William Hodge II (born August 28, 1982), better known as Willy Will, is an American Grammy award nominated record producer from Louisville, Kentucky. [1] Willy Will began his career working with Static Major and Polow Da Don. [2] He produced three tracks on Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter IV": "Intro", "Interlude" and "Outro". [3] Willy Will has also worked with E-40, Rihanna, R. Kelly, Missy Elliott, Sean Garrett, OJ Da Juiceman, Rick Ross, Nas, Andre 3000, Busta Rhymes and Ice Cube.
| Artist | Album | Label | Date | Tracks |
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| Jack Harlow | Confetti | Generation NOW / Atlantic | 2019 |
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| Jack Harlow | Loose | Generation NOW / Atlantic | 2018 |
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| B.o.B. | NAGA | No Genre | 2018 |
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| Jack Harlow | Gazebo | Generation NOW / Atlantic | 2017 |
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| Gizzle | 7 Days In Atlanta | Independent | 2017 |
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| E-40 | The D-Boy Diary: Book 1 & 2 | Heavy On the Grind / EMI | 2016 |
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| E-40 & Too Short | History: Function Music | Heavy On the Grind / EMI | 2016 |
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| Busta Rhymes | Year of the Dragon | Google Play | 2012 |
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| E-40 | The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 2 & 3 | Heavy On the Grind / EMI | 2012 |
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| Lil Wayne | Tha Carter IV | YMCM / Universal | 2011 |
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| E-40 | Revenue Retrievin': Overtime Shift | Heavy On The Grind / EMI | 2011 |
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| Rihanna | Loud | Def Jam | 2010 | |
| Ice Cube | I Am the West | Lench Mob / EMI | 2010 |
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| E-40 | Revenue Retrievin': Day Shift | Heavy On the Grind / EMI | 2010 |
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| Shanell | We Are Young Money | YMCM / Universal | 2009 |
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| R. Kelly | Untitled | Jive | 2009 |
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| Rich Boy | Rich Boy | Zone 4 / Interscope | 2008 |
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| E-40 | The Ball Street Journal | Warner Brothers | 2008 |
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Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record executive, and entrepreneur. He is regarded by many contemporaries as one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation, and often cited as one of the greatest rappers of all time. His career began in 1995, at the age of 12, when he was signed by rapper Birdman, joining Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label. From then on, Wayne was the flagship artist of Cash Money Records before ending his association with the company in June 2018. He is one of the best rappers of all time, according to Billboard.
Kasseem Daoud Dean, known professionally as Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, rapper, businessman, and art collector from New York City. Born and raised in the Bronx, Dean embarked on his musical career as a DJ. At the age of 18, he started to gain recognition in the hip hop industry through his family's record label, Ruff Ryders Entertainment, as well as his friendship and work with East Coast rapper DMX. Working with DMX as his producer, DJ and hype man helped Dean gain prominence as a high-profile personality in hip hop.
Faheem Rasheed Najm, better known by his stage name T-Pain, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and streamer. His debut album, Rappa Ternt Sanga, was released in 2005. In 2007, T-Pain released his second album, Epiphany, which reached number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. His third album, Thr33 Ringz, was released in 2008. The albums included a string of hit singles, including "I'm Sprung", "I'm 'n Luv ", "Buy U a Drank ", "Bartender", "Can't Believe It", and "5 O'Clock". T-Pain has earned two Grammy Awards, alongside artists Kanye West and Jamie Foxx respectively.
Torrence Ivy Hatch, better known by his stage name Boosie Badazz or simply Boosie, is an American rapper, songwriter, and actor. Hatch began rapping in the 1990s as a member of the hip hop collective Concentration Camp, eventually pursuing a solo career in 2000 with the release of his debut album Youngest of da Camp. After leaving the label the following year, he signed with Pimp C's Trill Entertainment to release his second studio album, For My Thugz. One of the most prominent figures of Southern hip hop, Hatch has gone on to release seven solo studio albums, as well as six collaborative albums and 42 mixtapes.
Tha Carter III is the sixth studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne, released on June 10, 2008, by Cash Money, Universal Motown & Young Money Entertainment. It follows a long string of mixtape releases and guest appearances on other hip hop and R&B artists' records, helping to increase his exposure in the mainstream. The album features appearances from Jay-Z, T-Pain, Robin Thicke, Busta Rhymes, and Kanye West, among others. It also features Static Major, who is credited posthumously following his death in February 2008.
Jamal Fincher Jones, professionally known as Polow da Don, is an American record producer, songwriter, and rapper.
Block Entertainment or Block Ent. Worldwide is a record label created by Russell "Block" Spencer and Andrew "Gotti" Couser. The label is known for creating southern group Boyz N Da Hood and releasing artist Yung Joc. In 2005 Block signed an exclusive joint venture deal with Warner Music Group's label Bad Boy Records. In November 2009, Block Entertainment signed a joint venture deal with Capitol Records. In 2011 the label released Gorilla Zoe's album King Kong, which features the first single "What's Going On".
