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Tay Keith

Tay Keith

American record producer


Brytavious Lakeith Chambers (born September 20, 1996), known professionally as Tay Keith, is an American record producer.[2] He is best known for co-producing Travis Scott's 2018 single "Sicko Mode", which peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100, as well as Drake's "Nonstop", BlocBoy JB's "Look Alive", and Eminem’s "Not Alike" which peaked at numbers two, five, and 24 on the chart, respectively. His 2023 single, "Pound Town" (with Sexyy Red) marked his first entry on the chart as a lead artist.[3][4]

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On December 15, 2018, Tay Keith earned his bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.[5] He was nominated for Best Rap Song for his work on "Sicko Mode" at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. He is signed to publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music and is a BMI member.

Early life

Brytavious Lakeith Chambers was born on September 20, 1996, in South Memphis, Tennessee, where he was also raised. He grew up with his mom and dad knowing that music was going to be his strong point. Keith is the youngest family member out of his two brothers and two sisters.[citation needed]

When he was around fourteen, he began to make music and publish it to YouTube and DatPiff. He also had a piano which he used to make songs and remake popular songs. One of the songs he managed to remake was Lil Wayne's "Lollipop".[6]

Keith met fellow American rapper BlocBoy JB when he was fourteen, after he moved to Raleigh in North Memphis. The two began making music together shortly afterward.[5]

Career

In 2015, Keith began working with rapper Blac Youngsta on his mixtape, Fuck Everybody, for which he produced the single "Lil Bitch".

Keith gained mainstream success in 2018 through producing BlocBoy JB's "Rover" (later remixed to "Rover 2.0" featuring 21 Savage), "Shoot" and "Look Alive" featuring Drake, Drake's "Nonstop", Travis Scott's "Sicko Mode", Eminem's "Not Alike" featuring Royce da 5'9, and Lil Baby and Gunna's "Never Recover" featuring Drake.[3][4]

On April 17, 2019, Beyoncé released her album Homecoming: The Live Album, which is the live recording from her Coachella performance. It also included a bonus track "Before I Let Go", produced by Keith.[7]

On March 5, 2020, Aitch released "Rain", a single featuring AJ Tracey; the song was produced by Keith.[8]

Business ventures

McDonald's

In February 2021, Keith partnered with American fast food restaurant chain McDonald's to promote its new menu item, the Crispy Chicken sandwich. Included with the sandwich was a phonograph record of an unreleased track produced by Keith and a hoodie.[9]

Personal life

In December 2018, Keith graduated from Middle Tennessee State University, receiving a degree in media management.[10]

In January 2019, Keith was involved in a car crash. He was uninjured after the incident. Keith relocated to Atlanta in 2020.[11]

Discography

  • Fxck the Cash Up (2020)

Production discography

Charted singles

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Production credits

2013

Lil B100% Gutta

  • 14. "Still Flexin Membership"

2014

PnB RockReal N*gga Bangaz

  • 07. "Stylish"

Damso Publie Partage Promo

  • 01. "Publie Partage Promo"

2015

T-WayneWho Is Rickey Wayne?

  • 09. "Stallion"

2016

Blac YoungstaYoung & Reckless

  • 06. "Catch a Body"
  • 11. "All Of My N*ggas"

BlocBoy JBWho Am I

  • 11. "Change On Your N*ggas"
  • 16: "No Chorus, Pt. 5"
  • 19. "No Chorus, Pt. 6"

Blac Youngsta – Fuck Everybody

  • 01. "Fuck Everybody Intro"
  • 08. "Lil Bitch"
  • 10. "On Me"

BlocBoy JB – No Chorus, Pt. 7

  • 13. "No Chorus, Pt. 7"

Moneybagg Yo & Yo Gotti2 Federal

  • 03. "Afta While"
  • 10. "Gang Gang" ft. Blac Youngsta
  • 15. "No Dealings"

Project PatStreet God 4

  • 04. "Real Hood N*ggas"
  • 05. "Catch You Slippin"

BlocBoy JB – Who Am I 2

  • 02. "Ride To West Memphis"
  • 09. "Fr"
  • 12. "No Chorus, Pt. 9"

2017

Moneybagg Yo – Heartless

  • 04. "More"
  • 08. "Hurtin"

Blac Youngsta – Illuminati

  • 08. "Set Trip"

