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* [[Pop music|Pop]]

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* [[experimental pop]]

* [[experimental pop]]

* [[Trap music|trap]]

* [[Trap music|trap]]

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”’Gavin Weiland Huff”'<ref name=high/><ref name=ascap/> (born October 22, 2000<ref name=”Thanks”>{{Cite web |date=November 19, 2020 |title=Who is Weiland? |url=https://downersclub.com/2020/11/19/who-is-weiland/ |access-date=June 8, 2022 |website=DCR |language=en-US}}</ref>), known [[mononym|mononymously]] as ”’Weiland”’, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and music producer from [[Tampa, Florida]]. Weiland is currently signed to [[Steven Victor]]’s Victor Victor label and is known for his studio albums ”Weiland” and ”Vices” released under the labels. He is also known for providing American rapper and collaborator [[Yeat]] with his recording template.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yeat says he doesn’t have a music process |url=https://www.complex.com/music/yeat-everything-you-need-to-know/process |access-date=June 15, 2022 |website=[[Complex Networks|Complex]] |language=en}}</ref>

”’Gavin Weiland Huff”'<ref name=high/><ref name=ascap/> (born October 22, 2000<ref name=”Thanks”>{{Cite web |date=November 19, 2020 |title=Who is Weiland? |url=https://downersclub.com/2020/11/19/who-is-weiland/ |access-date=June 8, 2022 |website=DCR |language=en-US}}</ref>), known [[mononym]] as ”’Weiland”’, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and music producer from [[Tampa, Florida]]. Weiland is currently signed to [[Steven Victor]]’s Victor Victor label and is known for his studio albums ”Weiland” and ”Vices” released under the labels. He is also known for providing American rapper and collaborator [[Yeat]] with his recording template.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yeat says he doesn’t have a music process |url=https://www.complex.com/music/yeat-everything-you-need-to-know/process |access-date=June 15, 2022 |website=[[Complex Networks|Complex]] |language=en}}</ref>

== Career ==

== Career ==

=== 2016–2019: Beginnings: ”Packrunner” and ”Grimey Youth”===

=== 2016–2019: Beginnings: ”Packrunner” and ”Grimey Youth”===

Weiland began releasing music on the music platform [[SoundCloud]] in 2016. After the release of a number of songs on the platform, he recalls getting noticed by members of the rap collective Slayworld along with its associated producers.<ref name=interview>{{Citation |title=Weiland Explains his Hiatus, New Look, Yeat, Mike Dean, Vices Album (Interview) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FTNfRpSsEw |website=[[YouTube]]| date=December 2021 |publisher=Kids Take Over|language=en |access-date=June 8, 2022}}</ref><ref name=Thanks/> His rise to fame was accredited to publicity schemes such as a supposed [[Auto-Tune]] implant and misdemeanors involving rocket launchers.<ref name=high/>

Weiland began releasing music on the music platform [[SoundCloud]] in 2016. After the release of a number of songs on the platform, he recalls getting noticed by members of the rap collective Slayworld along with its associated producers.<ref name=interview>{{Citation |title=Weiland Explains his Hiatus, New Look, Yeat, Mike Dean, Vices Album (Interview) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FTNfRpSsEw |website=YouTube| date=December 2021 |publisher=Kids Take Over|language=en |access-date=June 8, 2022}}</ref><ref name=Thanks/> His rise to fame was accredited to publicity schemes such as a supposed [[Auto-Tune]] implant and misdemeanors involving rocket launchers.<ref name=high/>

In April 2018, he released his single “Who’s Better” with American rapper and member of the Slayworld collective [[Summrs]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The SoundCloud Rulebook: Breaking Down The Streaming Site’s Newest Stars|url=https://www.passionweiss.com/2018/04/19/soundcloud-rules/|access-date=October 10, 2022 |website=Passion of the Weiss |date=19 April 2018 |language=en}}</ref> In May 2018, he released his EP ”Grimey Youth”.<ref name=”fact”>{{Cite web |title=The Rap Round-up, May 2018: Post Malone’s Beerbongs & Bentleys is a bummer|url=https://www.factmag.com/2018/05/31/the-rap-round-up-may-2018-post-malones-beerbongs-bentleys-is-a-bummer/|access-date=October 10, 2022 |website=[[Factmag]] |language=en}}</ref>

