Metro Boomin Explained

Metro Boomin
Birth Name:Leland Tyler Wayne
Birth Date:16 September 1993
Birth Place:St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Discography:Metro Boomin production discography
Years Active:2009–present

Leland Tyler Wayne (born September 16, 1993), known professionally as Metro Boomin, is an American record producer. Critically acclaimed for his dark production style, he is regarded as one of the most influential producers in modern hip hop and trap music. His frequent collaborators include Future, Young Thug, the Weeknd, Travis Scott, Don Toliver, 21 Savage, Gucci Mane, Gunna and Nav.

Raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Wayne began his career in music production in 2009 at the age of 16.[1] He relocated to Atlanta to attend Morehouse College in 2011, during which he worked extensively with Atlanta-based artists including Future, Young Thug, 21 Savage, Gucci Mane, and Migos. Wayne gained wider recognition for co-producing the 2014 single "Tuesday" for iLoveMakonnen, which peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. He was credited on a string of similarly successful singles throughout 2016, including "Jumpman" by Drake and Future, "Low Life" by Future, and his first number one production, "Bad and Boujee" by Migos. This was followed by "Congratulations" by Post Malone, "Tunnel Vision" by Kodak Black, "Mask Off" by Future, "Bank Account" by 21 Savage, and his second number one production, "Heartless" by the Weeknd.[2] [3]

As a non-performing lead artist, Wayne's debut studio album, Not All Heroes Wear Capes (2018) and its follow-up, Heroes & Villains (2022) both debuted atop the Billboard 200, along with his two collaborative albums with Future: We Don't Trust You (2024) and We Still Don't Trust You (2024). Heroes & Villains spawned the single "Creepin" (with the Weeknd and 21 Savage), which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and within the top ten of several countries. We Don't Trust You spawned the single "Like That" (with Future and Kendrick Lamar), which became his first number-one song on the chart as a lead performer. Furthermore, he has released the collaborative projects Savage Mode (2016) and Savage Mode II (2020) with 21 Savage, DropTopWop (2017) with Gucci Mane, Perfect Timing (2017) with Nav, and Double or Nothing (2017) with Big Sean.[4]

Early life

Leland Tyler Wayne was born on September 16, 1993, in St. Louis, Missouri,[5] where he attended Parkway North High School. He has four siblings.[6] After a brief stint playing bass guitar in his middle school band, he turned to making beats in the seventh grade at age 13. This happened when his mother bought him a laptop and he got a copy of the music production software FL Studio, then known as FruityLoops.[7] Metro is mostly self-taught and in high school, he produced five beats a day.[8] Initially, Wayne wanted to rap, and started making beats so that he could have music to rap over. However, he eventually turned his full attention toward hip-hop production.[9] As he continued to hone his production skills in high school, he began to utilize social media platforms including Twitter to network with more established rap artists, as well as beat submissions for potential music placements.[10]

Career

2009–2012: Career beginnings

During high school, Wayne's mother would often drive him for over eight hours from St. Louis to Atlanta, Georgia, to collaborate with artists he met with online.[11] One of the first artists he worked with was Bricksquad Monopoly rapper Tay Don, which led to Wayne's acquaintance with label cohorts OJ da Juiceman and Gucci Mane. He soon met Atlanta-based rapper Future, who became one of his frequent collaborators.[12] Upon his high school graduation, Wayne moved to Atlanta to attend Morehouse College, studying Business Management. He took a hiatus from school after one semester, due to the struggle of balancing his production and schoolwork.

Wayne has worked extensively with rapper Future. The two first worked together on the song "Hard," which was included on DJ Esco's mixtape Welcome 2 Mollyworld (2012),[13] mixtape, and following Future's debut album Pluto (2012), they reunited for his second, Honest (2014). Wayne produced the album's lead single, "Karate Chop", and title track alongside DJ Spinz.[14]

2013–2016: Rise to fame

In May 2013, Metro announced his debut mixtape, 19 & Boomin.[15] Following warm-up singles, featuring artists like Trinidad James, Gucci Mane, and others, Metro released the mixtape, hosted by mixtape website LiveMixtapes, on October 7, 2013.[16] The mixtape, all original songs, included "Maison Margiela", featuring Future, and "Some More", featuring Young Thug, both of which were subsequently released as music videos.[17] [18]

In March 2014, Metro and Young Thug announced that they would release a collaborative album, performed and released under the moniker "Metro Thuggin". The album was to be self-titled and was planned to be released sometime in 2015. Along with the announcement, Metro Thuggin released the collaborative track, "The Blanguage".[19] The 'Metro Thuggin' project was ultimately scrapped. Photographer Cam Kirk claims to have a copy of the complete, finished album. A few leaked tracks from the project were found circulating the internet in late 2015, yet an official mixtape has never surfaced.[20]

In 2014, Metro made an appearance on Nicki Minaj's third studio album, The Pinkprint, producing the track "Want Some More".

