Vinylz

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Vinylz
Birth nameAnderson Hernandez
Also known asVinylz
Born (1989-09-02) September 2, 1989 (age 34)
Washington Heights, New York, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Record producer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)
Years active2007–present
Labels

Anderson Hernandez (born September 2, 1989), [2] professionally known as Vinylz, is an American record producer from Washington Heights, New York City. [3] He is known for his work with Jay-Z, Travis Scott, Rick Ross, Drake, J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, Jeremih and Tinashe.

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Vinylz secured a publishing deal with Sony ATV through fellow record producer and mentor, Boi-1da, with whom he has also worked closely since. [4]

Early life and career

Anderson Hernandez was born to immigrated parents from the Dominican Republic on September 2, 1989, in Washington Heights, a neighborhood located in the New York City borough of Manhattan, living across the street from adult contemporary musician Alicia Keys.[ citation needed ] Hernandez started producing at age 14. [3] He received his stage name, Vinylz, courtesy of a friend who noticed both of his interests for clever sampling and his father's collection of vinyl records. [5] Vinylz began taking music production seriously and it remained his favorite hobby ever since, but he went against his parents' wishes.[ citation needed ] He got an early professional start working with Swizz Beatz and decided to drop out of college after the first semester of his first year. [6] [ citation needed ]

Setting up shop in Quad Studios, the well-known recording studio located in New York City's Time Square [ citation needed ], Vinylz flourished through his work with up-and-coming or breakout artists like Drag-On and Cassidy. [6] [ citation needed ] After reaching out to Canadian rapper Drake's in-house producer, Boi-1da, via Myspace to retrieve the instrumental for "Best I Ever Had", Vinylz ended up forming a relationship which would remain long after the request. [3] [6] Impressed by his work, Boi-1da became a mentor to the up-and-comer; the two continued on to collaborate from that point on. [3] [6]

In 2013, Jay Z's "F***WithMeYouKnowIGotIt" featuring Rick Ross and DJ Khaled's "No New Friends" featuring Drake, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne, both of which produced by Vinylz and Boi-1da, were respectively placed on the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart; the latter was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). [7] A variety of hits, alongside Boi-1da, helped Vinylz reach a publishing deal with Sony ATV. [4] [8]

Throughout 2015, he produced a high number of tracks for such artists, including Jeremih's "Planez", Big Sean's "Blessings", Meek Mill's "RICO", Lil Durk's "Like Me" and Chris Brown's "Back to Sleep". [9]

Production discography

List of songs as producer or co-producer, with performing artists and other credited producers, showing year released and album name.

