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]
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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 | Vocals |
Years active | 2017–present |
Labels | |
Website | guapdad4000 |
Musical career
editOn 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]
On March 19, 2021, he released a collaboration album with !llmind titled 1176.[13]
Artistry
editIn 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]
Personal Life
editGuapdad was born to a Filipino mother and an African-American father. He highlighted his cultural upbringing and heritage in his second studio album, 1176 ; saying it is a “bridge in commonalities between Asian and American culture”.[15]
Discography
editStudio albums
editTitle | Album details |
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Dior Deposits |
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1176 (with !llmind) |
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Extended plays
editTitle | Album details |
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Platinum Falcon Tape, Vol. 1 |
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Platinum Falcon Returns |
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Mixtapes
editTitle | Album details |
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Scamboy Color |
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Singles
editAs lead artist
editTitle | Year | Album |
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"Flossin"[17] | 2019 | Dior Deposits |
"Scammin"[18] (featuring Mozzy) | ||
"First Things First"[19] (featuring G-Eazy and Reo Cragun) | ||
"Prada Process"[20] (featuring 6lack) | ||
"Gucci Pajamas"[21] (featuring Chance the Rapper and Charlie Wilson) | ||
"Bali"[22] (with Rich Brian) |
2020 | Non-album single |
"Lil Scammer That Could"[23] (with Denzel Curry) |
Platinum Falcon Returns | |
"No Home for the Brave"[24] | ||
"Alpha" | 2020 | Non-album single |
As featured artist
editTitle | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||
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US | US R&B/HH |
CAN | ||||
"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"[26] (Deante' Hitchcock featuring Guapdad 4000) |
2020 | – | – | – | Better |
Guest appearances
editTitle | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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"Tesla"[27] | 2018 | Hugo Joe | Hugo Dro |
"Shameless"[28] | Buddy | Harlan & Alondra | |
"Link Up"[29] | 2019 | Buddy, Bas, Kent Jamz, JID, Ari Lennox | |
"Weed & Wine"[30] | 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"[31] | Hakeem | Cream of Crop | |
"Dolemite"[32] | AD, Sorry Jaynari | By The Way 2 | |
"Passcode"[33] | 2020 | Ari Lennox, Buddy, Smino, Mez | Revenge of the Dreamers III: Director's Cut |
"No Chorus"[33] | Bas, Buddy, Dreezy | ||
"Oaklandish"[34] | Too $hort, Rayven Justice | Ain't Gone Do It / Terms and Conditions | |
"People Pleaser"[35] |
2021 |
From Me to You |
References
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ "Guapdad 4000 on staying true to his Filipino-American roots". Bandwagon Asia.
- ^ "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. Archived from the original on June 28, 2023. 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.
External links
edit- ^ "Guapdad 4000 on staying true to his Filipino-American roots: "It's really humbling to be able to be a champion for my culture and my people"". Guapdad 4000 on staying true to his Filipino-American roots: "It's really humbling to be able to be a champion for my culture and my people" | Bandwagon | Music media championing and spotlighting music in Asia. February 25, 2021. Retrieved June 13, 2024.