Doe Boy is not going to shock anybody with his versatility. The Ohio rapper makes trunk-rattling trap music and doesn’t bother trying to switch things up from project to project. This makes him less pop-friendly than his label boss, Future, but it also means he’s consistent in terms of his subject matter and overall aesthetic. Been Him, Doe Boy’s latest EP, is a testament to this consistency. It’s 21 minutes of flexing over moody, hi-hat filled instrumentals.
“Flex appeal” is a phrase Doe Boy uses on the standout track “Pre Skool,” and it succinctly explains the thrill of listening to his music. It’s stylish and slick. There are no features on Been Him, but the rapper has no problem maintaining the spotlight with his relentless flow and grim storytelling. Despite only being 30, he spits with the authority of someone a decade older. This preternatural weariness really shines on “Call My Bluff” and “Shoulda Coulda Woulda,” with their G-funk influence and ominous piano chords.
The musical uniformity on Been Him is both a blessing and a curse. The production ensures that the EP has a sonic cohesiveness, but it also means that some of the tracks blend together. “Been Slime” and “Get Like Dat” are nondescript trap cuts that fail to generate much excitement, and “Still Slatt” rides a descending piano instrumental that fans have heard millions of variations of since Young Jeezy dropped Trap or Die in 2005. They aren’t bad, they’re just forgettable.
What are your thoughts on this new EP, Been Him, by Doe Boy? Is this his best project to date, why or why not? What songs do you like the most and why? Did Doe Boy manage to keep the project interesting without guest features? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Doe Boy. Finally, stay with us for everything the most informative project posts throughout the week.
Cleveland, Ohio may be one of the most underrated cities on the United States when it comes to providing the hip-hop genre with talent. For years we have seen artists like Kid Cudi, Trippie Redd, mgk, and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony become some of the top charting names in the business. All of them and so many more have big time records and hits upon hits. One person we can throw in that conversation without a doubt is Doe Boy. The Freebandz signee, which is Future’s label, has bangers like “100 Shooters” with Meek Mill, 3AM IN LA, and “Ghetto Superstar” featuring G Herbo and Roddy Ricch too. Now, Doe Boy is back with a quickie but memorable cut “Shoulda Coulda Woulda.”
That is what also makes the Midwestern city a slept-on hub for rap music. A majority of the names are bringing different styles to the forefront, increasing the diversity. Doe Boy is the one you go for when you want a dopamine hit. “Shoulda Coulda Woulda” is the MC’s first record of 2024 and it follows up a strong 2023 as well.
Doe Boy had one of his most active years of his career last year. He put out five singles, as well as his LP BEEZY. The tape featured names like BabyFace Ray, Lil Yachty, Luh Tyler, Don Toliver, Future, G Herbo, Future, and more. On Instagram, Doe Boy is possibly hinting at a tape in the near future. In the post announcing “Shoulda Coulda Woulda,” he asked his fans if they would want more music in the future. ““Shoulda Coulda Woulda” OUT NOW Drop a if y’all want me to drop again!!” Run up those flame emojis, we want more!
What are your thoughts on this brand-new single, “Shoulda Coulda Woulda,” by Doe Boy? Is this one of his better tracks as of late, why or why not? Do you see this as a rollout for a possible album this year, why or why not? Is he the best rapper from Cleveland, Ohio, why or why not? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Doe Boy. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.
Drake is currently traversing the country — with J. Cole in tow — on the latest leg of his It’s All A Blur Tour. Saturday’s show (February 24) brought the “You Broke My Heart” rapper to Cleveland, where he was joined onstage by surprise guests and hometown heroes Doe Boy and MGK. Drake and MGK last shared a stage in 2011, when Drake brought him out at the Cleveland show of his Club Paradise Tour. It looks like the more things change, the more they stay the same. Check out the video and see the remaining tour dates below.
