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Leland Tyler Wayne (born September 16, 1993), professionally known as Metro Boomin (also known as Young Metro or simply Metro), is an American record producer, record executive, songwriter, and DJ.^[2] Raised in St. Louis, Wayne began a production career while in high school and became known for his successful recordings with Atlanta hip hop and trap artists such as Future, 21 Savage, Gucci Mane, and Migos in the mid-2010s.^[3] In 2017, Forbes called him 'easily one of the most in-demand hitmakers in the world,'^[4] while Stereogum described him as 'one of the most original, vivid, important voices in rap right now.'^[5]

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Early production success for Wayne came with tracks such as ILoveMakonnen's 2014 hit 'Tuesday' and Drake and Future's 2015 single 'Jumpman'. Since then, he has amassed over a dozen top 20 hits,^[3] including 'Bad and Boujee' by Migos, 'Mask Off' by Future, 'Bank Account' by 21 Savage, 'Congratulations' by Post Malone, and 'Tunnel Vision' by Kodak Black.^[3] He has also released full-length collaborations, including Savage Mode (2016) with 21 Savage, Double or Nothing (2017) with Big Sean, and DropTopWop (2017) with Gucci Mane. His debut solo album Not All Heroes Wear Capes was released in November 2018, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.

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Early life[edit]

Leland Tyler Wayne was born on September 16, 1993, in St. Louis, Missouri,^[6] where he attended Parkway North High School. He has four siblings.^[7] After a brief stint playing bass guitar in his middle school band, he turned to making beats in the seventh grade at age 13. This happened when his mother bought him a laptop and he got a copy of the music production software FruityLoops.^[8] In high school, Metro churned out five beats a day.^[9] Initially, Metro wanted to rap, and started making beats so that he could have music to rap over. However, he eventually turned his full attention toward hip hop production.^[10] As he continued to hone his production skills, while still in high school, he began to utilize online social media platforms, such as Twitter, to network with more established rap artists as well as beat submissions for potential music placements.^[11]

Career[edit]

2009–13: Career beginnings[edit]

During high school at Parkway North in Creve Coeur, Metro's mother would often drive him for over eight hours from St. Louis to Atlanta to collaborate with artists he met online. One of the first artists with whom he worked was Bricksquad Monopoly rapper Tay Don which then led him to collaborate with Bricksquad label artists such as OJ Da Juiceman, Gucci Mane, and eventually his frequent collaborator Future, an artist that he continues to collaborate with to this day.^[10]

Metro Boomin first started traveling to Atlanta in the 11th grade to pursue a career in music.^[12] In an interview with XXL, Metro says that Atlanta rapper OJ Da Juiceman was the first popular artist to rap on his beats, a string of collaborations that ultimately led to Metro meeting and working with Gucci Mane during the summer between his junior and senior years of high school.^[13] Upon graduating high school, Metro Boomin moved to Atlanta to attend Morehouse College, studying Business Management. Ultimately however, he chose to take a hiatus from school after a semester, because the schedule demands of a full-time music career became too much to balance.^[13] Since, Metro has collaborated with artists including Gucci Mane, Nicki Minaj, Ludacris, Future, Juicy J, Yo Gotti, 21 Savage, Wiz Khalifa, Chief Keef, The Weeknd, YG, Young Jeezy, Meek Mill, Travis Scott, Ace Hood, S.A.M., Young Scooter, Young Thug, Rich Homie Quan, Trinidad James, Drake, Lana Del Rey, Lil Uzi Vert, Migos, DJ Khaled, ScHoolboy Q, Post Malone, NAV (rapper), Swae Lee, Gunna, and Lil Wayne. Metro also regularly collaborates with other modern hip hop producers, including Sonny Digital, TM88, Southside, Zaytoven, Young Chop, DJ Spinz and most recently Tay Keith on Not All Heroes Wear Capes.^[2]

Metro Boomin has also worked extensively with popular rapper Future. The two first worked together on a song called 'Hard', included on DJ Esco'sWelcome 2 Mollyworld mixtape,^[8] and have collaborated on numerous songs since, including two singles from Future's sophomore album, Honest, the album's lead single, 'Karate Chop', and title track, 'Honest,' co-produced by DJ Spinz.^[14]

