Sonny Digital

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Background information
Birth nameSonny Corey Uwaezuoke [1]
Born (1991-03-05) March 5, 1991 (age 32)
Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
Origin Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Record producer
  • rapper
  • DJ
Years active2010–present
Labels
Website www.sonnydigital.com

Sonny Corey Uwaezuoke (born March 5, 1991), [2] better known by his stage name Sonny Digital, is an American record producer, rapper, and DJ. [3] He rose to prominence after producing YC's hit single "Racks" in 2011. He is best known for his production on ILoveMakonnen's "I Dont Sell Molly No More" and "Tuesday" featuring Drake, Future's single "Same Damn Time", 50 Cent's "I'm the Man" and 2 Chainz's "Birthday Song", as well as the XXL Freshman Cyphers for 2017 and 2018. He has worked with multiple hip-hop artists, such as Future, Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, Drake, Chief Keef, 50 Cent, and more. [4] [5]

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He is also a frequent collaborator with label-mates such as Shawty Blast, 808 Mafia's Southside and TM88. [6] He is signed as a producer to Universal Publishing. [4]

Early life

Sonny was born on March 5, 1991, in Saginaw and quickly moved to Atlanta while still an infant. [3] He has been involved in making music since an early age. At first he started rapping while at school, but found it hard to get instrumentals to rap over. When he was 13, he was influenced by his older cousin to start making beats. Aside from school, Sonny did not have other hobbies like playing sports or video games, so he dedicated a large amount of his free time to creating music. Sonny was inspired by famous producers Shawty Redd and Drumma Boy and initially tried to copy their sound while learning to make beats. Eventually his production transformed into his own style. [7]

Career

2011–2013: First charting singles and success

When he was 16, he joined a hip-hop group as a producer and was also producing mixtapes for other local artists. In 2011, YC used one of his beats for the single "Racks", which went to become a national hit, peaking at #42 on the Billboard Hot 100 [8] and being certified Gold by RIAA. The song was also featured in the Billboard 2011 Year-end Rap songs and R&B/Hip-hop songs charts. [9] [10]

Sonny released his first official mixtape Digital History on May 9, 2011. The tape, hosted by DJ 1Hunnit, is a collection of songs Sonny had produced between 2010 and 2011. It features many rappers, such as Plies, Wale, 2 Chainz and Future. It has been viewed over 70,000 times on LiveMixtapes. [11]

Sonny produced six songs on Gorilla Zoe's album King Kong released in June. Sonny's second mixtape Behind the Muzik was released on September 8, 2011. It is a collaboration with fellow producer Will A Fool, where each produced half of the songs. [12]

In late 2011, Sonny produced Future's hit single "Same Damn Time", which was initially featured on Future's mixtape Streetz Calling. Following the song's success, in 2012 Future released a new version of "Same Damn Time" as the third official single from his debut album Pluto . It peaked at number 92 on the Billboard Hot 100. [13] A music video for the single was released on April 4, 2012. Sonny Digital also produced the official remix of "Same Damn Time" featuring rappers Diddy and Ludacris, which was released on May 17, 2012. The remix was featured on Future's re-release of Pluto, titled Pluto 3D . [14]

In March 2012, Sonny produced Gorilla Zoe's mixtape Gorilla Zoe World. The tape was certified bronze for being downloaded over 25,000 times on popular mixtape site DatPiff. [15] In early 2012 Sonny also worked on Gucci Mane's mixtapes Trap Back and I'm Up . On June 8, 2012, Sonny Digital released his debut rap single, "Business Man", featuring rapper Que. The song was produced by BWheezy. [16] [17]

Sonny produced 2 Chainz' single "Birthday Song", which was released on July 24, 2012. Sonny created the original beat, which was later modified by a number of GOOD Music producers – Kanye West, BWheezy, Anthony Kilhoffer, Lifted and Mike Dean. [18] [19] The single peaked at number 49 on the US Hot 100, and also entered top 10 of the R&B and Rap charts. The official music video was released on August 30, 2012, and became a viral success, gaining over 30 million views on YouTube.

Later in 2012, Sonny produced the track "Don't Get Me Started", which was featured on the deluxe version of DJ Khaled's album Kiss the Ring , as well as on Ace Hood's mixtape Body Bag 2. The official video for the promo single was released on August 17, 2012, on Ace Hood's YouTube channel. Sonny was featured on Jo FloWroshus' single "Attention" from his 900° album. In an interview with BET Sonny stated he was working with artists B.o.B, Ace Hood and Wiz Khalifa, and making a new mixtape with fellow producer Drumma Boy. [20] He also wants to work with a famous pop singer like Justin Bieber. [21]

In March 2013, Sonny released a collaboration mixtape with rapper Que, titled Forbes Atlanta. [22]

2014–present: Billboard top 10 and more projects

In 2014, Sonny produced the track "Tuesday" by ILoveMakonnen and Drake. The song peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In August 2018, Sonny produced the Travis Scott song "Stargazing", which peaked at number eight on the Hot 100 and earned Sonny his highest charting single.

