Guapdad 4000
Guapdad 4000 | |
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 Guapdad 4000 performs in November 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Akeem Douglas Hayes |
| Born | July 27, 1992 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | |
| Website | guapdad4000 |
Akeem Douglas Hayes (born July 27, 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]Also, on April 24th, 2020, he released his Second EP Mixtape "Platinum Falcon Tape, Vol. 1", through TWNSHP, LLC. (US and Canada) and Dopamine Music Group (Outside of the US and Canada).
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]
After the release of Dior Deposits, Guapdad 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 in Quarantine, due to COVID-19, in which ended up being "Platinum Falcon Tape, Vol. 1" which was finally released on April 24th, 2020, through TWNSHP, LLC., and Dopamine Music Group.
Artistry
In an interview with XXL, Hayes said 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.[12]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details |
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| Dior Deposits |
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EPs
| Title | Album details |
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| Platinum Falcon Tape, Vol. 1 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| "Flossin"[14] | 2019 | Dior Deposits |
| "Scammin"[15] (featuring Mozzy) | ||
| "First Things First"[16] (featuring G-Eazy and Reo Cragun) | ||
| "Prada Process"[17] (featuring 6LACK) | ||
| "Gucci Pajamas"[18] (featuring Chance the Rapper and Charlie Wilson) | ||
| "Bali"[19] (with Rich Brian) |
2020 | Non-album single |
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Tesla"[20] | 2018 | Hugo Joe | Hugo Dro |
| "Shameless"[21] | Buddy | Harlan & Alondra | |
| "Link Up"[22] | 2019 | Buddy, Bas, Kent Jamz, JID, Ari Lennox | |
| "Weed & Wine"[23] | 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"[24] | Hakeem | Cream of Crop | |
| "Dolemite"[25] | AD, Sorry Jaynari | By The Way 2 | |
| "Passcode"[26] | 2020 | Ari Lennox, Buddy, Smino, Mez | Revenge of the Dreamers III: Director's Cut |
| "No Chorus"[26] | Bas, Buddy, Dreezy |
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 26 July 2019.
- ^ "Stream: Guapdad 4000, 'SCAMBOY Color'". Revolt. Retrieved 6 July 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"".
{{cite web}}: External link in|last= - ^ "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 6 July 2019.
- ^ "Guapdad 4000 - Singles & EPs". iTunes. Retrieved 6 July 2019.
- ^ "Guapdad 4000's "Dior Deposits" Features Denzel Curry, Tory Lanez & More". HotNewHipHop.
- ^ "THE BREAK PRESENTS: GUAPDAD 4000". XXL. Retrieved 3 August 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.
- ^ "Tesla (feat. Guapdad 4000) - Single". iTunes.
- ^ "Buddy's smooth debut album 'Harlan & Alondra' is a must-hear - EARMILK". 23 July 2018.
- ^ "Buddy Taps J.I.D, Bas, Guapdad 4000 & Kent Jamz For "Link Up"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 8 February 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 16 January 2020.