Vinylz
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Vinylz in the studio
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Anderson Hernandez |
| Born | September 2, 1989 Washington Heights, New York City, New York United States |
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| Instruments | FL Studio[1] |
| Years active | 2007–present |
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Anderson Hernandez (born September 2, 1989),[2] professionally known as Vinylz, is a Dominican-American record producer and songwriter from Washington Heights, New York City.[3] He is perhaps best known for his work with Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Drake, J. Cole and Nicki Minaj. In addition to establishing his own production company, Four-5 Music Group, Vinylz secured a publishing deal with Sony ATV through fellow producer Boi-1da —with whom he has worked closely.[4]
Career
He got an early professional start working with Swizz Beatz & The Individualz in the late 2000s. He started producing at age 14,[3] learning the ropes on the then popular Fruity Loops (now FL Studio).[1] He received his name courtesy of a friend who noticed both his knack for clever sampling and his addiction to his father’s collection of vinyl records. It remained a hobby until, against his parents’ wishes; he decided to drop out of college after the first semester of his freshman year.
Setting up shop in a Washington Heights studio, Vinylz pulled from his various influences—Timbaland, Pharrell Williams, Swizz Beatz, Nottz, Bink, Rich Harrison—and flourished through his work with both local artists and hip hop stars like Drag-On and Cassidy. After reaching out to Drake’s 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] Impressed by his work, Boi-1da became a mentor to the young producer; the two continuing on to collaborate on tracks such as Jay-Z's "FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt" featuring Rick Ross and Drake's "5am in Toronto" and "The Language".
In 2013, Jay-Z’s "F***WithMeYouKnowIGotIt" featuting Rick Ross and DJ Khaled's "No New Friends" featuring Drake, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne, both placed on the Billboard Hot 100 chart; the latter was certified gold by the RIAA.[5] A string of hits alongside Drake’s producer, Boi-1da, helped to score Vinylz a publishing deal with Sony ATV.[6] In addition to the deal, he has established his own production company, Four-5 Music Group, under which he has signed Allen Ritter and Jae B.[7]
Production discography
List of songs as producer or co-producer, with performing artists and other credited producers, showing year released and album name.
| TITLE | YEAR | PERFORMING ARTIST(S) | OTHER PRODUCER(S) | ALBUM |
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| Amnesia | 2008 | Cassidy | Back To The Problem | |
| Henny, Bacardi and Swag like Rick James | 2010 | Cassidy | Face 2 Face | |
| Gucci Time | 2010 | Gucci Mane, Swizz Beats | Swizz Beats, The Individuals | The Appeal: Georgia's Most Wanted |
| One Shot | 2010 | Cassidy, Junior Reid, Notch | C.A.S.H | |
| Girl Like Her | 2010 | Cassidy, Mya | Top Notch | C.A.S.H. |
| She Addicted | 2010 | Cassidy, Nalia Boss | Cassidy | C.A.S.H. |
| MMG The World is Ours | 2012 | Rick Ross, Pharrell, Meek Mill, Stalley | Boi-1da | Rich Forever |
| Like Diz | 2012 | Roscoe Dash, 2 Chainz | Boi-1da | 2.0 |
| We Can Have a Ball | 2012 | Sammy Adams | OK Cool | |
| Intro | 2012 | Alley Boy | The Gift of Discernment | |
| Ice Cream 2K12 | 2012 | Emilio Rojas | No Shame, No Regrets | |
| Dollar And A Dream | 2012 | Siya | D.Y.K.E. (Damn You Killin Em) | |
| NBA | 2012 | Joe Budden, Wiz Khalifa, French Montana | Boi-1da | No Love Lost |
| Castles | 2013 | Joe Budden | Allen Ritter | No Love Lost |
| Better Way Pt. 2 (Tribute to Sandy Hook) | 2013 | Bizzle | Boi-1da | The Good Fight |
| Brink of Amazing | 2013 | Daniel de Bourg | Boi-1da | London Bread |
