Nikolas Papamitrou, better known mononymously as Papamitrou or by the stage name Nick Papz, is a music producer from Massachusetts. Papamitrou is currently the first signed producer to Meek Mill's record label: Dreamchasers. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Nikolas Papamitrou aka Nick Papz, graduated Husson University with a BS degree in Communications Technology. [5] He started a YouTube channel [6] at the age of sixteen producing "Meek Mill Type Beats" [7] [8] which was getting attention and thousands of subscribers. [9] Papamitrou started communicating with well known producers such as Sap (producer) and Jahlil Beats. [10] [11] [5] [12] He was originally discovered through Instagram by a fan tagging Meek Mill's manager on his beat video. [13] [14] Papamitrou got signed to Dreamchasers soon after that. Papamitrou became notable after releasing his beat tapes "Apollo" [15] [16] and "Cuatro" [17] [16] on SoundCloud and MyMixtapez, which set him off with the help of Meek Mill promoting him. [16] [15] [17]
In February 2017, Papamitrou released two major songs on Don Q's project "Corner Stories [18] [19] " named "Don Vito, [19] [20] [21] " & "It's All Love [22] " with a feature from Dave East. [23] [24] [25] [26] He then released a song with Meek Mill on the Meekend II [27] mixtape called, "Young Nxxx Dreams, [28] [29] [30] [31] " (ft. YFN Lucci & Barcelini). [32] [33] [34] On July 21, 2017, Meek Mill released the Wins & Losses [35] album worldwide with three major songs produced by Papamitrou. [36] He produced the intro called "Wins & Losses", [3] [4] "Connect The Dots" [3] [4] [37] (ft. Yo Gotti & Rick Ross) and "These Scars" [3] [4] (ft. Future & Guordan Banks). The Wins and Losses Album debuted at No. 3 [38] [39] [40] [41] on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart with 102,000 units [42] [43] [44] in album sales on its first week. The album remained at No. 3 for the second week. [44] [42] [45] Papamitrou explained how he got involved with Meek Mill and the Dreamchasers in an interview [46] with My Mixtapez [47]
Papamitrou also works with many other artists such as Dave East [48] (Album Karma2 [49] [50] ) Don Q on his song Trap Phone [51] and mixtape Corner Stories. [52]
In November 2018, Meek Mill released his new album Championships that made #1 on the Billboard 200. [53] Papamitrou produced four songs on that album of which three made it [54] to the Billboard Hot 100. [55] The album was also nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2020 Grammys. [56]
In 2021 Nik was part of Meek's new album: "Expensive Pain" and also continue to expand and being part of other artists' projects such as Lil Baby and Snoop Dogg.
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Year | Title | US | US Hot | US Rap | CAN | Rap Streaming Songs | Album/EP | Billboard 200 Albums Chart | Song Certification | Album Certification |
2016 | "Don Vito" | Corner Stories Reloaded [64] | ||||||||
2016 | "It's All Love" | Corner Stories [18] | ||||||||
2017 | "Young Nigga Dreams" | Meekend II [67] | ||||||||
2017 | "Wins & Losses" Intro | 79 [69] | 32 [70] | 24 [71] | Wins & Losses [4] | 3 [72] |
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2017 | "Connect the Dots" | Wins & Losses [4] | 3 [72] |
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2017 | "These Scars" | Wins & Losses [4] | 3 [72] |
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2018 | "Trap Phone" | Don Talk | ||||||||
2018 | "On God | |||||||||
2018 | "Scale and a Razor" [82] by Dave East | Karma 2 [82] | ||||||||
2018 | "Going Hard" [82] by Dave East | Karma 2 [82] | ||||||||
2018 | "Intro" [83] [84] by Meek Mill | 55 [55] | 26 [85] | 25 [86] | 19 | Championships [87] | 1 [53] |
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2018 | "Respect the Game" [90] by Meek Mill | 57 [55] | 27 [85] | 32 | Championships [87] | 1 [53] |
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2018 | "Uptown Vibes" [92] by Meek Mill, (Ft. Fabolous, Annuel AA) | 39 [55] | 17 [85] | 15 [86] | 11 | Championships [87] | 1 [53] |
