The discography of American disc jockey DJ Khaled consists of thirteen studio albums which contain 54 singles;his videography consists of at least 58 music videos. Khaled's value proposition is his extensive network of artists of whom he enlists to perform on studio recordings. While first accumulating such connections from his work as a live DJ and radio personality,he's since become known himself for numerous quips and phrases uttered on these records—many of which became Internet memes. Furthermore,his interviews,quotes,or other presentative qualities have often been described as "motivational" or "inspirational". Despite commercial success,the albums in Khaled's discography have often garnered largely mixed receptions from music critics.
Trap is a subgenre of hip hop music pioneered by Atlanta rappers T.I.,Jeezy,and Gucci Mane,which originated in the Southern United States,with lyrical references to trap starting in 1991 but the modern sound of trap appearing in 1999. The genre gets its name from the Atlanta slang term "trap house",a house used exclusively to sell drugs. Trap music is known for its simple,rhythmic,minimalistic productions that uses synthesized drums,and is characterized by complex hi-hat patterns,snare drums,bass drums,some tuned with a long decay to emit a bass frequency,and lyrical content that often focuses on drug use and urban violence.
Dimitri Leslie Roger,known professionally as Rich the Kid,is an American rapper. After a number of independent mixtapes,he signed with Interscope Records in 2017 to release his debut studio album,The World Is Yours (2018). Supported by the singles "New Freezer" and "Plug Walk",the album peaked at number two on the Billboard 200. His second and third studio albums,The World Is Yours 2 (2019) and Boss Man (2020) peaked at numbers four and 24 on the chart,respectively. He has also released the collaborative mixtapes Nobody Safe (2020) with YoungBoy Never Broke Again,and Trust Fund Babies (2021) with Lil Wayne. Furthermore,he founded the record label Rich Forever Music in 2016,through which he has signed rappers Famous Dex and Jay Critch.
Khaled Mohammed Khaled,known professionally as DJ Khaled,is an American DJ,record producer,and record executive. Originally a Miami-based radio personality,Khaled has since become known for enlisting high-profile music industry artists to perform on singles and albums,for which he often serves as hype man. His distinctions are his booming voice presence,"motivational" abstractions,and numerous catchphrases. While his musical contribution is often questioned,Khaled's role has been described as "organization,direction,[and] promotion".
Symere Bysil Woods,known professionally as Lil Uzi Vert,is an American rapper,singer,and songwriter. Born and raised in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania,they gained initial recognition following the release of the commercial mixtape Luv Is Rage (2015),which led to a recording contract with Atlantic Records,to whom they signed under DJ Drama's Generation Now imprint.
The discography of American rapper and singer Lil Uzi Vert includes four studio albums,nine extended plays (EPs),four mixtapes,and 54 singles. Lil Uzi Vert first gained recognition with their commercial mixtape Luv Is Rage (2015),which led to a recording contract with Atlantic Records under DJ Drama's imprint,Generation Now. A standout track from the mixtape,"7AM",spent ten weeks on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart,peaking at number five as of August 6,2016. Their breakthrough came with the release of the mixtape Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World (2016),which peaked at number 37 on the US Billboard 200 and spent a total of 55 weeks on the chart. The mixtape also reached number 18 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and was eventually certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined sales and album-equivalent units of over 1,000,000 in the United States. The mixtape produced three singles:"Money Longer","Ps and Qs",and "You Was Right",with the first two entering the US Billboard Hot 100. Both "Money Longer" and "You Was Right" have been certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Their fourth mixtape,The Perfect LUV Tape (2016),debuted at number 55 on the US Billboard 200. In February 2018,the mixtape was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA),signifying combined sales and album-equivalent units of 500,000. The mixtape was supported by singles "Seven Million" and "Erase Your Social". Lil Uzi Vert also released a collaborative EP with Gucci Mane titled 1017 vs. the World (2016).
"Everybody Dies" is a single by American rapper J. Cole,released on December 5,2016 along with his single "False Prophets". The two songs were previously previewed on the documentary Eyez.
"Too Much Sauce" is a song by American DJ and songwriter DJ Esco featuring fellow American rappers Future and Lil Uzi Vert. Written alongside producer Zaytoven,it was released on August 19,2016,by A1 Records,Freebandz,and Epic Records,as the lead single from Esco's mixtape Project E.T. (2016).