Drake’s It’s All A Blur — Big As The What? Tour Dates
2/27 – Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center
2/28 – Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center
3/2 – Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center
3/3 – Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center
3/5 – Memphis, TN @ FedEx Forum
3/6 – New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center
3/7 – New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center
3/10 – Lexington, KY @ Rupp Arena
3/14 – San Antonio, TX @ Frost Bank Center
3/15 – San Antonio, TX @ Frost Bank Center
3/18 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center
3/19 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center
3/23 – Sunrise, FL @ Amerant Bank Arena ~
3/24 – Sunrise, FL @ Amerant Bank Arena ~
3/27 – Birmingham, AL @ Legacy Arena at The BJCC ~
4/4 – Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena ~
4/5 – Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena ~
4/8 – Memphis, TN @ FedEx Forum ~
4/15 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena +
4/16 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena +
If you’re watching the NFL playoffs this year, chances are you heard Doe Boy in the newest Apple commercial.
The Cleveland, Ohio native exploded onto the scene with his viral smash “Mini Vans” back in 2018, and now, he’s debuting a new side of his artistry: singing. While he’s showcased his vocals previously on records, this time, he’s debuting them to the world on national television.
His newest single, “Way Too Long,” was created specifically for the new Apple ad, promoting their newest iPhone: the 15 Plus. The record quickly catapulted to new heights, becoming the most Shazam’ed song in January and even peaking at #1 on Rhythm Radio. The commercial boasts over 5 million views and counting, and let’s not even get into the fact that Doe Boy has been getting more airtime during the NFL playoffs than Taylor Swift.
On this impressive achievement, Doe Boy states, “That’s crazy right? Taylor Swift, man you gotta think: they show her every five seconds too. It’s like the NFL noticed. They show her more than the owner of the NFL, that’s crazy. They know what’s making them money.”
Signed to Future’s Freebandz imprint, Doe Boy inspires all aspiring rappers to believe that they, too, can one day have a record of this magnitude. He even goes on record stating that since the commercial aired, his streams have increased by 222%.
Regarding who has had on the Super Bowl this Sunday, Doe Boy states, “The Chiefs gon’ win, because of Taylor Swift. That’s how I feel, they not gonna let them lose. It’s politics.”
Stay tuned to see if Doe Boy is right or wrong! The Super Bowl airs this Sunday at 3:30 pm PST, with the San Francisco 49ers taking on the Kansas City Chiefs.
Doe Boy has just hit a new milestone in his career, and he’s worked his ass off to get here.
His newest song, “Way Too Long,” was just featured in the newest Apple iPhone 15 Plus commercial on national television, even getting more playtime than Taylor Swift during the NBA playoffs. The record was made specifically for Apple, with Doe Boy showing off his ability to sing versus his normal rap bangers.
If that’s not enough, “Way Too Long” was the most Shazam’ed song last month and is now impacting radio airwaves nationwide. LeBron James even co-signed the song on Instagram, with Doe Boy’s streams going up by over 200% since the commercial aired.
Doe Boy is currently working on his new album, following up last year’s self-titled BEEZY, which hailed standout appearances from Don Toliver, Lola Brooke, Future, Roddy Rich, and more.
The Source spoke with Doe Boy in downtown Los Angeles, who had only gotten two hours of sleep after a studio session with Roddy Ricch that lasted until 10am that morning. Read below as we discuss how the Apple commercial turned him up, getting more airtime than Taylor Swift in the NFL playoffs.
What was the moment you fell in love w/ Hip-Hop?
I can’t even really remember, I’ve just always loved it since a kid. Ever since I could remember, I loved music. Since tapes and shit like that. My first tape I had was a Bow Wow tape. I swear to God.
What does Hip-Hop mean to you?
Hip-Hop means everything to me. It’s how we express ourselves. People go through a lot of stuff, it’s good to be vocal. Hip-Hop, as far as any genre, we the best. Fasho the best genre, everybody wants to be like us. [laughs] No disrespect to the other artists in other genres, they know.
And it saved your life right?
Overly. Fasho. I wouldn’t be nowhere without it. I don’t know what I’d be doing.
What would you be doing?
Trouble. [laughs]
If it wasn’t the streets, what career would you pick?
I wanted to play football. I used to play mini league football. But as soon as I got to high school, I couldn’t play real football because I didn’t have good grades. So that was never gon’ work.
Can we talk about you playing against Key Glock in the Crew League?
[laughs] That was fun as hell. At the end of the day, I know I can’t play basketball. I just wanted to go have fun, go out there and cause havoc.
Did you practice though?
