Future
Future is a trap and melodic rap artist from Atlanta, Georgia.
Atlanta rapper whose Auto-Tuned melodies and run of mixtapes made him one of the defining voices of trap.
Who is Future?
Future (Nayvadius Wilburn) is a rapper, singer and songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. His cousin Rico Wade of Organized Noize, the producers behind OutKast, introduced him to the studio.
Known for
His debut album Pluto (2012), and then a legendary run of mixtapes in 2014 and 2015 (Monster, Beast Mode, 56 Nights) that led to DS2 (2015). What a Time to Be Alive with Drake followed the same year. "Mask Off" (2017) became one of his biggest hits, "Wait for U" won a Grammy, and We Don't Trust You (2024) with Metro Boomin, with "Like That", went to number one.
Style
Melodic, Auto-Tuned and hypnotic: he moves between hard trap verses and emotional, almost blues-like confessions about fame, drugs and love, often over dark beats by Metro Boomin and Southside.
Impact
Future helped turn trap into the dominant sound of the 2010s and showed how much emotion fits inside Auto-Tune. Countless rappers, from Young Thug to today's melodic trap artists, follow in his footsteps.
Future: quick answers
What genre is Future?
Future’s music falls under Trap and Melodic Rap. Future is part of Southern hip-hop, with the most important work in the 2010s and 2020s.
Where is Future from?
Future is from Atlanta, Georgia.
What is Future’s real name?
Future’s real name is Nayvadius Wilburn.
When did Future start?
Future has been active since 2010.
Which artists are similar to Future?
If you like Future, listen to 21 Savage, Lil Yachty, Migos, Offset, Quavo, Takeoff, Travis Scott, Lil Baby, Metro Boomin and Young Thug.
