DOUGIE B READY TO âWRECKâ ON NEW SINGLE WITH YAGI B OUT NOW
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WATCH THE LIFE OF DOUGIE B VLOGÂ HERE
Returning with more heat, Bronx rap phenomenon Dougie B unleashes an intense and infectious new single and video entitled âWreckâ with Yagi B today via Republic Records.
Listen to âWreckâ âHERE. Watch the music video to “Wreck” âHERE.
On the track, incisive drill production rumbles as he launches into a raw rapid-fire flow. As the bass rattles, his storytelling begins, âRan so fast they donât tell him where his shoes at.âYagi B pulls up with an equally punchy cameo of his own. Together, they deliver an explosive and engaging anthem laced with thrilling lyrical mastery. The music video matches the energy as the duo and their crew mob through a New York City playground performing their signature âgeekingâ dance moves.
Sharing more than his music, this week Dougie B launched a new YouTube vlog series titled, âThe Life Of Dougie B.â The show follows his everyday activity as he elevates his rap career while maintaining his fun personality. Watch the first episode âHERE.
It lands in the wake of his eventful summer which includes the release of âUZI.â Upon arrival it incited critical applause. HotNewHipHop noted, âHis flow is high energy and relentless; it seems like he barely stops to take a breath in the songâs two and a half minute runtime,â and declared, âDougie B has proven himself to be an important figure in New Yorkâs drill scene.â DJ Booth also touted him among â10 Rappers You Should Know Right Now On Audiomackâ and praised, âOver scattered percussion and sampled strings, Dougie B delivers threats and boasts in a hoarse yell, turning something that once belonged to the internet into something intensely regional.â Also Variety included him in their highlight âThe Voice of New York is Drillâ while COMPLEX applauded him in their feature, âSample Drill Is Taking Over New York Rap.â
It just paves the way for more music from Dougie B soon.
Piling up tens of millions of streams, he made waves on Kay Flockâs viral âShake itâ [feat. Cardi B, Dougie B, & Bory300], landing on the New York Timesâ coveted feature The Playlist and one of Billboardâs âBest Songs of 2002 So Far.â Meanwhile, Huffington Post noted it âhighlights New Yorkâs ever-evolving drill scene.âComplex went as far as to crown him a âkey playerâ in the New York Sample Drill movement.
âIâm Backâ and âForever On Thatâ finally made their way to retail stores. He initially teased the songs on YouTube, inciting a groundswell of excitement in the process. The hard-hitting and hypnotic âForever On Thatâ surpassed 6 million views during its initial upload on Kay Flockâs YouTube Channel and soared to #1 on YouTube âTrending.â Maintaining this momentum, the instantly irresistible âIâm Backâ also vaulted to #7 on âTrending.â The two-pack illuminates the strength of his airtight flow and knack for a knockout hook. These songs affirm Dougie B as one of the hottest rising stars in New York right now which has landed him a performance on the upcoming Rolling Loud New York festival.
The 20-year-old Bronx rapper has independently earned millions of views and streams of his music as part of a rising new vanguard alongside brothers-in-arms Kay Flock and B-Lovee. Their quintessential âBrotherly Loveâ has amassed nearly 24 million views to date and launched an entire Bronx drill movement informed by their grim realities. He recently made his Billboard Hot 100 debut with âShake Itâ alongside Kay Flock and Cardi B, with the trackâs video garnering 26 million views on YouTube and earning major looks from Pitchfork, Billboard, Insider, Complex, The Source, and more. He has also impressively exceeded 3 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
ABOUT DOUGIE B
Dougie B has walked through lifeâs flames and emerged on the other side with a powerful and potent story to share. The 20-year-old Bronx, NY rapper opens up with no shortage of street grit and hauntingly hypnotic hooks, earning tens of millions of views and streams independently as part of a rising new vanguard alongside the likes of Kay Flock and B-Lovee. He immediately gravitated towards music as a kid. He initially drew inspiration from watching his uncle rap. At just 13-years-old, he witnessed tragedy firsthand when his father died from a series of epileptic seizures. He moved upstate with his mom, but their relationship fractured and he returned to the city. In between making his way on the streets, he listened to the likes of Gunna, Young Thug, G Herbo, Chief Keef, Kodak Black, and the late King Von. In and out of jail, he spent a year behind bars before returning home in summer 2020. He joined forces with Sha Ek and Kay Flock on the banger âNo More Free Dougie B,â cracking over 2 million YouTube views. Alongside Kay Flock and B-Lovee, he unleashed âBrotherly Loveâ in 2021, amassing north of 20 million views. Other anthems included âGeekedâ with CHII WVTTZ, SET DA TREND, and CBLU as well as âTurntâ with B-Lovee. With all of this momentum, he caught the attention of Republic Records and inked a deal with the label at the top of 2022. Now, he approaches the game with unbridled ambition on a series of 2022 singles and his debut project.
Follow Dougie B on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Spotify.
About Republic Records
A division of Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, Republic Records has been recognized by Billboard as the industryâs #1 label over the last 10 years. It is home to an all-star roster of multi-platinum, award-winning legends and superstar artists such as Ariana Grande, Billy Porter, Bo Burnham, Ciara, Clairo, Coi Leray, Conan Gray, Daddy Yankee, Drake, Eddie Vedder, G Herbo, Glass Animals, Florence + the Machine, Greta Van Fleet, Hailee Steinfeld, Jack Johnson, James Blake, James Bay, Jessie J, Jimmy Fallon, John Legend, John Mellencamp, Jonas Brothers, Julia Michaels, Kid Cudi, Kim Petras, Lil Wayne, Lorde, Metro Boomin, NAV, Nicki Minaj, Of Monsters and Men, Pearl Jam, Post Malone, Seth MacFarlane, Stevie Wonder, Swedish House Mafia, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Twice, TXT, and more. Founded by brothers and chief executives Monte and Avery Lipman, it is also comprised of innovative business ventures, including American Recordings, Boominati Worldwide, Brushfire, Casablanca Records, Cash Money, Federal Films, HYBE, Imperial, JYP, Lava Records, Mercury Records, Republic Records: Kids & Family, Republic Nashville, Universal Arabic Music, Uptown Records, Victor Victor, Wicked Money Family, XO, Young Money, among others.