Shy Glizzy

Shy Glizzy
Birth name Marquis Amonte King
Also known as Shy Glizzy
Origin Washington, D.C., United States
Genres Hip hop
Years active 2011–present
Labels Glizzy Gang

Marquis Amonte King, known by his stage name Shy Glizzy, is a hip hop recording artist from Washington, D.C..[1]

Musical career

In 2012, Shy Glizzy released his mixtape Law. He was also featured on Complex as one of the "10 New DMV Rappers To Watch Out For." [2] On December 12, 2012, Shy released his mixtape Fxck Rap and ATL rapper Trinidad James appears on the track "Pilot." The Fader describes Fxck Rap as "an appealingly eager tape."[3]

On August 2, 2013, Shy Glizzy dropped his mixtape Law 2, a follow-up to his previous mixtape. The 14-track project features Migos, Yo Gotti, Kevin Gates, Starlito, and more. The following producers soundtracked the project: Karltin Bankz, Izze The Producer, Rick Flare, Metro Boomin, Big K, YB, Beezy, Rico Beats, Lil Lody, LG The Producer.[4]

On February 17, 2014, Shy Glizzy released his mixtape Young Jefe, an 18-track tape hosted by DJ Bigga Rankin, and featured production from Zaytoven, Cardo, Roger Beat and others.[5] From that mixtape, the hit single “Awwsome” turned into the biggest song of Glizzy’s young career. It spawned a remix off the record that features A$AP Rocky and 2 Chainz that grabbed more than 750,000 streams on Soundcloud in the first week it dropped.[6] The mixtape also features "Medellin" with Young Scooter, as well as appearances from Young Thug, PeeWee Longway, Zed Zilla, Gudda Gudda, Plies and more. It was produced by Cardo, Will A Fool, Zaytoven, Nito Beats and more.[7]

Discography

Mixtapes

Shy Glizzy's mixtapes and details
Title Mixtape details
Streets Hottest Youngin'
  • Released: October 31, 2011
  • Hosted by DJ 5150
Law
  • Released: June 6, 2012
  • Hosted by DJ 5150
Fly Money
(with Jose Guapo)
  • Released: November 14, 2012
  • Hosted by DJ Lil Keem, DJ Pretty Boy Tank & DJ Swamp Izzo
Fxck Rap
  • Released: December 12, 2012
Law 2
  • Released: August 1, 2013
Young Jefe
  • Released: February 17, 2014
  • Hosted by Bigga Rankin & Glizzy Gang
Law 3
  • Released: December 2, 2014
  • Hosted by DJ Drama

References

  1. ↑ "Shy Glizzy – Fxck Rap [Mixtape Review]". Metrojolt. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
  2. ↑ Kimble, Julian. "10 New DMV Rappers To Watch Out For". Complex. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
  3. ↑ Zeichner, Naomi. "Download Shy Glizzy's Fxck Rap Mixtape". Fader. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
  4. ↑ Goddard, Kevin. "Shy Glizzy - Law 2". Hot New Hip Hop. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
  5. ↑ "Shy Glizzy Is Impressive On ‘Young Jefe’ Mixtape". www.xxlmag.com. XXL Staff. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
  6. ↑ Krastz, Roger. "Shy Glizzy Says Birdman Inspired Him To Get In The Studio With Boosie Badazz". XXL Mag. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
  7. ↑ Lilah, Rose. "Shy Glizzy - Young Jefe". Hot New Hip Hop. Retrieved 13 November 2014.