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Iamsu!

January 19, 2024

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 lead member of the hip hop group the HBK Gang, which he formed with fellow Bay Area artists including Kehlani and Sage the Gemini in 2008. 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]

Iamsu!
Williams in 2014
Background information
Birth nameSudan Ameer Williams[1]
Also known as
  • Su
  • Suzy
Born (1989-11-16) November 16, 1989 (age 34)
Richmond, California, U.S
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
DiscographyIamsu! discography
Years active2009–present
Labels
Member ofThe HBK Gang
Websitehbkiamsu.com

Early life edit

Sudan Ameer Williams was born on November 16, 1989,[3] in Richmond, California. At a young age, he would be listening to artists such as Kanye West, Aaliyah, Marching Band, The Grammar Band, and reggae music. At the age of 14, he began making music. Around that time, he was "always playing with instruments and messing around with music." Once he attended high school, he started learning how to make beats at a local Bay Area Youth Program "Youth Radio".[1]

Career edit

2009–2012: Career beginnings edit

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 edit

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 edit

 
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 edit

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 edit

  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.

External links edit

  • Official website

January 19, 2024
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This article needs to be updated Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information February 2019 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 lead member of the hip hop group the HBK Gang which he formed with fellow Bay Area artists including Kehlani and Sage the Gemini in 2008 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 Iamsu Williams in 2014Background informationBirth nameSudan Ameer Williams 1 Also known asSu SuzyBorn 1989 11 16 November 16 1989 age 34 Richmond California U SGenresHip hopOccupation s Rapper singer songwriter record producerDiscographyIamsu discographyYears active2009 presentLabelsEyes On Me HBK Alternative Distribution AllianceMember ofThe HBK GangWebsitehbkiamsu wbr com Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 2 1 2009 2012 Career beginnings 2 2 2012 2013 Suzy 6 Speed Million Dollar Afro and Kilt II 2 3 2013 2016 Sincerely Yours and Kilt 3 3 Discography 4 References 5 External linksEarly life editSudan Ameer Williams was born on November 16 1989 3 in Richmond California At a young age he would be listening to artists such as Kanye West Aaliyah Marching Band The Grammar Band and reggae music At the age of 14 he began making music Around that time he was always playing with instruments and messing around with music Once he attended high school he started learning how to make beats at a local Bay Area Youth Program Youth Radio 1 Career edit2009 2012 Career beginnings edit 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 amp 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 amp 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 edit 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 edit nbsp Iamsu performing in 2014Iamsu 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 editMain 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 edit a b Iamsu Interview Sphinx Chains College Yeezus Complex June 21 2013 Retrieved September 12 2013 Sincerely Yours Albums Reviews Songs and More Iamsu Allmusic com a b Watch Iamsu s Father God Video Video Rolling Stone July 2 2013 Retrieved September 12 2013 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 a b IAmSu revitalizes Bay Area rap The Daily Californian Dailycal org May 9 2013 Retrieved September 12 2013 https www billboard com artist e 40 chart history r 26b hip hop songs a b IAmSu Talks Being in College Avoiding Groupies and Tour Life Vibe May 23 2013 Retrieved September 12 2013 Gotty November 12 2012 Download IamSu uzy 6 Speed Mixtape Smokingsection uproxx com Retrieved September 12 2013 Soderberg Brandon October 25 2012 First Spin Iamsu s Mobbin SPIN No Trivia SPIN Retrieved September 12 2013 a b IamSu And Problem Teach You Double Date Etiquette XXL Xxlmag com May 15 2013 Retrieved September 12 2013 Mixtape Of The Week Problem amp Iamsu Million Dollar Afro Stereogum April 10 2013 Retrieved September 12 2013 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 New Mixtape Problem x Iamsu Million Dollar Afro MissInfo tv February 16 2013 Retrieved September 12 2013 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 iTunes Music Kilt II Deluxe Edition by IamSu Itunes apple com July 9 2013 Retrieved September 12 2013 Download Iamsu s Kilt 2 Mixtape The FADER Thefader com June 6 2013 Retrieved September 12 2013 Iamsu Kilt II Album Reviews Pitchfork June 28 2013 Retrieved September 12 2013 Hear Iamsu s Kilt 2 Mixtape a Hi Fi Ratchet Revelation SPIN SPIN Mix Songs SPIN June 7 2013 Retrieved September 12 2013 Kim Emmeline June 25 2013 IamSu Working With 2 Chainz Wiz Khalifa Get The Latest Hip Hop News Rap News amp Hip Hop Album Sales HipHop DX Retrieved September 12 2013 Iamsu amp HBK Gang Releases New Mixtape Gang Forever XXL Xxlmag com August 12 2013 Retrieved September 1 2013 Hipster Girls Single iTunes Retrieved March 3 2016 ericdiep January 7 2014 Iamsu Reveals Title Of Debut Album Due Out In April XXL Mag Retrieved March 3 2016 Iamsu Only That Real Feat 2 Chainz amp Sage The Gemini Stereogum January 28 2014 Retrieved March 3 2016 emmanuel April 8 2014 Here s The Tracklist and Cover Art For Iamsu s Album XXL Mag Retrieved March 3 2016 Portals nbsp United States nbsp BiographyExternal links editOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Iamsu amp oldid 1193718943, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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