Nope. We didn’t even practice. Matter of fact, my team all got there that day. We was drunk before. We were drinking liquor out of Gatorade bottles. Damn, I broke the ceiling. I was playing with the basketball, threw it up and broke the whole ceiling.
Congrats on “Way Too Long”! Did a female inspire this?
Nah, a female didn’t inspire it. Literally, it was the plug. I made that song specifically for the outlets. Apple came with the concept.
They handpicked you?
It was more so a management situation. My management team went and got it from me.
Are you with SALXCO?
Yep, I love it there. As you can see, they got me on an Apple commercial. That’s crazy. That’s big. That might be as big as it could get for a Hip-Hop artist to do. An Apple commercial? And the stage to where they’ve been putting it: on TV. The placements. You gotta think, people don’t watch TV anymore for real. But people watch TV to watch football. That’s the only thing they’re watching on TV, and that’s what I’m on. It makes sense. They even played it during the Grammys, it happens at the right moments every time.
How geeked were you when you first heard it?
That shit was crazy. I was watching football with my mom.
I was going to ask, how proud is your family?
Man, proud as hell. Especially seeing that, the commercial shit, you gotta think: a n*gga been lit. I’ve been going up. Everybody knows I’m successful, but it be different when you seeing somebody on TV doing something that big. It’s fucking everybody up.
Did you ever think you’d be on TV like this? Your first TV commercial…
Yeah, I already knew that fasho. I knew it, I wasn’t settling for nothing.
Talk about singing though.
I always like to sing though, that’s the crazy part. A lot of people don’t be knowing that. It be so crazy though because I got a lot of singing music that’s out, it just get slept on. People gravitate towards my other shit. It opened up a whole nother world because now, people are like “Damn, he could do that?” Now, I’m finna show them something real quick.
Are you going to take vocal lessons?
I need to. That’s a good idea, go ahead and get as good as I can.
How are your peers responding to the song?
They loving it. It got a better reaction than what I thought.
LeBron likes the record too?
LeBron loves the song. He just posted it the other day: “man this shit so fire.” He been commenting on it too.
Who else likes the record?
Pluto obviously. Everybody forreal. Everybody been proud of me though. I swear to God, all my rap friends. They’re like “Damn man,” that’s all they been talking about. Even since I’ve been out here. Travis Scott the other day: “Man bro, I seen your commercial. Oh my God.” I was with Roddy Rich last night, we were in studio recording until 10 o’clock in the morning. He’s like “Bro, that commercial…” It’s crazy, everybody.
Talk about your friendship with G Herbo. What was that hilarious video with all the females?
[laughs] The Herb versus 20 girls. It was on some, Herb came to Atlanta. Soon as he gets there, he gon’ let me know. We be kicking it. I wasn’t even supposed to be in there, I was just with him. He said “I gotta go do this interview real quick,” so I pulled up with him. He’s so fried, I be having to fix it. He dogged the one girl, told her to leave. She got mad, they start arguing. That’s why I walked in the camera, like let me stop this.
I was just with Benny The Butcher, he just dropped a fire album.Yeah his album hard as fuck. That’s my n*gga, I fuck with Benny. I fuck with the whole Griselda.Gunn and them, they my n*ggas. Gunn be putting me up on the drip. Soon as the shit come out, he let me in. Gunn go crazy. You see his bracelet? That bitch crazy. Gunn goes crazy. Don’t sleep on Gunn, Gunn really the GOAT. You gotta think, this man was sitting on the floor in Paris with Virgil. When it comes to the fashion world, everybody loves Gunn.
How’d the Don Toliver song come about?
I met Don Toliver when we’re on tour together. Future brought us on tour. One day, Future was performing and we were sitting on the side of the stage. I said “Hey man, you wanna get on my song?” He’s like “I got you.” Alright. [laughs] Nah he really did it though.
Do you record better in LA or Atlanta?
Atlanta, because I live there. At the end of the day, I do my thing anywhere.
Do you feel like LA, you gotta tap in with the artists here?
Since I’ve been here, I’ve been with Future, Travis Scott, Playboi Carti, Roddy. Since Monday [two days]. So hell yeah, definitely. Everybody right here,
Soulja Boy was the first artist to fly you to LA?
