,The Voice. The song marks the sixth collaboration between the artists. Deemed a "menacing","sinister" song,it finds the rappers detailing life in gangsterism.
Coi Leray Collins is an American rapper and singer. The daughter of rapper and media executive Benzino,she began her musical career in 2018 with the release of her debut mixtape,Everythingcoz. She signed with Republic Records to release her second mixtape EC2 (2019) and her debut extended play,Now or Never (2020). In 2021,the Lil Durk remix of her song "No More Parties" peaked within the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 and received double platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Faith is the second and final studio album by American rapper Pop Smoke. It was posthumously released on July 16,2021,by Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records. The deluxe edition of the album that includes four additional tracks was released on what would have been Pop Smoke's 22nd birthday,July 20,2021. On July 30,six additional tracks were added,including the late rapper's 2020 single,"Dior". The album's guest appearances includes from Kanye West,Pusha T,Rick Ross,The-Dream,42 Dugg,21 Savage,Rah Swish,Travi,Beam,The Neptunes,Bizzy Banks,Takeoff,Lil Tjay,Swae Lee,Future,Chris Brown,Dua Lipa,Pharrell,Kid Cudi,Quavo,and Kodak Black. The deluxe edition adds additional appearances from G Herbo,OnPointLikeOP,Killa,Dread Woo,Tayy Floss,Fetty Luciano,Anuel AA,and Obasi Jackson. Faith is a drill,trap,and hip hop record with elements of pop-trap,gospel,and pop.
What It Means to Be King is the second studio album by American rapper King Von. It was posthumously released through Empire Distribution and Only the Family on March 4,2022. The album features guest appearances from G Herbo,21 Savage,Fivio Foreign,Moneybagg Yo,Lil Durk,Tee Grizzley,A Boogie wit da Hoodie,Dreezy,Boss Top,DqFrmDaO,and OMB Peezy. Production was handled by Chopsquad DJ,Hitmaka,Tee Romano,Kid Hazel,Touch of Trent,DJ Bandz,DJ FMCT,Glaazer,Diego Ave,Bankroll Got It,TM88,ATL Jacob,Geraldo Liive,CGM Beats,John Lam,and Raw Equity. The album marks Von's first posthumous project and serves as the follow-up to his previous album,Welcome to O'Block (2020).
"War" is a posthumously released song by American rapper King Von,released on March 2,2022,through Only the Family and Empire Distribution,as the third single from his second studio album What It Means to Be King (2022). The song was produced by Chopsquad DJ.
"Jimmy Cooks" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake featuring British rapper 21 Savage,released on June 17,2022,as the final track from the former's seventh studio album Honestly,Nevermind,with the latter being the only guest appearance on the album.
"Spin Bout U" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake and Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage from their collaborative studio album Her Loss (2022). It was sent to US rhythmic radio on February 24,2023,as the third single from the album alongside a music video. Produced by Banbwoi and 40,it contains samples of "Give Me Your Lovin" by Oobie. The song peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100.
"Armed &Dangerous" is a song by American rapper King Von. It was released on October 30,2020,as an extract and first track from Von's debut studio album Welcome to O'Block from 2020.
"Another One of Me" is a song by American rapper Diddy,Canadian singer the Weeknd,Moroccan-American rapper French Montana,and British-American rapper 21 Savage. It was released through Love Records and Motown as the only single from Diddy's fifth and final studio album,The Love Album:Off the Grid,on September 15,2023,along with the album.
