Westside Boogie

Biography

Anthony Tremaine Dixson (born August 30, 1989), known professionally as Westside Boogie (stylized in all capitals; formerly known as Boogie), is an American rapper. His debut mixtape, Thirst 48, was released on June 24, 2014, followed by his second, The Reach a year later. He signed a recording contract with Interscope Records in 2015, which entered a joint venture with Eminem's Shady Records two years later. His debut studio album, Everythings for Sale, was released on January 25, 2019. His second album, More Black Superheroes was released on June 17, 2022.

Early life

Anthony Tremaine Dixson was born on August 30, 1989, in Compton, California, where he was also raised. He sang in his local church choir during his youth. Dixson became a father on June 24, 2009, with the birth of his son, Darius, which he has described as a turning point that motivated him to pursue music more seriously. In 2010, he enrolled in recording courses at Long Beach City College and used financial aid to purchase recording equipment. As a single father, he worked various part-time jobs before transitioning to music as a full-time career.

2014–2016: Thirst 48, The Reach and Thirst 48, Pt. II

Boogie's musical career started when he joined the First Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church choir in 8th grade under the guidance of his mother. While a member of the choir, he was introduced to gangbanging and slowly began to make the transition from gospel to rap. On June 24, 2013, he released his debut mixtape Thirst 48, which chronicled his life and struggles. A year later, his debut was followed by his breakthrough mixtape The Reach, was released on June 24. He signed a deal with Interscope Records in 2015.
His break out single, "Oh My" was released in 2015 and produced by Jahlil Beats. In 2016, Boogie released Thirst 48, Pt. II via Interscope Records, a continuation of his debut mixtape from 2014 that also deals with new themes such as Millennial reliance on social media.

2017–present: Everythings for Sale

In October 2017, Boogie signed to Shady Records. He appeared in the digital 2017 BET Hip-Hop Awards Detroit Cypher and featured behind Eminem during his solo freestyle.
His first release under Shady Records was the single "Violence", a collaboration with Masego, released in December 2017. In 2018, he released two additional singles: "Self Destruction" in May and "Deja Vu" in August.
Boogie has received praise from artists such as Rihanna, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar.
He is managed by Love Renaissance (LVRN) and joined 6lack and Tierra Whack on 6lack's world tour in 2018.
Boogie's debut studio album, Everythings for Sale, was released on January 25, 2019. The project features the singles "Rainy Days", "Silent Ride", and "Self Destruction", and includes guest appearances from Eminem, 6lack, and JID, among others.