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Desiigner
Screenshot of Desiigner from a video on Genius
Screenshot of Desiigner from a video on Genius
Background information
Birth nameSidney Royel Selby III
Also known as
  • Desiigner
  • Designer Royel
Born (1997-05-03) May 3, 1997 (age 27)
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2014–present
Labels
Websitelifeofdesiigner.com

Sidney Royel Selby III (born May 3, 1997), known professionally as Desiigner, is an American hip hop recording artist from Brooklyn, New York. He rose to prominence after the release of his debut single "Panda", which later reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. In February 2016, rapper and producer Kanye West (who sampled "Panda" for his seventh album The Life of Pablo), announced Desiigner's signing to his GOOD Music imprint, under the aegis of Def Jam Recordings.

Early life

Sidney Royel Selby III was born on May 3, 1997,[2] in the Bedford–Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York.[3][4] He began practicing the vocals at the school choir and church. At the age of 14, after being shot, he embarked on his music career.[5][6]

Career

2014–present: Beginnings and rise to fame

Desiigner embarked on his music career under his original moniker Dezolo,[7] and then putting the work on these tracks under the alias of Designer Royel, as Royel is his middle name. His sister convinced him to removed his middle name and add the extra I in between the S and the G. Under his new pseudonym, Desiigner released his debut track, titled "Zombie Walk", on December 3, 2015. The song was produced by The Shell God.[8] On December 15, 2015, his commercial debut single, titled "Panda", was released on YouTube and SoundCloud.[9] The song released on iTunes five days later, before being re-released on February 2016.[10] On February 11, 2016, Desiigner signed a recording contract with Kanye West's GOOD Music imprint, under the aegis of Def Jam Recordings.[11] After signing a record deal, Desiigner subsequently appeared on two tracks, "Pt. 2" (which features an interpolation of "Panda") and "Freestyle 4" (which these songs were taken from Kanye West's seventh studio album The Life of Pablo). Desiigner then performed at 2016's South by Southwest (SXSW) music festival. In an interview with Billboard, Desiigner confirmed the release of his upcoming mixtape, titled Trap History Month. It was announced that it has been renamed into New English, and slated for a June 2016 release.[1]

On May 5, 2016, producer Mike Dean announced that he would be serving as the executive producer for Desiigner's debut studio album.[12] On May 24, Desiigner announced the title of his debut album to be The Life of Desiigner.[13] In June 2016, XXL magazine revealed their annual "Freshmen Class" for 2016, and Desiigner was included on the list with nine other new artists.[14] In June 2016, "Champions", was released as the lead single from the GOOD Music's upcoming compilation album, Cruel Winter. Desiigner made a guest appearance on this track, also performed by his label-mate Kanye West, along with the other American rappers such as Gucci Mane, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Travis Scott, Yo Gotti and Quavo.[15] In the same month, Desiigner made his US television debut, when he performed his single "Panda" at the 2016's BET Awards.[16] On June 26, 2016, Desiigner released his first full-length project, a mixtape titled New English, on Tidal, following a live premiere of the mixtape on June 22.[17][18] In July 2016, American pop singer Demi Lovato, brought out Desiigner at her concert in New York.[19] On July 21, 2016, Desiigner premiered the track, "Tiimmy Turner", which was released as a single on iTunes the next day.[20]

Musical style

Desiigner's musical style is influenced by southern trap music.[1] His rapping technique and vocals have been compared to that of Atlanta-based rapper Future. When asked about the frequent comparisons, he told Complex: "God gave him a blessing, but he gave me a blessing too. I ain't gonna doubt the man's music. He make beautiful music too. Music is made every day. Big ups to him, big ups to Future. I actually like Future's music. I like his music, you feel me. I’m not a hater or a critic on him, you know, I do me. God bless him, God bless me. But don't get mad because I took a style and made it better than his. Technically, we all out here trying to get money. Do you. Not to sound funny but maybe one day that man could learn something from me-feel me?"[21]

Discography

Studio albums

  • The Life of Desiigner (2016)[22]

Mixtapes

List of albums, with selected details
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[23] 		US
R&B
[24] 		US
Rap
[25] 		CAN
[26]
New English 22 14 8 33

