This is our honest evaluation of some of the biggest names in rap production. The criteria was production quality, number of charting hits, and the iconicness of their producer tag. Each matchup was decided by weighing their craftsmanship and innovation against commercial impact and how a recognizable tag instantly makes a producer’s work recognizable. Wheezy’s path from the left side demonstrates his clear impact in both the trap genre and more melodic beats, which brought his work above Young Chop’s influence in the drill scene. Cult Fandom influence was also a factor to be considered, as CASHMONEYAP and CardoGotWings were able to move farther in the bracket despite their niche fanbases.
Most Recognizable Songs:
- Wheezy
Yes Indeed (Lil Baby & Drake
Going Bad (Meek Mill ft. Drake)
Hot (Young Thug ft. Gunna & Travis Scott)
- D.A. Got That Dope
Taste (Tyga)
ZEZE (Kodak Black)
Demons (Doja Cat)
- Honorable C.N.O.T.E.
20 Min (Lil Uzi Vert)
Dark Knight Dummo (Trippie Redd)
Glock in My Lap (21 Savage and Metro Boomin)
- Harry Fraud
Location (Playboi Carti)
So High (Curren$y)
New York Minute (French Montana)
- BNYX
Slime You Out (Drake)
Search & Rescue (Drake)
Out the Way (Yeat)
Aye (Travis Scott & Lil Uzi Vert)
- Young Chop
I Don’t Like (Chief Keef)
Love Sosa (Chief Keef)
Guap (Big Sean)
Hate Bein’ Sober (Chief Keef)
- jetsonmade
WHATS POPPIN (Jack Harlow)
Suge (DaBaby)
@MEH (Playboi Carti)
Pull Up (Lil Keed, Lil Uzi Vert, YNW Melly)
- Ronny J
Ultimate (Denzel Curry)
Take a Step Back (Ski Mask the Slump God and XXXTENTACION)
- Daytrip
Mo Bamba (Sheck Wes)
Panini (Lil Nas X)
Industry Baby (Lil Nas X)
- Cardo
God’s Plan (Drake)
Goosebumps (Travis Scott)
Evil Jordan (Playboi Carti)
- F1LTHY
Stop Breathing (Playboi Carti)
Carnival (Kanye West)
New Tank (Playboi Carti)
Freestyle 2 (Ken Carson)
- Metro Boomin
Ric Flair Drip (Metro & Offset)
Space Cadet (feat. Gunna)
Bad & Boujee (Migos)
Mask Off (Future)
Bank Account (21 Savage)
Father Stretch My Hands Pt 1 (Kanye West)
- Pi’erre Bourne
Magnolia (Playboi Carti)
Wokeuplikethis (Playboi Carti & Lil Uzi Vert)
Poof (Pi’erre Bourne)
Switching Lanes (Pi’erre Bourne and Playboi Carti)
- Mike WiLL Made-It
Black Beatles (Rae Sremmurd)
Formation (Beyoncé)
- CASHMONEYAP
Lust (Lil Skies)
Her (Megan Thee Stallion)
BabyWipe (Ski Mask the Slump God)
The One (DJ Khalid)
- 808 Mafia (Southside)
The Hills (The Weeknd)
Stick Talk (Future)
How Bout Now (Drake)
Kelly K (Playboi Carti)
This was a tough call. The versatility and impact of these artists on the industry are undeniable, but Pi’erre Bourne stands apart with his unmatched creativity and deep musical knowledge. He’s a producer who elevates others, and he’s carved out his own lane as a rapper, which adds another layer to his artistry. His face-off with Metro Boomin was especially challenging, given how independently influential both are in shaping modern music. But this bracket celebrates those who define the soundscape and build a distinct brand, and Pi’erre’s signature silky synths, infectious ad-libs, and smooth percussion make him a standout.
