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Metro Boomin, whose real name is Leland Tyler Wayne, is an American record producer, record executive, and DJ from St. Louis, Missouri. He began his career in music production while still in high school, initially making beats on a laptop that his mother bought him in the seventh grade. His mother would drive him from St. Louis to Atlanta to collaborate with artists he met online. By age 16, Metro Boomin was producing for established artists in the Atlanta hip hop scene.
Metro Boomin gained significant attention for his work with artists like Future, 21 Savage, Gucci Mane, and Young Thug. In 2013, he produced the single “Karate Chop” for Future, which marked a turning point in his career. He continued to build his reputation with major production credits on songs for Future, including “Honest” and “Mask Off.” Metro also became known for his signature producer tag, “Metro Boomin want some more, nigga!” voiced by Future.
He released his debut mixtape as a solo artist, 19 & Boomin, in 2013. Metro Boomin’s collaboration with Future and Drake on the 2015 mixtape What a Time to Be Alive further elevated his profile. He produced multiple tracks for that project, as well as for Future’s DS2 album. Throughout the late 2010s, Metro produced a series of successful singles for various artists, including “Jumpman” by Drake and Future, “Where Ya At” by Future featuring Drake, and “Tuesday” by ILoveMakonnen featuring Drake.
Metro Boomin released a collaborative album with 21 Savage titled Savage Mode in 2016, which was well received and included the hit single “X” featuring Future. In 2017, he produced hits such as “Bad and Boujee” by Migos featuring Lil Uzi Vert, “Tunnel Vision” by Kodak Black, and “Mask Off” by Future. He was named Producer of the Year at the 2016 and 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards.
Metro’s debut solo studio album, Not All Heroes Wear Capes, was released in November 2018. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 and featured artists such as Travis Scott, 21 Savage, Young Thug, and Drake. The album included singles like “Space Cadet” with Gunna and “No Complaints” with Offset and Drake.
In October 2020, Metro Boomin and 21 Savage released Savage Mode II, the sequel to their earlier collaboration. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and produced singles such as “Runnin” and “Mr. Right Now” featuring Drake. In December 2022, Metro Boomin released his second solo studio album, Heroes & Villains, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and included collaborations with artists like Future, Chris Brown, Travis Scott, and Don Toliver.
Some of Metro Boomin’s biggest hit singles as a producer include “Jumpman,” “Mask Off,” “Bad and Boujee,” “Congratulations” by Post Malone featuring Quavo, “Bank Account” by 21 Savage, and “Heartless” by The Weeknd. He is known for his frequent collaborations with Future, 21 Savage, Travis Scott, Drake, and Migos.
Metro Boomin has received numerous awards and nominations, including BET Hip Hop Awards for Producer of the Year, BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, and Grammy nominations for his work on several projects. He has been recognized for his influence on the sound of modern hip hop and trap music.
Outside of music, Metro Boomin has participated in philanthropic activities, such as supporting St. Louis-area youth programs and community organizations. He has spoken publicly about his experiences growing up in St. Louis and his commitment to giving back to his hometown.
Metro Boomin’s discography as a lead artist includes Not All Heroes Wear Capes (2018), Savage Mode II (2020, with 21 Savage), and Heroes & Villains (2022). He has also released collaborative albums and numerous singles and produced tracks for a wide range of artists.
Complete List Of Metro Boomin Songs From A to Z
- #1 (Intro) – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
- 10 Freaky Girls – Not All Heroes Wear Capes – 2018
- 10AM / Save the World – Not All Heroes Wear Capes – 2018
- Ain’t No Love – We Don’t Trust You – 2024
- All My Life – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
- All the Money – Heroes & Villains – 2022
- All the Way Live – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – 2023
- All to Myself – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Always Be My Fault – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Am I Dreaming – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – 2023
- Amazing (Interlude) – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Annihilate – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – 2023
- Another Dimension – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – 2023
- Ansiedades – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – 2023
- Around Me – Heroes & Villains – 2022
- ASAP Ferg – Perfect Timing – 2017
- Bad Guy – Savage Mode – 2016
- Beat It – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Big Bidness – Double or Nothing – 2017
- Both Sides – Perfect Timing – 2017
- Borrowed Love – Not All Heroes Wear Capes – 2018
- Brand New Draco – Savage Mode II – 2020
- Bring It Back – Perfect Timing – 2017
- Call Me – Perfect Timing – 2017
- Calling – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – 2023
- Came to the Party – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Cinderella – We Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Claustrophobic – We Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Crazy Clientele – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Creepin’ – Heroes & Villains – 2022
- Crossed Out – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Danger (Spider) – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – 2023
- Darth Vader – Without Warning – 2017
- Did You See Nav? – Perfect Timing – 2017
- Disrespectful – Without Warning – 2017
- Don’t Come Out the House – Not All Heroes Wear Capes – 2018
- Dreamcatcher – Not All Heroes Wear Capes – 2018
- Drink n Dance – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Even the Odds – Double or Nothing – 2017
