Clipse, also known as the Clipse, is an American hip hop duo, mainly active from 1994 to 2010. It consists of brothers Gene "No Malice" and Terrence "Pusha T" Thornton. Pusha T was known as Terrar during the group's early years, while No Malice was originally known as Malicious, but changed his stage name to Malice soon after the group's formation, before changing it to No Malice once more in 2012 following his conversion to Christianity. Based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the duo was discovered by producer and fellow Virginia Beach native, Pharrell Williams, who convinced the artists to work in tandem. Williams served as executive and lead producer for each of their albums, as part of the Neptunes and as a frequent guest performer. As key figures in establishing Virginia as one of the East Coast's strongholds in hip hop, the duo's frequent subject matter is based around illegal drug trade.
Ahmad Balshe, known professionally as Belly, is a Palestinian-Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born in Jenin, Balshe was raised in Ottawa. His debut mixtape, Death Before Dishonor: Vol. 1 (2005) was followed by eight additional projects until the release of his debut studio album, The Revolution (2007). After an eight-year hiatus in favor of songwriting for fellow Canadian singer the Weeknd, Balshe signed with his record label, XO, as a recording artist in 2015.
Matthew Jehu Samuels, known professionally as Boi-1da is a Canadian record producer and songwriter based in Toronto, Ontario.
The following is a discography of Canadian record producer Boi-1da.
Allow Me to Re-Introduce Myself, also known as A.M.T.R.I.M., is a collaborative mixtape album by Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall and American hip hop producer Nottz, released June 15, 2012. Originally recorded as a studio album, they decided to release it as a free download for their fans.
My Name Is My Name is the debut studio album by American rapper Pusha T. It was released on October 7, 2013, by GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings. While leading up to the album's announcement, Pusha T released the mixtape Fear of God and the EP Fear of God II: Let Us Pray during 2011, along with collaborating on the GOOD Music's compilation album Cruel Summer. In 2013, he also released another mixtape Wrath of Caine. The album's production was handled primarily by Kanye West, along with several producers, including Pharrell Williams, The-Dream, Hudson Mohawke, Sebastian Sartor, Don Cannon, Swizz Beatz, Rico Beats, Mano and Nottz. It also features guest appearances from Rick Ross, Jeezy, 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Future, Pharrell Williams, Chris Brown and Kendrick Lamar, among others.
The Maven Boys are a songwriting-production duo from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, consisting of Zale "Zalezy" Epstein and Brett Ryan Kruger. In 2012, they were featured on Complex Magazine's 25 New Producers To Watch Out For list. The Maven Boys have co-produced alongside Eminem and Boi-1da. They have worked with many notable artists including Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, 2 Chainz, and Childish Gambino.
"Energy" is the second single by Canadian rapper Drake from his commercial mixtape If You're Reading This It's Too Late. The single was released on July 10, 2015, about five months after the release of the mixtape.
King Push – Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude is the second studio album by American rapper Pusha T. It was released on December 18, 2015, by GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings. The album was supported by three singles: "Untouchable", "M.F.T.R." featuring The-Dream and "Crutches, Crosses, Caskets". The album features guest appearances from The-Dream, Kanye West, ASAP Rocky, Ab-Liva, Beanie Sigel, Kehlani and Jill Scott, with production handled by a variety of high-profile record producers, including Kanye West, J. Cole, Timbaland, Q-Tip, Metro Boomin, Boi-1da, Hudson Mohawke and Puff Daddy, among others.
Up for Days is the eighth mixtape by Palestinian-Canadian rapper Belly. It was released through XO and Roc Nation on 7 May 2015. The mixtape features guest appearances from the Weeknd, Travis Scott, French Montana, and Juelz Santana. Production was handled by Belly himself, Ben Billions, DaHeala, Bizzy, Boi-1da, DannyBoyStyles, the ANMLS, and Infamous.
Another Day in Paradise is the ninth mixtape by Palestinian-Canadian rapper Belly. It was released on 27 May 2016 through XO and Roc Nation. The mixtape features guest appearances from Starrah, Travis Scott, Waka Flocka Flame, Kehlani, Lil Wayne, Juicy J, and B-Real. Production was handled by the ANMLS, DannyBoyStyles, DaHeala, Infamous, Velous, Krack Keys, and Honorable C.N.O.T.E.
