EPISODE 333

Few producers have had such a demonstrated impact on the the last decade of music as Metro Boomin. Described by GQ as the “architect of Atlanta rap,” Metro has netted collaborations as far-ranging from Coldplay to Gucci Mane, garnered three #1 projects on the Billboard 200, and is credited with bolstering trap music’s presence both in and out of the South. From “Jumpman” to “Bad & Boujee” to “Creepin’,” we’ve been hearing his productions for years – capturing the ear due to his penchant for eerie soundscapes and light and dark dichotomy. 

This episode of Switched on Pop, we take a closer look at Metro Boomin’s career, highlighting what makes his production style so versatile. 

Songs Discussed

Metro Boomin, John Legend – On Time

• ILOVEMAKONNEN, Drake – Tuesday (feat. Drake)

• Future – Radical

• Drake, Future – Jumpman

• Kanye West – Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1

• Big Sean – Bounce Back

• Migos, Lil Uzi Vert – Bad and Boujee (feat. Lil Uzi Vert)

• 21 Savage, Metro Boomin, Future – X (feat. Future)

• Future – Wicked

• Future – Mask Off

• Metro Boomin, 21 Savage – Don't Come Out The House (with 21 Savage)

• Metro Boomin, J Balvin, Wizkid, Offset – Only You (feat. Wizkid, Offset & J Balvin)

• Thompson Twins, Metro Boomin – Hold Me Now (Metro Boomin Remix)

• Solange – Stay Flo

• James Blake, Moses Sumney, Metro Boomin – Tell Them (feat. Moses Sumney & Metro Boomin)

• The Weeknd – Heartless

• Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, 21 Savage – Creepin' (with The Weeknd & 21 Savage)

• Mario Winans, Enya, Diddy – I Don't Wanna Know (feat. Enya & P. Diddy)