Iamsu!

Iamsu!
Williams in 2014
Williams in 2014
Background information
Birth nameSudan Ameer Williams[1]
Also known as
  • Su
  • Suzy
Born (1989-11-16) November 16, 1989 (age 35)
Richmond, California, U.S
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
DiscographyIamsu! discography
Years active2009–present
Labels
Member ofThe HBK Gang
Websitehbkiamsu.com

Sudan Ameer Williams (born November 16, 1989), better known by his stage name Iamsu! (stylized as IamSu! or IAMSU!), is an American rapper and record producer from Richmond, California. He is the co-founder and lead member of the hip hop group HBK Gang, which was formed in 2008 and joined by fellow Bay Area artists including Kehlani and Sage the Gemini. He is best known for his guest appearances on Sage the Gemini's 2013 single "Gas Pedal" and LoveRance's 2011 single "Up!," both of which peaked within the top 50 of the Billboard Hot 100. He signed with Alternative Distribution Alliance to release his debut studio album Sincerely Yours (2014), which moderately entered the Billboard 200 and received mixed reviews.[2]

Early life

Sudan Ameer Williams was born on November 16, 1989,[3] in Richmond, California. He listened to Kanye West, Aaliyah, Marching Band, The Grammar Band, and reggae music in his youth. Sudan began making music at 14, and was "always playing with instruments and messing around with music." He started making beats while attending high school at the local Bay Area Youth Program "Youth Radio".[1]

Career

2009–2012: Career beginnings

In 2009, Iamsu! started rapping under his stage name "Su", but then he decided to change it to Iamsu! due to search engine optimization.[4] On July 4, 2010, he released his first mixtape, titled Su! The Right Thing. In 2011, Iamsu! produced, co-wrote and featured on LoveRance's hit single "Up!", which also included fellow rapper 50 Cent on a remix. The song peaked at number 46 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached at number 2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.[3][5] He followed with his appearance on E-40's hit song "Function", along with rappers Problem and YG. The song peaked at number 62 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.[6] In 2012, he also featured on Jonn Hart's track "Who Booty" and Wiz Khalifa's track "Bout Me".[5]

2012–2013: Suzy 6 Speed, Million Dollar Afro, and Kilt II

On October 2, 2012, Iamsu! released his previous mixtapes: Kilt, Young California, and Su! The Right Thing, on iTunes for sale. On November 12, 2012, Iamsu! released another mixtape, titled Suzy 6 Speed. This mixtape features guest appearances from Juvenile, Problem, and Wiz Khalifa. It contained the single "Mobbin'" and received critical acclaim upon the release.[7][8][9] On February 13, 2013, both Iamsu! and Problem, released a collaboration mixtape, titled Million Dollar Afro.[10] The mixtape would be praised by Tom Breihan of Stereogum and Spin, and was named mixtape one of the best rap releases of 2013.[11][12] This mixtape features guest appearances from Juvenile, King L, Bad Lucc, Too Short, Omarion, Short Dawg, and Wiz Khalifa, among others.[13] To promote the mixtape, he been touring with Problem on the 10-stop "Million Dollar Afro Tour".[10] On March 5, 2013, Spin named Iamsu! as the tenth "Hottest MC in the Game".[14]

In May 2013, Iamsu! began his first headlining tour, in promotion of his then upcoming mixtape, titled Kilt II.[7] On June 6, 2013, Iamsu! released Kilt II as a retail mixtape, for free and to iTunes on July 9, 2013.[15] The production was primarily handled by Iamsu!, along with other members of The Invasion.[16] Pitchfork Media gave the mixtape a 7.5 out of 10 rating saying, the mixtape "doubles down on all of his strongest and most likeable qualities: Largely self-produced, high-energy, and creative, it shows Iamsu! continuing to transform from a promising, agreeable Bay Area rap figure into a burgeoning star."[4][17] Spin would also praise the mixtape saying, "As much a showcase of Iamsu!'s production prowess as it is evidence of his unique lyrical skills, the new tape is an enjoyably bumpy ride through treble-y bleeps, bassy bloops, tinny drums, and hard-hustling vocals."[18] Following its release, he told HipHopDX that he was working with Wiz Khalifa and 2 Chainz. He would eventually appear on "Living" from 2 Chainz's album B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time (2013).[19]

