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Zaytoven

Super-producer Xavier “Zaytoven” Dotson was nicknamed after the German composer and pianist Ludwig van Beethoven because of the many similarities the two musicians share. Both were born in Germany, both mastered the organ and piano at a young age, both boast a genuine interest in music and most notably both possessed the same good foresight to align themselves with key people who could help further their careers. For Beethoven it was the dignitaries of Vienna, for Zaytoven it was Gucci Mane, king of the streets of east Atlanta. Zaytoven is the epitome of a multi-layered musical genius. He has been on his grind behind closed doors for over a decade. Not only has he mastered playing the guitar, drums, organ and piano by ear, but he is also a gifted producer, songwriter and performer. The man behind the magic can even be considered an instrument himself, expressing his passion and poetry through keys, strings and drumheads. While he wears many hats, he wears them all well by constantly re-inventing himself and his sound to become a crucial force in the entertainment industry. The budding producer was raised in a military household, living all over the world before the family settled down in California. Zaytoven got his start playing the church organ, as well as learning to play whatever instrument he could get his hands on, something he still continues to do today. He spent his formative years in San Francisco and upon graduating from high school, decided to stay in the Bay area and pursue a career in music while his parents and siblings headed to southern California, eventually making Georgia their permanent residence. It was during Zaytoven’s time on the west coast that he met rap legend JT the Bigga Figga, who took the young protégé under his wing giving him access to his studio and wisdom. Although he didn’t have much experience with recording equipment, like most talented students, Zaytoven assimilated the information quickly and eventually struck out on his own where he began to look for artists who fit his sound. By the dawn of the new millennium, the young entrepreneur moved to Atlanta and had amassed enough experience to establish himself as a viable producer on the music scene, although he first wanted to create a workable space for his prospective clients. While having a studio built in the basement of his parents home, Zaytoven decided to put his hands to another use- cutting hair. Like most great legacies are, by design, the barber school he enrolled in was laced with destiny. It was there that a fellow student introduced Zaytoven to Gucci Mane, who at that time was more interested in launching his nephew’s rap career than his own. However Zaytoven took a special interest in Gucci Mane, the “diamond in the rough” lyricist, and the two had an immediate connection and undeniable work chemistry. The duo scored big in 2005 with Gucci Mane’s hit single “So Icy” featuring Young Jeezy, which peaked at 23 on Billboards Hot Rap Tracks chart. Much like the clay in the hands of a skilled sculptor, Zaytoven has crafted and shaped the careers of many popular southern artists, such as OJ Da Juiceman (“Make the Trap Say Ay”), Yung LA (“Do It”), Yung Ralph (“About A Chick”) and Gorilla Zoe (“What It Is”). He has a flair for cultivating raw talent, a skill that speaks volumes on his ability to recognize and support new artists and develop them to reach a broader audience. Zaytoven is on a quest to expand his boundaries while simultaneously taking the traditional elements of his church heritage to create a distinct sound that continuously provides him with inspiration. With placements on R&B Grammy winner Usher’s upcoming album, as well as on Brandon and Brian Casey of Jagged Edge’s debut, Zaytoven counterbalances his marriage to Hip-Hop with his love affair for R&B and Soul music. And unlike the many trends in music that are ushered in just as quickly as they leave, Zaytoven’s artistry and creativity are timeless, which in addition to longevity, is what he consistently strives for. http://www.zaytovenbeatz.com/ http://twitter.com/zaytovenbeatz http://www.facebook.com/zaytovenbeatz/

