Metro Boomin

Leland Tyler Wayne, known professionally as Metro Boomin, is recognized as a leading record producer in contemporary hip-hop and trap music. Known for a dark and cinematic production style, Wayne has played a significant role in shaping the sound of modern rap. Beginning his career as a teenage beatmaker selling instrumentals online, he developed into a sought-after producer, collaborating with prominent artists in the hip-hop industry.

Wayne's breakthrough emerged through collaborations with artists such as Future, iLoveMakonnen, Drake, Migos, and Post Malone. Notable tracks including "Honest," "Tuesday," "Jumpman," "Bad and Boujee," and "Congratulations" contributed to his reputation. He received the Producer of the Year honor at the BET Hip Hop Awards. His production is characterized by heavy bass, synthetic percussion, and atmospheric melodies. Wayne also leads the Boominati producer collective and record label.

As a solo artist and executive producer, Wayne has achieved multiple chart-topping releases. His album "Not All Heroes Wear Capes" reached the top of the Billboard 200, followed by "Savage Mode II" with 21 Savage and the Grammy-nominated "Heroes & Villains." The single "Creepin'," featuring The Weeknd and 21 Savage, became a platinum hit. "Heroes & Villains" was nominated for Best Rap Album at the Grammy Awards, and Wayne received a nomination for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical.

Wayne's production work extended to film, with contributions to the score and soundtrack for "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse." He continued to collaborate with Future, releasing the full-length "We Don't Trust You," which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and the follow-up "We Still Don't Trust You." Wayne also contributed to 21 Savage's album "American Dream."

Wayne's influence has expanded trap music's reach beyond the rap community, impacting pop and R&B. He is among the few modern producers to transition into album artist status, with solo projects that feature diverse lyricists and cohesive production. Wayne's catalog includes genre-defining collaborations, chart-topping solo albums, and major film soundtracks, establishing him as a significant figure in the music industry.