- Everyday Hustle – We Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Feel It – Savage Mode – 2016
- Feel the Fiyaaaah – Heroes & Villains – 2022
- Fried (She a Vibe) – We Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Ghostface Killers – Without Warning – 2017
- Givin’ Up (Not the One) – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – 2023
- Glock in My Lap – Savage Mode II – 2020
- Go Legend – Double or Nothing – 2017
- Gracious – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
- GTA – We Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Held Me Down – Perfect Timing – 2017
- Hit – Perfect Timing – 2017
- Home – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – 2023
- Hummingbird – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – 2023
- I Am – Perfect Timing – 2017
- I Can’t Save You (Interlude) – Heroes & Villains – 2022
- I Can’t Stop – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – 2023
- I Don’t Care – Perfect Timing – 2017
- Ice Attack – We Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Infamous – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – 2023
- In Tune – Double or Nothing – 2017
- Intro – Savage Mode II – 2020
- Jealous – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Lesbian – Not All Heroes Wear Capes – 2018
- Like That – We Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Link Up – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – 2023
- Lock on Me – Heroes & Villains – 2022
- Luv Bad Bitches – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Mad High – Savage Mode – 2016
- Mad Stalkers – Without Warning – 2017
- Magic Don Juan (Princess Diana) – We Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Many Men – Savage Mode II – 2020
- Metro Spider – Heroes & Villains – 2022
- Mile High Memories – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Minute – Perfect Timing – 2017
- Mr. Right Now – Savage Mode II – 2020
- My Choppa Hate Niggas – Without Warning – 2017
- My Dawg – Savage Mode II – 2020
- Nas Morales – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – 2023
- NavUziMetro#Pt2 – Perfect Timing – 2017
- Need Some – Perfect Timing – 2017
- Niagara Falls (Foot or 2) – Heroes & Villains – 2022
- Nightmare – Without Warning – 2017
- Nights Like This – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
- No Advance – Savage Mode – 2016
- No Complaints – Not All Heroes Wear Capes – 2018
- No Heart – Savage Mode – 2016
- No Hearts, No Love – Double or Nothing – 2017
- No More – Not All Heroes Wear Capes – 2018
- No Opp Left Behind – Savage Mode II – 2020
- Nobody Knows My Struggle – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Nonviolent Communication – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – 2023
- Ocean Drive – Savage Mode – 2016
- On Time – Heroes & Villains – 2022
- One Big Family – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Only 1 (Interlude) – Not All Heroes Wear Capes – 2018
- Only You – Not All Heroes Wear Capes – 2018
- Out of My Hands – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Overdue – Not All Heroes Wear Capes – 2018
- Overload – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Perfect Timing (Intro) – Perfect Timing – 2017
- Pull Up N Wreck – Double or Nothing – 2017
- Raindrops (Insane) – Heroes & Villains – 2022
- Rap Saved Me – Without Warning – 2017
- Real Nigga – Savage Mode – 2016
- Reason – Double or Nothing – 2017
- Red Leather – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Ric Flair Drip – Without Warning – 2017
- Rich – Perfect Timing – 2017
- Rich Nigga Shit – Savage Mode II – 2020
- Right 4 You – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
- RIP Luv – Savage Mode II – 2020
- Run Up the Racks – Without Warning – 2017
- Runnin – Savage Mode II – 2020
- Runnin Outta Time – We Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Said N Done – Savage Mode II – 2020
- Savage Mode – Savage Mode – 2016
- Savage Time – Double or Nothing – 2017
- Seen It All – We Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Self Love – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – 2023
- Show of Hands – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Silk & Cologne – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – 2023
- Slidin – Savage Mode II – 2020
- Slimed In – We Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Snitches & Rats – Savage Mode II – 2020
- Snitches & Rats (interlude) – Savage Mode II – 2020
- So Good – Double or Nothing – 2017
- Space Cadet – Not All Heroes Wear Capes – 2018
- Steppin on Niggas – Savage Mode II – 2020
- Still Serving – Without Warning – 2017
- Streets Made Me a King – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Superhero (Heroes & Villains) – Heroes & Villains – 2022
- Take It to the Top – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – 2023
- This Sunday – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Too Many Nights – Heroes & Villains – 2022
- Trance – Heroes & Villains – 2022
- Type Shit – We Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Umbrella – Heroes & Villains – 2022
- Up – Perfect Timing – 2017
- Up to Something – Not All Heroes Wear Capes – 2018
- Walk Em Down (Don’t Kill Civilians) – Heroes & Villains – 2022
- We Don’t Trust You – We Don’t Trust You – 2024
- We Still Don’t Trust You – We Still Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Where My Twin @ – We Don’t Trust You – 2024
- Who’s Stopping Me – Double or Nothing – 2017
- WTFYM – We Don’t Trust You – 2024
- X – Savage Mode – 2016
- You Know – Perfect Timing – 2017
- Young Metro – We Don’t Trust You – 2024
Albums
Not All Heroes Wear Capes (2018): 13 songs
Heroes & Villains (2022): 15 songs
Perfect Timing (2017): 16 songs
Without Warning (2017): 10 songs
Double or Nothing (2017): 10 songs
Savage Mode II (2020): 15 songs
We Don’t Trust You (2024): 17 songs
We Still Don’t Trust You (2024): 25 songs
Savage Mode (2016): 9 songs
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023): 18 songs
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