SoFaygo
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| Birth name | Andre Dontrel Burt Jr.[1] |
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| Born | October 3, 2001 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.[2] |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia U.S. |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Cactus Jack |
| Website | imsofaygo |
Andre Dontrel Burt Jr. (born October 3, 2001), better known as SoFaygo (formerly stylized as $ofaygo), is an American rapper and singer.[3][4] In 2020, Burt released the Angelic 7 mixtape, which included his 2019 breakthrough single "Knock Knock", which went viral on TikTok in late 2020.[5][6] His debut album Pink Heartz was released on November 11, 2022, through Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Records.[7] He has also collaborated with other artists, such as Don Toliver (also from Cactus Jack), Lil Uzi Vert, Gunna, Nav, Lil Tecca and Trippie Redd.
Career[edit]
2018–2019: Beginnings[edit]
Burt recorded his first song at nine years old in a friend's basement.[3][6] He began to pursue music more seriously in his teenage years, while attending Etowah High School. Burt went by the stage name Trvllinese prior to releasing the EP We Are Aliens in 2018.[4]
Burt released his debut mixtape War in 2019.[8] Soon after, he began amassing a local fanbase. This popularity led him to be discovered by Taz Taylor, the founder of the record label Internet Money, who offered to sign him to the label.[9] Burt traveled to Los Angeles to consider this offer, but declined.[9] Burt had already befriended rapper Lil Tecca, and the two began writing songs together.[3] This collaboration led to the release of Burt's second mixtape, Angelic 7, which concluded with his 2019 single "Knock Knock". Following the project's release, his online fanbase grew further, and the song later became viral on the video-sharing app TikTok.
2020–2022: "Knock Knock" and Pink Heartz[edit]
Shortly afterward, he released his third mixtape After Me, which was preceded by the singles "Off the Map" and "Everyday". In February 2021, Burt had signed to Travis Scott's label Cactus Jack Records, which includes other popular rappers such as Sheck Wes and Don Toliver.[10][9][11] In June 2021, Burt appeared on Genius's web series Open Mic to perform his single "Knock Knock".[12]
On July 28, 2021, SoFaygo announced on both his Instagram and Twitter accounts that his debut album Pink Heartz was nearly completed.[13]
On August 20, 2021, SoFaygo was featured on Trippie Redd's album, Trip at Knight, on the song "MP5".[14] The song became his first Billboard Hot 100 entry, debuting at #86. On September 1, 2021, he released the song "Let's Lose Our Minds", being the lead single for Pink Heartz and his first release under Cactus Jack since his signing.[15][16] On October 8, SoFaygo was featured on labelmate Don Toliver's album Life of a Don, on the track "Smoke".[17]
On June 14, 2022, SoFaygo released the B4PINK EP, in anticipation of Pink Heartz. On the same day, XXL revealed that SoFaygo is a part of their "2022 Freshman Class".
Just a month later, on July 15, 2022, his reportedly leaked EP Babyjack appeared exclusively on SoundCloud, under the account 'prettyboyarchive'.[18] On October 17, 2022, four songs from his debut album Pink Heartz were released, with a feature from Ken Carson. He announced the November 11 release date for the album on the same day.[19]
2023–present: Go+[edit]
On June 14, 2023, Faygo released his tenth extended play Go+, featuring guest appearances from Yung Kayo and DD Osama.
On November 20, 2023, Faygo released the single "What You Want".[20][better source needed]
Artistry[edit]
SoFaygo's main influences include other rappers such as Drake, Travis Scott, Chief Keef, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Playboi Carti and Lil Uzi Vert.[3]
Discography[edit]
Studio albums
- Pink Heartz (2022)
Mixtapes
- War (2019)
- Angelic 7 (2020)
- After Me (2020)
- Go+ (2023)
EPs
- Goonland (2018)
- We Are Aliens (2018)
- Delineation (2019)
- Hostility (2019)
- The Reveal Vol. 1 (2020)
- 4U (2020)
- Web (2020)
- B4Pink (2022)
- BabyJack (2022)
References[edit]
- ^ "Try the TIDAL Web Player".
- ^ "Soundcloud announces free concert headlining Sofaygo, Metro Marrs, & More!". The Source. July 15, 2021. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Is SoFaygo Next Up? He's Ready to Live Up to the Hype". Complex. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ a b "Lyrical Lemonade". lyricallemonade.com. Retrieved July 26, 2021.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Best New Artists". Complex. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- ^ a b Seabrook III, Robby (June 9, 2021). "The Break Presents: SoFaygo". XXL Mag. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
- ^ Nevares, Gabriel Bras (October 19, 2022). "SoFaygo Drops Release Date And Four Singles For New Album, "Pink Heartz"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ "War by SoFaygo". SoundCloud. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ^ a b c "How SoFaygo Rose Up From the Internet's Underground". DJBooth. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ "Exposing SoFaygo, Cactus Jack's Newest Signing". The Double Cup. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ "Travis Scott Just Signed A Buzzing New Artist To Cactus Jack: Report". HotNewHipHop. April 15, 2021. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ "10 Rappers You Should Know Right Now: February 2021". DJBooth. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- ^ "Tweet by SoFaygo". May 11, 2021. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
- ^ Trippie Redd – MP5 Ft. SoFaygo (Official Music Video), retrieved August 23, 2021
- ^ SoFaygo - Let's Lose Our Minds [Official Video], retrieved September 21, 2021
- ^ "SoFaygo Announces Cactus Jack Signing & Releases "Let's Lose Our Minds"". HotNewHipHop. September 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
- ^ "Don Toliver Shares "Life Of A Don" Ft. Travis Scott, Kali Uchis, SoFaygo, & HVN". HotNewHipHop. October 8, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
- ^ "SoFaygo shares secret SoundCloud album 'Babyjack'". Our Generation Music. July 15, 2022. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
- ^ "SoFaygo announces debut album 'Pink Heartz' with four new singles". Our Generation Music. October 17, 2022. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
- ^ "When did SoFaygo release "What You Want"?". Genius. Retrieved December 13, 2023.