2013–17: Rise to fame[edit]

In May 2013, Metro formally announced his debut mixtape, 19 & Boomin.^[15] Following warm-up singles, featuring artists like Trinidad James, Gucci Mane, and others, Metro released the mixtape, hosted by popular mixtape website LiveMixtapes, on October 7, 2013.^[16] The mixtape, all original songs, included 'Maison Margiela', featuring Future, and 'Some More', featuring Young Thug, both of which were subsequently released as music videos.^[17][18]

In March 2014, Metro and Young Thug announced that they would release a collaborative album, performed and released under the moniker 'Metro Thuggin'. The album will be self-titled and will be released sometime in 2015. Along with the announcement, Metro Thuggin released the collaborative track, 'The Blanguage'.^[19] The 'Metro Thuggin' project was ultimately scrapped, however photographer Cam Kirk claims to have a copy of the complete, finished album. A few leaked tracks from the project were found circulating the internet in late 2015, yet an official mixtape has never surfaced.^[20]

In October 2014, Metro executive produced Future's Monster mixtape. This spawned the first appearance of hit single 'Fuck Up Some Commas.' Metro has also produced the sixth single from Future's Honest, 'I Won', which features Kanye West.^[21] The song became a single a month after the album was released.

Metro served as executive producer for Drake and Future's collaborative mixtape What a Time to Be Alive released on September 20, 2015. In addition, he produced or co-produced seven of the 11 tracks on the mixtape.^[22]

Metro also served alongside DJ Esco as executive producer for Future's 2016 mixtape, Purple Reign. In 2016, he won Producer of the Year at the BET Hip Hop Awards.^[23]

In 2016, Metro Boomin was credited with produced charting hits such as 'Jumpman' by Future and Drake, 'Bad and Boujee' by Migos, 'Low Life' by Future and The Weeknd, and the 21 Savage collaboration 'X.' That year, he also contributed to Kanye West's The Life of Pablo, and he and 21 Savage released the EP Savage Mode. In 2017, he produced charting singles such as 'Tunnel Vision' by Kodak Black, 'Bounce Back' by Big Sean, 'Mask Off' by Future, and 'Bank Account' by 21 Savage.^[3]

2018-present: 'Retirement' and Not All Heroes Wear Capes[edit]

In January 2018, Metro Boomin was featured in a Gap campaign with SZA alongside a self-produced remix of Hold Me Now.^[24][25] The remix was released to digital platforms on the same day as the campaign.^[26][27] In an interview with XXL explaining the campaign with Gap and the remix, he details;

In April 2018, Metro Boomin announced his 'retirement' from rap on his Instagram page, changing his bio to 'Retired record producer/DJ.'^[28] However, he has since garnered production credits on Nicki Minaj’s album Queen, as well as Minaj’s labelmate Lil Wayne on Tha Carter V, which both debuted in the top 5 of the Billboard 200.

On October 26, 2018, multiple billboards appeared in Atlanta and New York depicting Metro Boomin as a 'missing person'.^[29] It was later revealed to be a teaser for his comeback debut full-length project Not All Heroes Wear Capes, which he had been working on since 2015. The album was released on November 2 and featured appearances from Travis Scott, Swae Lee, 21 Savage, Wizkid, Young Thug, Gucci Mane, Gunna, Drake, and more.^[30]Not All Heroes Wear Capes debuted number 1 on the Billboard 200 and number 16 on the UK Top 40 Albums.^[31]

Musical style[edit]

Specializing in the trap sub-genre of hip hop, Metro Boomin utilities a distinctive mix of heavy bass, rattling synthetic percussion and dark, gothic melodies^[32]. Metro Boomin hardly strays from hip hop, although he has remixed pop songs such as Hold Me Now (produced as a Gap marketing collaboration).^[25]

Songs From 2015

Producer tags[edit]