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808 Mafia

808 Mafia is an American hip hop production team, started by Lex Luger and Southside that is managed and signed to Brick Squad Monopoly. The group also includes producers TM88, Purps, Chance Tarentino, Be-Bop, Bobby Beats, Fuse, Tre Pound, J.Moss, 12 Hunna, Jaye Neutron, OG Taxx and Chris Fresh. History 808 Mafia was founded in 2011 when rapper Waka Flocka Flame came up with the idea of a production team, made of his frequent collaborators Lex Luger and Southside. The group quickly expanded, adding a number of upcoming and affiliated producers, and is currently signed to Waka Flocka's label Brick Squad Monopoly. 808 Mafia has produced tracks for many notable artists such as Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka, Future, 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, Soulja Boy and DJ Drama among others. Its members have also independently worked on songs with Kanye West, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Fabolous, Pusha T, and Wiz Khalifa. The group released its debut self-titled instrumental mixtape in 2012, hosted by Trap-A-Holics. The mixtape was produced by and served as an introduction to 5 of its members: TM88 (credited as Trackman), Be-Bop, Purps, Bobby Beats, and Tarentino. A sequel called 808 Mafia II was announced for release on December 21, 2012, but was later delayed multiple times. In March 2013, a trailer for the tape was released to the team's YouTube channel. 808 Mafia II was released on April 24, 2013, via LiveMixtapes. It was hosted by Trap-A-Holics, DJ Scream and DJ Drama, and features production by Southside, TM88, Purps, Tarentino, Fuse, Chris Fresh, OG Taxx and Be Bop. Members Southside Joshua Luellen, better known as Southside and Sizzle, founded 808 Mafia in 2011. His major debut was on Waka Flocka's Flockaveli, where he produced 3 of the songs. Since then, Southside has worked with a number of major artists, such as Kanye West, Jay-Z, 2 Chainz, Rick Ross, Pusha T, Big Sean and MGK, among others. He is also an occasional rapper. https://twitter.com/sizzle808MAFIA Fuse Eduardo Earle, better known as Fuse or Fuse Makes Beats is a producer from Bronx, NY. Recruited in 808 Mafia in 2011, Fuse has produced tracks for Waka Flocka, Wooh da Kid & Fetti Gang, and appeared on the 808 Mafia II mixtape in April 2013. https://twitter.com/FuseMakesBeats Purps Nathaniel Caserta, known by his stage name Purps, is a producer from Los Angeles. In 2009, he worked on the score of the movie "The Collector". He met with Waka Flocka in the summer of 2010 and co-produced the track "Homies" from Waka's debut album Flockaveli. He collaborated on a number of songs with fellow producer Prince, as Prince N Purps, playing Prince's signature tag and on instrumental version some were replaced with Purps' tag "Purps On The Beat. He collaborated with Southside and Lex Luger on the Kid Ink, 2 Chainz and Tyga song, "Stop". https://twitter.com/ItsPURPS TM88 Bart Simmons, professionally known as TM88 or Trackman, made his debut on Waka Flocka's Triple F Life with the song "Lurkin". He has since produced tracks on major label albums by DJ Drama, Birdman and Nicki Minaj, as well as a large number of mixtapes by BSM and GBE artists. He is a frequent collaborator with Southside and a member of Dirt Gang. https://twitter.com/Tm88 Tarentino Chance Tarentino, also known as $tacks Tarentino or Tarentino is a producer from Atlanta, Georgia who has produced for many artists such as Fetti Gang, Wooh Da Kid, Gucci Mane, Fredo Santana and other BSM artists. He is a member of Fetti Gang. https://twitter.com/TarentinoBSM 12 Hunna 12 Hunna is a producer signed to Chief Keef's Glory Boyz Entertainment and later joined 808 Mafia through BSM. He produced many songs for GBE & BSM. https://twitter.com/12Hunna_GBE OG Taxx Producer 4 #808Mafia #BricksquadMonopoly https://twitter.com/ogtaxx Bobby Beats https://twitter.com/BobbyBeats804 Chris Fresh https://twitter.com/_ChrisFresh Jaye Neutron https://twitter.com/JayeNeutron J.Moss https://twitter.com/JMossOnDaTrack Tre Pounds source:wikipedia http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/808%20mafia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/808_Mafia

TM88

London on da track

#RK4L #RichGang #YSL #YMCMB https://twitter.com/LondonOnDaTrack http://instagram.com/londonondatrack https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2XQbUFw6DHppUF8ObsVjg https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_wZq-gUIa6zRxBO99_witQ

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