Zahir Myles (born c. 1997), better known by his stage name Warhol.SS (named after Andy Warhol; and SS being an initialism for "Super Speed") is an American rapper from Chicago. He has collaborated with rappers such as Famous Dex, Lil Mosey, Lil Tecca, and Ugly God.[1]
Warhol.SS | |
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 Myles performing in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Zahir Myles |
| Born | c.1997 (age 26–27) Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, US |
| Genres | Hip-hop |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Biography
editMyles was born in Chicago c. 1997, and moved to Atlanta at age 16. In a 2020 interview with HipHopDX, he stated that he attended Western Illinois University for a degree in business marketing, but dropped out after one week to pursue rapping.[2] He released his first song, "UNTITLED16", in 2015. Eight of his songs have had music videos directed by Cole Bennett.[3]
In September 2017, his EP, Where’s Warhol?, was released, and half of the songs landed on SoundCloud's "new and hot chart". Including "Pistons" at no. 20, "Chicago" at no. 34, and "Froze" at no. 41.[4] He also pitched for the 2019 XXL Freshman Class.[5] Also in 2017, he went on tour with Thouxanbanfauni and UnoTheActivist.[6]
In May 2018, Myles collaborated with Ski Mask the Slump God and Kid Trunks in the song "Not Legal".[7][8] In 2019, he released his album Chest Pains, which contained features from Hoodrich Pablo Juan, Rico Nasty, and UnoTheActivist, with production being handled by Harry Fraud and Kenny Beats.[9][10]
In 2019, Myles was featured on Master Kato of Shoreline Mafia's single "Lick".[11] He later was featured in the song "Mind Right" for the album Party Pack. Vol 2.[12]
In 2022, Myles released his album Where's Worhol 2, after four years without releasing an album.[1]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Warhol '16 (2017)
- Chest Pains (2019)
- Where's Worhol 2 (2022)
- 3200 VOL 2 (2023)
Extended plays
edit- Where's Warhol (2017)
- 3200 (2017)
- M.I.A (2018)
- Free Andy II (2021)
- 3PEAT (2022)
References
edit- ^ a b Kirby, Mason (March 23, 2022). "Warhol.SS isn't lost on his new album "Where's Warhol 2"". Our Generation Music. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ Johnson, Cherise (February 4, 2020). "INTERVIEW: WARHOL.SS TALKS SOUNDCLOUD LEGACY & DROPPING OUT OF COLLEGE AFTER 1 WEEK". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ McLaughlin, Mike. "Chicago Rapper Warhol.SS Is Gamely Continuing the Warhol Legacy". One37PM. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ Galil, Leor (September 13, 2017). "Chicago rapper Warhol.SS lands half his new EP on a Soundcloud chart". Chicago Reader. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ Coleman II, C. Vernon (March 27, 2019). "WARHOL.SS' PITCH FOR 2019 XXL FRESHMAN". XXL. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ Mojica, Nick (September 28, 2018). "Uno The Activist, Thouxanbanfauni and Warhol.ss Reveal Tour Dates". XXL. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ Cheung, HP (May 11, 2018). "Kid Trunks Recruits Ski Mask The Slump God, Warhol.SS & YG Addie For "Not Legal"". Hypebeast. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ India, Lindsey (May 17, 2018). "Ski Mask The Slump God Links With Kid Trunks for New Song "Not Legal" Featuring Warhol.ss and YG Addie". XXL. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ "Warhol.SS Finally Releases His Debut Album, 'Chest Pains'". Hypebeast. November 14, 2018. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ Mojica, Nick (February 15, 2018). "Warhol.ss' Debut Project 'Chest Pains' Is Officially Completed". XXL. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ Groce, Nia (April 16, 2019). "Shoreline Mafia's Master Kato Enlists Warhol.SS for "Lick" Single". Hypebeast. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ Caraan, Sophie (January 15, 2020). "Shoreline Mafia & Warhol.SS Drop "Mind Right" Visual". Hypebeast. Retrieved March 14, 2024.