In early 2016, Metro Boomin received widespread attention for his producer tag. Metro's most prominent and iconic tag 'If Young Metro don't trust you I'm gon' shoot you' is performed by Future. The origin of the tag comes from the song 'Right Now' by Uncle Murda, also produced by Metro Boomin. The tag was first noticeably recognized by fans in Drake's song, 'Jumpman' from the collaborative mixtape What a Time to Be Alive.^[33]Metro Boomin has several other producer tags also featuring in his music. Some of these tags include, 'Metro Boomin want some more, nigga!' (Young Thug), 'Young Metro! Young Metro! Young Metro!' (Future), 'Metro!' (Young Thug), 'Ayy Lil Metro on that beat' (Kodak Black), 'Metro be boomin!' (Rich the Kid), and rarely 'This beat is so, so Metro', a tag recorded with his voice at some point in 2009. Additionally, he often uses a subtle tag of an unknown/unspecified female's laugh, which can be heard at the start of some Metro-produced songs, such as X (by 21 Savage feat. Future).

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

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EPs[edit]

Mixtapes[edit]

Singles[edit]

Other charted songs[edit]

Production discography[edit]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Notes[edit]

1. ^'Call Me' did not enter the US Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 25 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.^[64]
2. ^'Call Me' did not enter the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number three on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.^[65]
3. ^'10AM / Save the World' did not enter the US Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number eight on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.^[64]
4. ^'Only 1' did not enter the US Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 18 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.^[64]
5. ^'Lesbian' did not enter the US Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number four on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.^[64]
6. ^'Borrowed Love' did not enter the US Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 11 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.^[64]
7. ^'I Won' did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number five on the NZ Heatseekers chart.^[76]
8. ^'Jumpman' did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number four on the NZ Heatseekers chart.^[77]

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Billboard hip-hop editors Adelle Platon and Dan Rys' picks for 2015’s best rap songs.

In 2015, rappers weren't shy about singing their way to the top of the charts, thanks to Fetty Wap's sticky melodies and Drake's inescapable viral smash 'Hotline Bling.' In other corners of hip-hop, though, consistent timeline favorites like Kendrick Lamar and Future got their bars up in the name of justice (K.Dot's 'Alright') or the turn-up ('March Madness'). Regardless of your rap preferences, these DIY wordsmiths delivered the year's best tunes -- including the ones you've hit the Dab to.

10. Fetty Wap, “My Way”
Sure, one of Fetty Wap’s top 10-charting singles this year landed a Drake remix, but the original “My Way” featuring Wap’s 1738 collaborator Monty had the Internet and even LeBron James hitting notes. The third single off Zoo Wap’s self-titled debut album showcases the New Jersey rapper's strong riff game as he climbs the melodic scale for the track’s catchy hook: “Baby won’t you come my wAaAaAaAayyyy.' The bae dedication also weaves in a finger-wag to his lady’s ex and some flex-y bars about his squaaaa’s deep pockets and sparkly bling.

9. Rich Homie Quan, 'Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)'
Rich Homie Quan might not have ridden the same buzz in 2015 that he enjoyed the two years prior, but it's starting to seem like crafting songs that stick in the brain is easy for him. No one would accuse 'Flex' of being a lyrical marvel, but Quan's upbeat crooning on the hook made this song a playlist staple over the summer, effortlessly rising to No. 26 on the Hot 100 and becoming the highest-charting song of his career. Quan's work as a featured artist has generally gotten him better looks than his solo work, but he did this one all on his own.

8. Travi$ Scott, “Antidote”
Rap enigma Travi$ Scott couch-stomped his way into club rotations with the inescapable summer 2015 jam “Antidote,” the second single off his major label debut Rodeo. Any civilian on their worst behavior got down to the pill-popping and blowing-money-fast record, which recently went platinum. La Flame’s sonic palette stays consistent on the follow-up to “3500” as he toasts his various vices -- even rapping about kicking off a cameraman on-stage, which actually happened in real-life at HOT 97’s Summer Jam in June -- on one of the year’s most notable hair-whipping party tracks.

