Veeze Explained

Veeze
Birth Name:Karon Malcolm Vantrees
Alias:Veeze Worst[1]
Birth Place:Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Discography:Veeze discography
Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:2017–present

Karon Malcolm Vantrees (born February 28, 1995), known professionally as Veeze, is an American rapper and singer.[2] He pursued a recording career in 2017 and released his debut single, "Itself," in 2019. His debut mixtape, Navy Wavy, was released in September of that year. He signed with Warner Records to release his debut studio album, Ganger (2023), which debuted at number 97 on the Billboard 200.[3] It was supported by the single "GOMD" (remixed featuring Lil Uzi Vert).[4]

Early life

Karon Vantrees, was born in Detroit, Michigan.[5] He was raised on the West Side of Detroit, specifically on Seven Mile Road.[6] [7] Before pursuing a career in rap, Veeze had aspirations of becoming an NBA guard, but he later turned his attention towards music.[8]

Career

2017–2022: Career beginnings

Veeze launched his music career as a rising talent in Detroit's rap scene.[9] In the summer of 2019, he began rapping, inspired by local groups like Street Lord'z, Doughboyz Cashout, and Team Eastside.[10] On April 10, 2019, he released his breakout single "Itself," produced by Top$ide, which spawned many remixes.[11] [12] He followed up with "Rusty" on May 24, 2019, which gained local attention and caught the eye of Babyface Ray, who funded Veeze's first music video.[13] Encouraged by the success, Veeze took his rap career seriously and released his debut mixtape, Navy Wavy, on September 27, 2019.[14] He went on to release multiple singles, including "4 Kobe," "Wilt," "Law N Order" (2020), and "Kurt Angle" (2021).[15] On June 17, 2022, he appeared on Lil Baby's song "U-Digg" alongside 42 Dugg, accompanied by a music video,[16] [17] [18] which debuted and peaked at number 52 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Veeze's first and only Hot 100 appearance.[19]

2023–present: Rise to mainstream popularity with 'Ganger' and feature streak

He received wider recognition in 2023 after his single "GOMD" went viral on social media platforms, leading to a remix with fellow rapper Lil Uzi Vert.[20] [21] On March 17, 2023, he released the music video for "GOMD," directed by Lestyn Park, which has garnered 10 million views on YouTube as of March 21, 2023.[22]

Following the success of "GOMD" and its remix, Veeze launched his record label Navy Wavy in partnership with Warner Records in 2023.[23] [24] After securing the deal, he released his debut studio album Ganger on June 27, 2023, which debuted at number 97 on the Billboard 200.[25] Four months later, a deluxe edition was released, featuring five additional tracks.[26]

Musical style

Vantrees is noted for his frequent flows, energetic rapping, and cognizant tones, which he notably employed on his breakout single "GOMD".[27] His sound has also been described as "melodic", albeit with a "mutter-croak" style.[28] Chris Richards of The Washington Post newspaper stated that Veeze usually has a "wild and nonchalant" delivery in his verses.[29] While pursuing his career, Veeze listened to Street Lord'z and Doughboyz Cashout, two prominent groups from the city of Detroit.

Navy Wavy

Navy Wavy
Founded:2023
Founder:Karon Malcolm Vantrees (Veeze)
Status:Active
Distributor:Warner
Genre:Hip hop, Trap, Pop rap
Country:U.S.
Location:Detroit, Michigan

Navy Wavy is an American record label founded by Veeze in 2023. It operates as an imprint of Warner as of 2024. He released his first music video, "Safe 2", under the label on September 14, 2023.[30]

Discography

Studio albums

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:19em;"
Studio album detailsPeak chart positions
US
[31] 		US
R&B/HH
[32]
Ganger
  • Released: June 27, 2023
  • Label: Warner
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
97 42
Ganger (Deluxe)
  • Released: October 13, 2023
  • Label: Warner
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
— —

Mixtapes

Title! scope="col" style="width:19em;"
Mixtape details
Navy Wavy
  • Released: September 27, 2019
  • Label: Warner
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As lead artist

Title! scope="col"
YearAlbum
"Close Friends" 2022rowspan="24"
"Yoa Twin"
"Talk Prices"2019
"4 Kobe"2023
"ATL Freestyle 1 & 2 (feat Luh Tyler & Rob49)"2023

