808 Mafia

808 Mafia
Origin Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Genres Hip hop, trap
Occupation(s) Record production team
Songwriting team
Instruments Digital audio workstation
Years active 2010–present
Labels Brick Squad Monopoly
Mizay Entertainment
FBG
Associated acts

808 Mafia is an American record production and songwriting team, founded by record producers Southside and Lex Luger.[1] Southside is currently at the helm of the group. The group also includes producers TM88, DY, Fuse, Tre Pounds, Gezin, Tarentino, Purps, Nonstop Da Hitman, Swede, Hussein, MP808, Slugg Mania & others.

History

808 Mafia was founded in 2010 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 Flame's label Brick Squad Monopoly. In addition to Waka Flocka Flame, 808 Mafia has produced tracks for many notable artists such as Gucci Mane, Future, Drake, Migos, 21 Savage, Chief Keef, Young Thug, Fredo Santana, Juicy J, DJ Khaled and Wiz Khalifa among others. Its members have also independently worked on songs with Kanye West, G Herbo, Jay-Z, G Eazy, Jeezy, Wale, Pusha T, and DJ Drama.

The group released its debut self-titled instrumental mixtape in 2012, hosted by Trap-A-Holics.[2] 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 the release was delayed multiple times. In March 2013, a trailer for the tape was released to the team's YouTube channel.[3] 808 Mafia II was released on April 23, 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.[4]

In December 2015, members of 808 Mafia played a predominant role in producing Rico Richie's album Realest Story Ever Told Vol. 2. The album featured guest appearances by Chris Brown, Meek Mill, French Montana and Young Dolph. The album was executively produced by Southside with additional production from 808 Mafia member DY, TM88, TT and Swede. [5]

Notable members

  • Southside
  • TM88
  • DY
  • MP808
  • Tarentino
  • Purps
  • Max Lord
  • Nonstop Da Hitman
  • Fuse
  • TrePounds
  • Swede
  • Hussein
  • Gezin
  • Slugg Mania
  • Cicero


Discography

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes with selected album details
Title Album details
808 Mafia
  • Released: February 2, 2012
  • Label: Brick Squad Monopoly, Trap-A-Holics
  • Format: Digital download
808 Mafia 2
  • Released: August 23, 2013
  • Label: Brick Squad Monopoly
  • Format: Digital download

Singles produced

List of singles produced, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name [6]
Title Year Peak chart positions [7] Certifications Album
US US R&B US Rap US Bubbling
"Jealous"
(Fredo Santana featuring Kendrick Lamar)		 2013 ———26

Trappin Ain't Dead
"Third Floor"
(Fredo Santana featuring Peewee Longway)		 822719—
"Poppin'"
(Rico Richie featuring Meek Mill, French Montana, and Chris Brown)		 2015 ———— Realest Story Ever Told
"March Madness"
(Future)		 —35—8RIAA: Gold 56 Nights
"Moves"
(Big Sean)		 2017 —38——RIAA: Gold I Decided.

References

  1. ↑ DXnext: South Side Retrieved October 19, 2012.
  2. ↑ 808 Mafia Mixtape DatPiff. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
  3. ↑ "808 Mafia Part 2 Mixtape Trailer". 808 Mafia TV via YouTube. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
  4. ↑ "808 Mafia – 808 Mafia 2 [Mixtape]". OnSmash. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Rico Richie – Realest Story Ever Told Vol. 2 [New Mixtape]". Hot New Hip Hop. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
  6. ↑ Cardo. "Cardo | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-07-16.
  7. ↑ Billboard. "Music Charts, News, Photos & Video". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-07-16.
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