Guapdad 4000

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]

Guapdad 4000
Guapdad 4000 performs in November 2019
Background information
Birth nameAkeem Douglas Hayes
Born (1992-07-26) July 26, 1992
Oakland, California, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2017–present
Labels
Associated acts
Websiteguapdad4000.com

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
Dior Deposits
  • Released: October 25, 2019
  • Label: TWNSHP
  • Format: Digital download

Extended plays
Title Album details
Platinum Falcon Tape, Vol. 1
  • Released: April 24, 2020
  • Label: TWNSHP (Domestic), Dopamine Music Group (International)
  • Format: Digital download
Platinum Falcon Returns
  • Released: August 14, 2020
  • Label: TWNSHP (Domestic), Dopamine Music Group (International)
  • Format: Digital download

Mixtapes
Title Album details
Scamboy Color
  • Released: December 6, 2017[14]
  • Label: TWNSHP
  • Format: Digital download

As lead artist
Title Year Album
"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 N/A
"Lil Scammer That Could"[21]
(with Denzel Curry)		 Platinum Falcon Returns
"No Home for the Brave"[22]
"Alpha" 2020 n/a

Guest appearances
List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"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
  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oT7skcBxmU
  2. Duck, Steve. "Interview: Keanu Beats is the Producer Reppin for Australia on 'Revenge Of The Dreamers III'". Complex. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  3. "Stream: Guapdad 4000, 'SCAMBOY Color'". Revolt. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
  4. "Guapdad 4000 Shares "Dior Deposits" Album". HipHopDX.
  5. "GUAPDAD4000 – SCAMBOY COLOR [MIXTAPE]". Daily Chiefers.
  6. "Guapdad 4000 – "Scamboy Color" Mixtape". Rosecrans Ave.
  7. http://hiphopdx.com, HipHopDX -. "Buddy Drops Debut Album "Harlan & Alondra"".
  8. "These 106 Artists Are Working on Dreamville's New Compilation LP". XXL. January 8, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
  9. "Guapdad4000 Compares Dreamville Sessions To Epic Anime Tournament & Explains "Costa Rica"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
  10. "Guapdad 4000 – Singles & EPs". iTunes. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
  11. "Guapdad 4000's "Dior Deposits" Features Denzel Curry, Tory Lanez & More". HotNewHipHop.
  12. "Listen to Guapdad 4000s latest EP 'Platinum Falcon Returns'". Revolt.
  13. "THE BREAK PRESENTS: GUAPDAD 4000". XXL. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
  14. "Scamboy Color". iTunes.
  15. "Flossin – Single". iTunes.
  16. "Scammin – Single". iTunes.
  17. "Guapdad 4000 Enlists G-Eazy & Reo Cragun On "First Things First"". HotNewHipHop.
  18. "Guapdad 4000 & 6LACK Trust The "Prada Process"". HotNewHipHop.
  19. "Gucci Pajamas (feat. Chance the Rapper and Charlie Wilson) – Single". iTunes.
  20. "Bali – Single by Rich Brian & Guapdad 4000". Apple Music. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
  21. "Lil Scammer That Could – Single by Denzel Curry & Guapdad 4000". Apple Music. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  22. "No Home for the Brave – Single by Guapdad 4000". Apple Music. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  23. "Tesla (feat. Guapdad 4000) – Single". iTunes.
  24. "Buddy's smooth debut album 'Harlan & Alondra' is a must-hear – EARMILK". July 23, 2018.
  25. "Buddy Taps J.I.D, Bas, Guapdad 4000 & Kent Jamz For "Link Up"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
  26. "Weed & Wine (feat. GuapDad 4000) – Single". iTunes.
  27. "Love 'Em (feat. Guapdad 4000) – Single". iTunes.
  28. "Dolemite (feat. Guapdad 4000) – Single". Spotify.
  29. "Dreamville Share "Revenge Of The Dreamers III Deluxe" Tracklist & Cover Art". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
  30. "Deante' Hitchcock Releases Deluxe Version Of "Better" With New Features From Guapdad 4000, REASON, & More". Hotnewhiphop.
  31. bsiideradio (December 26, 2020). "TOO $HORT ft. GUAPDAD 4000 & RAYVEN JUSTICE – "OAKLANDISH"". Retrieved January 23, 2021.
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