London on da Track

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London on da Track
Holmes at Icebox in 2017
Holmes at Icebox in 2017
Background information
Birth nameLondon Tyler Holmes
Also known as
  • RK London
Born (1991-03-27) March 27, 1991 (age 30)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.[1]
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Record producer
  • rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2010–present
Labels
Associated acts
Children3
Websitewegotlondonondatrack.com

London Tyler Holmes[2] (born March 27, 1991), known professionally as London on da Track, is an American record producer, rapper, and songwriter.[3] He is a frequent collaborator of fellow Atlanta rapper Young Thug and has also worked with Birdman, Lil Wayne, Lil Baby, Rich Homie Quan, Gucci Mane, Giggs, Drake, Post Malone, T.I., 21 Savage, 50 Cent, Sfera Ebbasta, Summer Walker and Ariana Grande, among others.[4][5]

Career[]

London began rapping at the age of sixteen with the group Dem Guyz. The group used to download beats on SoundClick for 99 cents, although most of the beats cost $100 for exclusive rights.[clarification needed] As a way to save money, London drew upon his experience playing piano arrangements in church and began making beats for rappers. With the help of online software he was able to refine his craft. He gained local acclaim when he began producing beats for the Rich Kidz . Soon after, others[who?] began asking for his compositions. Early on in his career, London would give away his beats for free as a means to build connections and garner more publicity. The first song he produced that received radio play was "Pieon" by Rich Kidz. The success of "Pieon" motivated London to continue producing. In 2011, he recorded his first of many collaborations with Young Thug, "Curtains." London continued to give his beats away for free before signing his first label deal with Cash Money Records.[6]

In August 2014, American rapper and Cash Money Records chief executive officer (CEO) Bryan "Birdman" Williams, called London "the best producer in the business, as we speak today".[7] London's frequent collaborator, Atlanta-based rapper Young Thug has stated London is his favorite producer to work with and will go down as "the greatest producer ever".[7] Complex included him on their 2013 list of "25 New Producers To Watch For".[3] In August 2014, three singles, produced by London on da Track, charted on the Billboard Hot 100 at the same time, with "Lifestyle" at 16, "About the Money" at 42, and "Hookah" at 85.[4] In 2018, he appeared in Black Ink Crew: Chicago.[8] That same year, he was named to Spotify's Secret Genius Ambassador's list.[9] In 2019, he appeared in Netflix's Rhythm + Flow, as a producer advisor in the finale.[10]

In 2020, London worked with Ariana Grande on a song called "Positions", The song debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming his first chart topper as a composer, lyricist and a producer. The song also debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart.[11]

Personal life[]

Holmes currently fathers 3 children; a daughter with singer Summer Walker born in 2021, as well as another daughter and a son from previous relationships.[12][13]

Discography[]

Mixtapes[]

Singles[]

As lead artist[]

List of singles as lead artist, showing year released
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Bub. 		UK
"No Flag"[15]
(featuring 21 Savage, Offset and Nicki Minaj) 		2017 — — Non-album singles
"Whatever You On"[16]
(featuring YG, Jeremih, Ty Dolla $ign and Young Thug) 		— —
"Up Now"[17]
(with Saweetie featuring G-Eazy and Rich the Kid) 		2018 — —
"Throw Fits"[18]
(with G-Eazy featuring City Girls and Juvenile) 		2019 — —
"Something Real"[19]
(with Summer Walker and Chris Brown) 		20
[20] 		99
[21]

As featured artist[]

List of singles as featured artist, showing year released
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[22] 		US
R&B/HH
[23] 		CAN
[24]
"Cocky"[25]
(A$AP Rocky, Gucci Mane and 21 Savage featuring London On Da Track) 		2018 — — 83
[26] 		Uncle Drew
"Big Boy Diamonds"
(Gucci Mane featuring Kodak Black and London on da Track) 		2019 100 49 — Woptober II
"Fuckyounoah"[27]
(Noah Cyrus featuring London on da Track) 		— — — Non-album single
"Wanna Be"[28]
(French Montana featuring PARTYNEXTDOOR and London On Da Track) 		— — — Montana
"Numbers"
(A Boogie wit da Hoodie featuring Roddy Ricch, Gunna, and London On Da Track) 		2020 23 12 32 Artist 2.0
"Drop"
(DaBaby featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie and London Da Track) 		71 32 — Blame It on Baby

Production discography[]

Main article: London on da Track production discography

Charting singles[]

