Metro Boomin In Concert
"If Young Metro don't trust you, I'm gon' shoot ya," Future sings at the beginning of Kanye West's "Father, Stretch My Hands, Pt. 1." Over the course of his short career, Metro Boomin has already amassed an army of artists willing to ride for him. And rightly so — he's worked on blockbuster tracks for some of his generation's top superstars.
Born Leland Tyler Wayne in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1993, Metro played bass guitar in his middle school's band. Eventually, he started teaching himself to make beats and learned how to use the popular computer program Fruity Loops to craft music.
As a budding producer, he also started rapping on his own songs. Metro began gaining steam by using social media to spread his music. Through that venture, he met Atlanta's Tay Don; before long, he was traveling to Atlanta on a regular basis to collaborate with musicians like OJ Da Juiceman, Gucci Mane, and Future.
Metro dropped his debut mixtape, ‘19 & Boomin', in 2013, and it featured Future, Young Thug, Gucci Mane, and Trinidad James — an impressive lineup for a first album. He went on to collaborate with Young Thug as "Metro Thuggin." He produced Future's ‘Monster' mixtape, which found him international success with the song "F*ck Up Some Commas."
Over the next couple of years, Metro released two collaborative albums. First came Without Warning with Offset and 21 Savage, which reached No. 4 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart. He followed that with Double or Nothing with Big Sean, which hit No. 6. Metro's debut solo studio album — Not All Heroes Wear Capes — dropped in 2018 and featured musicians like Travis Scott, Young Thug, Gunna, and Drake. It reached No. 1 on both the U.S. Billboard 200 and the U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts.
Some of Metro's fiercest and best-known work has been his production on hit singles by other artists. One of his biggest smashes has been "Jumpman" by Drake and Future from their What a Time to Be Alive collab album. The track went 4x platinum and peaked at No. 2 on the U.S. Rap chart.
He also worked on Future and The Weeknd's "Low Life," which went 3x platinum. He scored a No. 1 hit with Migos and Lil Uzi Vert's "Bad and Boujee." Another massive, hazed-out winner was "Mask Off" from Future's 2017 self-titled album. As a result of his great solo and collab work, Metro won Producer of the Year in 2016 and 2017 at both the BET Hip Hop Awards and the BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards.
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1 star. Playing DJ music for hours before and in between mediocre opening acts and the main act in a half sold out arena on a Tuesday night is not a good move. These guys definitely are not that good. People alwho are not drunk or high are BORED. The energy in this place is low. So annoyed.
FIRST TIME SEEING FUTURE. THAT WAS REALLY COOL. DOPE SEEING NEW UP AND COMING LOCAL ARTIST ON THE BILL AS WELL.
I haven’t been to the Pagent in YEARS! The venue and staff were amazing. I highly recommend anyone attend a performance there. For the artists, the show was a slow burn. It first started with a DJ and two local acts. Once Metro did come out, the waiting was worth it. The special guest were incomparable. From NAV, 21 Savage, Nelly, St. Luna tica to FUTURE! Like you could have never told me that happened, unless I was physically there.
Bro brought out everybody for the Lou . Big ups. You were able to get so close to everyone performing and it was an amazing experience.
This concert was too good. Thank you metro for not forgetting about lil ol stl. He brought put NAV, 21 savage, Nelly, The Lunatics and Future. Literally the best $100 i ever spent. For those that missed out. Sucks to suck.
Great venue, great artists, surprise artists, great vibe. Everything was perfect. Starting from organization, getting into the venue. It was a nice first experience at the Dolby Theater for me. Hopefully I can get to see Metro soon again. As soon as I got home I couldn´t resist myself but to start making new beats and musical ideas. Great show !
This was a unique and amazing experience. reminding us that music is for all and versatile
10/10!! This was not a concert, it was an experience! i wish i could relive this night. not only was the show itself incredible but the way it was put together down to the redbull drinks, the games, the photo opps, the employees dressed to the nines, it was amazing. I'm so lucky i didn't pass up this show, i would have so much regret. OUTSTANDING!
The symphony’s performance was spectacular and I had an amazing time at the event. Metro Boomin simply being there was awesome too, as I got to experience a new style of music that I fell in love with! He kept hyping us up and played a really good set of songs.
Had the best view of the symphony. Easy access in and out of the the venue. Amazing sound.
