Who is Big Boy?

Big Boy is a rapper, singer and songwriter from Pennsylvania. He began making music in 2017 and has since released multiple mixtapes and EPs. His music blends hip-hop, R&B, and soul for a unique sound. His breakout song “Rise Up” was released in 2019, reaching over 10 million streams. Big Boy has collaborated with many artists such as Kodie Shane, Gashi and YBN Nahmir.

Early Life

Matthew Tyler Musto was born on November 28th, 1989 in Pennsylvania. He grew up listening to his father’s classic rock records. He also had a strong interest in rap and hip hop music. As a teenager he would write raps and record them on his computer. He eventually started uploading them to SoundCloud.

Career

In 2017 Big Boy released his first mixtape “Time Is Money”. The mixtape featured the single “Rise Up” which gained over 10 million streams on Spotify. It was also featured on numerous playlists. This success helped him to build an audience for his music. In 2018 he released his debut EP “The Long Way” which featured the singles “My City” and “No More Pain”. His follow up EP “Lonely Nights” was released in 2019. In 2020 he released the singles “Pull Up” and “My Lane”.

Collaborations

Big Boy has collaborated with many other artists including Kodie Shane, Gashi, and YBN Nahmir. He has also been featured on tracks by other artists such as Jay Critch and Jack Harlow. He has worked with producers such as Florida producer Redda Vibez and New York producer Cardiak.

Style & Influences

Big Boy blends hip-hop, R&B, and soul for a unique sound. His flow is smooth and melodic with hints of old school rap influence. He draws influence from artists such as Jay Z, Drake, Chance The Rapper, J Cole and Kanye West.