[laughs] That’s crazy. He was really the first rapper to really say, “Hey, come kick it with me” type shit. He let me come stay at his house. I was out on bond. I had just caught my case, I was on bond. He let me come to his house, I stayed there for about a week. Then I went to jail, crazy. I had to do 3 years.
Did you have a song buzzing then? What made him reach out?
Yeah, I had this song called “What You Mean.” He jumped on it, it’s with him and Future.
He could even say he’s the first rapper to fly Doe Boy out to LA.
He can say that, I’ll give that to him. I had it on my Stories a couple of weeks ago. He got a video saying that. “I’m the first rapper to fly Doe Boy to my crib,” he said that.
Did your following grow after the Apple commercial?
Hell yeah. Even my streams, it increased by 222%.
That means the money went up!
Man what? Apple pays nice. Apple pays very well. I can’t wait to get a publishing check though.
What’s one thing you want fans to take away from Beezy?
That was me more so showing if you really pay attention, from track 1 to the end, really look how I sequence it and everything. Really appreciate the artistry. I really like taking my time with stuff, real well put together. It’s not just a bunch of songs slapped together.
What can we expect from this album? Sounds like you’re going crazy.
A little bit of that, same thing. Stick to the formula.
Anything else you’re excited about?
I got plenty more stuff like that, how you see I got the Apple commercial. Oh look, they just sent me my phone. I got 3 phones. They sending wires, phones, all kinds of shit. [laughs]
Can you hook up the homies, or…?
Bro, you know what I went through? Oh my God, they weren’t trying to give it to me at first. They ain’t ever give nobody no phone. When I asked, they said no. But the commercial’s going so crazy…
Just for the rest of the year forreal forreal. I got a lot planned, a lot of big things coming up. I’m really at that breaking point of my career. Even right now, “Way Too Long” the #1 most added song on the Urban Rhythm charts. They just went to radio a week ago, it’s already the #1 most added. Stuff like that. I always had a buzz, it’s just different when you start getting accolades.
The Ohio rap scene is one of the more underrated hot spots for rap talent. Quite a few stars were born in the blue-collar state. You have the likes of Kid Cudi, DaBaby, Trippie Redd, Latto, MGK, and of course the Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony clan. But one that gets little to no spotlight is Doe Boy. A Cleveland native, his gritty tone and brash style of rapping is something that is definitely influenced in his music.
He might not be the most technically-skilled rapper but his approach to production is very unique. This was enough to impress the likes of Future. The founder of the music group Freebandz signed Doe Boy in 2019. Since then, the trap icon has taken him under his wing and he has produced some hits over the past couple of years.
Listen To “Smack Sh*t” From Doe Boy And Skilla Baby
Future even helped the labelmate work on his last record from June, BEEZY. He co-produced that project with the Clevelander and it boasted tons of big names. Now, Doe Boy is back in the studio, this time with up-and-comer, Skilla Baby. Michigan and Ohio talents collide for this nasty and grimy single, “Smack Sh*t.”
What are your initial thoughts on Doe Boy and Skilla Baby’s newest single, “Smack Sh*t?” Which artist had the best performance on the track? Do these two need to collaborate more often? We want to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the hottest song releases, as well as all of the latest breaking news around the music world.
Quotable Lyrics:
Keep my blicky for when s**t get sticky My b***h not no pick-me If she with me she don’t want you ‘less she know you run your city
Key Glock has caused further embarrassment for Doe Boy after leaving him with a sprained ankle. This comes following an impressive crossover move on the basketball court. The incident occurred during a game between their respective teams in Season 5 of The Crew League. A viral clip of the moment was uploaded to Twitter. The video captured Doe Boy falling to the floor. The move by Key Glock seemed impressive for a moment. Unfortunately, his subsequent shot missed the mark by a significant margin. Sadly, Doe Boy was the one who had to pay the price.
Overtime’s Twitter account mocked Key Glock’s missed shot while highlighting Doe Boy’s fall. This, of course, prompted a response from the injured rapper. The rapper sent Glock a photo of his swollen and bruised ankle. He expressed the pain he was experiencing and said that his ankle was sprained. In response, Glock shared their text exchange on Twitter. He was seemingly proud of the damage caused by his crossover move. The outcome of the game remains unknown as the results will be revealed when the season premieres on REVOLT later in June.
