Ty Dolla $ign - Free TC (Deluxe) (2016)

A Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and producer who plays many instruments, Ty Dolla $ign (born Tyrone Griffin) collaborated with YG on the 2010 single "Toot It and Boot It," then became increasingly busy through an assortment of productions, co-writing credits, and guest spots. After working with the likes of YG, Pac Div, Joe Moses, and Young Maestro, Ty released his first mixtape, House on the Hill. After a handful of additional mixtape releases, he released his first official singles through the Atlantic label: "My Cabana" (featuring Young Jeezy), "Irie" (featuring Wiz Khalifa), and "Paranoid" (featuring B.o.B). His Beach House EP landed in 2014 featuring production from DJ Mustard, Young Chop, and others. Appearances on Chris Brown and Tyga's Fan of a Fan: The Album and Big Sean's Dark Sky Paradise followed, then his hit single "Blase" landed in 2015, featuring Rae Sremmurd and Future. Debut album Free TC was also released that year, with a varied guest list that included Babyface, E-40, and Wiz Khalifa. ~ Andy Kellman.