In October 2014, Metro executive produced Future's Monster mixtape. This spawned the first appearance of the single "Fuck Up Some Commas". Metro produced the sixth single from Future's Honest, "I Won", which features Kanye West.[21] The song became a single a month after the album was released.

Metro served as executive producer for Drake and Future's collaborative mixtape What a Time to Be Alive, released on September 20, 2015. In addition, he produced or co-produced seven of the 11 tracks on the mixtape.[22]

Metro served alongside DJ Esco as executive producer for Future's 2016 mixtape, Purple Reign. In 2016, he won Producer of the Year at the BET Hip Hop Awards.[23]

In 2016, Metro Boomin was credited with produced charting hits such as "Jumpman" by Future and Drake, "Bad and Boujee" by Migos ft. Lil Uzi Vert, "Low Life" by Future ft. The Weeknd, and the 21 Savage collaboration "X" ft. Future. That year, he contributed to Kanye West's The Life of Pablo, and he and 21 Savage released the EP Savage Mode. In 2017, he produced the top 10 hit "Tunnel Vision" by Kodak Black, "Bounce Back" by Big Sean, "Mask Off" by Future, and the top 20 hit "Bank Account" by 21 Savage.

2017: Perfect Timing, Without Warning, Double or Nothing

On June 23, 2017, Metro helped Christian rapper Lecrae and 1k phew on the song ' 'hammer time ' ' On July 14, 2017, Metro and fellow record producer and rapper Nav released two singles, "Perfect Timing (Intro)" and "Call Me", the dual lead singles from their collaborative mixtape, Perfect Timing. The mixtape was released by Boominati Worldwide, XO, and Republic Records, one week later, on July 21. It features guest appearances from Lil Uzi Vert, Playboi Carti, Offset of Migos, 21 Savage, Belly, and Gucci Mane.[24]

On October 31, 2017, Metro and rappers 21 Savage and Offset released their collaborative studio album, Without Warning, as a surprise release. On the same day, "Ric Flair Drip", performed by Metro and Offset was released as the lead single. The album features guest appearances from Travis Scott and Quavo of Migos.[25]

On November 3, 2017, Metro and rapper Big Sean released a single titled "Pull Up n Wreck", featuring rapper 21 Savage, the lead single from their collaborative studio album, Double or Nothing. The project was released on December 8, 2017. It features guest appearances from Travis Scott, 2 Chainz, 21 Savage, Kash Doll, Young Thug, and Swae Lee. On February 13, 2018, "So Good", featuring Kash Doll became the lead single.[26]

2018–2021: Not All Heroes Wear Capes and Savage Mode II

In January 2018, Metro Boomin was featured in a Gap campaign with singer SZA, alongside a self-produced remix of "Hold Me Now".[27] [28] The remix was released to digital platforms on the same day as the campaign.[29] [30] In an interview with XXL, explaining the campaign with Gap and the remix, he stated;

In April 2018, Metro Boomin announced his "retirement" from rap on his Instagram page, changing his bio to "Retired record producer/DJ".[31] However, he since garnered production credits on Nicki Minaj's fourth studio album Queen, as well as Minaj's labelmate Lil Wayne, on his twelfth studio album, Tha Carter V, which both debuted in the top 2 of the Billboard 200.

On October 26, 2018, multiple billboards appeared in Atlanta and New York depicting Metro Boomin as a "missing person".[32] It was later revealed to be a teaser for his debut studio album, Not All Heroes Wear Capes, for his comeback, which he had been working on since 2015. The album was released on November 2, 2018, and features guest appearances from Gucci Mane, Travis Scott, 21 Savage, Swae Lee, Gunna, Young Thug, Wizkid, J. Balvin, Offset, Kodak Black, and Drake.[33] Not All Heroes Wear Capes debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and number 16 on the UK Top 40 Albums.[34]

On February 22, 2019, he co-produced Offset's debut album, Father of 4. The album received mostly positive reviews.[35] [36]

