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Future
File:Future inked magazine.jpg
Background information
Birth nameNayvadius Wilburn
Born (1985-11-20) November 20, 1985 (age 38)
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, United States
GenresAtlanta hip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, Singer
Years active2009–present
LabelsEpic, A1, FreeBandz
Websitewww.futurefreebandz.com

Nayvadius Cash (born Nayvadius Wilburn on November 20, 1985), better known by his stage name Future, is a Haitian-American rapper from Kirkwood, Atlanta, Georgia.[1] He is signed to the record label Epic Records.[2]

Career

His name came about after members of The Dungeon Family called him "The Future". His cousin, producer Rico Wade of Dungeon Family, encouraged him to sharpen his writing skills and pursue as a rapper.[3] From 2010 to early 2011, Future released a series of mixtapes including 1000, Dirty Sprite and True Story.[3][4] The latter included the single "Tony Montana", in reference to the Scarface film.[4][5] During this time, Future also partnered with Gucci Mane on the Free Bricks collaborative album and wrote YC's single "Racks".[6][7]

Future signed a major label deal with Epic Label Group in September 2011, days before the release of his next mixtape, Streetz Calling.[8] The mixtape was described by XXL magazine as ranging from "simple and soundly executed boasts" to "futuristic drinking and drugging jams" to "tales of the grind."[7] Jordan Sargent of Pitchfork Media remarked that on the mixtape, Future comes "as close as anyone to perfecting this thread of ringtone pop, where singing and rapping are practically the same thing, and conversing 100% through Auto-Tune doesn't mean you still can't talk about how you used to sell drugs. It would almost feel antiquated if Future weren't amassing hits, or if he weren't bringing some subtle new dimensions to the micro-genre."[5]

Though Future had told MTV that Streetz Calling would be his final mixtape prior to the release of his debut studio album, another mixtape, Astronaut Status, was released in January 2012. Before his album being released in April 2012.[9][10] XXL's Troy Mathews wrote, "While Astronaut Status is up and down and never really hits the highs like 'Racks', 'Tony Montana', and 'Magic' that fans have come to expect from Future, it’s apparent that he’s poised to continue the buzz of 2011 humming right along into 2012."[11] Future was selected to the annual XXL Freshmen list in early 2012.[12]

His debut album Pluto, originally planned for January, was eventually released on April 17.[13][14] It will include remixes of "Tony Montana" featuring Drake and "Magic" featuring T.I..[15] According to Future, "'Magic' was the first record T.I. jumped on when he came outta jail. Like, he was out of jail a day and he jumped straight on the 'Magic' record without me even knowing about it."[15] The track became Future's first single to enter the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[16] Other collaborators on the album include R. Kelly, Snoop Dogg and Trae Tha Truth.[17]

It was announced that future will be repackaging his debut album Pluto on November 27th, 2012 under the name Pluto 3D featuring 3 New songs & 2 Remix songs including the Remix for Same Damn Time featuring Diddy & Ludacris, as well as his newest street single Neva End (Remix) featuring Kelly Rowland.[18]

Discography

Main article: Future discography

References

  1. ^ Iandoli, Kathy. ""Future: Landing on 'Pluto'"". Retrieved 1 August 2012.
  2. ^ Savage, Lauren (April 16, 2011). ""Future Talks 'Pluto,' Epic Record Deal & More"". Retrieved 1 August 2012.
  3. ^ a b Markman, Rob (11 July, 2011). "Future's Latest Mixtape Based On A 'True Story'". MTV. Retrieved 24 March 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ a b Caramanica, Jon (09 September 2011). "Starting New York Cool, Ending Atlanta Hot". The New York Times. Retrieved 24 March 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ^ a b Sargent, Jordan (17 November 2011). "Future: Streetz Calling". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
  6. ^ Jeffries, David. "Future: Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
  7. ^ a b Fleischer, Adam (12 September 2011). "Reviews: Future, 'Streetz Calling'". XXL. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
  8. ^ Chandler, D.L. (09 September 2011). "Fab 5 Alum Future Signs Major Label Deal". MTV. Retrieved 24 March 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  9. ^ Markman, Rob (12 September 2011). "Future Says 'Streetz Calling' Will Be His Last Mixtape". MTV. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
  10. ^ Sargent, Jordan (30 January 2012). "Future: Astronaut Status". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
  11. ^ Mathews, Troy (18 January 2012). "Reviews: Future, 'Astronaut Status'". XXL. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
  12. ^ "XXL's Freshman Class of 2012". XXL. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
  13. ^ Ramirez, Erika (14 December 2011). "2 Chainz and Future Talk Upcoming Projects and Touring". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
  14. ^ "Future Travels to 'Pluto' with Drake, R. Kelly, T.I., & Ludacris". Rap-Up. 2 March 2012. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
  15. ^ a b Langhorne, Cyrus (4 March 2012). "Drake, T.I. & Ludacris See The Future, Pack Bags For 'Pluto'". SOHH. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
  16. ^ "Future Album & Song Chart History". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
  17. ^ Martin, Andrew (15 March 2012). "Future Enlists R. Kelly, Snoop Dogg For 'Pluto'". Prefix Magazine. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
  18. ^ "Future Unveils 'Pluto 3D' Album Tracklist and Release Date". http://theversed.com. Retrieved 25 October 2012. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  19. ^ Future : Inked Magazine. Inkedmag.com. Retrieved on 2012-10-19.

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