SoFaygo
Meet SoFaygo, a talented up-and-coming rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. SoFaygo, got his start in music at a young age, recording his first song in a friend's basement when he was just nine years old. However, it wasn't until his teenage years that he really began to pursue music more seriously, releasing a series of EPs under the stage name Trvllinese.
In 2019, SoFaygo released his debut mixtape, War, which helped him gain a local fanbase. This caught the attention of Taz Taylor, the founder of the record label Internet Money, who offered SoFaygo a record deal. Although SoFaygo initially considered the offer, he ultimately declined and continued to build his career independently.
In January 2020, SoFaygo released his first all-platform EP, Angelic 7, which gained success despite being deleted from SoundCloud. The EP featured the hit single "HITS ON HITS," showcasing SoFaygo's unique take on underground hip hop. He also gained even more attention and new fans with the release of the song "KNOCK KNOCK" in July 2019, produced by fellow artist Lil Tecca. The song has since amassed over 56 million views on YouTube and has become a fan favorite.
But SoFaygo didn't stop there. In December 2020, he released his third mixtape, After Me, which was a huge success and featured popular tracks such as "Off the Map" and "Everyday." SoFaygo's talent and dedication to his craft caught the attention of none other than Travis Scott, who promoted the artist on his Instagram story multiple times. This ultimately led to SoFaygo signing with Scott's Cactus Jack Records in April 2021.
On September 1, 2021, SoFaygo released his debut single with Cactus Jack Records, "Let's Lose Our Minds," which serves as the lead single for his highly anticipated debut studio album, Pink Heartz. SoFaygo has kept fans satisfied with the release of the B4PINK EP in June 2022 and the "leaked" EP BABYJACK ☆ under the prettyboyarchive SoundCloud account in July 2022.
On November 11, 2022, Sofaygo finally dropped Pink Heartz. “Having a pink heart just means wearing your heart on your sleeve, being yourself completely all the way, no what people saying or what these people over here doing, you just being you throughout everything,” SoFaygo tells Apple Music. “I think that’s the definition of me. That’s who I am. Regardless of all the noise, I’m continuing to remain myself and continuing to do music.” We’ll be writing a review on it soon but make sure to check out the album for yourself. It’s a 16-track project with features from Uzi, Ken Carson, Gunna, and Don Toliver.
SoFaygo's music is influenced by other artists such as Drake, Travis Scott, Chief Keef, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Playboi Carti, and Lil Uzi Vert but he’s really carving out his own lane within the genre. With his unique style and melodic sound, SoFaygo is definitely an artist to keep an eye on. His dedication to his craft and talent is evident in each of his releases, and we can't wait to see what he has in store past his debut album. Keep an eye out for SoFaygo and don't miss out on this rising star.