The Olympicks

The Olympicks
The Olympicks
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Background information
Origin	Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	2008–present
Labels	Young Money, Cash Money
Members	J-Fab; Knoxville
Past members	B.P.; P.C.; Flawless;

The Olympicks is an American hip-hop record production and songwriting group that was formed in 2009, and is currently composed of members J-Fab^[1] and Knoxville.^[2] The group originated in Detroit, Michigan and have been involved in the production of various projects within the hip-hop music industry, including Lil Wayne's I Am Not a Human Being,^[3] Rick Ross' Teflon Don,^[4] Triple C's Custom Cars & Cycles,^[5] DJ Khaled's Kiss The Ring,^[6] and Big Sean's Detroit^[7] mixtape.

History

In the mid-2000s, each member of the collective had established himself as part of Michigan's independent music scene. Knoxville and J-Fab gained national recognition following the success of Jim Jones’ Summer Wit’ Miami - produced by Knoxville.^[8] J-Fab was selected to produce on former Shady Records artist Stat Quo's debut album, Statlanta.^[9]

The goal of The Olympicks’ partnership was to create a “one-stop shop” that could cater to the production needs of any artist or project based on the different qualities of each member. Knoxville is considered to be the team's “crate-digger,” and produces a sound which tends to incorporate soul samples and breakbeats. J-Fab's production technique also makes heavy utilization of record samples, but uses more pop and techno influences to create various sounds across multiple genres. Finally, Flawless crafts universal R&B/Pop beats that are prevalent in today's mainstream music.

The Olympicks have worked with both established mainstream artists as well as local and underground artists. The group was involved in Big Sean's early career, as they produced the single, "Bullshittin".^[10] They also have a relationship with Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group^[11] and recently signed a song production deal with Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records.^[12] They also produced "Out Of This World"^[13] for A$AP Rocky's mixtape, LiveLoveA$AP.

Production discography

2009

Birdman - Priceless

14. "MP"

Triple C's - Custom Cars & Cycles

07. "Throw It in the Sky"
11. "Finer Things" (featuring Masspike Miles)
12. "Chick'n Talk'n" (featuring Mack 10 and Warren G) [produced with The Dream Team]

2010

Young Jeezy - Trap or Die, Pt. 2: By Any Means Necessary

10. "Just Saying"
20. "My Tool" (featuring Baby & Bun B)

Rick Ross - Teflon Don

11. "All the Money in the World" (featuring Raphael Saadiq)

Big Sean - Finally Famous, Vol 3: BIG

03. "What U Doin' Bullshitting"
07. "Crazy"

Lil Wayne - I Am Not a Human Being

02. "Hold Up" (featuring T-Streets)

Rocko - Rocko Dinero

15. "Right Here by Me"

2011

Jigg - High Grade

08. "Murda He Wrote"

P.L. - The Turning Lane

03. "G-Shit"
06. "I'm Single" (featuring Jwan)
07. "Like I'm 'Posed To"
11. "Poster P."
12. "On My Way" (featuring Stut)
14. "Back & Forth"
17. "Already Won"

Trouble - Green Light

13. "Danger Zone" (featuring Scalez)

A$AP Rocky - Live.Love.A$AP

16. "Out of This World"

Freddie Gibbs - Cold Day in Hell

07. - "Let Em Burn"

Jim Jones - Vampire Life (We Own the Night)

08. "Play Your Part" (featuring Chase)

2012

Raekwon - Unexpected Victory

10. "This Shit Hard" (featuring Dion Primo and LEP Bogus Boys)

Trouble - 431 Days

07. "U Don't Deserve Dat"

DJ Khaled - Kiss the Ring

15. "B-Boyz" (performed by Birdman featuring Mack Maine, Kendrick Lamar, Ace Hood and DJ Khaled)

Big Sean - Detroit

13. "Do What I Gotta Do" (featuring Tyga) [produced with Million $ Mano and Rob Kinelski]

Yo Gotti - CM7: The World is Yours

09. "Enemy or Friend"
16. "Buy Out"

Reese - Reese vs. The World II

01. "Hi"

2013

SAYITAINTTONE - 500 Million

10. "Callin Me" (featuring Front Paije) [produced with PC]
12. "500 Million Dollar Man"

Tyga - Hotel California

15. "Palm Trees"

Young Jeezy, Doughboyz Cashout & YG - Boss Ya Life Up Gang, Vol. 1

12. "Rub Shoulders" (performed by Doughboyz Cashout featuring Doughboy Clay)

Jim Jones - Vampire Life III

01. "Rotation" (featuring Mel Matrix)

Lil Bibby - Free Crack

15. "See Me Down"