TitleYearPerforming artist(s)Other producer(s)Album
Amnesia2008 Cassidy Back to the Problem
Henny, Bacardi and Swag like Rick James2010Cassidy Face 2 Face EP
Gucci Time 2010 Gucci Mane, Swizz Beatz Swizz Beatz, The Individuals The Appeal: Georgia's Most Wanted
One Shot2010Cassidy, Junior Reid, Notch CASH
Girl Like Her2010Cassidy, MyaTop NotchC.A.S.H.
She Addicted2010Cassidy, Nalia BossCassidyC.A.S.H.
MMG The World is Ours2012 Rick Ross, Pharrell, Meek Mill, Stalley Boi-1da Rich Forever
Like Diz2012 Roscoe Dash, 2 Chainz Boi-1da2.0
We Can Have a Ball2012 Sammy Adams OK Cool
Intro2012 Alley Boy The Gift of Discernment
Ice Cream 2K122012 Emilio Rojas No Shame, No Regrets
Dollar and a Dream2012 Siya D.Y.K.E. (Damn You Killin Em)
NBA2012 Joe Budden, Wiz Khalifa, French Montana Boi-1da No Love Lost
Castles2013Joe BuddenAllen RitterNo Love Lost
Better Way Pt. 2 (Tribute to Sandy Hook)2013 Bizzle Boi-1da The Good Fight
Brink of Amazing2013 Daniel de Bourg Boi-1daLondon Bread
Bump That Bass2013 Jeremih, Twista
Nasty Girl2013 Jim Jones, Jeremih, DJ SpinkingVampire Life 3
Castles2013Joe BuddenNo Love Lost
5am in Toronto2013 Drake Boi-1da Care Package
No New Friends 2013 DJ Khaled, Drake, Lil Wayne, Rick RossRobert Bullock, [10] Boi-1da, Noah "40" Shebib Suffering from Success
Wherever We Go We Want2013French Montana, Ne-Yo, Raekwon Allen Ritter, Reefa Excuse My French
Was it Worth it2013 Kid Ink, Sterling Simms Almost Home
You Know2013 Fabolous, Young Jeezy Boi-1daThe Soul Tape 3
FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt 2013 Jay-Z, Rick RossBoi-1da, Timbaland, Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon Magna Carta Holy Grail
The Language2013DrakeBoi-1da Nothing Was the Same
Body Operator2013DJ Spinking, French Montana, Jeremih
Shinin' Like I'm Las Vegas2013 DJ Whoo Kid, Nipsey Hussle
Vulnerable2014 Tinashe, Travis Scott Boi-1da Black Water
Believe Me2014Lil Wayne, DrakeBoi-1da Tha Carter V
Chiraq2014 Nicki Minaj, Lil Herb Boi-1da
FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt (Reprise)2014Rick RossBoi-1da, Timbaland, Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon Mastermind
Adult Swim2014DJ Spinking, Tyga, A$AP Ferg, Jeremih, Velous
Best Kept Secret2014Sammy AdamsWizzy
Don't Play2014Travis Scott, Big Sean, The 1975 Allen Ritter, Travis Scott Days Before Rodeo
0 to 100 / The Catch Up 2014DrakeBoi-1da, 40, Nineteen85
Grindin2014Lil Wayne, DrakeBoi-1daTha Carter V
4 The Freaks2014JeremihN.O.M.A.
A Tale of 2 Citiez [11] 2014 J. Cole 2014 Forest Hills Drive
Fire Squad 2014J. ColeJ. Cole2014 Forest Hills Drive
All Things Go [12] 2014Nicki MinajBoi-1da, Allen Ritter The Pinkprint
Bish Bounce2014FabolousBoi-1da The Young OG Project
Gone for the Winter2014Fabolous, VelousDJ RellyRellThe Young OG Project
Planez 2015Jeremih, J. Cole Late Nights
Star67 [13] 2015Drake If You're Reading This It's Too Late
Paradise2015Jeremih Soundz, Mick Schultz Late Nights
Blessings 2015Big Sean, Drake, Kanye West Allen Ritter Dark Sky Paradise
Know Yourself2015DrakeBoi-1da, Syksense If You're Reading This It's Too Late
You And The 62015DrakeBoi-1da, Illmind If You're Reading This It's Too Late
I Don't Give A F*#k2015J Doe
You Changed Me 2015 Jamie Foxx, Chris Brown Boi-1da, Allen Ritter, Jordan Evans Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses
On The Dot2015Jamie Foxx, FabolousAllen RitterHollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses
Another Dose2015Jamie FoxxBoi-1da, Frank DukesHollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses
Like Me 2015 Lil Durk, JeremihBoi-1da, Allen Ritter Remember My Name
RICO 2015Meek Mill, DrakeAllen Ritter, Cubeatz Dreams Worth More Than Money
Right Hand 2015Drake
Like Me (Remix)2015Lil Durk, Jeremih, Lil Wayne, Fetty Wap Boi-1da, Allen RitterRemember My Name
Party Favors2015Tinashe, Young Thug Boi-1da, Allen Ritter, Illangelo
Cut The Check2015 Mac Miller, Chief Keef GO:OD AM
Say So2015 G-Eazy
Immortal2015 Joe Budden Boi-1da All Love Lost
Back to Sleep 2015Chris Brown Royalty
Black Friday 2015 Kendrick Lamar
Sex With Me2016 Rihanna Boi-1da, Frank Dukes ANTI
U With Me? [14] 2016Drake40, Kanye West, OZ, Ricci Riera, Axlfoile, DJ Dahi Views
Pick Up The Phone 2016Travis Scott, Young Thug, Quavo Frank Dukes Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight
4PM In Calabasas2016DrakeFrank Dukes, Allen Ritter
The Hooch2016Travis ScottAllen Ritter, Boi-1da
The Ends2016Travis Scott, André 3000 WondaGurl, Daxz, OZBirds in the Trap Sing McKnight
Lose2016Travis Scott, Cassie Frank Dukes, Allen Ritter, Mike Dean Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight
Fake Love 2016DrakeFrank Dukes More Life
Planet God Damn2016Mac Miller NjomzaFrank Dukes The Devine Feminine
Different Now2016Fetty WapFrank Dukes
Circles2016Pusha T Ty Dolla $ign DesiignerBoi-1da, Allen Ritter Def Jam Presents
Deja Vu 2016Post MaloneFrank Dukes Stoney
Deja Vu [15] 2016J. ColeBoi-1da, Velous, J. Cole, Ron Gilmore 4 Your Eyez Only
Outlet [16] 2017 Desiigner SoundsByCT, Mike Dean
Make a Toast2017BellyBoi-1da, Allen RitterMumble Rap
GO2017Travis Scott & QuavoCubeatz and Allen Ritter Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho
Dubai Shit2017Travis Scott & QuavoOZ Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho
Moon Rock2017Travis Scott & QuavoCubeatz Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho
Headlock2017Cousin Stizz OffsetCubeatz One Night Only
Imitadora2017Romeo SantosAllen Ritter and Frank Dukes Golden
Sin Filtro2017Romeo SantosBoi-1da, Illangelo and Illmind Golden
This Is It2017Jeezy Pressure
Ain't Ready2017Rich The Kid Jay Critch Famous DexBoi-1da and Cubeatz
Be Careful 2018 Cardi B Boi-1da and Frank Dukes Invasion of Privacy
Win 2018Jay RockBoi-1da and CT Redemption
Over Me2018G-EazyAllen RitterThe Vault
Heard About Us2018 The Carters Boi-1da, Jahaan Sweet and Illmind Everything Is Love
Out For The Night Pt. 2201821 Savage Travis ScottBoi-1da I Am I Was
Rodman2019Pardison Fontaine Not There Yet
Nowhere To Run2019Ryan Trey Bryson TillerBoi-1da, Jahaan Sweet and Lee Major TBA
No Guidance2019 Chris Brown, Drake J Louis, Noah "40" Shebib and Teddy Walton Indigo

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