Atlanta has become the mecca for all things music and entertainment related over the years. The trap scene has evolved into a major sound thanks to artist such as Gucci Mane, Young Thug, Migos, Future and many more. Behind every smash hit there is a genius behind the scenes to make these musical master pieces come to life. Here A3C's favorite Atlanta producers making a wave in the industry right now.
#1 MikeWillMadeItMike Will has produced for almost everybody in the music industry. From executive producing Miley Cyrus’s “Bangerz” album to working with smaller artist like Two-9, this super producer has production credits for days. His most notorious hits “Bandz a Make Her Dance” and “23” have gone certified platinum making Mike Will’s sound a must have for any artist in the industry. He also found recent success with his new artists Rae Sremmurd whose latest album “Sremm Life” produced two platinum singles “No Flex Zone” and “No Type”
#2 Metro Boomin
Metro Boomin is only 22-years-old and has worked with some of the dopest artist in the industry such as Young Thug, Travis Scott, Future and Drake. Since his first major placement “Karate Chop,” with Future, Metro has been on a non-stop grind to reach the top. He has the music industry in the palm of his hand with production on Future’s “Dirty Sprite 2” and his first platinum hit “Tuesday” with iLoveMakonnen and Drake.
#3 Sonny Digital
Sonny Digital was one of the first producers on this list to step in the game with his smash hit “Racks on Racks” with YC and Future and his follow up hit “ Same Damn Time” with Future in 2011. He has since made a name for himself by working with Kanye West, 2 Chainz and even Beyonce’. After years of hard work he was able to obtain his first platinum hit “Tuesday” with iLoveMakonnen and Drake alongside fellow producer Metro Boomin.
#4 Zaytoven
Zaytoven is an OG when it comes to the sound of trap music in Atlanta. Since appearing on the scene in 2004 with the smash hit “So Icy” by Gucci Mane and Young Jeezy, Zaytoven has continued to flood the market with new high energy and melodic instrumentals in 2015. Hits like “Versace” by Migos and full production on Future’s “Beast Mode” mix tape have kept the trap sound alive.
#5 Southside
808 Mafia CEO, Southside has taken the industry by storm with his new trap sound that has been some of the hottest to come out of Atlanta. He created most of his work with co-producer TM88 but was able to make a name for himself with his solo production after the duo split up. His latest work was featured on Future’s “56 Nights” mix tape, which he produced entirely. The tape has an ominous and melodic sound, complimented with hard 808s that give each track that hard-hitting movement.
#6 TM88
After his split from 808 Mafia TM88 has still been on the grind as one of the best producers in Atl right now. His latest mix-tape “Sacci Lyfe” shows a different style that he hasn’t done before. With features from Peewee Longway, Project Pat, and Tracy T, each track still gives listeners that trap element on weird, spaced out production.
#7 Childish Major
Childish Major gained his claim to fame in 2013 with his production on “U.O.E.N.O” with Rocko and Rick Ross. This hit song has been remixed multiple times by artist such as Wiz Khalifa, ASAP Rocky, and the whole Black Hippy crew. Since then, this young producer has been developing his sound with major artist like Big Krit and smaller talent with Two-9. His style is versatile enough to get major placements in more than one genre with smooth ambient r&b to gritty boom-bap style production.
#8 London on da Track
London on da Track first started his production career with Atl rap group Rich Kidz. He has developed his sound over the years and got industry recognition with his collaborations with Young Thug. With chart toppers such as “Life Style”, “Hookah” and “About the Money” it’s no question why Birdman decided to sign him as a Cash Money producer. His ability to make commercial hits that combine catchy melodies and intricate drum patterns allows him to create his own unique sound that’s hard to follow.