--- title: "Behind the Beats: The Evolution of Metro Boomin" description: We’re all familiar with the famous tag, “If young Metro don’t trust you I’m gon’ shoot you,” but how did Metro Boomin’ become one of the most trusted names in image: https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hubfs/041316-music-metro-boomin-is-heavily-involved-in-drake-s-views-from-the-6.jpg --- [**](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/behind-the-beats-the-evolution-of-metro-boomin#) - Oct 8-13, 2019 - [Home](https://www.a3cfestival.com) - [Schedule](https://a3cconference.com/shows/index.html) - [Lineup](https://a3cconference.com/lineup/index.html) - [Oct 8-13, 2019](https://www.a3cfestival.com) - [Blog](https://blog.a3cfestival.com) - [Buy Tickets](https://www.a3cfestival.com/tickets) ![](https://udxsva.com/tag?id=11009) - [Home](https://blog.a3cfestival.com) - [Artist Advice](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/artist-advice) - [Music Industry](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/music-industry) - [A3C Updates](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/a3c) - [Events](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/events) - [Atlanta](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/atlanta) - [Opportunities](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/opportunities) # Behind the Beats: The Evolution of Metro Boomin ![Ashley Vance](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hubfs/18342401_1678433685501873_4996081815050171212_n-086360-edited.jpg) Posted by [Ashley Vance](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/ashley-vance) on Jun 2 ![041316-music-metro-boomin-is-heavily-involved-in-drake-s-views-from-the-6.jpg](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/hubfs/041316-music-metro-boomin-is-heavily-involved-in-drake-s-views-from-the-6.jpg?width=640&name=041316-music-metro-boomin-is-heavily-involved-in-drake-s-views-from-the-6.jpg)We’re all familiar with the famous tag, “If young Metro don’t trust you I’m gon’ shoot you,” but how did Metro Boomin’ become one of the most trusted names in hip-hop? The simple answer is hard work and dedication. Born Leland Tyler Wayne to his parents in St. Louis Missouri, the man we now know as Metro Boomin began his career producing beats from his bedroom on his Fruity Loops equipment, which he still uses to this day. Originally hoping to become a rapper, Metro often found himself needing beats. At the tender age of 13, Metro was already producing beats and dishing them out to whomever he could get them in the hands of. Eventually, one of the hands destined for a Young Metro beat belonged to a promising mixtape star at the time named OJ da Juiceman. OJ recognized his talent and invited Metro to Atlanta to collaborate. By the 11 th Grade, Atlanta had become somewhat of a second home to the youthful producer. His mother believed in his craft and was more than willing to make frequent trips to Atlanta with her son; as long as they made it back to Missouri in time for Metro to keep-up his excellent grades in school! “I’d been going to Atlanta since 11th grade, just to work on music,” Metro told The Fader in an interview. “I knew once I graduated I was gonna move. It was really like Hollywood as far as music is concerned, like how actors move to LA.” And that’s exactly what happened. In 2012, Metro was accepted to Morehouse College, the prestigious Atlanta HBCU. Not even a full semester went by before the demanding schedule of an artist on the rise began to conflict with his studies. Since he’d begun working with a collection of notable artists, Metro wisely decided to step away from school to pursue his dream. He was just an 18-year- old freshman when his Future collaboration “Karate Chop” became a smash hit. In May 2013, Metro announced his first producer mixtape, “19 & Boomin’,” which later release in October of that same year. The tape featured songs from artists such as Future, Young Thug, Gucci Mane, Trinidad James, and many more. The success of that project granted Metro an Executive Producing role on Future’s “Monster” mixtape. As for Metro’s career now, he’s continued to shine amongst his peers. He’s proven to be a key factor in a series of major albums, such as Future’s “EVOL,” Tinashe’s “Joyride,” and even Kanye West’s “The Life of Pablo.” After going on tour with Drake, the fans seems to enjoy Metro’s stage presence nearly as much as they love jamming to his uniquely produced beats. It’s an interesting sight, seeing a producer as beloved as a rapper; but just as Swizz Beats and Timbaland did before him, Metro Boomin is flawlessly transitioning from behind the scenes to center sage. ![Ashley Vance](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hubfs/18342401_1678433685501873_4996081815050171212_n-086360-edited.jpg) ### Written by [Ashley Vance](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/ashley-vance) Vance is A3C's Editor-in-Chief. Working as an Atlanta-based content guru, she dedicates her free time to helping artists build lasting brands. 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