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]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).

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]

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

EPs
Title Album details
Platinum Falcon Tape, Vol. 1
  • Released: April 24, 2020
  • Label: TWNSHP (US and Canada)
  • International Label: Dopamine Music Group (Outside of US and Canada)
  • Format: Digital download
  • Second Mixtape, but also a Debut EP

Mixtapes
Title Album details
Scamboy Color
  • Released: December 6, 2017[13]
  • Label: TWNSHP
  • Format: Digital download

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
"Lil Scammer That Could"[20]
(with Denzel Curry)
"No Home for the Brave"[21]


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"[22] 2018 Hugo Joe Hugo Dro
"Shameless"[23] Buddy Harlan & Alondra
"Link Up"[24] 2019 Buddy, Bas, Kent Jamz, JID, Ari Lennox
"Weed & Wine"[25] 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"[26] Hakeem Cream of Crop
"Dolemite"[27] AD, Sorry Jaynari By The Way 2
"Passcode"[28] 2020 Ari Lennox, Buddy, Smino, Mez Revenge of the Dreamers III: Director's Cut
"No Chorus"[28] Bas, Buddy, Dreezy
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gollark: Just have screens display what audio you're playing so people can imagine it.
gollark: Just use wireless.
gollark: All buildings should be made entirely from blank concrete and glass.
gollark: pjals: network configuration.

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 26 July 2019.
  3. "Stream: Guapdad 4000, 'SCAMBOY Color'". Revolt. Retrieved 6 July 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 6 July 2019.
  10. "Guapdad 4000 - Singles & EPs". iTunes. Retrieved 6 July 2019.
  11. "Guapdad 4000's "Dior Deposits" Features Denzel Curry, Tory Lanez & More". HotNewHipHop.
  12. "THE BREAK PRESENTS: GUAPDAD 4000". XXL. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
  13. "Scamboy Color". iTunes.
  14. "Flossin - Single". iTunes.
  15. "Scammin - Single". iTunes.
  16. "Guapdad 4000 Enlists G-Eazy & Reo Cragun On "First Things First"". HotNewHipHop.
  17. "Guapdad 4000 & 6LACK Trust The "Prada Process"". HotNewHipHop.
  18. "Gucci Pajamas (feat. Chance the Rapper and Charlie Wilson) - Single". iTunes.
  19. "Bali - Single by Rich Brian & Guapdad 4000". Apple Music. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
  20. "Lil Scammer That Could - Single by Denzel Curry & Guapdad 4000". Apple Music. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  21. "No Home for the Brave - Single by Guapdad 4000". Apple Music. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  22. "Tesla (feat. Guapdad 4000) - Single". iTunes.
  23. "Buddy's smooth debut album 'Harlan & Alondra' is a must-hear - EARMILK". 23 July 2018.
  24. "Buddy Taps J.I.D, Bas, Guapdad 4000 & Kent Jamz For "Link Up"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 8 February 2019.
  25. "Weed & Wine (feat. GuapDad 4000) - Single". iTunes.
  26. "Love 'Em (feat. Guapdad 4000) - Single". iTunes.
  27. "Dolemite (feat. Guapdad 4000) - Single". Spotify.
  28. "Dreamville Share "Revenge Of The Dreamers III Deluxe" Tracklist & Cover Art". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
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