Vinylz

Anderson Hernandez (born September 2, 1989),[2] professionally known as Vinylz, is an American record producer from Washington Heights, New York City.[3] He is certainly known for his work with many artists that include Jay Z, Desiigner, Rick Ross, Drake, J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, Jeremih and Tinashe.

Vinylz
Birth nameAnderson Hernandez
Also known asVinylz
Born (1989-09-02) September 2, 1989
Washington Heights, New York City, New York, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Record producer
  • songwriter
Instruments
Years active2007–present
Labels
Associated acts

Vinylz secured a publishing deal with Sony ATV through fellow record producer and mentor, Boi-1da, with whom he has also worked closely since.[4]

Early life and career

Anderson Hernandez was born to immigrated parents from the Dominican Republic on September 2, 1989, in Washington Heights, a neighborhood located in the New York City borough of Manhattan, living across the street from adult contemporary musician Alicia Keys. Hernandez started producing at age 14.[3] He received his stage name, Vinylz, courtesy of a friend who noticed both of his interests for clever sampling and his father's collection of vinyl records.[5] Vinylz began taking music production seriously and it remained his favorite hobby ever since, but he went against his parents' wishes. He got an early professional start working with Swizz Beatz and decided to drop out of college after the first semester of his first year.[6]

Setting up shop in Quad Studios, the well-known recording studio located in New York City's Time Square, Vinylz flourished through his work with up-and-coming or breakout artists like Drag-On and Cassidy.[6] After reaching out to Canadian rapper Drake's in-house 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][6] Impressed by his work, Boi-1da became a mentor to the up-and-comer; the two continued on to collaborate from that point on.[3][6]

In 2013, Jay Z's "F***WithMeYouKnowIGotIt" featuring Rick Ross and DJ Khaled's "No New Friends" featuring Drake, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne, both of which produced by Vinylz and Boi-1da, were respectively placed on the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart; the latter was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[7] A variety of hits, alongside Boi-1da, helped Vinylz reach a publishing deal with Sony ATV.[4][8]

Throughout 2015, he produced a high number of tracks for such artists, including Jeremih's "Planez", Big Sean's "Blessings", Meek Mill's "RICO", Lil Durk's "Like Me" and Chris Brown's "Back to Sleep".[9]

