Futuristic (rapper)

Futuristic

Futuristic in 2015
Born Zachary Lewis Beck[1]
(1991-06-02) June 2, 1991
Bloomington, Illinois, U.S.
Residence Tempe, Arizona, U.S.[2]
Occupation
Years active 2010–present
Website onlyfuturistic.com

Musical career

Genres Hip hop
Instruments
  • Vocals
Labels
  • We're The Future Records
Associated acts

Zachary Lewis Beck (born June 2, 1991),[3] better known by his stage name Futuristic (often stylized as FUTURISTIC), is an American independent hip hop artist. He was born in Bloomington, Illinois but currently resides in Tempe, Arizona.[4][5] He gained popularity after releasing the album "Dream Big" in 2012. His hit single "The Greatest" reached over 14 million views on YouTube and over 7 million plays on SoundCloud. His albums Coast 2 Coast and The Rise peaked at #12 and #32 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts.[6][7] He has collaborated with Devvon Terrell and Beez.

His latest project - As Seen on the Internet - became available for pre-order for iTunes and Google Play on August 16, 2016, and was released on August 26, 2016. [8] The album featured the talents of Hopsin, Devvon Terrell, and Goody Grace.

Early life

Zachary Lewis Beck was born in Bloomington, Illinois on June 2, 1991. He is one of eight kids. He started rapping when he was in 2nd grade with his brothers in a talent show. When he was in 5th grade, his parents separated. He moved with his mom to Danville, Illinois. Later, he moved to Tempe, Arizona and went to McClintock High School.[9][10] He struggled through depression and used music to focus himself.

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with date released and peak chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[11]		 US R&B
[12]		 US Rap
[13]
Dream Big — — —
Chasing Down a Dream
  • Released: February 12, 2013
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
 — — —
Traveling Local
  • Released: June 9, 2014
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
 — — —
The Rise
  • Released: May 12, 2015
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
 139 13 10
Coast 2 Coast (with Devvon Terrell)
  • Released: December 25, 2015
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
 82 12 10
As Seen on the Internet
  • Released: August 26, 2016
  • Label: We're The Future Records
  • Format: Digital download
 116 10 8
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Don't Mind If I Do"
(featuring Dizzy Wright and Jarren Benton)		 2012 Chasing Down A Dream
"I Guess I'll Smoke"
(featuring Dizzy Wright and Layzie Bone)		 2014 Traveling Location
"Dirty Chucks"
"In the Zone"
(featuring Collins, J Rob the Chief and Devvon Terrell)[14]
"No Way" The Rise
"The Greatest" 2015
"I Can't Lose" Non-album single
"Wassup"
(featuring Beez)		 2016
"Back Then"[15]
"All I Do Is Rap"

As featured artist

List of singles as a featured artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
 CAN
"Hold Each Other"
(A Great Big World featuring Futuristic)		 2015 99 69 When the Morning Comes

References


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