In April 2018, he released his single “Who’s Better” with American rapper and member of the Slayworld collective [[Summrs]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The SoundCloud Rulebook: Breaking Down The Streaming Site’s Newest Stars|url=https://www.passionweiss.com/2018/04/19/soundcloud-rules/|access-date=October 10, 2022 |website=Passion of the Weiss |date=19 April 2018 |language=en}}</ref> In May 2018, he released his EP ”Grimey Youth”.<ref name=”fact”>{{Cite web |title=The Rap Round-up, May 2018: Post Malone’s Beerbongs & Bentleys is a bummer|url=https://www.factmag.com/2018/05/31/the-rap-round-up-may-2018-post-malones-beerbongs-bentleys-is-a-bummer/|access-date=October 10, 2022 |website=[[Factmag]] |language=en}}</ref>

Throughout these early years of his career, Weiland would help play a pioneering role in the early development and shaping of the [[Plugg music#Second wave: PluggnB scene|PluggnB]] subgenre in the underground rap scene. Alongside the Slayworld collective and formerly frequent collaborators such as [[Summrs]], [[Autumn (rapper)|Autumn!]], [[Kankan (rapper)|Kankan]], and Izaya Tiji, he would assist in leading this deemed new wave of sound with the release of his two projects and substantial amount of singles with producer XanGang.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hong |first=Tae |title=What Is Pluggnb?|url= https://nshsdenebola.com/what-is-pluggnb/ | access-date=November 16, 2025 |website=NSHS Denebola |date=11 March 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref name=“interview”>{{Citation |title=Weiland Explains his Hiatus, New Look, Yeat, Mike Dean, Vices Album (Interview) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FTNfRpSsEw |website=[[YouTube]]| date=December 2021 |publisher=Kids Take Over|language=en |access-date=November 16, 2025}}</ref>

Throughout these early years of his career, Weiland would help play a pioneering role in the early development and shaping of the [[Plugg music#Second wave: PluggnB scene|PluggnB]] subgenre in the underground rap scene. Alongside the Slayworld collective and formerly frequent collaborators such as [[Summrs]], [[Autumn (rapper)|Autumn!]], [[Kankan (rapper)|Kankan]], and Izaya Tiji, he would assist in leading this deemed new wave of sound with the release of his two projects and substantial amount of singles with producer XanGang.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hong |first=Tae |title=What Is Pluggnb?|url= https://nshsdenebola.com/what-is-pluggnb/ | access-date=November 16, 2025 |website=NSHS Denebola |date=11 March 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref name=“interview”>{{Citation |title=Weiland Explains his Hiatus, New Look, Yeat, Mike Dean, Vices Album (Interview) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FTNfRpSsEw |website=YouTube| date=December 2021 |publisher=Kids Take Over|language=en |access-date=November 16, 2025}}</ref>

=== 2020: Victor Victor, ”Weiland” ===

=== 2020: Victor Victor, ”Weiland” ===

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In April 2022, he released ”Vices” through [[Universal Music Group]] and Victor Victor Worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vices – [Weiland]

In April 2022, he released ”Vices” through [[Universal Music Group]] and Victor Victor Worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vices – [Weiland]

|url=https://lyricallemonade.com/p/vices-weiland|access-date=October 10, 2022 |website=[[Lyrical Lemonade]] |date=April 27, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> It debuted at number six on the [[Spotify]] “Top Albums Debut USA” chart.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=spotifycharts|number=1518692475065483264|title=. Labrinth drops the EuphoriaHBO Season 2 score the same night he’s featured on Pusha_T ‘s album – and both land in the Top 3 🔊 (April 22-24, 2022) #SpotifyCharts|date=April 25, 2022|access-date=October 10, 2022}}</ref> Later that year, he announced his upcoming third album ”American Pop”, which has not yet been released.

|url=https://lyricallemonade.com/p/vices-weiland|access-date=October 10, 2022 |website=[[Lyrical Lemonade]] |date=April 27, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> It debuted at number six on the [[Spotify]] “Top Albums Debut USA” chart.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=spotifycharts|number=1518692475065483264|title=. Labrinth drops the EuphoriaHBO Season 2 score the same night he’s featured on Pusha_T ‘s album – and both land in the Top 3 🔊 (April , 2022) #SpotifyCharts|date=April 25, 2022|access-date=October 10, 2022}}</ref> Later that year, he announced his upcoming third album ”American Pop”, which has not yet been released.

