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Revision as of 15:35, 18 February 2022

Yeat
Yeat in 2022
Yeat in 2022
Background information
Birth nameNoah Oliver Smith
BornFebruary 26, 2000
Irvine, California, U.S.
OriginPortland, Oregon, U.S.
Genres
Years active2015–present
Labels

Noah Oliver Smith, known professionally as Yeat, is an American rapper and songwriter from Portland, Oregon. Known for his eccentric online persona and music production, Yeat initially rose to popularity in 2021 after the release of his mixtape 4L, where tracks such as "Sorry Bout That" and "Money Twërk" garnered attention on TikTok. He received a co-sign from Drake, who referenced lyrics to his later single "Gët Busy" in a 2021 Instagram post.[1] In 2021, he signed to Zack Bia's Field Trip Recordings in a joint venture deal with Geffen Records.[2]

Early life

Yeat was born on February 26, 2000[verification needed] in Irvine, California to a Mexican father and Romanian mother. He moved to Portland, Oregon in his teen years and attended Lakeridge High School. After graduating, Yeat moved to New York City to pursue his music career.[3][4]

Career

2018–2021: Career beginnings

Yeat began his career in 2015, originally making music with the name Lil Yeat, but the releases have since been deleted. On June 30, 2018, Yeat made his first appearance on the YouTube channel Elevator with his track "Br!nk", with his current moniker.[5] Yeat has stated that he created the name Yeat after trying to come up with one word that sounds familiar to people.[6] He released his first mixtape, Deep Blue Strips on September 20, 2018.[7] On February 21, 2019, he premiered the music video for his track "Stay Up" on Elevator.[8]

2021–present: Viral success, Up 2 Më, and 2 Alivë

Yeat achieved viral success online through platforms such as TikTok in mid-2021.[9][10] Yeat initially emerged following his 4L mixtape, which was released June 11, 2021.[11][10] The 4L project notably included "Sorry Bout That" and "Money Twërk".[11]

In August 2021, he released the EP Trëndi which had increased success with "Mad Bout That" and "Fukit".[10]

A snippet of his song "Gët Busy" went viral online in August and attracted considerable media and fan attention upon its release.[12] The song was particularly cited by media outlets for its line: "this song already was turnt but here's a bell", which was immediately followed by the ringing of church bells.[12][13] Fellow rappers Drake and Lil Yachty also referenced the line.[11]

On September 10, 2021, Yeat released his album Up 2 Më through a one-album distribution deal with Interscope Records.[14] The album received generally positive reception from music reviewers.[9][11][13] On January 22, 2022, Up 2 Më made its debut on the Billboard 200, reaching number 183.[15] Also in January, Yeat announced a release date for his next album 2 Alivë for mid-February.[16] His song "U Could Tëll" was featured in an episode of the show Euphoria which premiered in February.[17] Yeat signed to Zack Bia's Field Trip Records in a joint venture with Geffen Records. He released the single "Still Countin" on February 11, 2022, alongside a music video directed by Cole Bennett.[18]

Musical style

Yeat began making music that had Auto-Tune infused vocals.[19] In 2021, he transitioned to a style that used "rage beats", which became a SoundCloud staple following the release of Playboi Carti's Whole Lotta Red. He also adopted a melodic rapping style that has been compared to Playboi Carti, Future, and Young Thug.[20] Yeat has stated the latter two are some of his biggest inspirations.[21]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[22] 		CAN
[23]
Up 2 Më 58 81
2 Alivë
  • Released: February 18, 2022
  • Labels: Field Trip, Geffen, TwizzyRich
  • Formats: Digital Download, streaming
 — —

Mixtapes

Title Mixtape Details
Wake Up Call
  • Released: January 9, 2019
  • Label: Stream Cut
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
I'm So Me
  • Released: January 3, 2020
  • Label: Mega Millions Music
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Alivë
  • Released: April 2, 2021
  • Label: TwizzyRich
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
4L
  • Released: June 10, 2021
  • Label: TwizzyRich
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays

Title EP Details
Deep Blue Strips
  • Released: September 20, 2018
  • Label: Stream Cut
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Different Creature
  • Released: July 18, 2019
  • Label: Stream Cut
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
We Us
  • Released: April 18, 2020
  • Label: Self-Released
  • Format: Digital download
Hold Ön
  • Released: September 11, 2020
  • Label: Self-Released
  • Format: Digital download
Trëndi
  • Released: August 5, 2021
  • Label: TwizzyRich
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, with showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Gët Busy" 2021 Up 2 Më
"Still Countin" 2022 2 Alivë

Other charted songs

List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Bub.
[24] 		US
R&B
/HH
[25] 		CAN
[26]
"Monëy So Big" 2022 4 37 100 Up 2 Më

References

  1. ^ "Yeat: Up 2 Më". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  2. ^ "The Real Zack Bia". Complex. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
  3. ^ Yeat on Up 2 Me, Twizzy Rich, KanKan, 4L, Sorry Bout That, T-Pain, & More, retrieved January 22, 2022 – via YouTube
  4. ^ Myers, Owen (September 3, 2021). "Who are they: YEAT". The Rocket. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  5. ^ Yeat - Br!nk, retrieved December 25, 2021 – via YouTube
  6. ^ YEAT on Up 2 Me, Twizzy Rich, KanKan, 4L, Sorry Bout That, T-Pain, & More, retrieved December 28, 2021 – via YouTube
  7. ^ "Deep Blue Strips by Yeat". Genius. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
  8. ^ Yeat - Stay Up (Official Music Video), retrieved December 25, 2021 – via YouTube
  9. ^ a b Brake, David Aaron (September 9, 2021). "New Music Friday - New Albums From Baby Keem, Common, Tommy Genesis, Paul Wall, AZ + More". HipHopDX. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  10. ^ a b c Myers, Owen (September 3, 2021). "Who are they: YEAT". The Rocket. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  11. ^ a b c d Pierre, Alphonse (September 17, 2021). "Yeat: Up 2 Më Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  12. ^ a b Pierre, Alphonse (August 30, 2021). "Listen to Yeat's "Gët Busy":The Ones". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  13. ^ a b Richards, Chris (September 13, 2021). "Yeat redefines what it means for a rapper to rock the bells". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  14. ^ Cole, Samantha (September 12, 2021). "Yeat Follows Up His Viral Success With New Project "Up 2 Me"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  15. ^ "Yeat earns his first-ever Billboard 200 entry with 'Up 2 Më'". Our Generation Music. January 20, 2022. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  16. ^ Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (January 15, 2022). "'Gët Busy' Rapper Yeat Provides '2 Alivë' Album Update". HipHopDX. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
  17. ^ "Euphoria season 2 soundtrack: Full list of songs in Zendaya series". Radio Times. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  18. ^ "Still Countin - Single by Yeat on Apple Music". Retrieved February 10, 2022 – via Apple Music.
  19. ^ users/liammccarthy (February 15, 2022). "Yeat is an 18-year-old rapper from Portland with a suffocating grip on catchy melodies". ELEVATOR. Retrieved February 15, 2022. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  20. ^ "Yeat: Up 2 Më". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  21. ^ YEAT on Up 2 Me, Twizzy Rich, KanKan, 4L, Sorry Bout That, T-Pain, & More, retrieved February 15, 2022
  22. ^ "Billboard 200 – Week of February 19, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  23. ^ "Billboard Canadian Albums: Week of February 19, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  24. ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100 – Week of February 19, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  25. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Week of February 19, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  26. ^ "Canadian Hot 100 – Week of February 19, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
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