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).
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Future & Juice WRLD 'WRLD ON DRUGS' 1 Listen Album Review
'WRLD ON DRUGS' provides a high, just not as high as the creators claim to be.
Zaytoven Admits He Didn’t Originally Think Future Was a Good Artist
“I didn’t think he was all that good.”
The Best Intro & Outro Tracks From 10 of Our Favorite Rappers
From Kendrick Lamar to J. Cole, Drake to JAY-Z—here are the best opening and closing tracks from 10 rap superstars.
10 Best Rap Album Sequels, Ranked
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"Mask Off": How Future, Evidence & Janelle Monáe Build Community
“We are all wearing masks. That is what makes us interesting.”
Future 'BEASTMODE 2' 1 Listen Album Review
Future and Zaytoven team up for another enjoyable jump shot from half court.
Future & Zaytoven Recorded 100 Songs for 'Beast Mode 2' "Just to Give You Nine"
'Beast Mode 2' is comprised of nine tracks, some of which were recorded as early as 2016.
10 Most Anticipated Hip-Hop Albums of the Second Half of 2018, Ranked
ScHoolboy Q, Anderson .Paak and Meek Mill are all set to deliver new albums before the end of the year.
Future Is NOT on the Hot 100 for the First Time in Over Three Years
Future's 166-week run of Hot 100 success has come to a close.
Future & Zaytoven Will Reportedly Release 'Beast Mode 2' Following 'Superfly' Reboot
The sequel to their acclaimed 2015 mixtape is around the corner.
10 Rap Album Cuts That Should Have Been Hit Singles
The biggest missed single opportunities from Ye, Hov, Em, K.Dot, Drake, Cole, Wayne, Future, Nas, and T.I.
Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar & Future's "King's Dead" is 2018's First Great Rap Collab
This should be played at high volume, preferably in a residential area.