7. Kanye West, 'All Day'
During the 2015 BRIT Awards,Kanye West led a mob of hooded men in all-black ensembles (which included U.K. rappers Skepta, Novelist and Stormzy) and delivered the dark, bouncy track “All Day.” The collaborators on this track may appear random on paper (Minnesota spitter Allan Kingdom, Theophilus London and Beatles icon Paul McCartney), but Yeezy manages to string it all together with a haunting hook, fire emojis and rap‘n’roll charisma to create a memorable, ball-so-hard anthem.

6. Big Sean, 'Blessings' featuring Drake
One of Drake's continuous achievements is his effortless ability to coin new cultural catchphrases with almost every song he releases. On 'Blessings,' Drizzy lent a hand to Big Sean, and the two went way-ay up, incorporating 'blessings on blessings on blessings' into the hip-hop lexicon and taking the song into the top 10 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart along the way.

5. Drake 'Know Yourself'
Not only did the rapper born Aubrey Graham make “running through the 6 with my woes” a thing, the self-proclaimed 6 God played his own hypeman on the Boi-1da, Vinylz and Syk Sense-produced heat. With braggadocious bars and CN Tower-sized confidence, Drake is never not working on excellence, especially as the man of his city, and perhaps, the whole rap game. Drake's self-reflection even landed punk and instrumental covers from Toronto rock group Dilly Dally and the Toronto Symphony, obviously by-products of hashtag winning.

4. Future, 'March Madness'
There is a duality in Future's existence that is both blindly self-destructive and fully self-aware, a sense of glamour and despair, simultaneously victorious and ruinous. He tends to stand at the top of the Atlanta hip-hop food chain while conversing with the devil and celebrating and damning his achievements and what they've done to him. Few songs in his increasingly impressive catalog embody that more than 'March Madness,' the Tarentino-produced 56 Nights banger that became an anthem to debauchery and an indictment of police violence in America. With a dressed-up hook and relentless energy, it's one of the most influential hip-hop songs of 2015, a year when Future fully embodied the artist he always strove to be, for better and for worse.

3. Kendrick Lamar, 'Alright'
With one fist raised in the air, Kendrick Lamar soundtracked 2015's biggest protests (including the Black Lives Matter movement and Million Man March) with the impactful To Pimp A Butterfly track 'Alright.' With Pharrell and Sounwave manning the beat, the Compton MC spun hopelessness into a power record, rapping like a presidential candidate-to-be: 'Do you hear me, do you feel me? We gon' be alright.' While TPAB's lead single 'King Kunta' was more mainstream-friendly, it would be criminal to overlook the social struggle that K.Dot captured from the frontlines with 'Alright.'

2. Fetty Wap, 'Trap Queen'
Now that we can all breathe easy with the conviction that Fetty Wap is more than a one-hit wonder, we can all agree that the one hit that launched him from Paterson, N.J., local to hip-hop star is his best and brightest effort. 'Trap Queen' may have released in 2014, but its whirlwind impact was on this past year, as his ad-libs and earnest ode to his ride-or-die turned 1738 into a common number and revolutionized how people greet each other when they walk into a room. Fetty was the breakout rap star of 2015 without a shadow of a doubt -- even if the Grammys would care to disagree -- and 'Trap Queen' was the spark that got the ball rolling for him.

1. Drake, 'Hotline Bling'
There's a reason why America's most recognizable faces, from President Barack Obama to Donald Trump to Justin Bieber, have covered Drake's 'Hotline Bling.' Call logs haven't been the same since the Toronto rapper put on his singer suit last July and danced across timelines for one of the year's most GIF-able videos. Despite being accused of jocking D.R.A.M.'s 'Cha Cha,' the smartphone-savvy ode to love, which samples Timmy Thomas' 1973 hit 'Why Can’t We Live Together,” marked a high note in 2015, not just for Drizzy, but anyone who uses the Internet.

Honorable Mentions:

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Young Thug, “Check”

Drake and Future, “Jumpman”

A$AP Rocky, “L$D

Vince Staples, “Norf Norf”

Post Malone “White Iverson”