Konstantinos Karakolis
Konstantinos Karakolis
Following his most recent EP, Fuck The World in 2020, charismatic artist Brent Faiyaz has returned with his latest studio album, WASTELAND. Led by singles such as “GRAVITY” alongside Tyler, The Creator and “WASTING TIME” with Drake and The Neptunes, WASTELAND arguably makes up for Brent Faiyaz’s most ambitious record to date, with a jaw-dropping lineup of producers behind it–including Faiyaz himself. Here are our favorites who contributed to the sound of the record.
Production credits on “GRAVITY”
With credits for monumental artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Drake, 21 Savage, J. Cole, SZA and Mac Miller, DJ Dahi has established himself as one of the most well-respected producers within hip-hop. Hailing from Los Angeles, he is part of the production team D.R.U.G.S. alongside Ty Dolla $ign, and is credited as a solo producer on one of the lead singles off WASTELAND, “GRAVITY” alongside Tyler, The Creator.
Production credits on “PRICE OF FAME” and “ROLLING STONE”
Nascent co-produced “PRICE OF FAME” and “ROLLING STONE” alongside Brent Faiyaz & Lil Rece, and Coop The Truth & Jake One respectively. The Mexican-American producer received four nominations for a Grammy Award this year, having contributed to Kanye West’s Donda album, among others, while priding himself for still being an independent producer.
Production credits on “HEAL YOUR HEART” & writing credits on “LOOSE CHANGE” and “ADDICTIONS”
Currently based in Los Angeles, Beat Butcha hails from London and is part of the Dutch production team Godz Wrath Productions. He has worked with the likes of Conway the Machine, Westside Gunn, Isaiah Rashad, Rick Ross and many more, while having won two Grammy Awards.
The full list of producers who contributed to WASTELAND includes Beat Butcha, Brent Faiyaz, Coop The Truth, DJ Dahi, Dpat, Jake One, Jonathan Wells, Jordan Ware, L.3.G.I.O.N., Lil Rece, Los Hendrix, MikeBlud, Nascent, No I.D., OG Che’ the Sensei, Paperboy Fabe, Paperboy Fabe, Prep Bijan, Raphael Saadiq, Sam Wish and The Neptunes.