On November 27, 2019, he co-produced The Weeknd's fourth Billboard Hot 100 number-one single "Heartless", with Illangelo, Dre Moon, and The Weeknd himself. The song was released as the lead single from the singer's fourth studio album, After Hours (2020). Metro also helped produce three other tracks on the album, "Escape from LA", "Faith" and "Until I Bleed Out".[37]

On September 29, 2020, Metro and 21 Savage announced their fourth collaborative project, Savage Mode II, a sequel to their EP, Savage Mode (2016). It features guest appearances from Drake, Young Thug, and Young Nudy. On October 13, 2020, the dual lead singles became "Runnin" and "Mr. Right Now", the latter of which features Drake.[38] The album was released on October 2, 2020, and debuted atop on the Billboard 200 chart, earning both artists their second number-one albums, which were also back-to-back for both artists.[39]

2022–2023: Heroes & Villains and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

On November 22, 2022, Metro announced the title of his upcoming second studio album: Heroes & Villains, which released on December 2.[40] On November 30, he released an accompanying short film preview for the album. The film was directed by Gibson Hazard and featured appearances by Metro, Gunna, LaKeith Stanfield, Morgan Freeman, and Young Thug.

The album was released on December 2, 2022, with guest appearances from John Legend, Future, Chris Brown, Don Toliver, Travis Scott, Young Nudy, The Weeknd, 21 Savage, Young Thug, Mustafa, A$AP Rocky, the late Takeoff of Migos, and Gunna.[41] The album was received well by audiences, with many considering it Metro's best work to date and complimenting the production and featured artists' performances.

On December 13, 2022, Metro was confirmed to be working on the soundtrack for by screenwriters Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. The soundtrack was released on June 2, 2023, the same day as the film's theatrical release. The soundtrack featured guest appearances from Swae Lee, Lil Wayne, Offset, A$AP Rocky, Roisee, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, JID, James Blake, Nav, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Ei8ht, Don Toliver, Wizkid, Beam, Toian, Coi Leray, 21 Savage, 2 Chainz, and Nas.[42] Metro has also provided the voice for "Metro Spider-Man", a fictional version of himself as Spider-Man in the film.[43]

Metro performed at the 22nd Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2023.[44] On June 23, 2023, Metro Boomin co-produced Young Thug's third studio album, Business Is Business. He also served as the executive producer of the album.[45] Metro produced the lobby theme track for Fortnite Battle Royale Chapter 4 Season OG, released in November 2023.[46]

2024–present: We Don't Trust You and We Still Don't Trust You

On March 22, 2024, Metro released We Don't Trust You, a collaborative studio album with Future.[47] The album contained guest appearances from The Weeknd, Travis Scott, Playboi Carti, Kendrick Lamar, and Rick Ross. The album debuted atop the US Billboard 200 with the biggest opening week of 2024 at the time of its release. A single from the album, "Like That" with Kendrick Lamar, was quickly met with commercial success, debuting atop the Billboard Hot 100, Global 200, and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts simultaneously. It was both Future and Lamar's third number-one single on the former chart, and Metro's first as a credited artist.

On April 12, 2024, Metro and Future released a sequel with We Still Don't Trust You.[48] The album contained guest appearances from the Weeknd, Chris Brown, Brownstone, Ty Dolla Sign, J. Cole, Lil Baby, and ASAP Rocky. The album debuted atop the US Billboard 200, like its predecessor.

In response to being dissed by Drake in "Push Ups" and "Family Matters" during the Drake–Kendrick Lamar feud, he released "BBL Drizzy", an instrumental diss track. "BBL Drizzy" quickly went viral, generating more than 3.3 million streams on SoundCloud within a week.[49]

Musical style

Specializing in the trap sub-genre of hip hop, Metro Boomin utilizes a distinctive mix of heavy bass, rattling synthetic percussion and dark, gothic melodies.[50] He usually produces songs for hip hop, although he produced four tracks from the pop-R&B singer-songwriter the Weeknd's fourth studio album, After Hours (2020);[51] in addition, he has also remixed pop songs such as "Hold Me Now" (produced as a Gap marketing collaboration).

Producer tags

In hip hop music, producers may choose to mark their work with a producer tag, a catchy shout-out usually placed at the beginning of a song which allows listeners to recognize and appreciate certain producers. Metro has been credited for making this technique more compelling on specific tracks.[52]

His first producer tag was "This beat is so, so Metro" and it was used in songs like "Karate Chop (Remix)", "Ugly" by Soulja Boy and "Chanel Vintage" in 2013–2014.

