YSL Records (also known as Young Stoner Life) is an American record label founded by Atlanta-based rapper Young Thug in 2016.
Prominent members Young Thug, Gunna, and Lil Keed are responsible for a string of hit records for the YSL label.
But who produces the music for YSL artists?
Typically with hip hop record labels, a number of in-house producers are on hand to lace the label’s artists with beats.
And Young Stoner Life is no different.
But who are the producers for YSL records? Read on to find out more.
Who Are The Young Stoner Life Producers?
There are three main producers for YSL Records. They are Wheezy, Turbo, and Taurus.
Wheezy
Not to be confused with rapper Lil Wayne who goes by the alias ‘Weezy F Baby’, Wesley Tyler Glass, known professionally as Wheezy, is an American record producer and songwriter.
The resume of artists he has worked with include Young Thug, King Von, Lil Baby, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage, Gunna, Bankroll Mafia, Nav, Trippie Redd, Rich the Kid, and Meek Mill.
Wheezy has produced many popular songs throughout his career. This includes the 2018 songs ‘Yes Indeed’ by Lil Baby and Drake, and ‘Going Bad’ by Meek Mill featuring Drake.
Wheezy solely produced all songs for rapper Gunna’s debut extended play, Drip or Drown (2017).
He then later served as executive producer alongside producer Turbo and Young Thug for Gunna’s debut studio album, Drip or Drown 2 (2019) and also his second studio album, Wunna (2020).
Wheezy also producing the majority of songs from both albums.
Wheezy primarily produced Canadian rapper Nav’s commercial mixtape, Emergency Tsunami (2020).
Outside of producing, Wheezy worked as a songwriter for the songs ‘iMi’ and ‘We’ by Bon Iver for their fourth studio album i, i (2019).
Songs produced by Wheezy can instantly be recognised by his producer tag “Wheezy Outta Here” at the start of the record.
Turbo
Chandler Durham, known professionally as Turbo, is an American record producer and songwriter.
He is best known for his production work for Young Thug, Gunna, Travis Scott, and Lil Baby.
Turbo executive produced Gunna’s debut studio album Drip or Drown 2 with fellow producer Wheezy.
This album premiered at No. 1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Notable tracks produced by Turbo include Lil Baby & Gunna – ‘Drip Too Hard’, Travis Scott – ‘YOSEMITE’, and Gunna – ‘Wunna’.
Tracks produced by Turbo can be identified by the “Run That Back Turbo” producer tag at the start.
Taurus
Taurus Bucy Currie Jr, aka Taurus, is an Atlanta-based DJ/producer.
He is best known for being Gunna’s official tour DJ and hype man.
Alongside Wheezy and Turbo, Taurus served as one of the main producers on Gunna’s 2020 album Wunna. Taurus was responsible for producing ‘Skybox’, which was the lead single on the album.
Taurus began DJing at local parties and nightclubs, where he would frequently play Gunna tracks, which is how Gunna discovered him.
From here Taurus became Gunna’s official DJ.
Taurus is also responsible for producing further tracks for Gunna, such as ‘Nasty Girl/On Camera’, ‘Sun Came Out’, and ‘9 Times Outta 10′.
“Taurus” echoed several times over the beat is Taurus’ producer/DJ tag.
Who Produced For Young Thug?
On his projects Young Thug has worked with a number of producers, but regular collaborators include Wheezy, Turbo, and T-Minus.
Who Produced For Gunna?
Regular producers for Gunna include Wheezy, Turbo, Taurus, and Metro Boomin.
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