Few producers have had such a demonstrated impact on the the last decade of music as Metro Boomin. Described by GQ as the “architect of Atlanta rap,” Metro has netted collaborations as far-ranging from Coldplay to Gucci Mane, garnered three #1 projects on the Billboard 200, and is credited with bolstering trap music’s presence both in and out of the South. From “Jumpman” to “Bad & Boujee” to “Creepin’,” we’ve been hearing his productions for years – all of which manage to capture the ear due to his penchant for eerie soundscapes and light and dark dichotomy. 

This episode of Switched on Pop, we take a closer look at Metro Boomin’s career, highlighting what makes his production style so versatile. 

Songs Discussed:

Metro Boomin, John Legend – On Time

ILOVEMAKONNEN, Drake – Tuesday (feat. Drake)

Future – Radical

Drake, Future – Jumpman

Kanye West – Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1

Big Sean – Bounce Back

Migos, Lil Uzi Vert – Bad and Boujee (feat. Lil Uzi Vert)

21 Savage, Metro Boomin, Future – X (feat. Future)

Future – Wicked

Future – Mask Off

Metro Boomin, 21 Savage – Don't Come Out The House (with 21 Savage)

Metro Boomin, J Balvin, Wizkid, Offset – Only You (feat. Wizkid, Offset & J Balvin)

Thompson Twins, Metro Boomin – Hold Me Now (Metro Boomin Remix)

Solange – Stay Flo

James Blake, Moses Sumney, Metro Boomin – Tell Them (feat. Moses Sumney & Metro Boomin)

The Weeknd – Heartless

Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, 21 Savage – Creepin' (with The Weeknd & 21 Savage)

Mario Winans, Enya, Diddy – I Don't Wanna Know (feat. Enya & P. Diddy)


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