Westside Boogie
Anthony Tremaine Dixson (born August 30, 1989), known professionally as Westside Boogie (stylized in all capitals; formerly known as Boogie), is an American rapper. His debut mixtape, Thirst 48, was released on June 24, 2014, followed by his second, The Reach a year later. He signed a recording contract with Interscope Records in 2015, which entered a joint venture with Eminem's Shady Records two years later.
Also recorded as Anthony Tremaine Dixson
Westside Boogie
- Name
- Westside Boogie
- Birth Name
- Anthony Tremaine Dixson
- Born
- 30 August 1989
- Birthplace
- Compton, California, U.S.
- Occupation
- * Rapper
- Fields
- hip-hop
- Education
- Long Beach City College
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His debut studio album, Everythings for Sale, was released on January 25, 2019. His second album, More Black Superheroes was released on June 17, 2022.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Westside Boogie • Landscape — yes • Birth Name — Anthony Tremaine Dixson • Born — 30 August 1989 • Birthplace — Compton, California, U.S. • Genre — Hip hop • Instrument — Vocals • Occupation — * Rapper • songwriter • Years Active — 2013–present • Label — * Shady • Interscope • LVRN
Early life
Early life
Anthony Tremaine Dixson was born on August 30, 1989, in Compton, California, where he was also raised. He sang in his local church choir during his youth. Dixson became a father on June 24, 2009, with the birth of his son, Darius, which he has described as a turning point that motivated him to pursue music more seriously. In 2010, he enrolled in recording courses at Long Beach City College and used financial aid to purchase recording equipment. As a single father, he worked various part-time jobs before transitioning to music as a full-time career.
2014–2016: Thirst 48, The Reach and Thirst 48, Pt. II
2014–2016: Thirst 48, The Reach and Thirst 48, Pt. II
Boogie's musical career started when he joined the First Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church choir in 8th grade under the guidance of his mother. While a member of the choir, he was introduced to gangbanging and slowly began to make the transition from gospel to rap. On June 24, 2013, he released his debut mixtape Thirst 48, which chronicled his life and struggles. A year later, his debut was followed by his breakthrough mixtape The Reach, was released on June 24. He signed a deal with Interscope Records in 2015. His break out single, "Oh My" was released in 2015 and produced by Jahlil Beats. In 2016, Boogie released Thirst 48, Pt. II via Interscope Records, a continuation of his debut mixtape from 2014 that also deals with new themes such as Millennial reliance on social media.
2017–present: Everythings for Sale
2017–present: Everythings for Sale
In October 2017, Boogie signed to Shady Records. He appeared in the digital 2017 BET Hip-Hop Awards Detroit Cypher and featured behind Eminem during his solo freestyle. His first release under Shady Records was the single "Violence", a collaboration with Masego, released in December 2017. In 2018, he released two additional singles: "Self Destruction" in May and "Deja Vu" in August. Boogie has received praise from artists such as Rihanna, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar. He is managed by Love Renaissance (LVRN) and joined 6lack and Tierra Whack on 6lack's world tour in 2018. Boogie's debut studio album, Everythings for Sale, was released on January 25, 2019. The project features the singles "Rainy Days", "Silent Ride", and "Self Destruction", and includes guest appearances from Eminem, 6lack, and JID, among others.
Studio albums
Studio albums
• Title — Album details — Peak chart positions • US — US R&B/HH — US Rap — CAN • Everythings for Sale — * Released: January 25, 2019 * Label: Shady, Interscope * Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming — 28 — 18 — 18 — 61 • More Black Superheroes — * Released: June 17, 2022 * Label: Shady, Interscope * Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming — — — — — — — —
Mixtapes
Mixtapes
• Title — Album details • Thirst 48 — * Released: June 24, 2014 * Format: Digital download • The Reach — * Released: June 24, 2015 * Format: Digital download • Thirst 48, Pt. II — * Released: October 14, 2016 * Format: Digital download
Singles
Singles
List of singles as lead artist, with showing year released and album name • Title — Year — Album • "Bitter Raps" — 2014 — Thirst 48 • "Oh My" — 2015 — The Reach • "No Way" — 2016 — Thirst 48, Pt. II • "Nigga Needs" • "Sunroof" — 2017 • "Violence" — rowspan="3"Non-album singles • "Came Up" • "Deja Vu" — 2018 • "Self Destruction" — Everythings for Sale • "Silent Ride" — 2019 • "Outside" (with Joey Badass) — 2020 • "Tripping" (with Malz Monday) — 2021 — rowspan="3"Non-album singles • "Float" (featuring Mamii) • "Luxury" (with xBValentine) • "Aight" (with Shelley FKA DRAM) — 2022 — More Black Superheroes • "Stuck"
Guest appearances
Guest appearances
List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name • Title — Year — Other artist(s) — Album • "City of God" — 2016 — Cozz — Nothin Personal • "Roped Off" — The Game, Problem — Streets of Compton • "Today" — Denzel Curry, Allan Kingdom • "Monster 2.0" — Jacob Banks • "California (Remix)" — 2017 — Niia — I • "4 The Record" — Buddy — Magnolia • "Bad Azz" — DJ Quik, Problem, Dom Kennedy, Bad Lucc — Rosecrans: The Album • "Dumb" — 2018 — Royce da 5'9" — Book of Ryan • "When You Been" — Cosmo's Midnight — What Comes Next • "I Was on the Block" — 2019 — YG, Valee — 4Real 4Real • "Cliché" — Wale, Ari Lennox — Wow... That's Crazy • "Bellin" — 2020 — Jay Worthy • "Trapped In" — Reason, Ab-Soul • "Rapper Weed" — Sir • "Hairless Horsemen" — Guapdad 4000 — Platinum Falcon Returns • "Thoughts" — Cassper Nyovest — A.M.N (Any Minute Now) • "Cue The Sun" — Alycia Bella • "Boxed In" — Sainvil — 2020 Was Hijacked • "Reign on Me" — 2021 — Curci • "Flossin'" — Lute — Gold Mouf • "Instincts" — 2024 — Erick the Architect — I've Never Been Here Before • "Fuel (Shady Edition)" — Eminem, Grip — The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce): Expanded Mourner's Edition • "No Sleep" — David Biga • "Squish" — 2026 — The Frst, Devin Swank
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