In March 2025, he teased an EP titled ”You Can’t Climb The Mountain In N.Y.” which released on May 9, 2025. The EP features both [[Summrs]] and [[Part Time (band)|Part Time]].<ref name=hnhh>{{Citation |title=Weiland Explores Maturity In The Nightlife In Latest Project “You Can’t Climb The Mountain In N.Y.”

In March 2025, he teased an EP titled ”You Can’t Climb The Mountain N.Y.” which released on May 9, 2025. The EP features both [[Summrs]] and [[Part Time (band)|Part Time]].<ref name=hnhh>{{Citation |title=Weiland Explores Maturity In The Nightlife In Latest Project “You Can’t Climb The Mountain In N.Y.”

|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/910335-weiland-explores-maturity-nightlife-project-cant-climb-mountain-ny-hip-hop-news|website=[[HotNewHipHop]]|date=May 11, 2025 |access-date=August 19, 2025}}</ref>

|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/910335-weiland-explores-maturity-nightlife-project-cant-climb-mountain-ny-hip-hop-news|website=[[HotNewHipHop]]|date=May 11, 2025 |access-date=August 19, 2025}}</ref>

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* Released: November 20, 2020<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/1GSFqUv4DCxHuSjEPnsnRQ|title=Weiland – Album by Weiland|website=[[Spotify]] |language=en-us|access-date=October 10, 2022}}</ref>

* Released: November 20, 2020<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/1GSFqUv4DCxHuSjEPnsnRQ|title=Weiland Album by Weiland|website=[[Spotify]] |language=en-us|access-date=October 10, 2022}}</ref>

* Label: [[UMG]], [[Steven Victor#Victor Victor Worldwide|Victor Victor]]

* Label: [[UMG]], [[Steven Victor#Victor Victor Worldwide|Victor Victor]]

* Format: [[Music download|Digital download]], [[Streaming media|streaming]]

* Format: Digital download, [[Streaming media|streaming]]

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! scope=”row”| ”Vices”

! scope=”row”| ”Vices”

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* Released: April 22, 2022<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/0ErRszMCqF3rc0SLdGUTjG|title=Vices – Album by Weiland|website=[[Spotify]] |language=en-us|access-date=October 10, 2022}}</ref>

* Released: April 22, 2022<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/0ErRszMCqF3rc0SLdGUTjG|title=Vices Album by Weiland|website=[[Spotify]] |language=en-us|access-date=October 10, 2022}}</ref>

* Label: UMG, Victor Victor

* Label: UMG, Victor Victor

* Format: [[gramophone record|LP]], Digital download, streaming

* Format: [[gramophone record|LP]], Digital download, streaming

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! scope=”row”| ”Packrunner”

! scope=”row”| ”Packrunner”

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* Released: September 13, 2017<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/1TKqLWP4rOkoLhkpyNHwIg|title=PACKRUNNER – Album by Weiland|website=[[Spotify]] |language=en-us|access-date=October 10, 2022}}</ref>

* Released: September 13, 2017<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/1TKqLWP4rOkoLhkpyNHwIg|title=PACKRUNNER Album by Weiland|website=[[Spotify]] |language=en-us|access-date=October 10, 2022}}</ref>

* Label: [[Independent music|Self-released]]

* Label: [[Independent music|Self-released]]

* Format: Digital download, streaming

* Format: Digital download, streaming

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! scope=”row”| ”Grimey Youth”

! scope=”row”| ”Grimey Youth”

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* Released: May 12, 2018<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/3b3i2AzngkaClSdWsoqode|title=Grimey Youth – EP by Weiland|website=[[Spotify]] |language=en-us|access-date=October 10, 2022}}</ref>

* Released: May 12, 2018<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/3b3i2AzngkaClSdWsoqode|title=Grimey Youth EP by Weiland|website=[[Spotify]] |language=en-us|access-date=October 10, 2022}}</ref>

* Label: [[SoundCloud|Repost Network]]

* Label: [[SoundCloud|Repost Network]]

* Format: Digital download, streaming

* Format: Digital download, streaming

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! scope=”row”| ”You Can’t Climb The Mountain In N.Y.”