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album:
US
[28] 		US
R&B
[29] 		US
Rap
[30] 		AUS
[31] 		CAN
[32] 		DEN
[33] 		FRA
[34] 		NZ
[35] 		SWE
[36] 		UK
[37]
"Panda" 2015 1 1 1 7 4 10 19 4 11 7 New English
"Champions"
(with Kanye West, Gucci Mane, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Travis Scott, Yo Gotti and Quavo)[45] 		2016 71 22 15 — 73 — — — — 128 Cruel Winter
"Tiimmy Turner"[46] — — — — — — — — — — The Life of Desiigner
List of singles as a featured artist, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Strapped & Ready"
(Rah Smooth featuring Desiigner, Money and Loopy)[47] 		2016 Non-album single
"Finesse"
(Jim Jones featuring Rich Homie Quan, ASAP Ferg and Desiigner)[48] 		The Kitchen
"On the Low"
(Phresher featuring Desiigner)[49] 		Non-album singles
"Danny DeVito"
(Phresher featuring Desiigner and Rowdy Rebel)[50]

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Pt. 2" 2016 Kanye West The Life of Pablo
"Freestyle 4"
"Back in My Ways" Young King & Mekado —

References

  1. ^ a b c Peltz, Jonathan (April 12, 2016). "'Panda' Rapper Desiigner on Why His Mind Operates in a 'Crazy' Way and Working With Kanye West". Billboard. Retrieved April 17, 2016.
  2. ^ Trust, Gary (April 25, 2016). "Desiigner's 'Panda' Claws to No. 1 on Hot 100, Bringing Americans Back to the Top". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  3. ^ "The New Wave: Desiigner - "Panda"". Pigeons & Planes. 9 February 2016.
  4. ^ emmanuel (19 February 2016). "The Break Presents: Desiigner". XXL Mag.
  5. ^ "Everything You Need To Know About Desiigner". HotNewHipHop. February 22, 2016. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  6. ^ "Desiigner Freestyle and talks Panda & Kanye". KISS FM UK. May 3, 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
  7. ^ "Desiigner - Music Videos, News, Photos, Tour Dates - MTV". Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  8. ^ Desiigner Ft. King Savage- "Zombie Walk" (Prod. By: @TheShellGod). 3 December 2015 – via YouTube.
  9. ^ Desiigner- Panda (OFFICIAL SONG) Prod. By: Menace. 20 December 2015 – via YouTube.
  10. ^ "Panda - Single". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  11. ^ Danny Schwartz (11 February 2016). "Brooklyn Rapper Desiigner Signs To G.O.O.D. Music". HotNewHipHop.
  12. ^ J. Pablo Caraballo (6 May 2016). "'Lemonade' Producer Mike Dean Gives the Behind-the-Scenes Scoop on Beyoncé's Opus". Billboard.
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  14. ^ "2016 XXL Freshman Class Cover - XXL". Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  15. ^ "Kanye West premieres new single with Gucci Mane, Travis Scott and more off Cruel Winter". XXL. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
  16. ^ "Desiigner Performs 'Panda' and Turns Up the BET Awards". Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  17. ^ "Desiigner Plays New Song Featuring Pusha T at 'New English' Mixtape Listening Party". XXL. 22 June 2016.
  18. ^ "Listen to Desiigner's 'New English' Mixtape". Complex. 26 June 2016.
  19. ^ "Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas Bring the 'Future' of Pop Music to Brooklyn".
  20. ^ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/tiimmy-turner-single/id1136306648
  21. ^ "Interview: Desiigner Talks About the Success of "Panda" and Comparisons to Future". Complex. February 19, 2016. Retrieved March 29, 2016.
  22. ^ "Desiigner Announces Debut Album 'The Life of Desiigner'". Retrieved 1 July 2016.
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  26. ^ "Desiigner – Chart History: Canadian Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
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  46. ^ "Desiigner Shares "Timmy Turner" Single Artwork".
  47. ^ "Strapped & Ready (feat. Desiigner, Money & Loopy) - Single by Rah Smooth". iTunes. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  48. ^ "Finesse (feat. Rich Homie Quan, A$AP Ferg & Desiigner) - Single by Jim Jones". iTunes. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  49. ^ "On the Low (feat. Desiigner) - Single by Phresher". iTunes. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  50. ^ "Danny DeVito (feat. Desiigner & Rowdy Rebel) - Single by Phresher". iTunes. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
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