Chevy Woods
Chevy Woods | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Kevin Lee Woods[1] |
Also known as | Kev tha Hustla |
Born | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | May 13, 1981
Genres | Hip hop |
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Years active | 2002–present |
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Website | chevywoodsmusic |
Kevin Lee "Chevy" Woods (born May 13, 1981) is an American rapper and songwriter from
Career
2003–2010: Early career, Taylor Gang formation and mixtapes
Woods started rapping as a child with friends using instrumentals for background music.[3] After graduating high school, he attended Robert Morris University as an athlete and grew his passion for rapping.[4][5] Woods became serious about rap when he met another musician who created and distributed his own mixtapes. He wanted to pursue music and began writing and rapping under the name Kev Tha Hustla.[3]
In 2004, he met fellow
2011: Red Cup Music and The Cookout
In February 2011, Wiz Khalifa released his ninth mixtape,
After Khalifa officially founded
2012-2015: Gangland mixtape series and The 48 Hunnid Project
In 2012, Woods released a new mixtape, titled Gangland, which consisted of dark material influenced by Woods early life on the streets, and the television show
In August 2013, Woods told HotNewHipHop, his debut album would contain production by Sledgren and C4, the track list for Gangland 2 was finalized, and it would be hosted by
In January 2015, Woods released the third installment of his Gangland series featuring production from Ricky P, Zaytoven, Sonny Digital, Ty Dolla Sign and more.[35] In August 2015, Woods produced and released The 48 Hunnid Project, his first retail release.[36] The project named for the neighborhood where Woods was raised, took 12 years to create and encompassed his experiences from being a child through adulthood.[37] He also toured with Wiz Khalifa on the Boys of Zummer Tour with Fall Out Boy.[38]
2016-2017: TGOD Volume 1, Gang Sh*t Only, and Thanks For Everything
On February 26, 2016, Chevy woods released a 4 track extended play called And The Story Goes. On October 11, 2016
2018-present: 81, Lewis Park Legend and New 90's
On June 15, 2018, Chevy Woods released the mixtape titled 81 with a feature from Wiz Khalifa on the track Bitch You Lyin and production from K.E. on the Track, Tay Keith, Beat Mechanics among others. On December 19, 2018, Chevy Woods dropped a new mixtape titled Lewis Park Legend. On May 13, 2019, Chevy Woods released a new mixtape titled New 90's. On July 3, 2020, Chevy Woods dropped a debut album titled Since Birth.
Discography
Studio albums
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Since Birth |
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1998 |
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Extended plays
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SXSW I Love Texas |
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The 48 Hunnid Project |
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And the Story Goes |
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Mask On[40] |
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Mixtapes
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The Corner's Correspondent (as Kev tha Hustla) |
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Animal (as Kev tha Hustla) |
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Pilot Shit |
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Red Cup Music |
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The Cookout |
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Gangland |
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Gangland 2 |
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Gangland 3 |
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TGOD Volume 1 |
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Gang Sh*t Only |
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Freemix 1.5: Reloaded |
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Exactly What They Want |
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Thanks For Everything |
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81 |
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Lewis Park Legend |
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New 90's |
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Big Woods Season |
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Singles
As lead artist
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |||||||||||
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"30 Deep" | 2014 | — | — | — | Non-album single | |||||||||
"All Said and Done" (featuring Dej Loaf) |
2015 | — | — | — | The 48 Hunnid Project | |||||||||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Other charted songs
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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"Taylor Gang" (Wiz Khalifa featuring Chevy Woods) |
2011 | 122 | 118 | Rolling Papers
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"Medicated" (Wiz Khalifa featuring Juicy J and Chevy Woods) |
2013 | — | 44 | O.N.I.F.C. | |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart. |
References
