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Future, whose real name is Nayvadius DeMun Cash, was born on November 20, 1983, in Atlanta, Georgia. He began his career in music as a member of the musical collective Dungeon Family, where he received the nickname “The Future.” Early in his career, he gained recognition for his prolific output of mixtapes released between 2010 and 2011, including 1000, Dirty Sprite, and True Story. These mixtapes established his distinctive use of melody, autotune, and trap beats, setting the stage for his breakthrough.
In 2012, Future released his debut studio album, Pluto, on April 17. The album featured hit singles “Tony Montana,” “Magic,” “Same Damn Time,” “Turn On the Lights,” and “Neva End.” Pluto debuted at number eight on the US Billboard 200 and later earned gold certification. The following year, he reissued the album as Pluto 3D with additional tracks and remixes.
His second studio album, Honest, was released on April 22, 2014. This album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and produced the hit singles “Move That Dope” (featuring Pharrell Williams, Pusha T, and Casino), “Honest,” and “I Won” (featuring Kanye West). The album continued to showcase Future’s collaborations with high-profile artists and further solidified his presence in the hip-hop industry.
Throughout 2015, Future released a series of successful mixtapes, including Beast Mode (with Zaytoven), 56 Nights (with DJ Esco), and What a Time to Be Alive (with Drake). The latter debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and featured the hit single “Jumpman.” In July 2015, Future released his third studio album, DS2 (Dirty Sprite 2), which also debuted at number one and included the singles “Fu*k Up Some Commas,” “Where Ya At” (featuring Drake), and “Stick Talk.” DS2 was certified platinum by the RIAA.
The momentum continued into 2016 with the release of the mixtape Purple Reign and his fourth studio album, Evol, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. “Low Life” (featuring The Weeknd) became a major hit single, reaching the top twenty on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieving multi-platinum certification. In 2017, Future made history by releasing two albums in consecutive weeks: Future and Hndrxx. Both albums debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making him the first artist to debut two albums at number one in consecutive weeks. These projects included successful singles such as “Mask Off,” “Draco,” “Selfish” (featuring Rihanna), and “Comin Out Strong” (featuring The Weeknd). “Mask Off” became one of his signature tracks, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning multi-platinum status.
In January 2019, Future released his seventh studio album, The Wizrd, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. The album included the singles “Crushed Up” and “First Off” (featuring Travis Scott). Later that year, he released the collaborative EP Save Me and the joint mixtape Wrld on Drugs with Juice Wrld. Wrld on Drugs debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and included the single “Fine China.”
2020 saw the release of High Off Life, Future’s eighth studio album, which debuted at number one and featured the single “Life Is Good” (featuring Drake). “Life Is Good” peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified diamond by the RIAA. High Off Life also produced hits like “Tycoon” and “Hard to Choose One.” In 2022, he released his ninth studio album, I Never Liked You, which again debuted at number one. The album featured collaborations with Kanye West, Drake, Gunna, Young Thug, and Tems, and produced the hit single “Wait for U” (featuring Drake and Tems), which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and won the Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance.
Future has earned numerous accolades, including two Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, and multiple BET Hip Hop Awards and Billboard Music Awards. His singles have achieved multi-platinum certifications, and he is frequently recognized for his influence on modern hip hop and trap music. In addition to his solo work, Future is known for high-profile collaborations with artists such as Drake, The Weeknd, Lil Uzi Vert, Travis Scott, Young Thug, and Juice Wrld.
Outside of music, Future has engaged in philanthropic efforts, including the FreeWishes Foundation, which supports youth and families in Atlanta. He has also been involved in fashion and business ventures, launching merchandise lines and collaborating with brands on limited-edition collections.
Complete List Of Future Songs From A to Z
100 Shooters (featuring Meek Mill and Doe Boy) – High Off Life – 2020
1000 (N.E.R.D featuring Future) – No One Ever Really Dies – 2017
3500 (Travis Scott featuring Future and 2 Chainz) – Rodeo – 2015
712PM – I Never Liked You – 2022
7 AM Freestyle (with Juice WRLD) – Wrld on Drugs – 2018
31 Days – Beast Mode 2 – 2018
200 (with Young Thug) – Super Slimey – 2017
4 da Gang (with Young Thug) – Super Slimey – 2017
56 Nights – 56 Nights – 2015
99 (with Lil Baby) – WHAM – 2025
Accepting My Flaws – High Off Life – 2020
Affiliated (featuring Lil Durk) – I Never Liked You – 2022
Ain’t Coming Back – The Wizrd – 2019
Ain’t No Love – We Don’t Trust You – 2024
Ain’t No Time – Evol – 2016
Ain’t No Way Around It (DJ Drama featuring Future) – Third Power – 2011
All Bad (featuring Lil Uzi Vert) – High Off Life – 2020
All da Smoke (with Young Thug) – Super Slimey – 2017
All I Know (The Weeknd featuring Future) – Starboy – 2016
All My Life (with Metro Boomin and Lil Baby) – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
All to Myself (with Metro Boomin and The Weeknd) – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
Always Be My Fault (with Metro Boomin and The Weeknd) – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
Amazing (Interlude) (with Metro Boomin) – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
Arabi (with Massari and Mohamed Ramadan) – Non-album single – 2024
Astronaut Chick – Pluto – 2012
Astronauts (with Juice WRLD) – Wrld on Drugs – 2018
Aye Say Gang – Mixtape Pluto – 2024
Baby Sasuke – Pluto × Baby Pluto – 2020
Back to the Basics – I Never Liked You – 2022
Bag (featuring Yung Bans) – Superfly: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack – 2018
Bankroll – Pluto × Baby Pluto – 2020
Baptiize – The Wizrd – 2019
Beat It (with Metro Boomin) – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
Beautiful (DJ Khaled featuring Future and SZA) – God Did – 2022
Because of You – Pluto × Baby Pluto – 2020
Benz Friendz (Whatchutola) (featuring André 3000) – Honest – 2014
Big Rings (with Drake) – What a Time to Be Alive – 2015
Big Rube Speaks – Honest – 2014
Big Time (DJ Khaled featuring Future and Lil Baby) – God Did – 2022
Blackout (with Joyner Lucas) – Non-album single – 2023
Blasé (Ty Dolla Sign featuring Future and Rae Sremmurd) – Free TC – 2015
Blood on the Money – DS2 – 2015
Blood, Sweat, Tears – Honest – 2014
Blow a Bag – DS2 – 2015
Body Party (Remix) (Ciara featuring Future and B.o.B) – Ciara – 2013
Bought a Bad Bitch – Pluto × Baby Pluto – 2020
Brazzier – Mixtape Pluto – 2024
Bugatti (Ace Hood featuring Rick Ross and Future) – Trials & Tribulations – 2013
Bum Bum Tam Tam (Remix) (with MC Fioti, J Balvin, Stefflon Don, and Juan Magán) – Non-album single – 2017
Bust a Move – Pluto × Baby Pluto – 2020
Buy the World (Mike Will Made It featuring Future, Lil Wayne, and Kendrick Lamar) – Ransom – 2014
Call the Coroner – The Wizrd – 2019
Came to the Party (with Metro Boomin) – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
Brian Kachejian was born in Manhattan and raised in the Bronx. He is the founder and Editor in Chief of ClassicRockHistory.com. He has spent thirty years in the music business often working with many of the people who have appeared on this site. Brian Kachejian also holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from Stony Brook University along with New York State Public School Education Certifications in Music and Social Studies. Brian Kachejian is also an active member of the New York Press.