2013–2016: Sincerely Yours and Kilt 3

Iamsu! performing in 2014

Iamsu! was also featured on Sage the Gemini's 2013's hit single "Gas Pedal", which peaked at number 29 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it both artist's first top 40 entries and their most successful single to date. On August 12, 2013, Iamsu! and his group the HBK Gang, released a compilation mixtape, titled Gang Forever.[20] On December 3, 2013, Iamsu! released "Hipster Girls" as the second single from Kilt II.[21] On January 3, 2014, Iamsu! released a remix to YG's "Who Do You Love?", where he was hinted at being signed and planning to release his debut album. On January 7, 2014, he announced that his debut album would be titled Sincerely Yours and be released in April 2014. He also confirmed that the first single would feature Sage the Gemini.[22] On January 28, 2014, he released the album's first single, titled "Only That Real" (featuring 2 Chainz and Sage the Gemini).[23] The album was then set for a release date of May 13, 2014.[24]

In 2015, he began touring worldwide to promote his second studio album, Kilt 3. The first single "Up All Night" followed on February 14, 2016. The album was released on March 24, 2016.

Discography

Main article: Iamsu! discography
  • Sincerely Yours (2014)
  • Kilt III (2016)
  • 06 Solara (2018)
  • Blessed (2018)
  • Boss Up V (2019)
  • California (Deluxe) (2021)
  • Sudi (Deluxe) (2022)
  • 1-833-HBK-GANG (2023)

References

  1. ^ a b "Iamsu! Interview Sphinx Chains, College, Yeezus". Complex. June 21, 2013. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  2. ^ "Sincerely Yours Albums Reviews, Songs and More – Iamsu!". Allmusic.com.
  3. ^ a b "Watch Iamsu's 'Father God' Video - Video". Rolling Stone. July 2, 2013. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  4. ^ a b "IamSu! Is Playing Noisey's May Rap Party, So We Interviewed Him | NOISEY". Noisey.vice.com. April 24, 2013. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  5. ^ a b "IAmSu! revitalizes Bay Area rap - The Daily Californian". Dailycal.org. May 9, 2013. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  6. ^ https://www.billboard.com/artist/e-40/chart-history/r%26b/hip-hop-songs
  7. ^ a b "IAmSu! Talks Being in College, Avoiding Groupies, and Tour Life". Vibe. May 23, 2013. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  8. ^ Gotty (November 12, 2012). "Download: IamSu! - $uzy 6 Speed Mixtape". Smokingsection.uproxx.com. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  9. ^ Soderberg, Brandon (October 25, 2012). "First Spin: Iamsu's 'Mobbin | SPIN | No Trivia". SPIN. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  10. ^ a b "IamSu! And Problem Teach You Double Date Etiquette - XXL". Xxlmag.com. May 15, 2013. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  11. ^ "Mixtape Of The Week: Problem & Iamsu! Million Dollar Afro". Stereogum. April 10, 2013. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  12. ^ "Iamsu! - MTV T.R.U. Life: The REAL 10 Hottest MCs in the Game | SPIN | Discover | SPIN Lists". SPIN. March 5, 2013. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
  13. ^ "New Mixtape: Problem x Iamsu! 'Million Dollar Afro'". MissInfo.tv. February 16, 2013. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  14. ^ "Iamsu! - MTV T.R.U. Life: The REAL 10 Hottest MCs in the Game | SPIN | Discover | SPIN Lists". SPIN. March 5, 2013. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  15. ^ "iTunes - Music - Kilt II (Deluxe Edition) by IamSu". Itunes.apple.com. July 9, 2013. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  16. ^ "Download Iamsu!'s Kilt 2 Mixtape « The FADER". Thefader.com. June 6, 2013. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  17. ^ "Iamsu!: Kilt II | Album Reviews". Pitchfork. June 28, 2013. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  18. ^ "Hear Iamsu!'s 'Kilt 2' Mixtape, a Hi-Fi Ratchet Revelation | SPIN | SPIN Mix | Songs". SPIN. June 7, 2013. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  19. ^ Kim, Emmeline (June 25, 2013). "IamSu! Working With 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  20. ^ "Iamsu! & HBK Gang Releases New Mixtape, 'Gang Forever' - XXL". Xxlmag.com. August 12, 2013. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
  21. ^ "Hipster Girls - Single". iTunes. Retrieved March 3, 2016.
  22. ^ ericdiep (January 7, 2014). "Iamsu! Reveals Title Of Debut Album Due Out In April". XXL Mag. Retrieved March 3, 2016.
  23. ^ "Iamsu! – "Only That Real" (Feat. 2 Chainz & Sage The Gemini)". Stereogum. January 28, 2014. Retrieved March 3, 2016.
  24. ^ emmanuel (April 8, 2014). "Here's The Tracklist and Cover Art For Iamsu!'s Album". XXL Mag. Retrieved March 3, 2016.

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