Shy Glizzy

Shy Glizzy
Birth name Marquis Amonte King
Also known as
  • Young Jefe
  • Jefe[1]
Born (1992-12-12) December 12, 1992[2]
Origin Washington, D.C., United States
Genres Hip hop, Trap
Years active 2010–present
Labels

Atlantic Records

Marquis Amonte King[2] (born December 12, 1992), better known by his stage name Shy Glizzy,[3] is an American rapper from Washington, D.C..[4]

Musical career

In 2012, Shy Glizzy released his mixtape Law.[5] He was also featured on Complex as one of the "10 New DMV Rappers To Watch Out For."[6] On December 12, 2012, he 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."[7]

On August 2, 2013, Glizzy released 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.[8]

On February 17, 2014, 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.[9] From that mixtape, the hit single “Awwsome” turned into the biggest song of his career and peaked at number 45 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[10] 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 of its release.[11] 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, and Nito Beats.[12] In 2015, Shy Glizzy was chosen as part of the XXL magazine Freshman Class.[13]

Glizzy released an EP titled "The World is Yours" under the name Jefe in January 2017.[14][15]

Discography

EPs

List of extended plays, with selected details
Title EP details Peak chart positions
US
R&B/HH
[16]
The World Is Yours 37

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected details
Title Mixtape details Peak chart positions
US
[18]		 US
R&B/HH
[19]
No Brainer'
  • Released: January 19, 2011
— —
Streets Hottest Youngin'
  • Released: October 31, 2011
 — —
Law
  • Released: June 6, 2012
 — —
Fly Money
(with Jose Guapo)
  • Released: November 14, 2012
 — —
Fxck Rap
  • Released: December 12, 2012
 — —
Law 2
  • Released: August 1, 2013
 — —
Young Jefe
  • Released: February 17, 2014
 — —
Law 3: Now or Never
  • Released: December 2, 2014
— 47
Be Careful
(with Glizzy Gang)
  • Released: June 3, 2015
 — —
For Trappers Only
(with Zaytoven)
  • Released: September 30, 2015
 — —
Young Jefe 2
  • Released: July 15, 2016
 134 14

Awards and nominations

Year Awards Category Nominated work Result
2013 O Music Awards[20] Make a Band Famous Himself Nominated

References

  1. ↑ Shy Glizzy Changes Name to Jefe, Drops New Song 'One' – XXL. Xxlmag.com. Retrieved on January 9, 2017.
  2. 1 2 Richards, Chris (21 May 2015). "Six months on the trail with Shy Glizzy, Washington’s latest budding rap star". The Washington Post. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
  3. ↑ Weinstein, Max. "Shy Glizzy Bosses Up in His New 'Congratulations' Video - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
  4. ↑ "Shy Glizzy – Fxck Rap [Mixtape Review]". Metrojolt. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Shy Glizzy's Law, Reviewed". Washington City Paper. June 15, 2012. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  6. ↑ Kimble, Julian. "10 New DMV Rappers To Watch Out For". Complex. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
  7. ↑ Zeichner, Naomi. "Download Shy Glizzy's Fxck Rap Mixtape". Fader. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
  8. ↑ Goddard, Kevin. "Shy Glizzy – Law 2". Hot New Hip Hop. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Download Shy Glizzy’s Young Jefe Mixtape". The Fader. February 17, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Shy Glizzy – Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved December 19, 2016.
  11. ↑ Krastz, Roger. "Shy Glizzy Says Birdman Inspired Him To Get In The Studio With Boosie Badazz". XXL Mag. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
  12. ↑ Lilah, Rose. "Shy Glizzy – Young Jefe". Hot New Hip Hop. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
  13. ↑ "XXL Releases Shy Glizzy's 2015 Freshman Class Freestyle and Profile [WATCH]". Music Times. June 24, 2015. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  14. ↑ Dandridge-Lemco, Ben. "Shy Glizzy Is Changing His Name To Jefe And Releasing A New Project". The FADER. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
  15. ↑ Cook-Wilson, Winston (January 3, 2017). "Shy Glizzy Changes Name to Jefe, Releases Zaytoven-Produced “One”". Spin. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
  16. ↑ "Jefe - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
  17. ↑ The World Is Yours by Jefe on Apple Music. Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved on January 9, 2017.
  18. ↑ "Shy Glizzy - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
  19. ↑ "Shy Glizzy - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
  20. ↑ "Frank Ocean, Beck Lead O Music Awards Nominees". Billboard. May 16, 2015. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
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