Rebirth is the seventh studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne, released February 2, 2010, on Cash Money Records, Young Money Entertainment and Universal Motown. The album's production was primarily handled by Cool & Dre, DJ Infamous, DJ Nasty & LVM, Kevin Rudolf, and J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. Rebirth was promoted as Wayne's rock music debut, though it includes some hip hop tracks.
Charles Smith, better known as Blaqstarr or DJ Blaqstarr, is an American rapper, singer, producer and DJ. He is best known for his work with M.I.A..
Electrik Red was an American contemporary R&B girl group, comprising Kyndra "Binkie" Reevey, Lesley Lewis, Naomi Allen and Sarah Rosete. The members began their individual careers as back-up dancers in New York City and Toronto. The group formed in 2005 and signed with Def Jam Recordings in 2008. Their music is mainly written and produced by songwriter The-Dream and his production partner Tricky Stewart.
Jermaine Anthony Preyan, better known by his stage name Mack Maine, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record executive from New Orleans, Louisiana. Mack Maine has been the president of Young Money Entertainment since 2009, and has founded his own label, Soothe Your Soul Records. In addition, Preyan has also been credited for co-writing singles such as "How to Love" and "Got Money" by Lil Wayne, and "So Sophisticated" by Rick Ross.
"I Get Crazy" is a song by American rapper and singer Nicki Minaj. It features Young Money label-mate Lil Wayne. The song was included on Minaj's Beam Me Up Scotty mixtape, finding minor success on the US Rap chart and R&B/Hip-Hop chart.
Tha Carter IV is the ninth studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne, released on August 29, 2011, through Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Universal Republic Records. Recording sessions for the album began in late 2008, shortly after Lil Wayne's sixth studio album, Tha Carter III (2008) was released to strong sales and critical acclaim: however, the sessions were put on hold, as Lil Wayne claimed he did not want to follow an album he held in high regard so quickly with another, potentially inferior release. In the interim, Lil Wayne released his two other albums in 2010: the largely rock-themed Rebirth, and I Am Not a Human Being. The latter was reportedly composed from unreleased material from the original Tha Carter IV sessions, as the album was released whilst Wayne served a prison sentence at Rikers Island prison for illegal possession of a weapon, and was thus unable to record any new material: this also meant Tha Carter IV's recording sessions were once more put on hold.
Alex Brady Epton, known professionally as XXXChange, is an American, New York-based record producer, mixer and film composer. In 2014, he joined XL Recordings in New York, and as their in-house producer/engineer worked with FKA Twigs, Wiki, Ratking, Amber Mark, Jamie xx, Willis Earl Beal, Vampire Weekend and Skepta.
I Am Not a Human Being is the eighth studio album by the American rapper Lil Wayne. It had a digital release on September 27, 2010, and on compact disc on October 12, 2010, by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Universal Motown. It was recorded before Wayne's eight-month prison term for criminal possession of a weapon. Production for the album was by Wayne and several record producers, including Boi-1da, Cool & Dre, Streetrunner, Noah "40" Shebib and DJ Infamous.
Brandon Christopher McCartney, professionally known as Lil B and as his alter ego The BasedGod, is an American rapper and motivational speaker. Lil B has recorded both solo and with Bay Area group The Pack. His solo work spans several genres, including hip hop, new age, indie rock and choral music. He describes his work as "based", a term which denotes a lifestyle of positivity and tolerance; and is noted for his extensive use of social media to build an online cult following. He has released a variety of albums and mixtapes, most recently Santa (2021).
London Tyler Holmes, known professionally as London on da Track, is an American record producer, rapper, and songwriter. He is a frequent collaborator of fellow Atlanta rapper Young Thug and has also worked with Birdman, Lil Wayne, Lil Baby, Rich Homie Quan, Gucci Mane, Giggs, Drake, Post Malone, T.I., 21 Savage, 50 Cent, Sfera Ebbasta, Summer Walker and Ariana Grande, among others.
Sir Darryl Farris, known mononymously as Sir, is an American singer, songwriter and record producer from Inglewood, California. He released his debut album Seven Sundays in 2015 on the independent label Fresh Selects, and is currently signed to Top Dawg Entertainment, where he released his second and third studio albums, November and Chasing Summer.
Wesley Tyler Glass, known professionally as Wheezy, is an American record producer and songwriter. Wheezy has worked with artists such as Young Thug, Travis Scott, Gunna, Nav, Future, Meek Mill, 21 Savage, Migos, Drake, Playboi Carti, and Lil Baby.
YSL Records is an Atlanta-based record label imprint founded by the Atlanta-based rapper Young Thug. The company is a label imprint of 300 Entertainment. Its artists include Gunna, Lil Keed, and more. Several contemporary artists, such as Lil Baby, Lil Gotit, Lil Uzi Vert, Nav, and Travis Scott, have expressed allegiance to YSL, but are not contractually signed.