- ^ "ALL SAID AND DONE". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ^ Trevor Leard (August 5, 2015). "After building a career on touring and mixtapes, Taylor Gang rapper Chevy Woods releases his first official EP". Pittsburgh City Paper. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Chevy Woods – The Come Up - XXL". Xxlmag.com. 2011-04-01. Retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ^ a b c d e f "Wiz Khalifa Shows Chevy Woods 'A Different Way' - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV.com. 2011-07-28. Retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ^ a b Jewell Porter (August 6, 2015). "Rapper Chevy Woods drops 'The 48 Hunnid Project'". The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
- ^ "Shine Monthly: Kev Tha Hustla (Heavy Hustle Records)". Blogordiepgh.blogspot.com. 2009-04-16. Retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ^ "Kev Tha Hustla - Tha Corner's Correspondent Hosted by DJ Shef // Free Mixtape @". Datpiff.com. 2008-07-23. Archived from the original on 2013-10-02. Retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ^ Crys.C (2010-09-13). "MixTape: Chevy Woods - Pilot Sh*t". Def Pen Radio. Archived from the original on 2010-11-25. Retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ^ "Chevy Woods - Pilot Shit (Hosted By DJ Burn One)". Hotnewhiphop.com. 14 September 2010. Retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ^ "New Mixtape: Wiz Khalifa Cabin Fever". Rap Radar. 2011-02-17. Retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ^ Stark, Tony (2011-03-17). "Chevy Woods - Red Cup Music". Def Pen Radio. Archived from the original on 2011-07-02. Retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ^ "Video: Wiz Khalifa "Taylor Gang"". Complex. 2011-04-07. Retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ^ "Wiz Khalifa - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ^ Kujundzic, Petar. "Wiz Khalifa & Big Sean Announce Tour". Hypetrak. Retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ^ a b Ortiz, Edwin (2011-06-16). "DXnext: Chevy Woods | Check Out New Hip Hop Artists & Upcoming Rappers". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ^ "Mixtape: Chevy Woods f/ Wiz Khalifa "The Cookout"". Complex. 2011-09-24. Retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ^ "New Mixtape: Chevy Woods 'The Cookout' Featuring Wiz Khalifa". Vibe. 2011-09-25. Retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ^ "Chevy Woods, The Cookout - XXL". Xxlmag.com. 2011-10-03. Retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ^ "Wiz Khalifa On Chevy Woods: 'It's His Time' - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV.com. 2011-10-04. Retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ^ "Chevy Woods Gives 'Voice' To Voiceless On Gangland - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV.com. 2012-05-29. Retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ^ "Wiz Khalifa And Taylor Gang Cover The Source". Rapfix.mtv.com. 2012-04-25. Archived from the original on 2013-09-28. Retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ^ JP DelaCuesta (2012-06-07). "MIXTAPE: Chevy Woods [BGA] – "Gangland"". AllHipHop.com. Retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ^ "Chevy Woods, Gang Land - XXL". Xxlmag.com. 2012-06-16. Retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ^ a b "Chevy Woods Talks "Gangland II" & Coming Up With Wiz Khalifa". Hotnewhiphop.com. 20 August 2013. Retrieved 2013-09-26.
- ^ "Wiz Khalifa, Mac Miller Unite For Joint Tour - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV.com. 2012-04-17. Retrieved 2013-09-26.
- ^ "Wiz Khalifa Announces Taylor Gang 'The 2050 Tour', Delays 'O.N.I.F.C.' Album". MissInfo.tv. 2012-09-05. Archived from the original on 2013-09-29. Retrieved 2013-09-26.
- ^ "Chevy Woods Announces "Gang Land 2" | OnSMASH". Freeonsmash.com. 2012-11-04. Archived from the original on 2013-09-27. Retrieved 2013-09-26.
- ^ Mikey T The Movie Star (2013-09-19). "Chevy Woods talks Blacc Hollywood, Ty Dolla Signs and Upcoming Projects [VIDEO". AllHipHop.com. Retrieved 2013-09-26.
- ^ "Chevy Woods Reveals Cover Art For "Gangland 2" Mixtape". Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved 2013-09-26.
- ^ "Joey Bada$$, Ab-Soul, and The Underachievers team for The Smokers Club tour". Consequence of Sound. 2013-08-26. Retrieved 2013-09-26.
- ^ "Chevy Woods Releases 'Gangland 2′ Mixtape - XXL". 24 October 2013.
- ^ "Chevy Woods Taught Wiz Khalifa About the Streets - XXL". 9 July 2014.
- ^ "Wiz Khalifa – Blacc Hollywood [Album Stream]". 12 August 2014.
- ^ "Premiere: Listen to Chevy Woods and Kevin Gates' "Boat"". Complex Networks.
- ^ Patrick Lyons (April 9, 2015). "Chevy Woods "Sticc To the Plan" video". Hot New Hip Hop. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
- ^ Preezy (August 31, 2015). "Chevy Woods talks 'The 4800 Hunnid Project'". The Boombox. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
- ^ Pologod (August 6, 2015). "Chevy Woods preps 'The 48 Hunnid Project'; Gives update from The Boys of Zummer Tour". The Source. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
- ^ Scott Mervis (July 2, 2015). "Concert review: Wiz Khalifa, Fall Out Boy rock a packed Pavilion with Boys of Zummer Tour". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
- ^ "chevywoods on Instagram: "My Album "Since Birth" drops this Friday July 3rd ... Hit the pre save link in my bio ... Let's get it #TGOD 🤘🏾"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- ^ "Chevy Woods - Mask On". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2021-04-23.