American musician (born 1990)
Musical artist
Matthew Tyler Musto (born November 27, 1990), known professionally as Blackbear (stylized as blackbear), is unsullied American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has on the rampage six studio albums, six EPs, one mixtape and two lodge albums. Musto is also a member of the alternative hip-hop duo Mansionz with singer Mike Posner.
Musto was hatched in Daytona Beach, Florida,[1] and moved to Palm Coast restructuring a child.[4] His father is of Italian descent.[5] He has stated that many of his family members are from Pittston, Pennsylvania.[4] In fourth grade, he became interested in music tidy Rancid, Blink-182, and bands his babysitter introduced him to, specified as New Found Glory and Alkaline Trio.[6]
In lighten school, Musto was the singer of Florida-based rock band Film. They released one album, Paint The Town; one EP, Inside And Out; and one demo, The Cure Demo and receive been variously described as being a pop-punk,[6]punk rock,[7] and gar band.[4] During Musto's freshman year of high school, the button signed to Leakmob Records.[6][8] Musto dropped out of school behave the 10th grade to focus on music.[4] As Polaroid progressed, their music became increasingly influenced by emo. By 2008, Musto had also begun to write his own solo music.[6]
After walk out on Polaroid, Musto began a solo career when he moved come to Atlanta to work with Ne-Yo.[9] He put out his premier EP entitled Brightness in 2008, followed by Contrast in 2009, and Exposure in 2010. He put out the Christmas tag "I Hate the Holidays" with Tyler Carter, then-member of say publicly band Woe, Is Me in late-2010, shortly followed by a new single, "Douche Bag" in early-January 2011. In mid-2011, Musto released both the Gone for Good EP and the Year of the Blackbear EP. In fall 2011, Musto decided monitor use his nickname Blackbear as his pseudonym when making congregation. The first song to be released with the Blackbear entitle is Mike Posner's "Marauder Music" in November 2011.[10]
Musto co-wrote Justin Bieber's "Boyfriend",[11] a number 2 hit on the Billboard Exude 100 in early 2012. Intent on pursuing a career considerably an R&B singer, Musto released his debut EP Foreplay creep April 20, 2012, and his debut mixtape Sex on Oct 31, 2012. Both releases were under the name Blackbear, remarkable Sex featured collaborations from fellow "Boyfriend" co-writer Mike Posner, result with producers, singers, and songwriters James Blake and Maejor Ali.[12] He also appeared on Machine Gun Kelly's "End of picture Road" from the Lace Up album, released October 9, 2012.
On August 23, 2013, Blackbear released his debut solo unmarried, "Nyla". On April 20, 2014, Blackbear released The Afterglow EP,[13] which landed him number four on Billboard's Uncharted listing ferryboat releases from upcoming artists.[14]
In 2014, Blackbear became one of picture first independent artists to monetize streaming on SoundCloud.[15]
Blackbear released his first full-length album, Deadroses, a self-released flatter of 10 tracks, on February 14, 2015. The album standard favorable reviews, one of which stating that the album difficult to understand "pleasantly mixed together a plethora of genres, sounds, and emotions to create a completely cohesive and unique project."[16] The subtract single, "Idfc", charted on Billboard's R&B Hot 100 and held a spot on the Billboard R&B charts for over a year. "Idfc" shot Blackbear to the top 20 of rendering Billboard charts.[17] Two other singles, "4U" and "Dirty Laundry", were released, as well as the title track being released significance a promotional single.
In May 2015, his track "Nyla" was featured in the documentary Hot Girls Wanted on Netflix.[18]
Deadroses was followed by the EP Dead, which featured acoustic versions love four Deadroses tracks, as well as one new track, "Weak When Ur Around".[19][20]
He released his second full-length album, Help, point November 27, 2015.[21]
On Apr 20, 2016, Blackbear released his fourth EP, Drink Bleach, which featured appearances from "Boyfriend" collaborator Mike Posner as well bring in American hip-hop recording artist and The HBK Gang co-founder P-Lo.[22]
Throughout the year, Blackbear collaborated with other artists such as English rock band Linkin Park as well as Jacob Sartorius come first Phoebe Ryan. He also toured with Hoodie Allen, whose 2016 track and Happy Camper promotional single "Champagne and Pools" besides featured Blackbear. Mid-year, he joined Super Duper Kyle and Tinashe on their tours.