In 2019, Sonny announced a follow-up collaboration project with Black Boe, the album to be titled Black Goat II, after 2017's Black Goat. [23] [24]

Other ventures

In 2011, Sonny created his own label, Sonny Digital Music Group. Currently, he is the only artist signed to the label.

Artistry

Sonny uses the music production software FL Studio [4] along with custom plug-ins to make his beats. He seeks inspiration in listening to other producers' tracks, music in general and watching movies.

Discography

Mixtapes

Singles

Production discography

Charted songs

TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
US US
R&B/HH 		US
Rap 		AUS CAN UK
"Racks"
(YC featuring Future)		20114264———Rack Nation
"Same Damn Time"
(Future)		2012921216——— Pluto
"Birthday Song"
(2 Chainz featuring Kanye West)		47108———
  • RIAA: 2× Platinum
 Based on a T.R.U. Story
"Tuesday"
(ILoveMakonnen featuring Drake)		2014122——58165
  • RIAA: Platinum
 ILoveMakonnen
"Up Like Trump"
(Rae Sremmurd)		2015— [upper-alpha 1] 4215———
  • RIAA: Gold
 SremmLife
"Blow a Bag"
(Future)		952622———
  • RIAA: Platinum
 DS2
"I'm the Man"
(50 Cent featuring Chris Brown)		— [upper-alpha 2] 46————
  • RIAA: Gold
 The Kanan Tape
"Red Opps"
(21 Savage)		2016743125———
  • RIAA: Platinum
Free Guwop
"Froze"
(Meek Mill featuring Lil Uzi Vert and Nicki Minaj)		682821—94— DC4
"Trap Paris"
(Machine Gun Kelly featuring Quavo and Ty Dolla Sign)		2017————98— Bloom
"Stargazing"
(Travis Scott)		201887710715
  • RIAA: Platinum
 Astroworld
"Cardigan"
(Don Toliver)		202090————— Heaven or Hell
"After Party"
(Don Toliver)		572320—35—

Production credits

2011

Gorilla Zoe – King Kong

Wiz Khalifa – Cabin Fever

YC – NBA Live 2005 Exclusive

Juicy J – Rubba Band Business 2

Roscoe Dash – J.U.I.C.E.

Kevin Gates – "Drug Dealer Potential"

Ace Hood – Blood, Sweat & Tears

Wale – The Eleven One Eleven Theory

Juicy J – Blue Dream & Lean [27]

Future – Streetz Calling

Yung Joc – Ready To Fly

2 Chainz – UNKNOWN

Kid Ink – Wheels Up [28]

Ilovemakkonnen side by side

2012

Jody Breeze – Airplane Mode [29]

Future – Astronaut Status

Gorilla Zoe – Gorilla Zoe World

Gucci Mane – Trap Back

SPOT – The Price Iz Right

Gucci Mane – I'm Up

Future – Pluto

Young Lace – Above Average [30]

Juicy J – Blue Dream & Lean (Bonus Tracks)

Chevy Woods – Gang Land

Waka Flocka Flame – Triple F Life

Jackie Chain – Bruce Lean Chronicles

2 Chainz – Based on a T.R.U. Story

DJ Khaled – Kiss the Ring

Ace Hood – Body Bag 2

Trae Tha Truth – Tha Blackprint

Diamond – The Young Life [31]

Rocko – Wordplay

Roscoe Dash – Roscoe 2.0

Reese – Reese Vs. The World 2

B.o.B – Fuck 'Em We Ball [32]

Young Lace – Bipolar

Future – Pluto 3D

Frank Whyte – 1728

2013

Sonny Digital & Que – Forbes Atlanta

Chief Keef – Bang Pt. 2

Ace Hood – Trials & Tribulations

2014

Young Money – Young Money: Rise of an Empire

Wiz Khalifa – 28 Grams

Wiz Khalifa – Blacc Hollywood

B.o.B – No Genre Pt. 2

ILoveMakonnen – ILoveMakonnen

2015

Kourtney Money – The Return Of Money (Zone 6 Edition) [33]

Future – DS2

Travis Scott – Rodeo

Juicy J – 100% Juice

Chief Keef – Finally Rollin 2

Chief Keef – Back From The Dead 3/Cabinet Fever

Wiz Khalifa – Cabin Fever 3

50 Cent – The Kanan Tape

Juicy J – OS To Oscar

Migos & Rich The Kid – Streets on Lock 4

Young Buck – 10 Pints

YFN Lucci – Wish Me Well

Pnb Rock – RNB 3 : Philadelphia

Young Thug – Slime Season

Jeezy – Gangsta Party

Que – I Am Que

Lil Uzi Vert – Luv is Rage

Ty Dolla Sign – Airplane Mode

Que – Lost Dawg

Key! - Screaming Dreams : The Prelude

21 Savage – Free Guwop

21 Savage – Slaughter King

SD – Just The Beginning

Ace Hood – Starvation 4

Key!