! scope=”row”| ”You Can’t Climb The Mountain N.Y.”

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* Released: May 9, 2025<ref>{{cite web |title=You Can’t Climb The Mountain In N.Y. |url=https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/6NUadNo9S7RnyN4Oyz6R2F |publisher=Spotify |access-date=2 May 2025}}</ref>

* Released: May 9, 2025<ref>{{cite web |title=You Can’t Climb The Mountain In N.Y. |url=https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/6NUadNo9S7RnyN4Oyz6R2F |publisher=Spotify |access-date=2 May 2025}}</ref>

American rapper and singer (born 2000)

Musical artist

Gavin Weiland Huff^[1][2] (born October 22, 2000^[5]), known mononymously as Weiland, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and music producer from Tampa, Florida. Weiland is currently signed to Steven Victor‘s Victor Victor label and is known for his studio albums Weiland and Vices released under the labels. He is also known for providing American rapper and collaborator Yeat with his recording template.^[6]

Weiland began releasing music on the music platform SoundCloud in 2016. After the release of a number of songs on the platform, he recalls getting noticed by members of the rap collective Slayworld along with its associated producers.^[7][5] His rise to fame was accredited to publicity schemes such as a supposed Auto-Tune implant and misdemeanors involving rocket launchers.^[1]

In April 2018, he released his single “Who’s Better” with American rapper and member of the Slayworld collective Summrs.^[8] In May 2018, he released his EP Grimey Youth.^[9]

Throughout these early years of his career, Weiland would help play a pioneering role in the early development and shaping of the PluggnB subgenre in the underground rap scene. Alongside the Slayworld collective and formerly frequent collaborators such as Summrs, Autumn!, Kankan, and Izaya Tiji, he would assist in leading this deemed new wave of sound with the release of his two projects and substantial amount of singles with producer XanGang.^[10][11]

Weiland signed to music executive Steven Victor‘s Victor Victor Worldwide record label in 2020, notable for being the label of notable musicians like drill rapper Pop Smoke and producer 808 Melo.^[12]

In 2021, he grabbed the attention of record producer Mike Dean^[7] who helped him with the production of his second album Vices. In October 2021, he released his single “Heart Stop”.^[13] In December 2021, he released a single titled “Blaming Myself” with Dean.^[14] In a February 2022 interview with Lyrical Lemonade, American musician KayCyy hinted at a collaboration between Weiland and American singer Toro y Moi for his upcoming album.^[15]

In April 2022, he released Vices through Universal Music Group and Victor Victor Worldwide.^[16] It debuted at number six on the Spotify “Top Albums Debut USA” chart.^[17] Later that year, he announced his upcoming third album American Pop, which has not yet been released.

In March 2025, he teased an EP titled You Can’t Climb The Mountain in N.Y. which released on May 9, 2025. The EP features both Summrs and Part Time.^[18]

Weiland’s earlier music was notable for his signature usage of vocal effects like reverb and Auto-Tune along with the unique style of plugg trap beats that he used. This style largely contained elements from genres such as trap rap, cloud rap, and plugg music.

In late 2020, he revealed he had transitioned from this older sound to a newer retro synthpop and coldwave-esque sound.^[7] Weiland unveiled this sound with the release of two singles in 2021 prior to his album, Vices. It is also noted that he drives inspiration from musicians such as Kanye West, Imogen Heap, and Daft Punk.^[12][1]

(as Weiland)

• “Green Dot” (2017)
• “Money Right” (2017)
• “Down 4 Me” (2017)
• “All I Need” (2018)
• “Sold My Soul” (2018)
• “No Reason” (2018)
• “First Day Out” (2018)
• “Designer Drugs” (2018)
• “Proud” (2018)
• “Wide Open” (2018)
• “Alone” (2018)
• “Colors” (2018)
• “Season” (2019)
• “2AM” (2019)
• “Count It Out” (2019)
• “Hellcat” (2020)
• “slilppnyhik6febe.onion” (2020)
• “Heart Stop” (2021)
• “Blaming Myself” (2021) (with Mike Dean)

(as Alleen Plains)

• Live Small Party Huge (2024)
• The Department (2024)