BlocBoy JB – Loco

  • 01. "Intro"
  • 04. "Fucc A N*gga Bitch"
  • 09. "No Chorus, Pt. 9"
  • 13. "Outro"

Blac Youngsta – I'm Innocent

  • 02. "Birthday"

BlocBoy JB – Who Am I 3

  • 01. "Intro"
  • 02. "Shoot"
  • 04. "First Day Bacc on Da Bloc"
  • 10. "No Chorus, Pt. 10"

Moneybagg Yo – Federal 3X

  • 02. "Important"
  • 04. "Doin' It"

BlocBoy JB – The Purple M&M

  • 01. "Intro"
  • 02. "BBQ"
  • 04. "No Topic"
  • 05. "Pull Up"
  • 08. "Soulja"
  • 12. "Outro"

Doe BoyIn Freebandz We Trust 2

  • 05. "Shoot Em Up"

StarlitoFunerals & Court Dates 2

  • 09. "Important Freestyle"

Starlito – Starlito's Way 4: GhettOut

  • 02. "SB4Life"
  • 04. "SW4"
  • 09. "Airplane Mode"

2018

Juicy JShutdafukup

  • 07. "Broke N*ggaz" ft. YKOM

Key Glock – Glock Bond

  • 09. "Russian Cream"

Moneybagg Yo – 2 Heartless

  • 06. "Ion Get You"
  • 09. "Super Fake"
  • 16. "Back Then"

Xavier WulfEast Memphis Maniac

  • 02. "Homecoming (feat. Bankroll Rico)"
  • 03. "Eastside Sliding (feat. idontknowjeffery & Chris Travis)
  • 04. "Request Refused"

Blac Youngsta – 223

  • 06. "Fuck Everybody Else"

BlocBoy JBSimi

Lil BabyHarder Than Ever

  • 04. "Exotic" ft. Starlito

Rico NastyNasty

  • 04. "In The Air" ft. BlocBoy JB
  • 11. "Transformer" ft. Gnar

Drake – Scorpion

Wiz Khalifa – Rolling Papers 2

Moneybagg Yo – Bet On Me

  • 01. "Dice Game"
  • 02. "Rush Hour"
  • 03. "Wat U On" ft. Gunna
  • 04. "Exactly"
  • 07. "Correct Me"

Travis ScottAstroworld

Blac Youngsta – Fuck Everybody 2

  • 02. "Uh Uh"
  • 05. "Ight" ft. Lil Pump

EminemKamikaze

Lil Baby and Gunna – Drip Harder

  • 13. "Never Recover" ft. Drake

QuavoQuavo Huncho

  • 06. "Shine"

Lil YachtyNuthin' 2 Prove

BlocBoy JB – Don't Think That

  • 02. "Club Roc"
  • 05. "Bacc Street Boys"

Metro BoominNot All Heroes Wear Capes

  • 03. "Don't Come Out The House" ft. 21 Savage

Moneybagg Yo – Reset

  • 03. "They Madd"

Tee GrizzleyStill My Moment

  • 02. "Hooters"

Key Glock – Glockoma

  • 01. "Since 6ix"
  • 02. "Life Is Great"
  • 05. "Dope"
  • 08. "Yea!!"

6ix9ineDummy Boy

Meek MillChampionships

2019

FutureThe Wizrd

NavBad Habits

  • 17. "Amazing" ft. Future

BeyoncéHomecoming: The Live Album

DJ KhaledFather of Asahd

Moneybagg Yo – 43va Heartless

  • 09. "No Filter"

Denzel CurryZuu

  • 04. "Automatic"

Miley CyrusShe is Coming

BlocBoy JB – I Am Me

  • 04. "Head In My Lap"

Gucci Mane – Delusions of Granduer

  • 07. "Bottom"
  • 16. "Look At Me Now"

ILoveMakonnenM3

  • 05. "Money Fiend"

JadenErys

  • 08. "Got It"

Ugly GodBumps & Bruises

  • 10. "Batman"

Gucci Mane – Woptober II

  • 05. "Came from Scratch" ft. Quavo

Hoodrich Pablo Juan – Dope Money Violence

  • 11. "Pirate"

Flipp DineroLove for Guala

  • 05. "If I Tell You"
  • 08. "Not Too Many"

TroymanRhythm + Flow Soundtrack: The Final Episode

  • 01. "Streetlight"

