Dewey Saunders Interview: Creative Beginnings & Working with Anderson .Paak
“I’ve made a mountain of shit artwork that no one will ever see, but that was important to get to where I am now.”
Future
- Real Name: Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn
- Nickname: Future Hendrix, Super Future
- Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
- Label: Epic Records / A1 / Freebandz
Biography
Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn (born 1983), known professionally as Future, is an American rapper. He was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia.
In 2011, Future signed a major label recording contract with Epic Records, where he is currently signed. Separately, Future is the founder of Freebandz, a record label with distribution through Sony Music Entertainment.
Since releasing his debut mixtape, 1000, in 2010, Future has released a total of 25 projects, including six albums (Pluto, Honest, DS2, EVOL, FUTURE, HNDRXX), one commercial mixtape (What A Time to Be Alive with Drake) and 17 mixtapes (most notably Monster, Beast Mode, 56 Nights and Purple Reign).
5 Most Popular Future Articles
How Does Hip-Hop Process Heartbreak?
Donna and Yoh discuss what heartbreak sounds like in hip-hop.
10 Rappers as Children's Authors & the Titles of Their Books
“I got so many bitches, I don’t know what to do / I got so many bitches, what about you?”
Future's Producer Richie Souf Shares His Come Up Story
Future found his secret weapon in producer Richie Souf.
Future 'SAVE ME' EP 1 Listen Review
This is a return to the world of 'HNDRXX,' but far more lugubrious.
Tyler, The Creator's 'IGOR' Projects Highest First Week for Hip-Hop in 2019
Superstar status for Mr. Creator.
Sonny Digital Shares Story Behind 5 Biggest Beats: Interview
The multi-Platinum producer shares the story behind "Stargazing," "Tuesday," and more.
Why Nipsey Hussle Left "Big" Cardi B & Future Records Off 'Victory Lap'
"'Victory Lap' won't be 'Victory Lap' if you go get to track 9 or track 10 and hear, ‘oh, he's trying to cover the club record.’"
I've Been Sleeping on Future, I Apologize
Admitting you’re an imperfect music listener isn’t easy.
Blueface, Nicki Minaj, A$AP Rocky & More: Hip-Hop Headlines
All the latest hip-hop news in one place.
Future Estimates He Spends Between "2, 300 Thousand" a Month on Clothing
"It's crazy, I gotta stop."
Future Is the Patron Saint of Male Pettiness
On 'The WIZRD,' Future declares the most grueling type of psychological warfare: a competitive breakup.
Future 'Future Hndrxx Presents: The WIZRD' 1 Listen Album Review
Let the church of Nayvadius say amen.
Future on What Has Changed for Him Since 2011: "$80 Million Richer"
Future is richer, but he is also more mature.