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US R&B/HH US Rap
"Hookah"[30]
(Tyga featuring Young Thug) 		2014 85 25 19 Non-album single
"About the Money"[31]
(T.I. featuring Young Thug) 		42 12 10 Paperwork
"Lifestyle"[32]
(Rich Gang featuring Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan) 		16 4 4 Non-album singles
"Take Kare"[33]
(Rich Gang featuring Young Thug and Lil Wayne) 		— — —
"Sho Me Love"[34]
(Rich Gang featuring Juvenile) 		— — —
"Check"[34]
(Young Thug) 		2015 100 30 — Barter 6
"Sneakin'"[35]
(Drake featuring 21 Savage) 		2016 28 8 7 Non-album single
"Roll in Peace"
(Kodak Black featuring XXXTentacion) 		2017 31 16 14 Project Baby 2
"92 Explorer"
(Post Malone) 		2018 40 26 19 Beerbongs & Bentleys
"No Stylist"
(French Montana featuring Drake) 		47 22 20 No Stylist – EP and Montana
"Swervin"[36]
(A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie featuring 6ix9ine) 		38 16 13 Hoodie SZN
"Die Young"[37]
(Roddy Ricch) 		99 38 — Non-album single
"My Type"[38]
(Saweetie) 		2019 21 10 8 Icy
"Tap"[39]
(Nav featuring Meek Mill) 		87 36 24 Bad Habits
"Over It"[38]
(Summer Walker) 		90 40 — Over It
"Playing Games"
(Summer Walker and Bryson Tiller) 		16 9 —
"Come Thru"
(Summer Walker and Usher) 		42 23 —
"Positions"
(Ariana Grande) 		2020 1 — — Positions
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References[]

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  2. ^ "BMI | Repertoire Search". Repertoire.bmi.com. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
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  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "London On Da Track And Young Thug Wrote "Lifestyle" In Their Kitchen". XXL. Retrieved October 7, 2014.
  5. ^ Ivey, Justin (November 30, 2015). "Listen to 50 Cent, "Too Rich"". Hip-Hop News, Rap Music – XXL. Townsquare Media. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
  6. ^ Turner, David (November 13, 2014). "Beat Construction: London On Da Track Moves Rich Gang's Keys". Retrieved January 28, 2015.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b "Birdman Introduces Rich Gang Producer "London On Da Track" Part 2 (Feat. Young Thug)". Rich Gang. Retrieved August 11, 2014.
  8. ^ "Who Is Producer London On Da Track on 'Black Ink Crew: Chicago'?". 2paragraphs.com. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
  9. ^ "Spotify Honors Songwriters With New Secret Genius Ambassador List". Spotify. June 13, 2018. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
  10. ^ Kot, Greg. "'Rhythm + Flow' rap series is a wrap, and Chance the Rapper eyes a collaborator". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
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  12. ^ "London on da Track Proven to be Father of 1-Year-Old Child".
  13. ^ "'We Super Good': London on da Track Makes Amends with Mothers of His Children". May 22, 2021.
  14. ^ Schwartz, Danny. "Dae Dae & London On Da Track – The DefAnition | Download & Listen [New Mixtape]". Hot New Hip Hop. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
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  18. ^ "Throw Fits (feat. City Girls & Juvenile) – Single by London On Da Track & G-Eazy on Apple Music". Apple Inc. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
  19. ^ "Summer Walker Drops "Something Real" Ft. Chris Brown & London on da Track". Okayplayer. November 22, 2019. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
  20. ^ "Summer Walker Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
  21. ^ "SUMMER WALKER | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
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  27. ^ "Fuckyounoah (feat. London On Da Track) – Single by Noah Cyrus". Apple Music. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  28. ^ "French Montana Teams Up With PARTYNEXTDOOR For "Wanna Be"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
  29. ^ "American single certifications – A Boogie wit da Hoodie – Numbers". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
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  31. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on October 9, 2014. Retrieved June 5, 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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  33. ^ "Take Kare (feat. Young Thug & Lil Wayne) – Single by Rich Gang". iTunes Store.
  34. ^ Jump up to: a b "Sho Me Love (feat. Juvenile) – Single by Rich Gang". iTunes Store.
  35. ^ "Sneakin' (feat. 21 Savage) – Single by Drake". iTunes Store.
  36. ^ "A Boogie wit da Hoodie's 'Swervin' Video: Watch". Billboard. July 3, 2019. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
  37. ^ Holmes, Charles (November 13, 2018). "Song You Need To Know: Roddy Ricch, 'Die Young'". Rolling Stone.
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  39. ^ Langhorne, Cyrus (March 22, 2019). "Look: Nas, Meek Mill + London On Da Track Co-Sign Nav's New BAD HABITS Album". sohh.com. Retrieved March 30, 2020.

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