Icewear Vezzo - The City is Mine

03. "D Boy Party" (featuring Trick Trick) [produced with Ant Beatz]
05. "Money Face" (featuring STL Juan)
15. "The City is Mine (Outro)" (featuring 3D) [produced with Ant Beatz]

2014

DJ Folk – The Folk Tape: The Ascension

23. Big Sean - "Thank You"

Young Money - Rise of an Empire

09. "Fresher Than Ever" (featuring Gudda Gudda, Jae Millz, Flow, Mack Maine and Birdman)

2015

Oba Rowland - Found One

03. "Around"

Two-9 - B4FRVR

03. "Verified"

2016

Icewear Vezzo - Moon Walken

14. "Nobody" (featuring Kiki Alexandra)

G. Twilight - My Ghetto Love Stories: Cancer Loves Taurus

30. "A Whole Lotta Something's Goin' On" (featuring Deli Rowe)

Seven the General - Svengali

09. "Consent Degree"

2017

Future - FUTURE

20. "Extra Luv" (featuring YG)

Rick Ross - Rather You Than Me

12. "Triple Platinum" (featuring Scrilla)

G. Twilight - The Science Behind the Game

05. "Addicted Dealer"

CyHi the Prynce - No Dope On Sundays

01. "Amen (Intro)"

Ras Kass - Year End Closeout

13. "AmeriKKKan Horror Story, Pt. 1 & 2" (produced with Nottz)

2018

Tee Grizzley - Activated

14. "Robbin"

Noveliss - Cerebral Apex

10. "Thinking Out Loud"

2019

J. Stone - The Definition of Loyalty

07. "Mind on a Million" (featuring Curren$y)

Ras Kass - Soul on Ice 2

03. "Midnight Sun" (featuring CeeLo Green)

2020

Curtis Williams - Zip Skylark II: The Wrath of Danco

01. "On It"
13. "Fuck Em"

2021

Lloyd Banks - The Course of the Inevitable

05. "Death by Design" (co-produced with Motif Alumni)

References

^ "🔱The Olympicks🔱 (@jayfab_vs_theworld) • Instagram photos and videos".
^ "• THE SOUL CONTROLLER • (@olympick_knox) • Instagram photos and videos".
^ "Lil Wayne - I Am Not A Human Being". Discogs. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
^ "Rick Ross - Teflon Don". Discogs. 20 July 2010. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
^ "Triple C's - Custom Cars & Cycles". IMF Magazine. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
^ Kiss the Ring
^ "Big Sean Detroit Mixtape". Datpiff. Idle Media Inc. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
^ "Jim Jones (2) - Harlem: Diary Of A Summer". Discogs. 23 August 2005. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
^ "Statlanta - Stat Quo". AllMusic. All Media Netword, LLC. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
^ "Producer's Corner: The Olympicks". Hip Hop DX. Cheri Media Group. 31 January 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
^ "Producer's Corner: The Olympicks". Hip Hop DX. Cheri Media Group. 31 January 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
^ "Young Money/Cash Money Signs Production Crew The Olympicks". All Hip Hop. Infinity. 27 August 2012. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
^ "ASAP Rocky - LiveLoveA$AP". Discogs. 31 October 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2014.

[1] "🔱The Olympicks🔱 (@jayfab_vs_theworld) • Instagram photos and videos".

[2] "• THE SOUL CONTROLLER • (@olympick_knox) • Instagram photos and videos".

[3] "Lil Wayne - I Am Not A Human Being". Discogs. Retrieved 12 February 2014.

[4] "Rick Ross - Teflon Don". Discogs. 20 July 2010. Retrieved 12 February 2014.

[5] "Triple C's - Custom Cars & Cycles". IMF Magazine. Retrieved 12 February 2014.

[6] Kiss the Ring

[7] "Big Sean Detroit Mixtape". Datpiff. Idle Media Inc. Retrieved 12 February 2014.

[8] "Jim Jones (2) - Harlem: Diary Of A Summer". Discogs. 23 August 2005. Retrieved 12 February 2014.

[9] "Statlanta - Stat Quo". AllMusic. All Media Netword, LLC. Retrieved 12 February 2014.

[10] "Producer's Corner: The Olympicks". Hip Hop DX. Cheri Media Group. 31 January 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2014.

[11] "Producer's Corner: The Olympicks". Hip Hop DX. Cheri Media Group. 31 January 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2014.

[12] "Young Money/Cash Money Signs Production Crew The Olympicks". All Hip Hop. Infinity. 27 August 2012. Retrieved 12 February 2014.

[13] "ASAP Rocky - LiveLoveA$AP". Discogs. 31 October 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2014.

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