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2018 | "Fresh Prince of Belair" by Dave East & Rick Ross | |||||||||
2018 | "Cold Hearted II" [93] by Meek Mill | Championships [87] | 1 [53] |
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2019 | "Chariot" by Calboy (ft. Meek Mill, Lil Durk, Young Thug) | Wildboy | 30 |
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2019 | "Hot Boy" by Shaun Sloan [96] | 1800 Seconds Vol. 2 [97] | ||||||||
2019 | "Top Down" by Lihtz Kamraz & Test [98] | 1800 Seconds Vol. 2 [97] | ||||||||
2019 | "Put It in Drive" by Test & Herion Young [99] | 1800 Seconds Vol. 2 [97] | ||||||||
2019 | "Field Trip" by Aurora Anthony [100] | 1800 Seconds Vol. 2 [97] | ||||||||
2019 | "Hit Like Mike" by Herion Young [101] | 1800 Seconds Vol. 2 [97] | ||||||||
2019 | "What Did You Do to Me" by Juiicy 2xs [102] | 1800 Seconds Vol. 2 [97] | ||||||||
2019 | "Don't Stop" by Test [103] | 1800 Seconds Vol. 2 [97] | ||||||||
2019 | "Dickie Fit" by Seddy Hendrinx [104] | 1800 Seconds Vol. 2 [97] | ||||||||
2019 | "Out the Mud" by Lihtz Kamraz [105] | 1800 Seconds Vol. 2 [97] | ||||||||
2019 | "My Bae" by Juiicy 2xs, Seddy Hendrinx [106] | 1800 Seconds Vol. 2 [97] | ||||||||
2019 | "Losing My Mind" by Test, Herion Young & Lihtz Kamraz [107] | 1800 Seconds Vol. 2 [97] | ||||||||
2019 | "Family" by Aurora Anthony, Lihtz Kamraz, Seddy Hendrinx & Juiicy 2xs [108] | 1800 Seconds Vol. 2 [97] | ||||||||
2020 | "Uptown II" by Meek Mill (ft. Farruko) [109] | Bad Boys for Life soundtrack | ||||||||
2020 | "Letter to Nipsey" by Meek Mill (ft. Roddy Ricch) [110] | 73 | 34 | |||||||
2020 | "I Lied (Intro)" by Joyner Lucas [111] | ADHD | 10 | |||||||
2020 | "Double Bacc" by NLE Choppa [112] | Top Shotta |
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2020 | "Miss You" by The Lox (ft. T-Pain) [114] | Living Off Xperience | ||||||||
2020 | "Fall Slowly" by Joyner Lucas (ft. Ashanti) [115] | ADHD | 10 | |||||||
2020 | "Feel the Vibe" by Shy Grizzly (ft. Meek Mill) [116] | Young Jefe 3 | ||||||||
2020 | "So Crazy" by Davido (ft. Lil Baby) | A Better Time (ABT) | ||||||||
2020 | "GTA" by Meek Mill (ft. 42 Dugg) | QUARANTINE PACK | ||||||||
2020 | "Middle of it" by Meek Mill (ft. Vory) | QUARANTINE PACK | ||||||||
2020 | "All Due Respect by Vory | Vory | ||||||||
2020 | "Harder than Pain" by Vory | Vory | ||||||||
2021 | "That Go!" by Young Thug (ft. Meel Mill, T-Shyne) | 43 | Slime Language 2 | 1 [117] | ||||||
2021 | "Break the Bank" by Tafia (ft. Meek Mill) | Street Clarity | ||||||||
2021 | "Pack" by Tafia | Street Clarity | ||||||||
2021 | "Still Runnin" by Lil Baby & Lil Durk (ft. Meek Mill) | The Voice of the Heroes | 1 [118] |
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2021 | "Sharing Locations" by Meek Mill (feat. Lil Baby and Lil Durk) | 22 | 12 | 10 | 36 | Expensive Pain | 2 [119] | |||
2021 | "Blue Notes 2" by Meek Mill (feat. Lil Uzi Vert) | 87 | 45 | Expensive Pain | 2 [119] | |||||
2021 | "Hot" by Meek Mill | Expensive Pain | 2 [119] | |||||||
2021 | "On Tank" by 42 Dugg | Free Dem Boyz (Deluxe) | ||||||||
2021 | "30 for 30" by T-Shyne | Confetti Nights | ||||||||
2021 | "I'm Hot" by BRS Cash | |||||||||
2022 | "Been on it" by Tafia | Mention my Name | ||||||||
2022 | "RBS (Rich Bish Shit)" by BRS Cash | |||||||||
2022 | "Let me see it" by Zoey Dollaz (Feat. Quavo) | Thank You For Doubting Me | ||||||||
2022 | "Detox" by Lil Baby | |||||||||
2022 | "Around Here" by Snoop Dogg & DJ Drama | Gangsta Grillz: I Still Got It | ||||||||
2022 | "Dolla Signs" by Snoop Dogg & DJ Drama | Gangsta Grillz: I Still Got It |
"I'm a Boss" is a hip hop song by American rapper Meek Mill, released on May 17, 2011, as the fifth single from the Maybach Music Group compilation album, Self Made Vol. 1. The song is also included on Meek Mill's mixtape, Dreamchasers. The song features MMG label boss and fellow rapper Rick Ross and was produced by Jahlil Beats. An instrumental version was featured on the soundtrack of NBA 2K13.
