In this episode of Bonus Tracks from KXCI Tucson, Adrian takes us through the rise of Atlanta-based rapper Future. Born Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn, Future’s journey began with inspiration from his cousin Rico Wade, a member of the legendary Dingeon Family who produced OutKast’s debut album. From his start as “meathead” in the group The Dungeon to his breakthrough solo career, Futurte has built a  legacy of innovation in hip-hop, earning multiple Grammy Awards and creating iconic hits like “Mask Off”, “Life is Good” and “Wait For You”

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0:02: From KXCI Tucson, this is Bonus Tracks.
0:06: I’m Adrian and I want to talk about the come up and the life of the Atlanta-based rapper Future.
0:13: The rapper Future’s real name is Novadius Wilburn.
0:17: He was born on November 20, 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia.
music sample: “We Don’t Trust You” 19 seconds
0:36: Future was inspired to get into music by his cousin Rico Wade, who produced OutKast’s debut album.
0:46: Future started his rapping career in the Atlanta-based group The Dungeon under the name Meathead.
0:53: He got his name Future by being nicknamed The Future by a group a member of the dungeon, but later shortened the name to just Future when he started his solo career.
1:03: His debut album Pluto was released in 2012 and reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot 200.
1:12: He has won over 3 Grammy Awards from a total of 10 nominations.
1:17: Future is most well known for his songs like Mask Off, Life Is Good, and Wait For You, one of my favorite songs.
1:25: Let’s take a listen.
music sample: “Wait For You” 60 seconds
2:27: This has been Adrian, and you just heard Bonus Tracks from KXCI Tucson.
2:32: Thank you for listening.
2:34: Bonus Bracks is produced at KXCI Tucson and distributed by PRX.

“We Don’t Trust You” 19 seconds from the Album, We Don’t Trust You performed by Future and Metro Boomin- 2024-label: Wilburn Holding Co.

“Wait For You” 60 seconds from the Album, I Never Liked You performed by Future, Drake, and Tems-2022- label: Epic Records