One of Metro's more viral tags, "Metro Boomin want some more, nigga",[53] originates from vocals of the Boomin-produced song "Some More" by Young Thug, and received widespread attention in early 2016.

Metro's most prominent and iconic tag "If Young Metro don't trust you I'm gon' shoot you" is performed by Future. The origin of the tag comes from the song "Right Now" by Uncle Murda, also produced by Boomin. The tag appeared first in Drake and Future's 2015 song, "Jumpman" from the collaborative mixtape What a Time to Be Alive,[54] and gained widespread attention after its use in the Kanye West song "Father Stretch My Hands, Pt. 1".[55]

Another well-known tag is "Young Metro, young Metro, young Metro" spoken by his longtime collaborator Future. Boomin' often references "3x" or "Young Metro 3x" as a nod to this particular tag.[56]

Another one of Metro's tags is just "Metro!", originally spoken by Young Thug on his song "Hercules". The tag can be most prominently heard at the beginning of the Metro produced song "Mr. Right Now" by 21 Savage and Drake, off the tape Savage Mode II, as well as appearing various times in Heroes & Villains.. The tag was featured extensively on Metro's soundtrack album Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. This tag was also recently used in the "Re-OG" Fortnite lobby music which went viral on social media.

Metro's latest tag "Metro in this bitch goin' crazy" can be heard in the track 'More M's' from 21 Savage's and Drake's album Her Loss. The tag originated from the track "No Opp Left Behind" from Savage Mode II.

Personal life

Wayne's mother, Leslie Joanne Wayne, was killed in a murder-suicide by her husband on June 3, 2022.[57] [58] Later that year, Wayne partnered with the Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation to launch the "Single Moms Are Superheroes" initiative.[59] The program provides financial assistance, community resources, and family programming for single mothers in the greater Metro Atlanta area.[60]

In December 2023, Wayne received a key to the city from St. Louis' mayor, Tishaura Jones.[61]

In August 2024, Wayne announced the "Leslie Joanne Single Moms Are Superheroes" grant-giving program. In conjunction with Wayne and Future's We Trust You Tour, the grant offered $20,000 and concert tickets to non-profit organizations supporting single mothers in each city on the tour.[62] [63]

Boominati Worldwide

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Parent:Universal Music Group
Founder:Metro Boomin
Distributor:Republic Records
Genre:Various, with a focus on hip hop and trap music
Country:United States

Boominati Worldwide is a record label founded by Wayne in June 2017. It was launched as an imprint of Republic Records, a division of Universal Music Group. That same month, Wayne stated that:

Discography

See main article: Metro Boomin discography and Metro Boomin production discography.

Studio albums

Collaborative albums

Soundtrack albums

Filmography

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TitleRoleNotes
2023Metro Spider-Man (voice)Cameo; Credited as Leland 'Metro Boomin' Wayne
Also executive music producer