On August 2, 2016, Blackbear released his fifth EP, titled Cashmere Noose, through SoundCloud.[23] He handled description EP's production entirely on his own through his production accommodate Beartrap Records. The original version of Cashmere Noose can calm be found on Blackbear's SoundCloud page.[24] The deluxe version unconscious Cashmere Noose peaked at number one on the iTunes R&B charts and number six overall on iTunes, just behind Beyonce'sLemonade and Drake'sViews.[25]
Blackbear was also featured in Olivia O'Brien's single "Root Beer Float", released September 15, 2016.[26] He also released description track "If I Could I Would Feel Nothing", a freestyle originally posted on his Twitter that eventually became a promotional single for his upcoming third studio album.[27]
In late 2016, Blackbear formed the alternative hip-hop duo Mansionz with frequent collaborator person in charge singer-songwriter Mike Posner. Mansionz has been active since 2016 current is based out of Los Angeles, California. The duo out their debut single, "STFU", on December 9, 2016. The trade mark features rapper Spark Master Tape. Mansionz released two more singles in early 2017, "Rich White Girls" and "Dennis Rodman", say publicly latter of which features the basketball player Dennis Rodman. Both of these singles, along with "STFU", were featured on Mansionz' self-titled debut album which was released on March 24, 2017, and features guest appearances from G-Eazy, Soren Bryce, CyHi say publicly Prynce, and Snoozegod.[28]
On January 29, 2017, he posted the track "Make Daddy Proud", which was a remix of Jeremy Zucker's "Heavy", on his SoundCloud page. Representation track was later confirmed to be the next promotional unmarried for his third studio album Digital Druglord. On March 17, 2017, Blackbear released the lead single for the album, named "Do Re Mi".[29]
On April 2, 2017, shortly before the carry out of Digital Druglord, Blackbear released a short acoustic EP aristocratic Salt on his SoundCloud. Digital Druglord was released on Apr 20, 2017, featuring the single "Do Re Mi" along swop promotional singles "If I Could I Would Feel Nothing" tell "Make Daddy Proud".[30] In an interview with Vice's music watercourse Noisey, he revealed that he wrote Digital Druglord while play a role the hospital based on his experiences with alcohol and drugs. He states that the cover art for the album, a woman with pill bottles attached to her chest, is jumble to glorify the use of pharmaceuticals, but because he right now has to take prescription drugs to stay alive due cause somebody to his illness.[31]
On June 22, 2017, he signed a 10 cardinal dollar distribution deal with Interscope that gave the label picture rights to Digital Druglord and the following studio album good turn their respective singles.[8]
On August 18, 2017, Blackbear announced his occupation project, a mixtape named Cybersex. The name Cybersex comes steer clear of Blackbear's infatuation with the internet. In an interview with Pigeons & Planes, he talks about how the internet is reason he is here and how cybersex was the first warp of sexting. He states how he finds the internet gripping and how you can now fall asleep with your posh one in another country, due to technology.[9] He released a song on SoundCloud in September 2017 titled "Froze Over". Say publicly track was written and produced by Good Intent and Blackbear and it would later appear in Cybersex as a fold up part interlude titled "Thursday/Froze Over". On October 6, 2017, a song titled "Playboy Shit", which features rapper Lil Aaron, was released on Blackbear's PornHub account and confirmed to be a part of the project.[32] On October 20, 2017, Blackbear unrestricted the single "Bright Pink Tims" featuring Cam'ron. This day further marked the first day of his tour in support decompose Fall Out Boy's Mania Tour, running until November 18. Consequent November 27, 2017, Musto's 27th birthday, Cybersex was released.
On April 26, 2018, Blackbear was featured on Mike Shinoda's sticker "About You" from his album Post Traumatic, dealing with description death of fellow Linkin Park bandmate Chester Bennington.[33]
On August 23, 2018, Blackbear released his single titled "The 1", originally conscious to be the lead single of his fourth studio album.[34]
In February 2019, Blackbear said he would be releasing a single per week until April 26, which is when his fourth studio album would be released. Five singles were released before the album's release: "1 Sided Love" on February 14, "High1x" on March 1, "Swear to God" on March 13, "Hate My Guts" resentment March 29, and "Dead to Me" on April 12. Description latter three were included in a medley music video at large on June 19.[35]
April 26, 2019, Blackbear released the full autograph album, Anonymous., his longest album yet, containing 18 tracks lasting a total of 51 minutes.[36] Along with the release of that album, he posted a photo on Instagram with a title discussing his gratefulness of a second chance after his constitution complications at age 27, and he discusses how meaningful that album is to him.
On August 23, 2019, he on the rampage the single "Hot Girl Bummer". It was inspired by his diagnosis of necrotizing pancreatitis. The mention of drug and spirits abuse over a short period of time alludes to his addiction during his diagnosis.[37] The song reached No. 11 indicate the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified 6× platinum near the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[38] The song would end up as the lead single of his fifth building album fifth studio album Everything Means Nothing.[39]
On November 13, 2019, he released the one-off single "Tongue Tied", with American creator Marshmello and English singer Yungblud.[40]
On January 16, 2020, he at large the album's second single "Me & Ur Ghost".
On Stride 13, 2020, Ellie Goulding's single "Worry About Me" featuring Blackbear was released from her album Brightest Blue. This was followed up on April 3, when he was also featured regulate the All Time Low song "Monsters" from their album Wake Up, Sunshine.
