Black Metaphor
| Black Metaphor | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Byron Forest II |
| Born |
July 24, 1989 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, Songwriter |
| Instruments | Logic, FL Studio, MPC |
| Years active | 2007−present |
| Labels | NightRydas Productions, Warner Chappell Music[1] |
| Associated acts | NightRydas, Jeezy, Game, French Montana, Rick Ross, Meek Mill, 2 Chainz |
Byron Forest II (born July 24, 1989), also known as Black Metaphor, is an American music producer and songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. He first showcased his skills at iStandard Producer Showcase and Producer Swap Meets in 2010.[2] Black Metaphor has produced for artists such as Jeezy, The Game, 2 Chainz, Rick Ross, French Montana, and Meek Mill.[3] His most notable works are Jeezy's Get Right, and Game's Ali Bomaye.[4][5][6]
Career
In 2010, Forest attended recording sessions of the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League during his internship with them. He learned how they made their music, influencing him a lot. He later went to school in Middle Tennessee State University for audio production, in order to perfect his craft. Early in 2012, Metaphor worked for Scrilla, then signed to CTE World. In late May 2012, Carbon 15, Jeezy's A & R, discovered Metaphor, leading to a meeting with Jeezy where Jeezy picked 9 beats from him. In August 2012, he signed to Kenoe's label, Night Rydas Productions. That December, Big John helped him sign with Warner Chappell.[1]
Production discography
2010
LEP Bogus Boys - Don't Feed Da Killaz Vol.3
- 02. "Chicago Nigga"
STACE - Baggage Claim, Vol.3
- 04. "Put Ya Hands Up" (Fly Boy O featuring STACE)
- 06. "Get Ready" (Fly Boy O)
2011
Jim Jones - Ghost of Rich Porter
- 22. "Hustle/ Hit the Town" (featuring LEP Bogus Boys)
Siya - Elevator Dreams
- 02. "I'm Gone"
Sha Stimuli - The Break Up Pt 2: The Proposal
- 10. "No Clothes On"
Siya
- 00. "Flask"
2012
Playboy Tre - Patron & Instrumentals
- 07. "Patron & Instrumentals"
- 08. "Reach the Sky"
- 11. "Shot of Rum"
Scrilla - The Demonstration
- 12. "See What Fame Do"
- 15. "My Life"
Euroz - The Foundation
- 04. "Young Kingz"
- 13. "Take Me Away"
French Montana - Mac & Cheese 3
- 17. "Sanctuary"
Meek Mill - Dreams & Nightmares
- 02. "In God We Trust"
Game - Jesus Piece
- 01. "Scared Now"
- 02. "Ali Bomaye"
Jeezy - It's tha World
- 06. "Get Right" (Single)
Siya
- 00. "I'm So Brooklyn"
2013
Meek Mill - Dreamchasers 3
- 16. "The End"
Coke Boys - Coke Boys 4
- 01. "Intro" (performed by French Montana, Meek Mill, and Chinx Drugz)
Freddie Gibbs
- 00. "3 Peat" ft. G-Wiz
Lil Bibby - Free Crack
- 12. "Water"
2014
Siya
- 00."Real MVP"
Isaiah Rashad - Cilvia Demo
- 04. "R.I.P. Kevin Miller"
Rick Ross - Mastermind
- 02. “Rich Is Gangsta”
Lil Bibby - Free Crack 2
- 16. "Water" (remix) (featuring Anthony Hamilton and Jadakiss)
Euroz - Kray 2
- 02. "Back At It"
- 12. "That Nigga"
- 13. "Can I Live"
Jeezy - Seen It All: The Autobiography
- 11. “A Win Is A Win”
- 12. “Beautiful” (featuring Game and Rick Ross)
- 15.”How I Did It (Perfection)”
2015
Lil Boosie - Touchdown 2 Cause Hell
- 01. "Get Em Boosie" (Intro)"
Skyzoo -Music for My Friends
- 09. "Meadow of Trust" (featuring Saba)
Trae tha Truth -Tha Truth
- 16. "Realigion" (featuring Dej Loaf)
Rick Ross - Black Dollar
- 03. "We Gon Make It"
Jay Rock -90059
- 01."Necessary"
38 Spesh
- 00 "Tell You Why" (featuring Klass Murda)
Waka Flocka -Flockaveli 1.5
- 10 "Lose My Mind" (co-produced by Fuse from 808 Mafia")
- 15 "How It Feel"
OJ da Juiceman -Welcome to Texaco City
- 00 "Respect The Shooter
Rick Ross -Black Market
- 09 Black Opium" (featuring DJ Premier)
References
- 1 2 Black Metaphor Breaks Down His Hits for Meek Mill, Young Jeezy and More
- ↑ http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/2013/05/istandard-producers-weigh-in-on-xxls-2013-freshman-producers-list/3/ Standard Producers Weigh In On XXL’s 2013 Freshman Producers List
- ↑ http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/9-producers-you-re-still-sleeping-on-news.12369.html 9 Producers You're Still Sleeping On
- ↑ http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhDgRhp7GzzA9EWCrw The Making: Producer "Black Metaphor" Shows How He Created Young Jeezy's "Get Right"
- ↑ "Producer Black Metaphor Talks The Game’s "Ali Bomaye" & More". thesource.com. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- ↑ http://hiphopsince1987.com/2014/exclusives/hhs1987-presents-behind-the-beats-with-black-metaphor-video/ HHS1987 Presents Behind The Beats With Black Metaphor (Video)