Vinylz

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Vinylz
Birth nameAnderson Hernandez
Also known asVinylz
Born (1989-09-02) September 2, 1989 (age 35)
Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Record producer
  • songwriter
Instruments
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, whom he has worked closely with. [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 Gucci Mane, Swizz Beatz Swizz Beatz, The Individuals The Appeal: Georgia's Most Wanted
One ShotCassidy, Junior Reid, Notch C.A.S.H.
Girl Like HerCassidy, MyaTop Notch
She AddictedCassidy, Nalia BossCassidy
MMG The World is Ours2012 Rick Ross, Pharrell, Meek Mill, Stalley Boi-1da Rich Forever
Like Diz Roscoe Dash, 2 Chainz 2.0
We Can Have a Ball Sammy Adams OK Cool
Intro Alley Boy The Gift of Discernment
Ice Cream 2K12 Emilio Rojas No Shame, No Regrets
Dollar and a Dream Siya D.Y.K.E. (Damn You Killin Em)
NBA2013 Joe Budden, Wiz Khalifa, French Montana Boi-1da No Love Lost
CastlesJoe BuddenAllen Ritter
Better Way Pt. 2 (Tribute to Sandy Hook) Bizzle Boi-1da The Good Fight
Brink of Amazing Daniel de Bourg Boi-1daLondon Bread
Bump That Bass Jeremih, Twista —
Nasty Girl Jim Jones, Jeremih, DJ SpinkingVampire Life 3
5am in Toronto Drake Boi-1da Care Package
No New Friends DJ Khaled, Drake, Lil Wayne, Rick RossRobert Bullock, [10] Boi-1da, Noah "40" Shebib Suffering from Success
Wherever We Go We WantFrench Montana, Ne-Yo, Raekwon Allen Ritter, Reefa Excuse My French
Was it Worth it Kid Ink, Sterling Simms Almost Home
You Know Fabolous, Young Jeezy Boi-1daThe Soul Tape 3
FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt Jay-Z, Rick RossBoi-1da, Timbaland, Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon Magna Carta Holy Grail
The LanguageDrakeBoi-1da Nothing Was the Same
Body OperatorDJ Spinking, French Montana, Jeremihdata-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | —
Shinin' Like I'm Las Vegas DJ Whoo Kid, Nipsey Hussle
Vulnerable2014 Tinashe, Travis Scott Boi-1da Black Water
Believe MeLil Wayne, DrakeBoi-1daBack on My Shit
Grindin
Chiraq Nicki Minaj, Lil Herb Boi-1da—
FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt (Reprise)Rick RossBoi-1da, Timbaland, Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon Mastermind
Adult SwimDJ Spinking, Tyga, A$AP Ferg, Jeremih, Velous —
Best Kept SecretSammy AdamsWizzy
Don't PlayTravis Scott, Big Sean, The 1975 Allen Ritter, Travis Scott Days Before Rodeo
0 to 100 / The Catch Up DrakeBoi-1da, 40, Nineteen85 Non-album single
4 the FreaksJeremihN.O.M.A.