Inzombia is the tenth mixtape by Palestinian-Canadian rapper Belly. It was released on 11 November 2016 through XO and Roc Nation. The mixtape features guest appearances from Jadakiss, Future, Nav, Young Thug, Zack, Ty Dolla Sign, and Ashanti. Production was handled by Belly and Nav themselves, DannyBoyStyles, DaHeala, Velous, Cubeatz, Ben Billions, Infamous, and the ANMLS. The mixtape was supported by one single, "Re Up", which features Nav and was also solely produced by him.
Danny Schofield, known professionally as DannyBoyStyles, is an American Grammy award-winning record producer, engineer, songwriter, and composer. He produced all ten tracks on the Weeknd's album Kiss Land and won a Grammy for his work on the Weeknd's follow-up, Beauty Behind the Madness.
508-507-2209 is the fourth mixtape by American rapper Joyner Lucas. It was released on June 16, 2017, by Atlantic Records, making this his commercial debut. It was preceded by four singles: "I'm Sorry", "Ultrasound", "Just Like You" and "Winter Blues". The mixtape features appearances from Mystikal, Snoh Aalegra and Stefflon Don.
All Things Work Together is the eighth studio album by American Christian hip hop artist Lecrae, released on September 22, 2017, through Reach Records and Columbia Records, also making it his first major label release. The album features appearances from Tori Kelly, Ty Dolla Sign, 1K Phew, Kierra Sheard, Taylor Hill, Aha Gazelle, Jawan Harris and Verse Simmonds.
Bobby Tarantino II is the sixth mixtape by American rapper Logic. It was released on March 9, 2018, through Def Jam Recordings and Visionary Music Group. The mixtape features guest appearances from Logic's alter-ego, Young Sinatra, alongside 2 Chainz, Big Sean and Wiz Khalifa, with the production handled by Illmind, Marshmello and 6ix, among others. Bobby Tarantino II serves as a sequel to Logic's mixtape, Bobby Tarantino (2016).
Immigrant is the second studio album by Palestinian-Canadian rapper Belly. It was released through Roc Nation and XO Records on 12 October 2018. The album features guest appearances from Zack, Meek Mill, M.I.A., Yo Gotti, Metro Boomin, French Montana, the Weeknd, and Nav. Production was handled by Metro Boomin and Nav themselves, alongside Ben Billions, Skinny, DaHeala, Southside, Cirkut, and ELew, among others.
Lorenzo Lee-Jae Wright, better known by his stage name Big Lean, is a Canadian rapper from Toronto, Ontario. Lean began making music in 2008, two years after his friend and rapper Blits was shot dead as he felt that he should carry on his friends legacy. He gained attention in 2011 being featured on the single "Reality" by DJ Charlie Brown released alongside other Toronto artists P. Reign, Belly and Jahvon. He is independently signed to the label Da Degrees.
"Better Believe" is a song by Palestinian-Canadian rapper Belly, Canadian singer the Weeknd, and American rapper Young Thug. It was released on July 22, 2021, through XO Records and Republic Records as the third single from Belly's third studio album, See You Next Wednesday. The song was produced by Zaytoven, DannyBoyStyles, and The ANMLS.
Mumble Rap 2 is the twelfth mixtape by Palestinian-Canadian rapper Belly. It was released on 19 May 2023 through XO and Roc Nation. The mixtape features guest appearances from the late Gil Scott-Heron, Nav, Gucci Mane, and Rick Ross. It was primarily produced by Hit-Boy, alongside the ANMLS, Prince85, Corbett, DannyBoyStyles, Nick Lamb, and Rogét Chahayed. It also serves as a sequel to Belly's previous mixtape, Mumble Rap (2017), which was primarily produced by Boi-1da. The mixtape was supported by three singles, "American Nightmare", "Ambiance", and the Rick Ross-assisted "Cocaine Spoon". It is the first of Belly's final three albums before retiring. Belly and Hit-Boy revealed the tracklist on 28 April 2023. On 21 April 2023, the same day that Belly announced the mixtape, he spoke about it in a press release: "With the first Mumble Rap I had already had a hit record and I wanted to remind people not to forget, where I actually come from & that I really do this".
