Westside Boogie
Westside Boogie | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Anthony Tremaine Dixson[1] |
Born | Compton, California, U.S. | August 30, 1989
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) |
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Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2013–present |
Labels | |
Children | 1 |
Website | everythingsfor |
Anthony Tremaine Dixson[2][3] (born August 30, 1989), known professionally as Westside Boogie (stylised in all capitals; formerly known as Boogie), is an American rapper.[3] His debut mixtape, Thirst 48, was released on June 24, 2014, followed by his second, The Reach a year later. He signed a recording contract with Interscope Records in 2015, which entered a joint venture with Eminem's Shady Records two years later.[4] His debut studio album, Everythings for Sale, was released on January 25, 2019.[5] His second album, More Black Superheroes was released on June 17, 2022.
Early life
[edit]Anthony Tremaine Dixson was born on August 30, 1989, in Compton, California, where he was also raised, and was a member of the church choir.[3] His son, Darius, was born June 24, 2009, and was the catalyst for him to take music more seriously.[6] In 2010, he enrolled in recording courses at Long Beach City College, using financial aid money to purchase recording equipment.[7] He is also a single father of his son, working in part-time jobs and eventually, rapping became his full-time career.[8]
Musical career
[edit]2014–2016: Thirst 48, The Reach and Thirst 48, Pt. II
[edit]Boogie's musical career started when he joined the First Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church choir[9] in 8th grade under the guidance of his mother.[3][10] While a member of the choir, he was introduced to gangbanging and slowly began to make the transition from gospel to rap.[10][2] On June 24, 2013, he released his debut mixtape Thirst 48, which chronicled his life and struggles.[11][3] A year later, his debut was followed by his breakthrough mixtape The Reach, was released on June 24.[3] He signed a deal with Interscope Records in 2015.[3]
His break out single, "Oh My" was released in 2015 and produced by Jahlil Beats.[12][13] In 2016, Boogie released Thirst 48, Pt. II via Interscope Records,[3] a continuation of his debut mixtape from 2014 that also deals with new themes such as Millennial reliance on social media.[14]
2017–present: Everythings for Sale
[edit]In October 2017, it was announced that Boogie signed to Shady Records.[11] He was featured in the digital 2017 BET Hip-Hop Awards Detroit Cypher and made an appearance behind Eminem in his solo freestyle.[13][3] His first release from Shady Records was "Violence", a collaboration with Masego,[15] in December 2017. The release was followed up by two more songs in 2018 - "Self Destruction" in May[16][17] and "Deja Vu" in August.[18] He has gained praise from Rihanna, Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.[19][10][20][13][15]
Boogie is currently managed by Love Renaissance (LVRN). He opened for 6lack alongside Tierra Whack on 6lack's world tour.[21] Boogie's debut album, Everythings for Sale, was released on January 25 with melodic singles like "Rainy Days", "Silent Ride" and "Self Destruction".[5] The album includes guest appearances from Eminem, 6lack, and JID, among others.[22]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||
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US [23] |
US R&B/HH [24] |
US Rap [25] |
CAN [26] | ||
Everythings for Sale |
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28 | 18 | 18 | 61 |
More Black Superheroes |
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— | — | — | — |
Mixtapes
[edit]Title | Album details |
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Thirst 48[29] |
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The Reach[30] |
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Thirst 48, Pt. II[31] |
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Singles
[edit]Title | Year | Album |
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"Bitter Raps" | 2014 | Thirst 48 |
"Oh My" | 2015 | The Reach |
"No Way" | 2016 | Thirst 48, Pt. II |
"Nigga Needs" | ||
"Sunroof" | 2017 | |
"Violence" | Non-album singles | |
"Came Up" | ||
"Deja Vu" | 2018 | |
"Self Destruction" | Everythings for Sale | |
"Silent Ride" | 2019 | |
"Outside" (with Joey Bada$$) |
2020 | TBA |
"Tripping" (with Malz Monday) |
2021 | Non-album singles |
"Float" (featuring Mamii) | ||
"Luxury" (with xBValentine) | ||
"Aight" (with Shelley FKA DRAM) |
2022 | More Black Superheroes |
"Stuck" |
Guest appearances
[edit]Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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"City of God"[32] | 2016 | Cozz | Nothin Personal |
"Roped Off"[33] | The Game, Problem | Streets of Compton | |
"Today"[34] | Denzel Curry, Allan Kingdom | — | |
"Monster 2.0" | Jacob Banks | ||
"California (Remix)"[35] | 2017 | Niia | I |
"4 The Record" | Buddy | Magnolia | |
"Bad Azz" | DJ Quik, Problem, Dom Kennedy, Bad Lucc | Rosecrans | |
"Dumb" | 2018 | Royce da 5'9" | Book of Ryan |
"I Was on the Block" | 2019 | YG, Valee | 4Real 4Real |
"Cliché"[36] | Wale, Ari Lennox | Wow... That's Crazy | |
"Bellin" | 2020 | Jay Worthy | — |
"Trapped In" | Reason, Ab-Soul | ||
"Rapper Weed"[37] | Sir | ||
"Hairless Horsemen" | Guapdad 4000 | Platinum Falcon Returns | |
"Thoughts" | Cassper Nyovest | A.M.N (Any Minute Now) | |
"Cue The Sun" | Alycia Bella | — | |
"Boxed In" | Sainvil | 2020 Was Hijacked | |
"Reign on Me'" | 2021 | Curci | TBA |
"Flossin'" | Lute | Gold Mouf | |
"Instincts" | 2024 | Erick the Architect | I've Never Been Here Before |
References
[edit]- ^ "BMI | Songview Search".