Awards and nominations

AwardYearCategoryNominated WorkResult
Annie Awards2024Outstanding Achievement for Music in an Animated Feature ProductionHimself and Daniel Pemberton[64]
ARIA Music Awards2023Best International ArtistHeroes & Villains[65]
BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards2016Producer of the YearHimself[66]
2017[67]
BET Awards2021Best GroupHimself and 21 Savage[68]
2023Best Collaboration"Creepin" (with The Weeknd & 21 Savage)[69]
BET Hip Hop Awards2016Producer of the YearHimself[70]
2017[71]
2018[72]
Best Collaboration, Duo or Group"Ric Flair Drip" (with 21 Savage & Offset)
2019Producer of the YearHimself[73]
2021[74]
Best Duo/GroupHimself and 21 Savage
Hip Hop Album of the YearSavage Mode II (with 21 Savage)
Best Collaboration"Mr. Right Now" (with 21 Savage & Drake)
2022Producer of the YearHimself[75]
2023DJ of the Year[76]
Producer of the Year
Hip Hop Album of the YearHeroes & Villains
Billboard Music Awards2023Top Hot 100 ProducerHimself[77]
Top Rap Artist
Top Billboard 200 AlbumHeroes & Villains
Top Rap Album
Top Hot 100 Song"Creepin" (with The Weeknd & 21 Savage)
Top Radio Song
Top Collaboration
Top R&B Song
Black Reel Awards2024Outstanding SoundtrackMetro Boomin Presents Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Soundtrack from and Inspired by the Motion Picture)[78]
Outstanding Original Song"Am I Dreaming" (with ASAP Rocky, Mike Dean & Roisee)
Clio Music Awards2024Album Launch/Artist Promotion Integrated Campaign (Integrated Campaign)Metro Boomin Presents Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Soundtrack from and Inspired by the Motion Picture)[79]
Heroes & Villains
Denver Film Critics Society2024Best Original Song"Am I Dreaming" (with ASAP Rocky, Mike Dean & Roisee)[80]
Georgia Film Critics Association2024[81]
Grammy Awards2023Album of the YearMusic of the Spheres[82]
2024Producer of the Year, Non-ClassicalHimself[83]
Best Rap AlbumHeroes & Villains
Guild of Music Supervisors Awards2024Best Song Written and/or Recorded for a Film"Am I Dreaming" (with ASAP Rocky, Mike Dean & Roisee)[84]
Hollywood Music in Media Awards2023Original Song – Animated Film[85]
Soundtrack AlbumMetro Boomin Presents Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Soundtrack from and Inspired by the Motion Picture)
iHeartRadio Music Awards2024Album of the Year - Hip HopHeroes & Villains[86]
Song of the Year"Creepin" (with The Weeknd & 21 Savage)
Best Collaboration
R&B Song of the Year
iHeartRadio Titanium Awards20231 Billion Total Audience Spins on iHeartRadio Stations"Creepin'" (with The Weeknd & 21 Savage)Won
Juno Awards2024International Album of the YearHeroes & Villains[87]
MTV Europe Music Awards2023Best Hip-HopHimself[88]
Best Collaboration"Creepin" (with The Weeknd & 21 Savage)
MTV Video Music Awards2023Best Collaboration"Creepin" (Remix) (with The Weeknd, 21 Savage & Diddy)[89] [90]
Best R&B
Best Hip Hop"Superhero (Heroes & Villains)" (with Future)
Album of the YearHeroes & Villains
NAACP Image Awards2024Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation AlbumMetro Boomin Presents Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Soundtrack from and Inspired by the Motion Picture)[91]
North Carolina Film Critics Association2023Best Original Song"Am I Dreaming" (with ASAP Rocky, Mike Dean & Roisee)[92]
Variety's Hitmakers2023Producer of the YearHimself[93]