Key Glock And Doe Boy Weren’t The Only Bad Players
In addition to Doe Boy and Key Glock, other rappers faced criticism for their basketball skills over the weekend. Offset received backlash from fans after footage showed him air balling two jump shots before a game. Offset didn’t dispute the claims. In fact, he fully admitted he wasn’t a skilled basketball player. Kevin Gates also faced embarrassment. He accidentally shot on his own team’s hoop not once but twice, drawing gasps from the crowd.
He may not have much to celebrate in terms of basketball, but Doe Boy has some other things to be happy about. Last week, the rapper released his new album BEEZY. The rapper had been waiting for Jennifer Lopez and Ja Rule to grant permission for him to sample one of their popular collaborations for his new track, “Way I Walk.” After a year of persistence, Doe Boy expressed gratitude to J.Lo and Ja Rule in a video, stating that they finally made it happen and acknowledging their support.
Doe Boy recently released his second single of 2023. The track, titled “WAY I WALK,” came out earlier this week. The song made its debut on Monday, which is an unusual day for releases. However, it came after Doe Boy’s lengthy struggle to clear a crucial sample. He dedicated an entire year to obtaining the rights to use a sample. The sample in question comes from a popular remix of Jennifer Lopez’s 2001 track “I’m Real.” Once the sample was finally cleared, Doe Boy wasted no time. He expressed his gratitude towards J-Lo and rapper Ja Rule in a video, acknowledging their assistance in the process.
Accompanying the release of the single was a music video. The single and video release served as part of the promotional campaign for his highly anticipated album, BEEZY. Throughout the week, Doe Boy teased his followers on Instagram with previews of his music. One of the songs fans seemed most excited about was an unreleased collaboration with DaBaby, titled “CLOUT CHASE.” Now, fans can check out the album in full.
Doe Boy Calls In The Big Guns For “BEEZY”
Now that Doe Boy has released BEEZY, fans can enjoy the impressive tracks the album has to offer. That includes the huge features the rapper managed to score. There are songs with DaBaby, G Herbo, Lil Yachty, and more. Future even features on two songs. In fact, Future executive produced the entire album, which is another win for Doe Boy in and of itself. He received an early co-sign from Future, so it’s no surprise the two ended up working together so extensively.
Earlier this year, Doe Boy collaborated with Dej Loaf on the first single from the album “Roll The Dice.” The track was released in April. It was a strong start to a promotional cycle for the rapper, building on his already impressive resume. Just last year, Doe Boy released two highly-acclaimed projects. His album, OH REALLY, and the subsequent EP, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, gained significant traction and helped propel him forward this year. What are your thoughts on Doe Boy’s new album, BEEZY? Sound off in the comments to let us know!
Long-time fans of KILLY will be happy to know that the EP he planned to share back in 2020, Crazy Life of Sin, has finally been added to DSPs before we head into the new year. Across the eight-track project, the Canadian connects with both Doe Boy and Smiley while handling the rest of the titles on his own.
Previously released singles from the project include opening songs “Y?” and “Vince Carter” in collaboration with his fellow Canuck. Additionally, the 25-year-old dropped off “CEO” some time ago, setting the tone for what was to come.
Crazy Life of Sin actually arrived earlier this week. Since then, several new titles have been emerging as fan favourites. Among them are “Shot Caller,” “Telling Tales,” as well as the infectious “KILLY KILLY” with Doe Boy.
Other previously unheard additions include “Darkest Day,” and “Moment of Clarity Freestyle.”
As Complex notes, an impressive roster of producers aided KILLY in his latest endeavour. Boi-1da helped out with one of the EP’s first singles, and Oz, Jaegen, T99, and Y2K came through on other beats.
Seeing as he left fans waiting for nearly three years, the Toronto native has promised his listeners new music “every month of 2023.”
Speaking on his project in a press release, K said, “This [EP] means a lot to me because it represents my creative freedom… I recently got out of my deal with Epic Records, which opens up a new chapter that I’m excited for.”
“Although my time with the label had many positives, being independent allows me to be more hands-on with my ability to release music when and how I want to. Regaining my freedom and getting back to my independent roots are things I’m very grateful for.”
Stream KILLY’s finally released Crazy Life on Sin EP on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, let us know what three tracks are your favourite in the comment section.
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