Dreamchasers 2 is the ninth mixtape by American rapper Meek Mill. It was released on May 7, 2012, by Maybach Music Group and Warner Bros. Records, and also released for digital download on DatPiff. It serves as the second installment in the Dreamchasers series, following Dreamchasers (2011). The mixtape features guest appearances from American rappers Travis Scott, Rick Ross, Fabolous, French Montana, Wale, Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller, 2 Chainz and Canadian rapper Drake – along with singing vocals by Jeremih, Trey Songz and Jordanne; as well as production that was provided by Jahlil Beats, SAP, All Star, Cardiak, Reginald Smith, and Jesse Wilson, among others. The mixtape consists mostly of original material, including a remix to Meek Mill's single from his previous mixtape Dreamchasers, "House Party", and a cover of Drake's "The Ride".
"Amen" is a song by American rapper Meek Mill from his debut studio album, Dreams and Nightmares (2012). Featuring Canadian musician Drake, the song includes background vocals from Jeremih. It was produced by Key Wane and Jahlil Beats, with the first serving as a songwriter alongside the vocalists. Due to the interpolation of the Doobie Brothers' "Minute by Minute", written by Lester Abrams and Michael McDonald, they also received songwriting credits. The song was thought of by Key Wane in New York's Times Square, after he prayed when experiencing failure. On June 19, 2012, it was released for digital download and streaming as the album's lead single by Maybach Music Group and Warner Bros. Records. At the time of release, Philadelphia reverend Jomo K. Johnson encouraged boycotting the song over alleged usage of the church for sinful activities, leading to the two debating publicly on Hot 107.9. Mill eventually apologized for any offense and Johnson called off the boycott, forgiving him. A hip hop number with pop and R&B elements, the song relies on a gospel beat, with lyrics focused on sexual exploitation and wealth.
Dreams and Nightmares is the debut studio album by American rapper Meek Mill, released on October 30, 2012, by Maybach Music Group and Warner Bros. Records. Mill intended for it to be authentic and more cohesive than his mixtapes, having a stronger connection through both vocals and beats. The album features guest appearances from Kirko Bangz, Rick Ross, Nas, John Legend, Drake, Wale, and Mary J. Blige, among others. Production was primarily handled by Jahlil Beats and Boi-1da, alongside the likes of Tone the Beat Bully and Key Wane. The recording took place from January to September 2012, including sessions in a studio bus on the Club Paradise Tour. Sessions were also held in Los Angeles and Miami, and multiple recordings were included on Mill's ninth mixtape, Dreamchasers 2 (2012). The dreams represent Mill making money as a performer, while the nightmares are based on coming up from his neighbourhood.
Dreamchasers is the eighth mixtape by American rapper Meek Mill. It was released on August 11, 2011, by Maybach Music Group and on professional mixtape website DatPiff and is the first installment in the Dreamchasers series. Dreamchasers features guest appearances by American rappers Young Chris, Rick Ross, Beanie Sigel, Mel Love, NH, Yo Gotti, and Young Pooh. Production includes A One, All Star, The Beat Bully, Jahlil Beats, and Lex Luger.
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