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Times Veeze Channeled His 'Veeze Worst' The Ones: Veeze's "Long Live". Pitchfork. September 30, 2019. February 7, 2024.
  2. The Break Presents– Veeze. Kemet. High. June 16, 2023. XXL Magazine. January 18, 2024. September 22, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230922182951/https://www.xxlmag.com/veeze-interivew-the-break/. live.
  3. The 20 Best Rap Albums of 2023: Staff Picks. Damien. Scott. Gail. Mitchell. Heran. Mamo. Carl. Lamarre. Kyle-Brandon. Denis. December 22, 2023. Billboard. January 18, 2024. December 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231229225930/https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-rap-albums-2023/. live.
  4. Web site: Veeze Ganger ft Lil Yachty and More. Tom. Breihan. Stereogum. June 27, 2023. February 7, 2024.
  5. Web site: David . Crone . Veeze Biography, Albums, Reviews. AllMusic.
  6. 44, Bars. "Who Is Veeze? Where Is He From? Details", 44Bars, Accessed January 20, 2024.
  7. https://hmc.chartmetric.com/tomorrows-five-that-mexican-ot-anjimile-helena-deland-veeze-saya-gray/ "Rapper Veeze's Transition from Detroit local to Chart Topping Artist"
  8. https://youtube/Yx71gtNeDEo?si=M-hNxk--ogaHKL-L Veeze Interview with "XXL"
  9. Web site: Brandon . Callender . Veeze, an All-Star off the bench. The Fader. 18 January 2024 . 12 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231212195433/https://www.thefader.com/2023/06/29/cover-story-veeze-an-all-star-off-the-bench/amp. live .
  10. Web site: Top 21 Detroit Rappers: 2023's Best Rappers from Detroit. Kulture Vulturez. 18 January 2024 . 25 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230625233550/https://www.kulturevulturez.com/top-detroit-rappers/. live .
  11. Web site: The unflappable rapper Veeze talks Detroit, his Ganger Tour, and new partnership with Warner Records. Kahn. Davision. November 15, 2023. Metro Times. January 18, 2024. November 22, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231122121615/https://www.metrotimes.com/music/the-unflappable-rapper-veeze-talks-detroit-his-ganger-tour-and-new-partnership-with-warner-records-34618252. live.
  12. Web site: Aidan C . Werder . Detroit's Babyface Ray taps fellow hometown favorite Veeze for 'Spending Spree'. 31 May 2022. Generation Music. 19 January 2024 . 1 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230601181122/https://ourgenerationmusic.com/news/detroits-babyface-ray-taps-fellow-hometown-favorite-veeze-for-spending-spree/. live .
  13. News: Veeze drops good heat "Rusty". Fake Shore. Taylor. Greer. May 26, 2019. January 18, 2024.
  14. News: Veeze drops "Navy Wavy" mixtape featuring Babyface Ray, Peezy, and Beno. Fake Shore. Taylor. Greer. October 11, 2019. January 18, 2024.
  15. Web site: The Ones: Veeze's "Law N Order". Alphonse. Pierre. September 8, 2020. Pitchfork. January 18, 2024.
  16. Web site: Lil Baby Serves Up New Track and Video "U-Digg" With 42 Dugg and Veeze. Dylan. Kelly. June 17, 2022. Hypebeast. January 18, 2024.
  17. Web site: Grant . Shawn . Lil Baby Teams with 42 Dugg and Veeze for New Single "U-Digg". January 19, 2024 . . June 17, 2022.
  18. Web site: Powell . Jon . Lil Baby recruits 42 Dugg and Veeze for "U-Digg". January 19, 2024 . . June 20, 2022.
  19. Hot 100 First-Timers: Veeze Arrives With Lil Baby & 42 Dugg Collab 'U-Digg'. Xander. Zellner. June 27, 2023. Billboard. January 18, 2024.
  20. Web site: Lil Uzi Vert and Veeze are equally above it all on "GOMD" remix. Raphael. Helfand. May 10, 2023. The Fader. January 18, 2024.
  21. Web site: Admad . David . Veeze Enlists Lil Uzi Vert For "GOMD (Remix)". 13 May 2023. 19 January 2024 .
  22. Web site: Staff . 21 March 2023 . VEEZE shares new video single "GOMD" . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230328225008/https://remixdmagazine.com/detroit-rapper-veeze-shares-new-video-single-gomd/ . 28 March 2023 . 18 January 2024 . RD Magazine.
  23. Web site: Andre . Ellington . 16 September 2023 . VEEZE LAUNCHES NEW LABEL WITH WARNER RECORDS . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231230052318/https://hiphopdx.com/news/veeze-label-warner-records-tour-single-video-safe-2-watch . 30 December 2023 . 18 January 2024 . HipHopDX.
  24. Web site: Aaron . Williams . Veeze Celebrates His Warner Records Partnership And Navy Wavy Label Launch With A Video For 'Safe 2'. 14 September 2023. Uproxx. 19 January 2024 . 17 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240117192639/https://uproxx.com/music/veeze-warner-records-partnership-safe-2-video/. live .
  25. The 20 Best Rap Albums of 2023: Staff Picks. December 22, 2023. Billboard. January 18, 2024. December 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231229225930/https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-rap-albums-2023/. live.
  26. Web site: Alexander . Cole . Veeze Continues His Dominant Run With "Ganger (Deluxe Edition)". HotNewHipHop. October 13, 2023 . 18 January 2024 . 19 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231019172352/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/723841-veeze-ganger-deluxe-edition. live .
  27. Song You Need: Veeze's triumphant "GOMD". The Fader. Jordan. Darville. March 30, 2023. February 29, 2024.
  28. Web site: Veeze is just like us — except he's one of the best rappers alive. Mano. Sundaresan. July 10, 2023. NPR. February 29, 2024.
  29. News: Wake up. Veeze just dropped the year's best rap album.. The Washington Post. Chris. Richards. June 30, 2023. February 29, 2024.
  30. Web site: Veeze announces new Warner Records imprint Navy Wavy, shares "Safe 2" video. Raphael. Helfand. The Fader. September 14, 2023. January 20, 2024.
    -Web site: Veeze: The New York City transit life is on display in the new 'Safe 2' music video. Cyrus. Langhorne. The Culture. September 15, 2023. January 20, 2024.
  31. Billboard 200: Week of July 15, 2023. Billboard. January 19, 2024. 12 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230712181610/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2023-07-15/. live.
  32. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Week of July 15, 2023. Billboard. January 19, 2024. 11 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230711103051/https://www.billboard.com/charts/r-b-hip-hop-albums/2023-07-15/. live .

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