- ^ a b "Boogie: A Rapper of Consequence". Pitchfork. 2016-03-30. Retrieved 2020-12-13.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Boogie Is The Next Compton Rapper To Reach For The Throne". Vibe. 2017-12-08. Retrieved 2020-12-13.
- ^ "Shady Records Signs Boogie". Shady Records. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
- ^ a b "Boogie Announced His Debut Album, 'Everything's For Sale'". Uproxx.com. 8 January 2019. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
- ^ Maloney, Devon (24 June 2015). "Rapper Boogie puts son Darius first — sometimes even on his songs - Los Angeles Times". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
- ^ "Show And Prove: Boogie Is a New Type of West Coast Rapper - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
- ^ "Meet Boogie: Rising Rapper From Long Beach, CA". HotNewHipHop.com. 17 June 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
- ^ "The Emotional Journey Of Boogie From Gang Life To "Oh My"". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
- ^ a b c "Rapper Boogie: From Gangs to Club Bangers and Kendrick Lamar Cosigns". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
- ^ a b Aswad, Jem (2017-10-11). "Eminem's Shady Records Signs Compton Rapper Boogie". Variety. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
- ^ "Who Is Boogie? Meet The L.A. Rapper Who's About to Run the Summer With His Song "Oh My"". Complex. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
- ^ a b c "Boogie Feels Super Blessed to Have Eminem's Cosign - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
- ^ "Compton Rapper Boogie Tells Personal Stories for the Internet Age". Noisey. 2016-03-08. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
- ^ a b "Boogie's New Song Is A Perfect Example Of Why Eminem Signed Him". MTV News. Archived from the original on December 14, 2017. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
- ^ "Boogie Drops Surreal Video for New Single "Self Destruction"". Complex. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
- ^ "Boogie's 'Self Destruction' Video Shows His Fun Side: Watch". Vibe. 2018-05-25. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
- ^ "Boogie Brings Back The Mannequin Challenge For Trippy "Deja Vu"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
- ^ "Boogie Has The Talent And Desire To Be Compton's Next Great Rapper". UPROXX. 2017-05-03. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
- ^ "Eminem Reveals What Made Him Sign Compton Rapper Boogie - AllHipHop.com". AllHipHop.com. Archived from the original on 2018-09-27. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
- ^ "6LACK Announces World Tour Featuring Tierra Whack, Boogie & More". HotNewHipHop. August 14, 2018. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
- ^ "Boogie recruits Eminem, J.I.D., and more on Everythings For Sale". The Fader. Retrieved January 25, 2019.
- ^ "Boogie Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
- ^ "Boogie Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
- ^ "Boogie Chart History: Top Rap Albums". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ "Boogie Chart History: Canadian Albums". Billboard. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
- ^ "Instagram".
- ^ "MORE BLACK SUPERHEROES by WESTSIDE BOOGIE".
- ^ "Thirst 48". Hotnewhiphop.com. 24 June 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
- ^ "The Reach". Hotnewhiphop. 24 June 2015. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
- ^ "Thirst 48 Part II". Hotnewhiphop. 14 October 2016. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
- ^ Hernandez, Victoria (2016-01-05). "Cozz "Nothin Personal" Mixtape Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist". HipHopDX.
- ^ "The Game - Roped Off Feat. Problem & Boogie (Prod. By League Of Starz)". Hotnewhiphop.com. 16 May 2016. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
- ^ "Denzel Curry - Today Feat. Boogie & Allan Kingdom". Hotnewhiphop.com. 19 July 2016. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
- ^ "Niia - California Feat. Boogie". Hotnewhiphop.com. 15 July 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
- ^ "WALE UNVEILS 'WOW.. THAT'S CRAZY' ALBUM COVER & TRACK LIST". HipHopnMore. October 2019.
- ^ "SiR Drops New Track "Rapper Weed" Featuring Boogie". Complex. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- 1989 births
- Living people
- 21st-century American rappers
- African-American male rappers
- American male rappers
- Long Beach City College alumni
- Musicians from Compton, California
- Rappers from California
- 21st-century American male musicians
- Shady Records artists
- 21st-century African-American musicians
- 20th-century African-American musicians