| Bump That Bass | 2013 | Jeremih, Twista | ||
| Nasty Girl | 2013 | Jim Jones, Jeremih, DJ Spinking | Vampire Life 3 | |
| Castles | 2013 | Joe Budden | No Love Lost | |
| 5am in Toronto | 2013 | Drake | Boi-1da | Nothing Was the Same |
| No New Friends | 2013 | DJ Khaled, Drake, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross | Boi-1da, Noah "40" Shebib, Allen Ritter | Suffering from Success |
| Wherever We Go We Want | 2013 | French Montana, Ne-Yo, Raekwon | Allen Ritter, Reefa | Excuse My French |
| Was it Worth it | 2013 | Kid Ink, Sterling Simms | Almost Home | |
| You Know | 2013 | Fabolous, Young Jeezy | Boi-1da | Soul Tape 3 |
| FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt | 2013 | Jay-Z, Rick Ross | Boi-1da, Timbaland, J-Roc | Magna Carta... Holy Grail |
| The Language | 2013 | Drake | Boi-1da | Nothing Was the Same |
| Body Operator | 2013 | DJ Spinking, French Montana, Jeremih | ||
| Shinin’ Like I’m Las Vegas | 2013 | DJ Whoo Kid, Nipsey Hussle | ||
| Vulnerable | 2014 | Tinashe, Travi$ Scott | Boi-1da | Black Water |
| Believe Me | 2014 | Lil Wayne, Drake | Boi-1da | Tha Carter V |
| Chiraq | 2014 | Nicki Minaj, Lil Herb | Boi-1da | |
| FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt (Reprise) | 2014 | Rick Ross | Boi-1da, Timbaland, J-Roc | Mastermind |
| Adult Swim | 2014 | DJ Spinking, Tyga, A$AP Ferg, Jeremih, Velous | ||
| Best Kept Secret | 2014 | Sammy Adams | Wizzy | |
| Don't Play | 2014 | Travis Scott, Big Sean, The 1975 | Allen Ritter, Travis Scott, | Days Before Rodeo |
| 0 to 100 / The Catch Up | 2014 | Drake | Boi-1da, 40, Nineteen85 | |
| Grindin | 2014 | Lil Wayne, Drake | Boi-1da | Tha Carter V |
| 4 The Freaks | 2014 | Jeremih | N.O.M.A. | |
| A Tale Of 2 Citiez [8] | 2014 | J. Cole | 2014 Forest Hills Drive | |
| Fire Squad | 2014 | J. Cole | J. Cole | 2014 Forest Hills Drive |
| All Things Go[9] | 2014 | Nicki Minaj | Boi-1da, Allen Ritter | The Pinkprint |
| Bish Bounce | 2014 | Fabolous | Boi-1da | The Young OG Project |
| Gone For The Winter | 2014 | Fabolous, Velous | DJ RellyRell | The Young OG Project |
| Planes | 2015 | Jeremih, J. Cole | Late Nights | |
| Star67[10] | 2015 | Drake | If You're Reading This, It's Too Late | |
| Paradise | 2015 | Jeremih | Soundz, Mick Schultz | Late Nights |
| Blessings | 2015 | Big Sean, Drake, Kanye West | Allen Ritter | Dark Sky Paradise |
| Know Yourself | 2015 | Drake | Boi-1da, Syksense | If You're Reading This It's Too Late |
| I Don't Give A F*#k | 2015 | J Doe | ||
| You Changed Me | 2015 | Jamie Foxx, Chris Brown | Boi-1da, Allen Ritter, Jordan Evans | Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses |
| On The Dot | 2015 | Jamie Foxx, Fabolous | Allen Ritter | Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses |
| Another Dose | 2015 | Jamie Foxx | Boi-1da, Frank Dukes | Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses |
| Like Me | 2015 | Lil Durk, Jeremih | Boi-1da, Allen Ritter | Remember My Name |
| R.I.C.O. | 2015 | Meek Mill, Drake | Allen Ritter, Cubeatz | Dreams Worth More Than Money |
| Right Hand | 2015 | Drake | ||
| Like Me (Remix) | 2015 | Lil Durk, Jeremih, Lil Wayne, Fetty Wap | Boi-1da, Allen Ritter | Remember My Name |
| Party Favors | 2015 | Tinashe, Young Thug | Boi-1da, Allen Ritter, Illangelo | Joy Ride |
| Cut The Check | 2015 | Mac Miller, Chief Keef | GO:OD AM | |
| Say So | 2015 | G-Eazy | ||
| Immortal | 2015 | Joe Budden, Emanny | Boi-1da | All Love Lost |
| Back to Sleep | 2015 | Chris Brown | Boi-1da | Royalty |
| Black Friday | 2015 | Kendrick Lamar | Black Friday Remixes | |
| Sex With Me | 2016 | Rihanna | Boi-1da, Frank Dukes | ANTI |
| U With Me? | 2016 | Drake | 40, Kanye West, Dj Dahi | Views |
References
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- ↑ [Interview] XXL Mag. Accessed on July 11, 2013.
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