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Hayes performing in November 2019
Hayes performing in November 2019
Background information
Birth nameAkeem Ali Douglas Hayes
Born (1992-07-26) July 26, 1992 (age 32)
Oakland, California, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2017–present
Labels
Websiteguapdad4000.com

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 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

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
Dior Deposits
  • Released: October 25, 2019
  • Label: TWNSHP
  • Format: Digital download
1176
(with !llmind)
  • Released: March 19, 2021
  • Label: TWNSHP, 88rising, 12tonemusic, PARADISE RISING
  • 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[15]
  • Label: TWNSHP
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

As lead artist

Title Year Album
"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 —
"Lil Scammer That Could"[22]
(with Denzel Curry) 		Platinum Falcon Returns
"No Home for the Brave"[23]
"Alpha" 2020 n/a
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
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 Revenge of the Dreamers III
"Déjà Vu"[25]
(Deante' Hitchcock featuring Guapdad 4000) 		2020 – – – Better

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"[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

References

  1. ^ "Guapdad 4000 - Izayah (Feat. KEY!, Maxo Kream & Denzel Curry) [Prod. James Delgado & Kenny Beats]". YouTube.
  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. October 24, 2019.
  5. ^ "GUAPDAD4000 – SCAMBOY COLOR [MIXTAPE]". Daily Chiefers.
  6. ^ "Guapdad 4000 – "Scamboy Color" Mixtape". Rosecrans Ave. December 8, 2017.
  7. ^ "Buddy Drops Debut Album "Harlan & Alondra"". HipHopDX. July 19, 2018.
  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. July 5, 2019. 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. October 23, 2019.
  12. ^ "Listen to Guapdad 4000s latest EP 'Platinum Falcon Returns'". Revolt. August 17, 2020.
  13. ^ Rose, Jordan. "Guapdad 4000 and !llmind Connect for New Album '1176′ f/ Buddy, P-Lo, and More". Complex.
  14. ^ "THE BREAK PRESENTS: GUAPDAD 4000". XXL. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
  15. ^ "Scamboy Color". iTunes. December 8, 2017.
  16. ^ "Flossin – Single". iTunes. June 7, 2019.
  17. ^ "Scammin – Single". iTunes. July 12, 2019.
  18. ^ "Guapdad 4000 Enlists G-Eazy & Reo Cragun On "First Things First"". HotNewHipHop. August 15, 2019.
  19. ^ "Guapdad 4000 & 6LACK Trust The "Prada Process"". HotNewHipHop. August 23, 2019.
  20. ^ "Gucci Pajamas (feat. Chance the Rapper and Charlie Wilson) – Single". iTunes. October 2019.
  21. ^ "Bali – Single by Rich Brian & Guapdad 4000". Apple Music. April 10, 2020. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
  22. ^ "Lil Scammer That Could – Single by Denzel Curry & Guapdad 4000". Apple Music. June 26, 2020. Retrieved July 7, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  23. ^ "No Home for the Brave – Single by Guapdad 4000". Apple Music. Retrieved July 7, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  24. ^ "Costa Rica". RIAA. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  25. ^ "Deante' Hitchcock Releases Deluxe Version Of "Better" With New Features From Guapdad 4000, REASON, & More". Hotnewhiphop. October 28, 2020.
  26. ^ "Tesla (feat. Guapdad 4000) – Single". iTunes.
  27. ^ "Buddy's smooth debut album 'Harlan & Alondra' is a must-hear – EARMILK". July 23, 2018.
  28. ^ "Buddy Taps J.I.D, Bas, Guapdad 4000 & Kent Jamz For "Link Up"". HotNewHipHop. February 8, 2019. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
  29. ^ "Weed & Wine (feat. GuapDad 4000) – Single". iTunes. December 6, 2018.
  30. ^ "Love 'Em (feat. Guapdad 4000) – Single". iTunes. July 6, 2019.
  31. ^ "Dolemite (feat. Guapdad 4000) – Single". Spotify. July 12, 2019.
  32. ^ a b "Dreamville Share "Revenge Of The Dreamers III Deluxe" Tracklist & Cover Art". HotNewHipHop. January 16, 2020. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
  33. ^ bsiideradio (December 26, 2020). "TOO $HORT ft. GUAPDAD 4000 & RAYVEN JUSTICE – "OAKLANDISH"". Retrieved January 23, 2021.
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