2020

Moneybagg Yo – Time Served

  • 02. "U Played" featuring Lil Baby

Yo Gotti – Untrapped

  • 12. "Bounce That"

Marlo – 1st & 3rd

Lil Baby – My Turn

  • 07. "Same Thing"
  • 09. "Commercial" featuring Lil Uzi Vert
  • 12. "No Sucker" with Moneybagg Yo

Ambjaay – It Cost to Live Like This, Pt. 2

  • 02. "Blow The Pickle" featuring Wiz Khalifa

Jackboy – Jackboy

  • 08. "Like a Million" featuring Kodak Black

Nav – Brown Boy 2

  • 01. "I'm Up"

Polo GThe Goat

Future – High Off Life

  • 20. "100 Shooters" with Doe Boy featuring Meek Mill

Gunna – Wunna

  • 04. "Feigning"

2021

Pooh ShiestyShiesty Season

  • 16. "Master P"

G Herbo

  • "Really Like That"[29]

Hoodrich Pablo Juan – Designer Dope Boyz

  • 11. "Easter Egg Hunt"
  • 13. "Go Get the Bag" with Banbwoi

Key GlockYellow Tape 2

  • 1. "Something Bout Me"
  • 7. "Ambition For Cash"[30]

Nardo Wick – Who is Nardo Wick?

  • 7. "Lullaby"

2022

Pooh ShiestyShiesty Season: Certified

  • 07. "It's Up"

NAV

Cardi B

DJ Khaled

tha Supreme

2023

LUCKI

  • Bby Pluto

Westside Gunn - And Then You Pray for Me

Notes

  1. "Rover 2.0" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number two on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[15]
  2. "Who Want The Smoke?" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number nine on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
  3. "Who Want The Smoke?" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number five on the Bubbling Under Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
  4. "Stoopid" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number five on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[18]
  5. "100 Shooters" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
  6. "Go Stupid" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles chart, but did peak at number 16 on the NZ Hot Singles chart.
  7. "Never Recover" did not chart on the NZ Top 40 Singles chart, but did peak at number 13 on the NZ Hot Singles chart.
  8. "Shine" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 23 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
  9. "Don't Come Out the House" did not chart on the NZ Top 40 Singles chart, but did peak at number 7 on the NZ Hot Singles chart.
  10. "Promise U That" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
  11. "Wish Wish" did not chart on the NZ Top 40 Singles chart, but did peak at number 14 on the NZ Hot Singles chart.
  12. "Never Recover" did not chart on the NZ Top 40 Singles chart, but did peak at number eight on the NZ Hot Singles chart.
  13. "Commercial" did not chart on the NZ Top 40 Singles chart, but did peak at number 15 on the NZ Hot Singles chart.
  14. "Back Again" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but did peak at number 11 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[27]
  15. "Movie" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number two on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[28]
  16. "Genius" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number five on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.

References

  1. "Behind Tay Keith's Transition from Producer to Executive". Forbes.
  2. "BMI – Repertoire Search". Repertoire.bmi.com. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
  3. Trust, Gary (February 20, 2018). "Drake Tops Billboard Hot 100 With 'God's Plan' & Debuts in Top 10 as Featured on BlocBoy JB's 'Look Alive'". Billboard. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  4. Lavin, Will (March 5, 2020). "Aitch and AJ Tracey make it 'Rain' on Tay Keith produced new single". NME. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
  5. sourcestaff (December 4, 2018). "Tay Keith Celebrates College Graduation and First Number One Record". The Source. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  6. "Tay Keith Shares Footage From Horrific Car Crash". HotNewHipHop. January 10, 2019. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  7. "British single certifications – Tay Keith". British Phonographic Industry. Select singles in the Format field. Type Tay Keith in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  8. "21 Savage Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
  9. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 15, 2018. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
  10. "Gold & Platinum: Polo G". RIAA. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  11. "ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2019 Singles". ARIA Charts. Archived from the original on May 8, 2020. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  12. "American single certifications – Lil Baby – Never Recover". Recording Industry Association of America. May 27, 2019.
  13. "Future Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  14. Powell, Jon (March 5, 2021). "G Herbo delivers the new singles "Break Yoself" and "Really Like That"". Revolt. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  15. Grant, Shawn (November 5, 2021). "Key Glock Officially Releases 'Yellow Tape 2'". The Source. Retrieved November 7, 2021.

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