Question 1

Does Metro Boomin write his own songs?

Accepted Answer

Metro Boomin is a producer and composer rather than a lyricist, so he builds the beats and arrangements while the rappers and singers he features write the words. His legal name, Leland Wayne, appears in the music-writing credits of nearly every track, and his production tags lead the credits, but the lyrics belong to guests like [Future](/artist/future/), [21 Savage](/artist/21-savage/), and [The Weeknd](/artist/the-weeknd/).

Question 2

Who is Metro Boomin?

Accepted Answer

Metro Boomin, born Leland Tyler Wayne, is an American record producer widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in modern trap and hip-hop. He rose out of the Atlanta rap scene producing for Future, 21 Savage, and others before launching his own chart-topping albums.

Question 3

Who wrote 'Creepin''?

Accepted Answer

'Creepin'' was produced by Metro Boomin and performed by [The Weeknd](/artist/the-weeknd/) and [21 Savage](/artist/21-savage/), who along with the song's writers handled the lyrics. It appears on Metro's 2022 album Heroes & Villains and interpolates Mario Winans' 'I Don't Wanna Know.'

Question 4

What is Metro Boomin's producer tag?

Accepted Answer

His signature producer tag is the spoken line 'If Young Metro don't trust you, I'm gonna shoot you,' voiced by Future. It became one of the most recognizable drops in hip-hop and signals a Metro Boomin beat.

Question 5

Who wrote 'Like That'?

Accepted Answer

'Like That' was produced by Metro Boomin and features Future and Kendrick Lamar, who wrote and performed the verses, including Kendrick's widely discussed shots at Drake. It appears on the 2024 album We Don't Trust You and debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Question 6

How many albums has Metro Boomin released?

Accepted Answer

Metro Boomin has released five studio and collaborative albums: Not All Heroes Wear Capes (2018), Heroes & Villains (2022), the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse soundtrack (2023), and the two 2024 albums with Future, We Don't Trust You and We Still Don't Trust You.

Question 7

Why do Metro Boomin's songs list so many writers?

Accepted Answer

His records are producer-led, so each song credits the guest rappers and singers who wrote the lyrics along with Metro's music credit. His sample-heavy style also pulls in the writers of every interpolated or sampled song, which is why the credit lists run long.

Question 8

Did Metro Boomin do the Spider-Verse soundtrack?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Metro Boomin curated and produced Metro Boomin Presents Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in 2023, featuring artists like Coi Leray, A$AP Rocky, and Lil Wayne. Its lead single 'Annihilate' was a highlight of the project.