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: The Weeknd's "Heartless" Song Reaches No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 . XXL . December 9, 2019 . February 20, 2021 . June 14, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230614004614/https://www.xxlmag.com/the-weeknd-heartless-billboard-hot-100/ . live .
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  4. Migos. May 20, 2021. Billboard. May 13, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180513200325/https://www.billboard.com/music/Migos/chart-history/hot-100. live.
  5. Web site: Metro Boomin Biography. TrapWorldHipHop. February 20, 2017. July 11, 2017. October 28, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181028225649/https://www.trapworldhiphop.com/trap-artists/metro-boomin-biography/.
  6. Web site: How Metro Boomin Became The Most Trusted Guy In Rap. The Fader. April 12, 2016. July 13, 2017. July 23, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170723041210/http://www.thefader.com/2016/04/12/metro-boomin-cover-story-interview. live.
  7. Web site: Beat Construction: Metro Boomin. Zeichner. Naomi. August 13, 2013. The Fader. April 8, 2014. April 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230405082431/https://www.thefader.com/2013/08/14/beat-construction-metro-boomin. live.
  8. News: The real rap stars of Atlanta: A new generation of producers working at the speed of sound . The Washington Post . September 12, 2014 . March 16, 2016 . Chris Richards . September 13, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150913000416/http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/style/wp/2014/09/12/the-real-rap-stars-of-atlanta-a-new-generation-of-producers-working-at-the-speed-of-sound/ . live .
  9. Web site: Agnew. Thomas. Metro Boomin: Elevated Movements. Jenesis Magazine. February 5, 2014. April 8, 2014. November 16, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191116075556/http://www.jenesismagazine.com/feature-metro-boomin-elevated-movements/. live.
  10. Web site: Krishnamurthy. Sowmya. Metro Boomin Talks Producing 'Karate Chop'. VIBE Magazine. May 15, 2013. April 8, 2014. April 8, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140408223002/http://www.vibe.com/article/metro-boomin-talks-producing-karate-chop-new-music-lil-durk-yg-schoolboy-q/. live.
  11. Web site: Metro Boomin Biography, Discography, Chart History. Top40-Charts.com. April 1, 2019. April 1, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190401215111/http://top40-charts.com/artist.php?aid=19846. live.
  12. Web site: Meet Metro Boomin, The Producer Behind Future's 'Karate Chop'. Martinez-Belkin. Neil. February 6, 2013. XXL Magazine. April 8, 2014. February 9, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130209061749/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/02/meet-the-man-behind-futures-karate-chop-metro-boomin/. live.
  13. Web site: Future Talks Recording Music on MDMA, Tapping Rico Wade for 'Future Hendrix' . September 13, 2012 . December 9, 2023 . December 9, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231209224933/https://theboombox.com/future-future-hendrix/ . live .
  14. Web site: Gleckman. Alexander. Interview: Meet Metro Boomin Talks Working With Future, "Honest," and Sacrificing A Normal Life. Complex Magazine. September 11, 2013. April 8, 2014. February 8, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140208072859/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/09/metro-boomin-interview. live.
  15. Web site: Nostro. Lauren. Premiere: Metro Boomin f/ Trinidad Jame$ & Curtis Williams "Serious". Complex Magazine. May 30, 2013. April 8, 2014. July 20, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140720081823/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/05/metro-boomin-f-trinidad-james-curtis-williams-serious. live.
  16. Web site: Garvey. Meaghan. Download Metro Boomin's 19 & Boomin Mixtape. Fader Magazine. October 8, 2013. April 8, 2014. April 7, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140407230621/http://www.thefader.com/2013/10/08/download-metro-boomins-19-boomin-mixtape/. live.
  17. Web site: Zeichner. Naomi. Video: Young Thug "Some More". Fader Magazine. November 27, 2013. April 8, 2014. May 30, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160530020748/http://www.thefader.com/2013/11/27/video-young-thug-some-more-prod-by-metro-boomin-tm88-and-sonny-digital/. live.
  18. Web site: DeVille. Chris. Future – "Maison Margiela" Video. Stereogum. January 5, 2014. April 8, 2014. March 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304105831/http://www.stereogum.com/1618902/future-maison-margiela-video/video/. live.
  19. Web site: Minsker. Evan. Young Thug and Metro Boomin Team Up as Metro Thuggin, Share The Blanguage. Pitchfork Media. March 26, 2014. April 8, 2014. July 9, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150709074614/http://pitchfork.com/news/54510-young-thug-and-metro-boomin-team-up-as-metro-thuggin-share-the-blanguage-listen/.
  20. Web site: Cam Kirk Shares Photo of 'Metro Thuggin' Project: 'I Wish the World Got to Hear'. Complex. February 6, 2019. November 3, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181103210639/https://www.complex.com/music/2018/10/cam-kirk-i-wish-the-world-got-to-hear-metro-thuggin. live.
  21. Web site: Future f/ Kanye West "I Won" (Prod. x Metro Boomin). Frydenlund. Zach. April 7, 2014. Complex Magazine. April 8, 2014. April 10, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140410151250/http://www.complex.com/music/2014/04/future-f-kanye-west-i-won. live.
  22. Web site: Drake's Instagram. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/73qludjQDf . December 26, 2021 . registration. September 20, 2015.
  23. Web site: Here Are All The Winners From The 2016 BET Hip Hop Awards . The Fader . October 5, 2016 . July 30, 2017 . October 6, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161006152731/http://www.thefader.com/2016/10/05/2016-bet-hip-hop-award-winners . live .
  24. Web site: Metro Boomin And NAV Announce Release Date For Perfect Timing Project. The Fader. July 14, 2017. July 16, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170716073509/http://www.thefader.com/2017/07/12/metro-boomin-nav-release-date-perfect-timing. live.
  25. Web site: 21 Savage / Offset / Metro Boomin – 'Without Warning'. Pitchfork. October 31, 2017. November 3, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171103081606/https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/21-savage-offset-metro-boomin-without-warning/. live.
  26. Web site: Big Sean / Metro Boomin – 'Double or Nothing'. Pitchfork. October 31, 2017. December 13, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171213105729/https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/big-sean-metro-boomin-double-or-nothing/. live.
  27. News: SZA Dances to Metro Boomin's Remix of an '80s Pop Song in New Gap Commercial. January 24, 2018. Complex. November 2, 2018. November 3, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181103092223/https://www.complex.com/music/2018/01/sza-metro-boomin-gap-ad. live.
  28. News: Metro Boomin Flips a Classic 1980's Pop Song for Gap's Logo Remix Campaign. January 24, 2018. XXL. November 2, 2018. January 17, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190117061531/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2018/01/metro-boomin-classic-1980s-pop-song-gap-remix-campaign/. live.
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