Wheezy (record producer)

Wheezy
Birth name Wesley Glass
Also known as
  • Wheezy
  • Wheezy Beats
  • Wheezy Beatz
  • WHZY
Born (1992-01-28) January 28, 1992
United States
Origin Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)
Instruments
Years active 2013–present
Associated acts

Wesley Glass (born January 28, 1992), professionally known as Wheezy, is an American record producer. [1][2] Wheezy has worked very closely with Young Thug and Shad da God, the latter which he works up till this day. The basis of his stage name comes from his first name, Wesley and gotten the idea for "Weezy", but shortly changed it to his current name after realizing that it caused controversy of being affiliated with other rappers.

Early life

Wheezy started making beats at the age of 15, for his brother who went by TG Montana who taught him how to work FL Studio. He then started working with Shad da God, who previously went by Rich Kid Shawty, an original member of Rich Kidz. Wheezy has gotten tons of production advices from big producer such as Metro Boomin, Southside, Sonny Digital and Lex Luger which he has gotten the ability to collab with.[2]

Production style and influences

Wheezy uses FL Studio, along with the M-Audio Oxygen 88 keyboard. Glass often utilizes samples, especially vintage sounds. He says he "blends" his snares. Glass states that his influences lists Drumma Boy, Shawty Redd and DJ Toomp, which he describes as having their own distinctive styles, along with WondaGurl, who he has been recently interested in.[2]

Production credits

2013

Jose Guapo – Lingo
Shad da God – Gas Life
Shad da God

2014

Shad da God
Jose Guapo
Birdman, Young Thug and Rich Homie QuanRich Gang: Tha Tour Pt. 1

2015

Beatmonster Marc & Wheezy
Young Thug – Barter 6
Rich Homie Quan – If You Ever Think I Will Stop Goin' In Ask Double R
Shad Da God
Young Thug – Slime Season
Shad da God – 2000 and God
Lil Uzi VertLuv Is Rage
Young Thug – Slime Season 2
Bryyce
21 SavageSlaughter King
Beatmonster Marc & Wheezy
Kid Ink

2016

Young Thug – I'm Up
Bankroll MafiaBankroll Mafia (album)
Duke – Uber
Domani
Shad da God – Free Tha Goat
Shad da God
Big Kuntry King
Shad da God
Young Dro
Lil Durk – Lil Durk 2X
Duke – Blue Devil
Young Thug – Jeffery
Various Artists – The Birth of a Nation: The Inspired By Album
Flyguy Tana – Never Had A Deal
Wheezy

2017

FutureHndrxx
Duke
Kodak BlackPainting Pictures
Lil Baby – Perfect Timing
Shad da God – God Gang
Gunna – Drip Season 2
Big Bank – King of the Jungle
Young Thug – Beautiful Thugger Girls
21 Savage – Issa Album
Bobby Raps – Mark
Meek MillWins & Losses

References

  1. "Wheezy". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 22, 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 "Beat Construction: Wheezy". The Fader. Retrieved July 22, 2017.
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