London on da Track

London On Da Track
Birth name London Holmes
Also known as RK London
Born (1991-03-27) March 27, 1991
Origin Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s) Record producer, songwriter
Labels RK4L Music Group, Cash Money
Associated acts Young Thug, Travis Porter, Boosie Badazz, Lil Wayne, Rich Homie Quan, Rich Kidz, T.I, Rich Gang

London Holmes (born March 27, 1991), better known by his stage name London on da Track, is an American record producer, songwriter and former rapper from Atlanta, Georgia.[1] He is a frequent collaborator of fellow Atlanta rapper Young Thug and has also worked with Waka Flocka Flame, Rich Homie Quan, Gucci Mane, T.I., Travis Porter, Rich Kidz[2] and 50 Cent.[3]

Musical career

London first started out as a rapper when he was sixteen years old in a group called Dem Guyz. They used to download beats on SoundClick for 99 cents, they had to exclusive rights for $100 but couldn't afford it. He started to make beats for Dem Savages because he already knew how to use the piano from playing in churches. Then he started to download programs online that put the two together. His team was associated with the Rich Kidz and they didn't have beats either so he made beats for them. Soon, others started asking him for beats and wasn't charging them, he just wanted to get his name out there. The first song he produced to be heard on the radio was "Pieon" by Rich Kidz and it motivated London to keep going. In 2008 or 2009, he recorded his first collaboration with Young Thug, "Curtains", back in his house. He didn't stop giving out beats until his first label deal with Cash Money Records.[4]

In August 2014, American rapper and Cash Money Records chief executive officer (CEO) Bryan "Birdman" Williams, called London "the best producer in the business, as we speak today".[5] London's frequent collaborator, Atlanta-based rapper Young Thug has stated London is his favorite producer to work with and will become "the greatest producer ever".[5] Complex included him on their 2013 list of "25 New Producers To Watch For".[1] In August 2014, three singles, produced by London on da Track, charted on the Billboard Hot 100 at the same time, with "Lifestyle" at 16, "About the Money" at 42, and "Hookah" at 85.[2]

Personal life

Holmes's mother was an aspiring model when she became pregnant with him. She planned to do a show in London but couldn't go because of her pregnancy. She expected this event to be a breakthrough in her career, so she named London after the city in which the event was to take place. London moved to Buffalo in 2004 where he stayed with his relatives. He attended Maritime High School, London would be seen making beats on the desk during class with his friends.[4]

Production discography

Singles produced

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
 US R&B
 US Rap
"Hookah"[6]
(Tyga featuring Young Thug)		 2014 85 25 19 The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty
"About the Money"[7]
(T.I. featuring Young Thug)		 42 12 10 Paperwork
"Lifestyle"[8]
(Rich Gang featuring Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan)		 16 4 4 TBA
"Take Kare"[9]
(Rich Gang featuring Young Thug and Lil Wayne)		 — — —
"Sho Me Love"[10]
(Rich Gang featuring Juvenile and Drake)		 — — —
"Check"[11]
(Young Thug)		 2015 100 30 — Barter 6
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References

  1. 1 2 "London on Da Track". Complex. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  2. 1 2 "London On Da Track And Young Thug Wrote “Lifestyle” In Their Kitchen". XXL. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
  3. ↑ Ivey, Justin (November 30, 2015). "Listen to 50 Cent, “Too Rich”". Hip-Hop News, Rap Music - XXL. Townsquare Media. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  4. 1 2 Turner, David (13 November 2014). "Beat Construction: London On Da Track Moves Rich Gang's Keys". Retrieved 28 January 2015.
  5. 1 2 "Birdman Introduces Rich Gang Producer "London On Da Track" Part 2 (Feat. Young Thug)". Rich Gang. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  6. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hookah-feat.-young-thug-single/id858914107
  7. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/about-money-feat.-young-thug/id885621063
  8. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lifestyle-feat.-young-thug/id886259208
  9. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/take-kare-feat.-young-thug/id930335456
  10. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sho-me-love-feat.-juvenile/id945124979
  11. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sho-me-love-feat.-juvenile/id945124979

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