Guapdad 4000
Guap | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Akeem Ali Douglas Hayes |
Born | Oakland, California, U.S. | July 26, 1992
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2017–present |
Labels | |
Website | guapdad4000 |
Akeem Ali Douglas Hayes (born July 26, 1992), professionally known as Guap aka Guapdad4000, 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]
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
On March 19, 2021, he released a collaboration album with !llmind titled 1176.[13]
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 get compared to Ma$e, Fabolous, and Cam'ron.[14]
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details |
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Dior Deposits |
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1176 (with !llmind) |
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Extended plays
Title | Album details |
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Platinum Falcon Tape, Vol. 1 |
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Platinum Falcon Returns |
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Mixtapes
Title | Album details |
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Scamboy Color |
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Singles
As lead artist
Title | Year | Album |
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"Flossin"[16] | 2019 | Dior Deposits |
"Scammin"[17] (featuring Mozzy) | ||
"First Things First"[18] (featuring G-Eazy and Reo Cragun) | ||
"Prada Process"[19] (featuring 6lack) | ||
"Gucci Pajamas"[20] (featuring Chance the Rapper and Charlie Wilson) | ||
"Bali"[21] (with Rich Brian) |
2020 | Non-album single |
"Lil Scammer That Could"[22] (with Denzel Curry) |
Platinum Falcon Returns | |
"No Home for the Brave"[23] | ||
"Alpha" | 2020 | Non-album single |
As featured artist
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||
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US | US R&B/HH |
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"Costa Rica" (with Bas and JID, featuring Guapdad 4000, Reese LAFLARE, Jace, Mez, Smokepurpp, Buddy and Ski Mask the Slump God) |
2019 | 75 | 30 | 71 |
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Revenge of the Dreamers III |
"Déjà Vu"[25] (Deante' Hitchcock featuring Guapdad 4000) |
2020 | – | – | – | Better |
Guest appearances
Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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"Tesla"[26] | 2018 | Hugo Joe | Hugo Dro |
"Shameless"[27] | Buddy | Harlan & Alondra | |
"Link Up"[28] | 2019 | Buddy, Bas, Kent Jamz, JID, Ari Lennox | |
"Weed & Wine"[29] | 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 | ||
"Love 'Em"[30] | Hakeem | Cream of Crop | |
"Dolemite"[31] | AD, Sorry Jaynari | By The Way 2 | |
"Passcode"[32] | 2020 | Ari Lennox, Buddy, Smino, Mez | Revenge of the Dreamers III: Director's Cut |
"No Chorus"[32] | Bas, Buddy, Dreezy | ||
"Oaklandish"[33] | Too $hort, Rayven Justice | Ain't Gone Do It / Terms and Conditions | |
"People Pleaser"[34] |
2021 |
From Me to You |
References
- ^ "Guapdad 4000 - Izayah (Feat. KEY!, Maxo Kream & Denzel Curry) [Prod. James Delgado & Kenny Beats]". YouTube.
- ^ Duck, Steve. "Interview: Keanu Beats is the Producer Reppin for Australia on 'Revenge Of The Dreamers III'". Complex. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
- ^ "Stream: Guapdad 4000, 'SCAMBOY Color'". Revolt. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
- ^ "Guapdad 4000 Shares "Dior Deposits" Album". HipHopDX. October 24, 2019.
- ^ "GUAPDAD4000 – SCAMBOY COLOR [MIXTAPE]". Daily Chiefers.
- ^ "Guapdad 4000 – "Scamboy Color" Mixtape". Rosecrans Ave. December 8, 2017.
- ^ "Buddy Drops Debut Album "Harlan & Alondra"". HipHopDX. July 19, 2018.
- ^ "These 106 Artists Are Working on Dreamville's New Compilation LP". XXL. January 8, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ "Guapdad4000 Compares Dreamville Sessions To Epic Anime Tournament & Explains "Costa Rica"". HotNewHipHop. July 5, 2019. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
- ^ "Guapdad 4000 – Singles & EPs". iTunes. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
- ^ "Guapdad 4000's "Dior Deposits" Features Denzel Curry, Tory Lanez & More". HotNewHipHop. October 23, 2019.
- ^ "Listen to Guapdad 4000s latest EP 'Platinum Falcon Returns'". Revolt. August 17, 2020.
- ^ Rose, Jordan. "Guapdad 4000 and !llmind Connect for New Album '1176′ f/ Buddy, P-Lo, and More". Complex.
- ^ "THE BREAK PRESENTS: GUAPDAD 4000". XXL. July 24, 2019. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
- ^ "Scamboy Color". iTunes. December 8, 2017.
- ^ "Flossin – Single". iTunes. June 7, 2019.
- ^ "Scammin – Single". iTunes. July 12, 2019.
- ^ "Guapdad 4000 Enlists G-Eazy & Reo Cragun On "First Things First"". HotNewHipHop. August 15, 2019.
- ^ "Guapdad 4000 & 6LACK Trust The "Prada Process"". HotNewHipHop. August 23, 2019.
- ^ "Gucci Pajamas (feat. Chance the Rapper and Charlie Wilson) – Single". iTunes. October 2019.
- ^ "Bali – Single by Rich Brian & Guapdad 4000". Apple Music. April 10, 2020. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
- ^ "Lil Scammer That Could – Single by Denzel Curry & Guapdad 4000". Apple Music. June 26, 2020. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
- ^ "No Home for the Brave – Single by Guapdad 4000". Apple Music. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
- ^ "Costa Rica". RIAA. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ "Deante' Hitchcock Releases Deluxe Version Of "Better" With New Features From Guapdad 4000, REASON, & More". Hotnewhiphop. October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Tesla (feat. Guapdad 4000) – Single". iTunes.
- ^ "Buddy's smooth debut album 'Harlan & Alondra' is a must-hear – EARMILK". July 23, 2018.
- ^ "Buddy Taps J.I.D, Bas, Guapdad 4000 & Kent Jamz For "Link Up"". HotNewHipHop. February 8, 2019. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
- ^ "Weed & Wine (feat. GuapDad 4000) – Single". iTunes. December 6, 2018.
- ^ "Love 'Em (feat. Guapdad 4000) – Single". iTunes. July 6, 2019.
- ^ "Dolemite (feat. Guapdad 4000) – Single". Spotify. July 12, 2019.
- ^ a b "Dreamville Share "Revenge Of The Dreamers III Deluxe" Tracklist & Cover Art". HotNewHipHop. January 16, 2020. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
- ^ bsiideradio (December 26, 2020). "TOO $HORT ft. GUAPDAD 4000 & RAYVEN JUSTICE – "OAKLANDISH"". Retrieved January 23, 2021.
- ^ "Quadeca - People Pleaser (ft. Guapdad 4000)". YouTube. Quadeca. Retrieved December 10, 2023.