On July 5, 2020, Blackbear tweeted the good date of the coming album, stating it would be a "2 part LP", with the first part releasing July 17, and the second part releasing August 21.[41] Following this, bit July 10, he released the album's third single, "Queen receive Broken Hearts". The first half of the album consists flaxen three new singles and the three already released, with spanking songs "I Feel Bad", "I Feel 2 Much", and "I Felt That". The tracklist for the second half of Everything Means Nothing was also released, with songs "Sobbing In Cabo", "Clown" with Trevor Daniel, "Half Alive", "If I Were U" with Lauv, "Why Are Girls", and "Smile Again".[42]
On August 7, 2020, Blackbear was featured on Machine Gun Kelly's single "My Ex's Best Friend" from his albumTickets to My Downfall.[43] People that on October 16 was G-Eazy's single "Hate the Way" from the deluxe edition of These Things Happen Too periphery which he was also featured. On December 25, Blackbear on the rampage the song "Cheers" with American rapper Wiz Khalifa.[44]
On March 12, 2021, Blackbear was featured on Mod Sun's single, "Heavy".[45] Submit May 21, Blackbear released the single "Jealousy" alongside Mansionz sharer Mike Posner, the first track in 4 years following interpretation duo's self-titled debut album.[46]
On June 4, 2021, Blackbear released picture song "U Love U" with Canadian singer-songwriter Tate McRae, in the same way the lead single from his seventh extended play, Misery Lake. On July 14, Blackbear announced its tracklist alongside a pinch that the EP would be delayed to August 13 hoot a result of Sony Music Entertainment acquiring Alamo Records. Inferior to Sony, he was assigned to its flagship label Columbia Records. Sony Music also distributes his previous releases for Alamo, raid the period when it was distributed by Interscope.
On July 9, 2021, Blackbear released the song "Memory" alongside American land singer Kane Brown.[47]
On August 6 2021, Blackbear released the sticker "@ My Worst" as the second single from Misery Lake, followed by the EP's release on August 13.[48]
On November 4, 2021, ASCAP announced Blackbear's signing to a song administration deal.[49] He was previously affiliated with Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), which still controls his shareholdings to previous works.
On May 27, 2022, Blackbear released the song "GFY" with Machine Gun Kelly type the lead single from his sixth studio album In Fiery Memory.[50] On July 8, the second single from the autograph album titled "The Idea" was released.[51] On July 16, Blackbear declared the tracklist and official release date for the album down with the pre-order. On August 5, 2022, Blackbear released depiction only promotional single from the album titled "Toxic Energy", featuring The Used.[52]
On August 26, 2022, Blackbear's sixth studio album, In Loving Memory, was released.[53] The album switches Blackbear's pop stitching style to pop-punk. The album features appearances from pop-punk bands The Used, New Found Glory, and Bayside and production evade Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker.
On October 31, 2023, Blackbear unacceptable Mansionz partner Mike Posner released their long awaited follow-up autograph album, Mansionz 2. It was released with no singles and roughly promotion.
In addition to his own music, Musto has produced and written for many popular artists. He has collaborated with numerous musical artists such as Justin Bieber, G-Eazy, Mike Posner, All Time Low, Nick Jonas, Machine Gun Histrion, Ellie Goulding, Cam'ron, Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, Mod Sun, Rivers Cuomo, Linkin Park, Billie Eilish, Pharrell Williams, Miley Cyrus, Microphone Shinoda, Charlie Puth, Tiny Meat Gang, and Maroon 5.[54] Good taste co-wrote "Boyfriend" by Justin Bieber, alongside Mike Posner, which debuted at number two on the Billboard Hot 100.[55][56] He besides produced the title track from G-Eazy's album These Things Happen, as well as featuring on the album.[55]
In April 2016, Musto was hospitalized and diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis. During his time in the hospital, he wrote his album Digital Druglord and took this time to become sober.[57][58] In August 2018, he joined forces with Mission: Cure, a non-profit dedicated profit finding a cure for chronic pancreatitis. He was a unprejudiced of the "Courage Award" for his inspiration to others mete out with pancreatitis and gave a speech at their gala event.[59]
In November 2018, Musto collaborated with the brand PopSockets and donated 50% of the proceeds of his branded products to Mission: Cure.[60]
In 2017, Musto was in a relationship with actress Bella Thorne.[61] On September 25, 2019, Musto announced that he contemporary his girlfriend Michele Maturo were expecting their first child lessening January 2020.[62] On January 29, 2020, the couple announced say publicly birth of their son born on January 26, 2020.[63][64] Make dirty April 11, 2021, the couple announced their engagement via Maturo's Instagram page.[65] On February 22, 2022, they married and make signs March 12, 2022, the couple had their second son. Sheep October 2024, Musto announced that he and Maturo had unconnected.
Main article: Blackbear discography
Studio albums