Chevy Woods facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chevy Woods
Woods performing in December 2013
Background information
Birth name	Kevin Lee Woods
Also known as	Kev tha Hustla
Born	(1981-05-13) May 13, 1981 (age 44) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper songwriter
Years active	2002–present
Labels	Taylor Gang Rostrum Atlantic Heavy Hustle
Associated acts	Cardo Dej Loaf Sonny Digital Wiz Khalifa

Kevin Lee Woods (born May 13, 1981), known by his stage name Chevy Woods, is an American rapper and songwriter from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is famous for being a member of the music group Taylor Gang, which was started by fellow Pittsburgh rapper Wiz Khalifa.

Woods became one of the first artists to sign with Khalifa's record label, Taylor Gang. He gained major attention for his part in Khalifa's 2011 song "Taylor Gang". The song was very successful and received a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). This means it sold a large number of copies. Woods has also released many of his own projects, including the popular Gangland mixtape series.

Music Career

2003–2010: Starting Out

Chevy Woods began rapping with his friends when he was a kid. After high school, he went to Robert Morris University, where his interest in rap music grew. He decided to take music seriously after meeting another musician who made and shared his own mixtapes (collections of songs). Woods started writing and rapping under the name Kev Tha Hustla.

In 2004, he met Wiz Khalifa through music producers in Pennsylvania. Woods and Khalifa became good friends and partners in music. In 2008, they formed the group Taylor Gang. Woods released his first two mixtapes, The Corner's Correspondent (2008) and Animal (2009). These featured collaborations with Wiz Khalifa and other artists. In 2010, Woods released his third mixtape, Pilot ....

2011: Gaining Popularity

In February 2011, Woods was featured on three songs on Wiz Khalifa's mixtape Cabin Fever. One of these songs was "Taylor Gang". The music video for "Taylor Gang" was released in April 2011. The song became very popular and appeared on the Billboard music charts.

That same year, Woods released his fourth mixtape, Red Cup Music. He said this was when he found his own unique style of "laid-back, cool music." He also released a mixtape with Wiz Khalifa called The Cookout. This project was well-received by music magazines like XXL and MTV.

After Wiz Khalifa officially started Taylor Gang Records, Woods was one of the first artists to join. He went on tour with Khalifa and Big Sean, which helped introduce him to a wider audience.

2012–2015: The Gangland Series

Chevy Woods performing on The Smoker's Club Tour in December 2013.

In 2012, Woods released a mixtape called Gangland. The music on this project was inspired by his early life and the TV show Gangland. The mixtape featured many other artists from Taylor Gang, including Wiz Khalifa, Lola Monroe, and Juicy J. XXL magazine said that on Gangland, "Chevy flies high and gives the world an in depth look into his life."

Woods continued to tour and make music. He joined the Under the Influence of Music tour with Wiz Khalifa, Mac Miller, Schoolboy Q, and Kendrick Lamar. In October 2013, he released the sequel, Gangland 2.

In 2014, Woods released his first single for sale, called "30 Deep". He also appeared on two songs on Wiz Khalifa's album Blacc Hollywood. In 2015, he released the third part of his Gangland series. Later that year, he released his first project for sale, an EP called The 48 Hunnid Project. The name comes from the neighborhood where he grew up.

2016–Present: More Music and Albums

From 2016 to 2017, Chevy Woods stayed busy. He released an EP called And The Story Goes, and a mixtape called Gang ... Only. He was also part of the Taylor Gang group mixtape, TGOD Volume 1. He released several other mixtapes, including Thanks For Everything, which featured Wiz Khalifa.

In 2018, Woods released the mixtapes 81 and Lewis Park Legend. In 2019, he released New 90's. On July 3, 2020, Chevy Woods released his first official studio album, titled Since Birth. He has continued to release new music for his fans.

Discography

Studio Albums

Extended Plays (EPs)

Mixtapes