Luv Is Rage 2 is the debut studio album by American rapper and singer Lil Uzi Vert. It was released through Generation Now and Atlantic Records on August 25,2017. The album features guest appearances from The Weeknd,Oh Wonder,and Pharrell Williams. Production was handled by a variety of record producers,including Lil Uzi Vert themself,Cubeatz,Don Cannon,Honorable C.N.O.T.E.,Illmind,Maaly Raw,Metro Boomin,Pharrell Williams,The Weeknd,Pi'erre Bourne,TM88,WondaGurl,and among others. The album serves as a successor to their third extended play,Luv Is Rage 1.5 (2017),and their debut commercial mixtape,Luv Is Rage (2015). Luv Is Rage 2 was supported by three singles:"XO Tour Llif3","The Way Life Goes" and "Sauce It Up".
"Wanted You" is a song by Canadian rapper Nav featuring American rapper Lil Uzi Vert. It was released on November 3,2017,as the lead single from Nav's debut studio album Reckless (2018). The song was written alongside Cash,DJ Khaled,and producer Ben Billions.
"Life Goes On" is a song by American rapper Lil Baby featuring fellow American rappers Gunna and Lil Uzi Vert from the former's debut studio album Harder Than Ever (2018). The song was written by the artists alongside producers Pi'erre Bourne and Quay Global.
Semaja Zair Render,known professionally as Lil Gotit,is an American rapper and singer.
Rodrick Wayne Moore Jr.,known professionally as Roddy Ricch,is an American rapper from Compton,California. He rose to fame in 2018 following the release of his single "Die Young," which marked his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100. Moore's first two mixtapes,Feed Tha Streets (2017) and Feed Tha Streets II (2018) received widespread acclaim. Moore guest featured alongside Hit-Boy on Nipsey Hussle's 2019 single "Racks in the Middle"—which earned him a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance—and on Mustard's single "Ballin'" that same year,which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and received a nomination for the same award.
Raqhid Jevon Render,known professionally as Lil Keed,was an American rapper. He was signed to Young Thug's record label YSL Records,as well as 300 Entertainment. His song "Nameless" reached number 42 on the Billboard Hip Hop/R&B Songs Airplay chart.
Pluto ×Baby Pluto is a collaborative studio album by American rappers Future and Lil Uzi Vert. It was released on November 13,2020,and was previewed through several trailers starting from July 2020. The title signifies the combination of both artists' nicknames:Future is referred to as Pluto,as expressed through his debut album Pluto (2012),while Lil Uzi Vert identifies as Baby Pluto,as expressed through the song "Baby Pluto" from Eternal Atake (2020). It is the second project released by Future in 2020,following High Off Life. It is also the third project released by Lil Uzi Vert in the year,following Eternal Atake and its deluxe reissue,notably after a lack of music released by Uzi between 2018 and 2019.
"Every Chance I Get" is a song by American record producer DJ Khaled featuring American rappers Lil Baby and Lil Durk. It was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio as the third single off the former's twelfth studio album,Khaled Khaled,on May 11,2021. The song received mostly positive responses from critics,with some deeming it a highlight off the album. Lyrically,it sees the rappers boasting about their successes.
Horace Bernard Walls III,known professionally as Nardo Wick,is an American rapper. He signed with RCA Records in 2021 and gained mainstream recognition following the commercial release of his single "Who Want Smoke?" in January of that year. The song spawned a remix featuring rappers G Herbo,Lil Durk,and 21 Savage,which peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His debut studio album,Who Is Nardo Wick? (2021) was released in December of that same year and peaked at number 17 on the Billboard 200.
"Big Time" is a song by American producer DJ Khaled featuring American rappers Future and Lil Baby. It was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio on November 1,2022 as the second single from the Khaled's thirteenth studio album God Did (2022).
"Drankin n Smokin" is a song by American rappers Lil Uzi Vert and Future from their collaborative album Pluto x Baby Pluto,released on November 13,2020. The song was produced by DY Krazy,Hagan and 12Hunna. The song reached number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Gold by RIAA.
Til Next Time is the upcoming fourteenth studio album by American DJ and record producer DJ Khaled. It is scheduled to be released in late 2024 by We the Best Music and Def Jam Recordings,nearly two years after God Did (2022),his last album by Epic Records. It features guest appearances from Future,Lil Baby,Lil Uzi Vert,Drake,Burna Boy,and 21 Savage. It was supported by the single "Supposed to Be Loved",featuring the three former.