Production discography

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

TitleYearPerforming artist(s)Other producer(s)Album
Amnesia2008CassidyBack to the Problem
Henny, Bacardi and Swag like Rick James2010CassidyFace 2 Face EP
Gucci Time2010Gucci Mane, Swizz BeatzSwizz Beatz, The IndividualsThe Appeal: Georgia's Most Wanted
One Shot2010Cassidy, Junior Reid, NotchCASH
Girl Like Her2010Cassidy, MyaTop NotchC.A.S.H.
She Addicted2010Cassidy, Nalia BossCassidyC.A.S.H.
MMG The World is Ours2012Rick Ross, Pharrell, Meek Mill, StalleyBoi-1daRich Forever
Like Diz2012Roscoe Dash, 2 ChainzBoi-1da2.0
We Can Have a Ball2012Sammy AdamsOK Cool
Intro2012Alley BoyThe Gift of Discernment
Ice Cream 2K122012Emilio RojasNo Shame, No Regrets
Dollar and a Dream2012SiyaD.Y.K.E. (Damn You Killin Em)
NBA2012Joe Budden, Wiz Khalifa, French MontanaBoi-1daNo Love Lost
Castles2013Joe BuddenAllen RitterNo Love Lost
Better Way Pt. 2 (Tribute to Sandy Hook)2013BizzleBoi-1daThe Good Fight
Brink of Amazing2013Daniel de BourgBoi-1daLondon Bread
Bump That Bass2013Jeremih, Twista
Nasty Girl2013Jim Jones, Jeremih, DJ SpinkingVampire Life 3
Castles2013Joe BuddenNo Love Lost
5am in Toronto2013DrakeBoi-1daCare Package
No New Friends2013DJ Khaled, Drake, Lil Wayne, Rick RossRobert Bullock,[10] Boi-1da, Noah "40" ShebibSuffering from Success
Wherever We Go We Want2013French Montana, Ne-Yo, RaekwonAllen Ritter, ReefaExcuse My French
Was it Worth it2013Kid Ink, Sterling SimmsAlmost Home
You Know2013Fabolous, Young JeezyBoi-1daThe Soul Tape 3
FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt2013Jay-Z, Rick RossBoi-1da, Timbaland, Jerome "J-Roc" HarmonMagna Carta Holy Grail
The Language2013DrakeBoi-1daNothing Was the Same
Body Operator2013DJ Spinking, French Montana, Jeremih
Shinin' Like I'm Las Vegas2013DJ Whoo Kid, Nipsey Hussle
Vulnerable2014Tinashe, Travis ScottBoi-1daBlack Water
Believe Me2014Lil Wayne, DrakeBoi-1daTha Carter V
Chiraq2014Nicki Minaj, Lil HerbBoi-1da
FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt (Reprise)2014Rick RossBoi-1da, Timbaland, Jerome "J-Roc" HarmonMastermind
Adult Swim2014DJ Spinking, Tyga, A$AP Ferg, Jeremih, Velous
Best Kept Secret2014Sammy AdamsWizzy
Don't Play2014Travis Scott, Big Sean, The 1975Allen Ritter, Travis ScottDays Before Rodeo
0 to 100 / The Catch Up2014DrakeBoi-1da, 40, Nineteen85
Grindin2014Lil Wayne, DrakeBoi-1daTha Carter V
4 The Freaks2014JeremihN.O.M.A.
A Tale of 2 Citiez[11]2014J. Cole2014 Forest Hills Drive
Fire Squad2014J. ColeJ. Cole2014 Forest Hills Drive
All Things Go[12]2014Nicki MinajBoi-1da, Allen RitterThe Pinkprint
Bish Bounce2014FabolousBoi-1daThe Young OG Project
Gone for the Winter2014Fabolous, VelousDJ RellyRellThe Young OG Project
Planez2015Jeremih, J. ColeLate Nights
Star67[13]2015DrakeIf You're Reading This It's Too Late
Paradise2015JeremihSoundz, Mick SchultzLate Nights
Blessings2015Big Sean, Drake, Kanye WestAllen RitterDark Sky Paradise
Know Yourself2015DrakeBoi-1da, SyksenseIf You're Reading This It's Too Late
You And The 62015DrakeBoi-1da, IllmindIf You're Reading This It's Too Late
I Don't Give A F*#k2015J Doe
You Changed Me2015Jamie Foxx, Chris BrownBoi-1da, Allen Ritter, Jordan EvansHollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses
On The Dot2015Jamie Foxx, FabolousAllen RitterHollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses
Another Dose2015Jamie FoxxBoi-1da, Frank DukesHollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses
Like Me2015Lil Durk, JeremihBoi-1da, Allen RitterRemember My Name
RICO2015Meek Mill, DrakeAllen Ritter, CubeatzDreams Worth More Than Money
Right Hand2015Drake
Like Me (Remix)2015Lil Durk, Jeremih, Lil Wayne, Fetty WapBoi-1da, Allen RitterRemember My Name
Party Favors2015Tinashe, Young ThugBoi-1da, Allen Ritter, Illangelo
Cut The Check2015Mac Miller, Chief KeefGO:OD AM
Say So2015G-Eazy
Immortal2015Joe BuddenBoi-1daAll Love Lost
Back to Sleep2015Chris BrownBoi-1da Royalty
Black Friday2015Kendrick Lamar
Sex With Me2016RihannaBoi-1da, Frank DukesANTI
U With Me?[14]2016Drake40, Kanye West, OZ, Ricci Riera, Axlfoile, DJ DahiViews
Pick Up The Phone2016Travis Scott, Young Thug, QuavoFrank DukesBirds in the Trap Sing McKnight
4PM In Calabasas2016DrakeFrank Dukes, Allen Ritter
The Hooch2016Travis ScottAllen Ritter, Boi-1da
The Ends2016Travis Scott, André 3000WondaGurl, Daxz, OZBirds in the Trap Sing McKnight
Lose2016Travis Scott, CassieFrank Dukes, Allen Ritter, Mike DeanBirds in the Trap Sing McKnight
Fake Love2016DrakeFrank DukesMore Life
Planet God Damn2016Mac Miller NjomzaFrank DukesThe Devine Feminine
Different Now2016Fetty WapFrank Dukes
Circles2016Pusha T Ty Dolla $ign DesiignerBoi-1da, Allen RitterDef Jam Presents
Deja Vu2016Post MaloneFrank DukesStoney
Deja Vu[15]2016J. ColeBoi-1da, Velous, J. Cole, Ron Gilmore4 Your Eyez Only
Outlet[16]2017DesiignerSoundsByCT, Mike Dean
Make a Toast 2017 Belly Boi-1da, Allen Ritter Mumble Rap
GO2017Travis Scott & QuavoCubeatz and Allen RitterHuncho Jack, Jack Huncho
Dubai Shit2017Travis Scott & QuavoOZHuncho Jack, Jack Huncho
Moon Rock2017Travis Scott & QuavoCubeatzHuncho Jack, Jack Huncho
Headlock2017Cousin Stizz OffsetCubeatzOne Night Only
Imitadora2017Romeo SantosAllen Ritter and Frank DukesGolden
Sin Filtro2017Romeo SantosBoi-1da, Illangelo and IllmindGolden
This Is It2017JeezyPressure
Ain't Ready2017Rich The Kid Jay Critch Famous DexBoi-1da and Cubeatz
Be Careful2018Cardi BBoi-1da and Frank DukesInvasion of Privacy
Win2018Jay RockBoi-1da and CTRedemption
Over Me2018G-EazyAllen RitterThe Vault
Heard About Us2018The CartersBoi-1da, Jahaan Sweet and IllmindEverything Is Love
Out For The Night Pt. 2201821 Savage Travis ScottBoi-1daI Am I Was
Rodman2019Pardison FontaineNot There Yet
Nowhere To Run2019Ryan Trey Bryson TillerBoi-1da, Jahaan Sweet and Lee MajorTBA
No Guidance2019Chris Brown, DrakeJ Louis, Noah "40" Shebib and Teddy WaltonIndigo

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