Frequently Asked Questions
About Hit-Boy, HITstory 2: Success Is A Dirty Word, and the work.
Who is Hit-Boy?
Hit-Boy is Chauncey Hollis II, a Grammy Award-winning American record producer, rapper and songwriter from Fontana, California. He has produced for Jay-Z, Kanye West, Beyoncé, Nas, Travis Scott, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean and many more, and founded the Surf Club and HS87 collectives.
What is HITstory 2: Success Is A Dirty Word?
HITstory 2: Success Is A Dirty Word (often abbreviated SIADW) is Hit-Boy's new album, written, produced, and arranged by Chauncey Hollis II. It follows the HITstory series and is being released through his own label infrastructure.
When does the new Hit-Boy album come out?
The HITstory 2: Success Is A Dirty Word campaign is rolling out now. Pre-save and mailing list signup on hit-boy.ai unlocks first access to release dates, drops and tour announcements.
How do I pre-save Hit-Boy's new album?
Go to hit-boy.ai and use the STREAM SIADW button to pre-save on Spotify, Apple Music and other major streaming services. You can also join the mailing list for first access.
Will there be Hit-Boy merch?
Official Hit-Boy and HS87 merch is coming soon. Join the mailing list on hit-boy.ai to be the first to know when the Success Is A Dirty Word and Everything Is A Reference collections drop.
Which Grammys has Hit-Boy won?
Hit-Boy has won three Grammy Awards: Best Rap Performance for producing 'Niggas in Paris' (Jay-Z & Kanye West, 2013), Best Rap Album for King's Disease with Nas (2021), and Best Rap Performance for 'What It Feels Like' (Nipsey Hussle & Jay-Z, 2022). He has also received multiple nominations for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical.
What are Hit-Boy's biggest production credits?
Hit-Boy produced 'Niggas in Paris' (Jay-Z & Kanye West), 'Backseat Freestyle' (Kendrick Lamar), 'Clique' (Kanye West, Jay-Z, Big Sean), 'Sicko Mode' (Travis Scott — co-prod.), the entire King's Disease and Magic trilogies with Nas, plus work with Beyoncé, Drake, Pusha T, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky and many more.
What is the Surf Club?
The Surf Club is a Los Angeles collective of producers and artists founded by Hit-Boy, including Audio Push, K. Roosevelt and B.Mac the Queen. It's the creative crew behind much of his catalog and the HS87 label.
Is Hit-Boy going on tour?
Tour announcements for HITstory 2: Success Is A Dirty Word will be sent first to the hit-boy.ai mailing list. Sign up to be notified before public on-sale.
How can I contact Hit-Boy for press, sync or features?
Press, sync licensing and feature inquiries can be sent through the contact channels on hit-boy.ai. Mailing list subscribers receive direct campaign updates.