Vinylz

Vinylz

Vinylz in the studio
Background information
Birth name Anderson Hernandez
Born (1989-09-02) September 2, 1989
Washington Heights, New York City, New York United States
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • record producer
  • songwriter
Instruments FL Studio[1]
Years active 2007–present
Labels
Associated acts

Anderson Hernandez (born September 2, 1989),[2] professionally known as Vinylz, is a Dominican-American record producer and songwriter from Washington Heights, New York City.[3] He is perhaps best known for his work with Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Drake, J. Cole and Nicki Minaj. In addition to establishing his own production company, Four-5 Music Group, Vinylz secured a publishing deal with Sony ATV through fellow producer Boi-1da —with whom he has worked closely.[4]

Career

He got an early professional start working with Swizz Beatz & The Individualz in the late 2000s. He started producing at age 14,[3] learning the ropes on the then popular Fruity Loops (now FL Studio).[1] He received his name courtesy of a friend who noticed both his knack for clever sampling and his addiction to his father’s collection of vinyl records. It remained a hobby until, against his parents’ wishes; he decided to drop out of college after the first semester of his freshman year.

Setting up shop in a Washington Heights studio, Vinylz pulled from his various influences—Timbaland, Pharrell Williams, Swizz Beatz, Nottz, Bink, Rich Harrison—and flourished through his work with both local artists and hip hop stars like Drag-On and Cassidy. After reaching out to Drake’s producer, Boi-1da, via Myspace to retrieve the instrumental for "Best I Ever Had", Vinylz ended up forming a relationship which would remain long after the request.[3] Impressed by his work, Boi-1da became a mentor to the young producer; the two continuing on to collaborate on tracks such as Jay-Z's "FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt" featuring Rick Ross and Drake's "5am in Toronto" and "The Language".

In 2013, Jay-Z’s "F***WithMeYouKnowIGotIt" featuting Rick Ross and DJ Khaled's "No New Friends" featuring Drake, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne, both placed on the Billboard Hot 100 chart; the latter was certified gold by the RIAA.[5] A string of hits alongside Drake’s producer, Boi-1da, helped to score Vinylz a publishing deal with Sony ATV.[6] In addition to the deal, he has established his own production company, Four-5 Music Group, under which he has signed Allen Ritter and Jae B.[7]

Production discography

List of songs as producer or co-producer, with performing artists and other credited producers, showing year released and album name.

