Guapdad 4000
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![]() Guapdad 4000 performs in November 2019 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Akeem Douglas Hayes |
Born | Oakland, California, U.S. | July 26, 1992
Genres | Hip hop |
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Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2017–present |
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Website | guapdad4000 |
Akeem Douglas Hayes (born July 26, 1992), professionally known as Guapdad 4000, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is also a member of the hip-hop supergroup Zoink Gang, with JID, Smino and Buddy.[2] He released his first mixtape Scamboy Color on December 6, 2017.[3] His debut studio album Dior Deposits was released on October 25, 2019.[4]
Musical career
On December 6, 2017, he released his first mixtape Scamboy Color, which included production from Ducko McFli, IAMSU, and Guapdad himself, among others.[5][6] In 2018, he made a guest appearance on fellow west coast rapper Buddy's album Harlan & Alondra on the song "Shameless".[7]
On January 6, 2019, Hayes was invited to the Dreamville recording sessions for the compilation album Revenge of the Dreamers III.[8] He was featured on the songs "Don't Hit Me Right Now", "Wells Fargo", and "Costa Rica". He talked about the recording sessions in an interview saying "[It was] Life-changing. The best musical learning experience ever."[9]
Throughout 2018 and 2019, Guapdad 4000 released a handful of singles including "Flossin'", "Scammin", "First Things First", "Prada Process", and "Gucci Pajamas".[10] On October 25, 2019, his debut album Dior Deposits was released, including features from Tory Lanez, 6lack, Chance the Rapper, G-Eazy and Buddy, among others.[11]
In 2020, Hayes went on to work on a project that has a story and hidden clues of what this mysterious project is. He worked on the new project during Quarantine, due to COVID-19. On April 24, 2020, he released the EP Platinum Falcon Tape, Vol. 1. On August 14, he released the sequel EP Platinum Falcon Returns, featuring guest appearances from Denzel Curry, Deante' Hitchcock, and Boogie.[12]
Artistry
In an interview with XXL, Hayes said he grew up listening to artists like Dom Kennedy, Mac Dre, Pharrell Williams, and Kanye West, saying "I take so much. I got so much from them. I like personalities because I got a big one." His vocals and style also gets compared to Ma$e, Fabolous, and Cam'ron.[13]
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details |
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Dior Deposits |
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Extended plays
Title | Album details |
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Platinum Falcon Tape, Vol. 1 |
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Platinum Falcon Returns |
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Mixtapes
Title | Album details |
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Scamboy Color |
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Singles
As lead artist
Title | Year | Album |
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"Flossin"[15] | 2019 | Dior Deposits |
"Scammin"[16] (featuring Mozzy) | ||
"First Things First"[17] (featuring G-Eazy and Reo Cragun) | ||
"Prada Process"[18] (featuring 6lack) | ||
"Gucci Pajamas"[19] (featuring Chance the Rapper and Charlie Wilson) | ||
"Bali"[20] (with Rich Brian) |
2020 | — |
"Lil Scammer That Could"[21] (with Denzel Curry) |
Platinum Falcon Returns | |
"No Home for the Brave"[22] | ||
"Alpha" | 2020 | n/a |
Guest appearances
Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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"Tesla"[23] | 2018 | Hugo Joe | Hugo Dro |
"Shameless"[24] | Buddy | Harlan & Alondra | |
"Link Up"[25] | 2019 | Buddy, Bas, Kent Jamz, JID, Ari Lennox | |
"Weed & Wine"[26] | Safia Mafia | Love Kills | |
"Don't Hit Me Right Now" | Bas, Yung Baby Tate, Cozz, Buddy | Revenge of the Dreamers III | |
"Wells Fargo" | JID, EarthGang, Buddy | ||
"Costa Rica" | Bas, JID, Reese Laflare, Jace, Mez, Smokepurpp, Buddy, Ski Mask the Slump God | ||
"Love 'Em"[27] | Hakeem | Cream of Crop | |
"Dolemite"[28] | AD, Sorry Jaynari | By The Way 2 | |
"Passcode"[29] | 2020 | Ari Lennox, Buddy, Smino, Mez | Revenge of the Dreamers III: Director's Cut |
"No Chorus"[29] | Bas, Buddy, Dreezy | ||
"Déjà Vu"[30] | Deante' Hitchcock | Better | |
"Oaklandish"[31] | Too $hort, Rayven Justice | Ain't Gone Do It / Terms and Conditions |
References
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oT7skcBxmU
- ^ Duck, Steve. "Interview: Keanu Beats is the Producer Reppin for Australia on 'Revenge Of The Dreamers III'". Complex. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
- ^ "Stream: Guapdad 4000, 'SCAMBOY Color'". Revolt. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
- ^ "Guapdad 4000 Shares "Dior Deposits" Album". HipHopDX.
- ^ "GUAPDAD4000 – SCAMBOY COLOR [MIXTAPE]". Daily Chiefers.
- ^ "Guapdad 4000 – "Scamboy Color" Mixtape". Rosecrans Ave.
- ^ http://hiphopdx.com, HipHopDX -. "Buddy Drops Debut Album "Harlan & Alondra"".
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- ^ "These 106 Artists Are Working on Dreamville's New Compilation LP". XXL. January 8, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ "Guapdad4000 Compares Dreamville Sessions To Epic Anime Tournament & Explains "Costa Rica"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
- ^ "Guapdad 4000 – Singles & EPs". iTunes. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
- ^ "Guapdad 4000's "Dior Deposits" Features Denzel Curry, Tory Lanez & More". HotNewHipHop.
- ^ "Listen to Guapdad 4000s latest EP 'Platinum Falcon Returns'". Revolt.
- ^ "THE BREAK PRESENTS: GUAPDAD 4000". XXL. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
- ^ "Scamboy Color". iTunes.
- ^ "Flossin – Single". iTunes.
- ^ "Scammin – Single". iTunes.
- ^ "Guapdad 4000 Enlists G-Eazy & Reo Cragun On "First Things First"". HotNewHipHop.
- ^ "Guapdad 4000 & 6LACK Trust The "Prada Process"". HotNewHipHop.
- ^ "Gucci Pajamas (feat. Chance the Rapper and Charlie Wilson) – Single". iTunes.
- ^ "Bali – Single by Rich Brian & Guapdad 4000". Apple Music. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
- ^ "Lil Scammer That Could – Single by Denzel Curry & Guapdad 4000". Apple Music. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "No Home for the Brave – Single by Guapdad 4000". Apple Music. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Tesla (feat. Guapdad 4000) – Single". iTunes.
- ^ "Buddy's smooth debut album 'Harlan & Alondra' is a must-hear – EARMILK". July 23, 2018.
- ^ "Buddy Taps J.I.D, Bas, Guapdad 4000 & Kent Jamz For "Link Up"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
- ^ "Weed & Wine (feat. GuapDad 4000) – Single". iTunes.
- ^ "Love 'Em (feat. Guapdad 4000) – Single". iTunes.
- ^ "Dolemite (feat. Guapdad 4000) – Single". Spotify.
- ^ a b "Dreamville Share "Revenge Of The Dreamers III Deluxe" Tracklist & Cover Art". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
- ^ "Deante' Hitchcock Releases Deluxe Version Of "Better" With New Features From Guapdad 4000, REASON, & More". Hotnewhiphop.
- ^ bsiideradio (December 26, 2020). "TOO $HORT ft. GUAPDAD 4000 & RAYVEN JUSTICE – "OAKLANDISH"". Retrieved January 23, 2021.