Summrs

Deante Adam Johnson[1] (born November 18, 1999),[3] known professionally as Summrs, is an American rapper, singer and songwriter from Louisiana.[5] He is known as one of the pioneers and is a prominent figure of the pluggnb genre. Summrs was also one of the main members of the Slayworld collective during its active years. His albums "Fallen Raven" and "Stuck in My Ways" released in 2022 and 2023 respectively, peaked at #7 and #11 on the Apple Music U.S. Hip-Hop/Rap album chart.

Summrs
Summrs, c. 2021
Background information
Birth nameDeante Adam Johnson[1]
Also known asLil Summrs, Louiveedee, DJ, Rino, Summrino[2]
Born (1999-11-18) November 18, 1999[3]
Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.[4]
OriginOpelousas, Louisiana, U.S.[5]
Genres
Occupation(s)
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2015-present
Labels
Formerly ofSlayWorld[11]

Career

Summrs released his "All Summr" mixtape series throughout 2017, his first significant releases.

In April 2018, Summrs appeared on Florida rapper Weiland's single "Who's Better".[12] He rose to prominence as a pioneering figure in the "Pluggnb" subgenre in 2018, releasing a series of projects, most notably "##ENDEAVOUR777" and "DEVOTION", as well as "##Bellworld", followed up with "##Bellworld 2", "No Regrets" and "Revived". Songs such as "Packrunner Bitch" and "Prelude" were his most popular tracks from 2018.

Summrs continued to grow in popularity and develop stylistically in 2019. After putting out a plethora of singles throughout the year, Summrs released "Isolation", a 15 track album on October 15th 2019. The project was sonically more gloomy and dark in contrast to his earlier works. The album is best known for tracks "test sum" and "Greenlight".

Summrs refrained from releasing a full length project in 2020, releasing only singles, while fans eagerly awaited his upcoming album, "Intoxicated". Released on 13 March 2021, the album featured the track "Z06" which saw Summrs' career to reach new heights in popularity. He followed up on the album with "What We Have", a 6 track EP on the 13th of June the same year. The EP featured the track "just cant", one of Summrs' most popular tracks. Later that year, on the 27th of September, Summrs released another full length album - "Nothing more Nothing LESS", featuring another one of Summrs' most popular tracks - "Back 2 Da Basics".

In January 2021, he appeared on TyFontaine's single "Mother of My Kids".[13] In October 2021, he appeared on the deluxe version of American rapper TyFontaine's album Ascension.[14] In December 2021, he released a SoundCloud exclusive track with American rapper Yeat titled "Countup".[15] In March 2022, he appeared on Thai rapper 1Mill's album Only1.[16] In June 2022, he released his album Fallen Raven[2], featuring hit songs "Swing Ya Pole" and "So Much Cheese", both of which once again garnered mainstream attention. In July 2022, he and fellow rapper Lamont Galore released their track "Bird Business".[4]

Following months of promotion in part with his label Goth Money Record$, Summrs would release his 7th album "Stuck In My Ways". The album featured his longest runtime to date, being 1 hour long. Grammy-nominated producer Jason Goldberg assisted Summrs in the mastering of the album. It was his first major release under Universal Music Group. Across 25 tracks, the album covered many genres, such as ARNB, Dance, and his traditional Pluggnb sound. The album contains a guest appearance from frequent collaborator and fellow rapper Desire, along with production from Summrs' frequent collaborators Goyxrd, BenjiCold, and Autumn!/Twin Uzis. Chicago rapper and producer Chief Keef also contributed production to the album. The album contains features from . The album peaked at #24 on the US Apple Music Albums Chart, and #11 and the Hip-Hop/Rap Charts.

Musical style

Chris Richards of The Washington Post describes Summrs' musical style as "sticky, Auto-Tuned rhymes sounding as if they were melting the midday sun."[5] Summrs is known for being one of the main pioneers of the pluggnb subgenre of plugg music and in his more recent music, he has also adopted elements of rage trap and the signature sound of Chicago rapper and producer Chief Keef and his Glo Gang label.

Discography

Albums
  • B a c k w o o d s (2016)
  • i believe in myself (2017)
  • Hot Like Summer, The EP (2017)
  • IDFW N^^^as (2017)
  • All Summr (2017)
  • 2 Seasons (with Autumn) (2017)
  • All Summr 2 (2017)
  • Summr & Friends (2017)
  • All Summr 3 (2017)
  • XoolSummr (with StoopidXool) (2017)
  • 2seasons II (with Autumn) (2017)
  • Patience is Key (2017)
  • Merry Xanmas (2017)
  • DRUG/LOVE (2018)
  • ##ENDEAVOR777 (2018)
  • Bellworld (2018)
  • #DEPARTURE666 (Living to Die…) (2018)
  • ##Bellworld2 (2018)
  • ##NoRegrets (2018)
  • Devotion (2018)
  • Revived (2018)
  • 2017-2018 LOST FILES SUMMRS (2019)
  • Better Left Alone (2019)
  • Jace & Summrs (with iayze) (2019)
  • World Against Me (2019)
  • EVOLVED (2019)
  • Wick & Clancy: 2S3 Vol. 1 (with Autumn) (2019)
  • Isolation (2019)
  • La Dolce Vita (2020)
  • Intoxicated (2021)
  • Nothing more Nothing LESS (2021)
  • FALLEN RAVEN (2022)
  • Stuck In My Ways (2023)

References
  1. "Information on Summrs' songs in ASCAP ACE database". ASCAP. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
  2. "Summrs surprises with highly-anticipated double album 'FALLEN RAVEN'". Our Generation Music. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
  3. "Summrs Interview: Underground phenom looks to 'Evolve' on next project". Our Generation Music. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
  4. "Bird Business – [Lamont Galore] [Summrs]". Lyrical Lemonade. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
  5. "Looking for D.C.'s most sacred skate spot? Follow your ears". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
  6. "Listen to Summrs' "Don't Mean Shit": The Ones". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
  7. "DotComNirvan Interview: Rising YouTuber makes videos for rappers". Insider. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
  8. "The Ones: Summrs' "Shouldve Known" [ft. Cash Bently]". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
  9. "Undiscovered Gems: Peep These 5 Amazing Artists". Daily Chiefers. 2020-02-13.
  10. "Summrs - 10K Projects". 10K Projects. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
  11. "Teezo Touchdown Is the Insufferable Fashion Rapper of the Moment". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
  12. "The SoundCloud Rulebook: Breaking Down The Streaming Site's Newest Stars". Passion of the Weiss. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
  13. "Mother of My Kids – [TyFontaine] ft. "[Summrs]". Lyrical Lemonade. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
  14. "TyFontaine Delivers 12 New Songs For "Ascension (Deluxe)"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
  15. "Summrs, YEAT link up for SoundCloud exclusive track 'Countup'". Our Generation Music. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
  16. "T1MILL announces new album 'ONLY1', shares tracklist". NME. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
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