TITLE YEAR PERFORMING ARTIST(S) OTHER PRODUCER(S) ALBUM
Amnesia 2008 Cassidy Back To The Problem
Henny, Bacardi and Swag like Rick James 2010 Cassidy Face 2 Face
Gucci Time 2010 Gucci Mane, Swizz Beats Swizz Beats, The Individuals The Appeal: Georgia's Most Wanted
One Shot 2010 Cassidy, Junior Reid, Notch C.A.S.H
Girl Like Her 2010 Cassidy, Mya Top Notch C.A.S.H.
She Addicted 2010 Cassidy, Nalia Boss Cassidy C.A.S.H.
MMG The World is Ours 2012 Rick Ross, Pharrell, Meek Mill, Stalley Boi-1da Rich Forever
Like Diz 2012 Roscoe Dash, 2 Chainz Boi-1da 2.0
We Can Have a Ball 2012 Sammy Adams OK Cool
Intro 2012 Alley Boy The Gift of Discernment
Ice Cream 2K12 2012 Emilio Rojas No Shame, No Regrets
Dollar And A Dream 2012 Siya D.Y.K.E. (Damn You Killin Em)
NBA 2012 Joe Budden, Wiz Khalifa, French Montana Boi-1da No Love Lost
Castles 2013 Joe Budden Allen Ritter No Love Lost
Better Way Pt. 2 (Tribute to Sandy Hook) 2013 Bizzle Boi-1da The Good Fight
Brink of Amazing 2013 Daniel de Bourg Boi-1da London Bread
Bump That Bass 2013 Jeremih, Twista
Nasty Girl 2013 Jim Jones, Jeremih, DJ Spinking Vampire Life 3
Castles 2013 Joe Budden No Love Lost
5am in Toronto 2013 Drake Boi-1da Nothing Was the Same
No New Friends 2013 DJ Khaled, Drake, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross Boi-1da, Noah "40" Shebib, Allen Ritter Suffering from Success
Wherever We Go We Want 2013 French Montana, Ne-Yo, Raekwon Allen Ritter, Reefa Excuse My French
Was it Worth it 2013 Kid Ink, Sterling Simms Almost Home
You Know 2013 Fabolous, Young Jeezy Boi-1da Soul Tape 3
FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt 2013 Jay-Z, Rick Ross Boi-1da, Timbaland, J-Roc Magna Carta... Holy Grail
The Language 2013 Drake Boi-1da Nothing Was the Same
Body Operator 2013 DJ Spinking, French Montana, Jeremih
Shinin’ Like I’m Las Vegas 2013 DJ Whoo Kid, Nipsey Hussle
Vulnerable 2014 Tinashe, Travi$ Scott Boi-1da Black Water
Believe Me 2014 Lil Wayne, Drake Boi-1da Tha Carter V
Chiraq 2014 Nicki Minaj, Lil Herb Boi-1da
FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt (Reprise) 2014 Rick Ross Boi-1da, Timbaland, J-Roc Mastermind
Adult Swim 2014 DJ Spinking, Tyga, A$AP Ferg, Jeremih, Velous
Best Kept Secret 2014 Sammy Adams Wizzy
Don't Play 2014 Travis Scott, Big Sean, The 1975 Allen Ritter, Travis Scott, Days Before Rodeo
0 to 100 / The Catch Up 2014 Drake Boi-1da, 40, Nineteen85
Grindin 2014 Lil Wayne, Drake Boi-1da Tha Carter V
4 The Freaks 2014 Jeremih N.O.M.A.
A Tale Of 2 Citiez [8] 2014 J. Cole 2014 Forest Hills Drive
Fire Squad 2014 J. Cole J. Cole 2014 Forest Hills Drive
All Things Go[9] 2014 Nicki Minaj Boi-1da, Allen Ritter The Pinkprint
Bish Bounce 2014 Fabolous Boi-1da The Young OG Project
Gone For The Winter 2014 Fabolous, Velous DJ RellyRell The Young OG Project
Planes 2015 Jeremih, J. Cole Late Nights
Star67[10] 2015 Drake If You're Reading This, It's Too Late
Paradise 2015 Jeremih Soundz, Mick Schultz Late Nights
Blessings 2015 Big Sean, Drake, Kanye West Allen Ritter Dark Sky Paradise
Know Yourself 2015 Drake Boi-1da, Syksense If You're Reading This It's Too Late
I Don't Give A F*#k 2015 J Doe
You Changed Me 2015 Jamie Foxx, Chris Brown Boi-1da, Allen Ritter, Jordan Evans Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses
On The Dot 2015 Jamie Foxx, Fabolous Allen Ritter Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses
Another Dose 2015 Jamie Foxx Boi-1da, Frank Dukes Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses
Like Me 2015 Lil Durk, Jeremih Boi-1da, Allen Ritter Remember My Name
R.I.C.O. 2015 Meek Mill, Drake Allen Ritter, Cubeatz Dreams Worth More Than Money
Right Hand 2015 Drake
Like Me (Remix) 2015 Lil Durk, Jeremih, Lil Wayne, Fetty Wap Boi-1da, Allen Ritter Remember My Name
Party Favors 2015 Tinashe, Young Thug Boi-1da, Allen Ritter, Illangelo Joy Ride
Cut The Check 2015 Mac Miller, Chief Keef GO:OD AM
Say So 2015 G-Eazy
Immortal 2015 Joe Budden, Emanny Boi-1da All Love Lost
Back to Sleep 2015 Chris Brown Boi-1da Royalty
Black Friday 2015 Kendrick Lamar Black Friday Remixes
Sex With Me 2016 Rihanna Boi-1da, Frank Dukes ANTI
U With Me? 2016 Drake 40, Kanye West, Dj Dahi Views

References

  1. 1 2 Alexander Iadarola (October 30, 2014). "13 Things All Fruity Loops Producers Know To Be True". The Fader. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
  2. ↑ [Interview] XXL Mag. Accessed on July 11, 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 "EXCLUSIVE: Vinylz Talks Working With Jay-Z, Drake, Boi-1da and His New Obsession". AllHipHop.com.
  4. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Interview: Vinylz Details His Production on "Believe Me," "Chi-Raq," and Working on Diddy's Last Album". Complex.
  5. ↑ "DJ KHALED "NO NEW FRIENDS" HITS GOLD". RapRadar.com.
  6. ↑ "Vinylz Discusses Producing For Lil Wayne, Drake Vs Jay Z, & "Chiraq" Diss Tracks". AllHiphop.com.
  7. ↑ "Interview: Vinylz Details His Production on "Believe Me," "Chi-Raq," and Working on Diddy's Last Album". Complex.com.
  8. ↑ "Interview: Meet The Producer Behind J.Cole’s Controversial Track ‘Fire Squad’".
  9. ↑ "Interview: Nicki Minaj’s "All Things Go": Listen To ‘The Pinkprint’ Track".
  10. ↑ "Star67".

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