Zuse – Trap Zuse

OJ Juiceman – 6 Rings 3

Lil Uzi Vert – The Wraith, The Uzi Vert

Jeezy – CITS

2016

Landstrip Chip – Cruising Control

G.O.A.T

Meek Mill – DC4

2017

Machine Gun Kelly – Bloom

Smokepurpp

2018

Big Cat & PFTCommenter

Travis Scott – Astroworld

2019

Beyoncé – Homecoming: The Live Album

Big Cat & PFTCommenter

2020

Don Toliver – Heaven or Hell

Pap Chanel & Future

2021

Don Toliver – Life of a Don

Notes

  1. ↑ "Up Like Trump" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 16 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.
  2. ↑ "I'm the Man" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but did peak at number 10 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.

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References

  1. ↑ Sonny Corey Uwaezuoke Credits AllMusic.com, Rovi Inc.
  2. ↑ Sonny Digital [ permanent dead link ] VK.com
  3. 1 2 HHW exclusive: behind the beats with Sonny Digital Archived January 2, 2012, at the Wayback Machine Hip Hop Weekly
  4. 1 2 3 Behind The Boards: Sonny Digital Archived December 7, 2012, at the Wayback Machine The Source
  5. ↑ Sonny Digital Discogs.com
  6. ↑ South Side, TM88, & Sonny Digital Studio Session YouTube – 808 Mafia TV
  7. ↑ Sonny Digital Shares Conversations With Kanye West, Working With Wiz Khalifa, DJ Khaled The Boombox
  8. ↑ "YC Album & Song Chart History" Billboard
  9. ↑ "2011 Year End Charts – Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs" Billboard
  10. ↑ "2011 Year End Charts – Rap Songs" Billboard
  11. ↑ Mixtapes › DJs › DJ 1Hunnit › Sonny Digital – Digital History LiveMixtapes.com
  12. ↑ Mixtapes › DJs › DJ Iceberg, DJ Pretty Boy Tank › Sonny Digital x Will A Fool – Behind The Music LiveMixtapes.com
  13. ↑ Future > Chart History Billboard
  14. ↑ Future Set To Re-Release 'Pluto 3d' With New Songs Vibe
  15. ↑ Gorilla Zoe – Gorilla Zoe World Archived October 7, 2012, at the Wayback Machine DatPiff.com
  16. ↑ Business Man Album Version Amazon
  17. ↑ Producer @SonnyDigital Releases New Single 'Business Man' ThatRetailChick
  18. ↑ Sonny Digital Explains Origins of 2 Chainz and Kanye West's "Birthday Song" XXL Magazine
  19. ↑ 2 Chainz – Based On A T.R.U. Story SweetPotion.com
  20. ↑ Producer Sonny Digital Praises Kanye's Helping Hand BET.com
  21. ↑ "Behind the Beat". Full Blast Magazine. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012.
  22. ↑ "Sonny Digital & Que – Forbes Atlanta". LiveMixtapes.com. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
  23. ↑ "Sonny Digital Is Quietly Becoming One of Hip-Hop's Next Moguls". Respect-mag.com. August 13, 2019.
  24. ↑ "Sonny Digital Teams With Black Boe For 'Black Goat 2' EP". HipHopDX.com. January 16, 2020.
  25. ↑ [ dead link ]
  26. ↑ Wale The Eleven One Eleven Theory > Tracklist HipHopDX.com
  27. ↑ Juicy J – Blue Dream & Lean LiveMixtapes.com
  28. ↑ Kid Ink – Wheels Up DatPiff
  29. ↑ "Jody Breeze – Airplane Mode". Livemixtapes. May 24, 2012. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  30. ↑ DJ Mustard › Young Lace – Above Average LiveMixtapes.com
  31. ↑ Diamond – The Young Life [Mixtape] Archived October 28, 2012, at the Wayback Machine OnSmash
  32. ↑ B.o.B Fuck Em We Ball DatPiff, retrieved November 16, 2012
  33. ↑ "Kourtney Money – The Return Of Money (Zone 6 Edition)". Livemixtapes. February 20, 2015. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
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