A Tale of 2 Citiez [11] J. Cole 2014 Forest Hills Drive
Fire Squad J. Cole
All Things Go [12] Nicki MinajBoi-1da, Allen Ritter The Pinkprint
Bish BounceFabolousBoi-1da The Young OG Project
Gone for the WinterFabolous, VelousDJ RellyRell
Planez 2015Jeremih, J. Cole Late Nights
ParadiseJeremih Soundz, Mick Schultz
Blessings Big Sean, Drake, Kanye West Allen Ritter Dark Sky Paradise
Star67 [13] Drake If You're Reading This It's Too Late
Know YourselfBoi-1da, Syksense
You and the 6Boi-1da, Illmind
You Changed Me Jamie Foxx, Chris Brown Boi-1da, Allen Ritter, Jordan Evans Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses
On the DotJamie Foxx, FabolousAllen Ritter
Another DoseJamie FoxxBoi-1da, Frank Dukes
Like Me Lil Durk, JeremihBoi-1da, Allen Ritter Remember My Name
RICO Meek Mill, DrakeAllen Ritter, Cubeatz Dreams Worth More Than Money
Right Hand DrakeNon-album single
Like Me (Remix)Lil Durk, Jeremih, Lil Wayne, Fetty Wap Boi-1da, Allen RitterRemember My Name
Cut the Check Mac Miller, Chief Keef GO:OD AM
Say So G-Eazy —
Immortal Joe Budden Boi-1da All Love Lost
Back to Sleep Chris Brown Royalty
Black Friday Kendrick Lamar —
Sex With Me2016 Rihanna Boi-1da, Frank Dukes ANTI
U with Me? [14] Drake40, Kanye West, OZ, Ricci Riera, Axlfoile, DJ Dahi Views
4PM In CalabasasDrakeFrank Dukes, Allen RitterCare Package
Party FavorsTinashe, Young Thug Boi-1da, Allen Ritter, Illangelo Nightride
Pick up the Phone Travis Scott, Young Thug, Quavo Frank Dukes Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight
The HoochTravis ScottAllen Ritter, Boi-1da
The EndsTravis Scott, André 3000 WondaGurl, Daxz, OZ
LoseTravis Scott, Cassie Frank Dukes, Allen Ritter, Mike Dean
Planet God DamnMac Miller NjomzaFrank Dukes The Devine Feminine
Different NowFetty WapFrank Dukes—
CirclesPusha T Ty Dolla $ign DesiignerBoi-1da, Allen Ritter Def Jam Presents
Deja Vu Post MaloneFrank Dukes Stoney
Deja Vu [15] J. ColeBoi-1da, Velous, J. Cole, Ron Gilmore 4 Your Eyez Only
Outlet [16] 2017 Desiigner SoundsByCT, Mike Dean
Make a ToastBellyBoi-1da, Allen RitterMumble Rap
Fake Love DrakeFrank Dukes More Life
GOTravis Scott & QuavoCubeatz and Allen Ritter Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho
Dubai ShitTravis Scott & QuavoOZ
Moon RockTravis Scott & QuavoCubeatz
HeadlockCousin Stizz OffsetCubeatz One Night Only
ImitadoraRomeo SantosAllen Ritter and Frank Dukes Golden
Sin FiltroBoi-1da, Illangelo and Illmind
This Is ItJeezy Pressure
Ain't ReadyRich the Kid Jay Critch Famous DexBoi-1da and Cubeatz —
Be Careful 2018 Cardi B Boi-1da and Frank Dukes Invasion of Privacy
Win Jay RockBoi-1da and CT Redemption
Over MeG-EazyAllen RitterThe Vault
Heard About Us The Carters Boi-1da, Jahaan Sweet and Illmind Everything Is Love
Out for the Night Pt. 221 Savage Travis ScottBoi-1da I Am I Was
Rodman2019Pardison Fontaine Not There Yet
Nowhere to Run Ryan Trey, Bryson Tiller Boi-1da, Jahaan Sweet and Lee Major TBA
No Guidance Chris Brown, Drake J Louis, Noah "40" Shebib and Teddy Walton Indigo
Gold Roses Rick Ross Drake OZ, Syk Sense, The RascalsPort of Miami 2
Get Me2020 Justin Bieber Kehlani Boi-1da Jahaan SweetChanges
Outta Time Bryson Tiller, Drake Nineteen85Anniversary
Shimmy [17] Amine Limbo
My Reality [18]
Access Denied2021 Lucky Daye Ari Lennox Allen RitterTable for Two
No Friends in the Industry Drake OZCertified Loverboy
TweakingMeek Mill, VoryManeeshExpensive Pain
Jimmy Cooks 2022 Drake, 21 Savage Tay Keith, Cubeatz and Tizzle Honestly, Nevermind
El Sol Va SalirEladio CarrionVelous—
Boomerang Romeo Santos,Allen RitterFormula Vol.3
Culpable Romeo Santos,Lapiz Conciente Allen Ritter
Rich Flex Drake, 21 Savage Tay Keith Her Loss
Meltdown2023 Travis Scott,Drake Boi-1da Utopia
Say My Grace Offset, Travis Scott,FNZ Set It Off
First Person Shooter Drake,J Cole Boi-1da, Tay Keith, Oz, Coleman For All the Dogs
Evil WaysBoi-1da, FNZ, Fierce For All the Dogs: Scary Hours
You Broke My Heart Drake FNZ
Outside2024 Bryson Tiller,Jack Uriah Bryson Tiller
Peace Interlude
Rich BoyBoi-1da, Frank Dukes, Allen Ritter
Ron en El Piso Residente Las Letras Ya No Importan


Bodies [19] 2025Offset, JIDFNZ, Cashmere Brown & BoogzDaBeastNon-album single

References

  1. ↑ Alexander Iadarola (October 30, 2014). "13 Things All Fruity Loops Producers Know To Be True". The Fader . Archived from the original on February 21, 2015. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
  2. ↑ Rys, Dan (July 11, 2013). "‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’ Behind The Scenes: Five Producers Who Helped Craft The Album" Archived July 14, 2014, at the Wayback Machine . XXL . Accessed on July 11, 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Kyles, Yohance (July 19, 2013). "Exclusive: Vinylz Talks Working With Jay-Z, Drake, Boi-1da and His New Obsession". AllHipHop. Archived from the original on September 19, 2016. Retrieved September 25, 2016.
  4. 1 2 "Exclusive: Interview: Vinylz Details His Production on "Believe Me," "Chi-Raq," and Working on Diddy's Last Album". Complex . Archived from the original on May 15, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Behind The Beat: Vinylz". HNHH. February 24, 2016. Archived from the original on September 19, 2016. Retrieved September 25, 2016.
  6. 1 2 3 4 "Meet Vinylz, Rap's Secret-Biggest Producer". March 9, 2015. Archived from the original on September 19, 2016. Retrieved September 25, 2016.
  7. ↑ "DJ Khaled "No New Friends" Hits Gold". Rap Radar. August 7, 2013. Archived from the original on December 17, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Vinylz Discusses Producing For Lil Wayne, Drake Vs Jay Z, & "Chiraq" Diss Tracks". AllHipHop. May 13, 2014. Archived from the original on June 3, 2014.
  9. ↑ "vinylz – 2DOPEBOYZ". Archived from the original on May 1, 2016. Retrieved September 25, 2016.
  10. ↑ MENAFN. "Music Producer & Songwriter Robert Bullock, Stands Up For True Billing In Bringing Best Music Forward". menafn.com. Archived from the original on April 7, 2018. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Interview: Meet The Producer Behind J.Cole's Controversial Track 'Fire Squad'". MTV News. Archived from the original on April 6, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Interview: Nicki Minaj's "All Things Go": Listen To 'The Pinkprint' Track". Archived from the original on December 8, 2014.
  13. ↑ "Star67". YouTube . February 21, 2015. Archived from the original on March 11, 2016.
  14. ↑ "OCTOBER VERY OWN: VIEWS – CREDITS". blogspot. May 1, 2016. Archived from the original on May 4, 2016. Retrieved March 20, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  15. ↑ "4YEO Credits - Dreamville". dreamville.com. Archived from the original on November 17, 2017. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  16. ↑ "Desiigner Put The Hand Of God On His "Outlet" Single". Vibe. February 10, 2017. Archived from the original on February 18, 2017. Retrieved February 17, 2017.
  17. ↑ "genius".
  18. ↑ "genius".
  19. ↑ "genius".
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