Internet Money

Internet Money is a prominent American record label and artist collective founded in 2015 by record producer Taz Taylor. Born Danny Lee Snodgrass Jr. on October 20, 1992, in Jacksonville, Florida, Taylor began producing music as a teenager to help support his mother who was diagnosed with cancer. He gained traction by selling his "type beats" online, which eventually led to a publishing deal and major placements.

Formation and Rise to Fame

Disillusioned with the music industry's treatment of producers, Taz Taylor formed Internet Money as a collective to share knowledge and help other producers navigate the business. The collective, which also functions as a record label and producer union, includes key members like Nick Mira and DT. They gained significant recognition for producing hit songs for major artists. Some of their early successes include XXXTENTACION's "Fuck Love" featuring Trippie Redd, Juice WRLD's "Lucid Dreams," and Lil Tecca's "Ransom". These tracks highlighted their signature sound, often characterized by melodic, trap-infused beats.

Key Members

The core of Internet Money includes founders Taz Taylor and Nick Mira. The collective has grown to include a wide roster of producers and artists, such as Rio Leyva, Thankyouwill, and many others.

Major Releases and Collaborations

In 2020, Internet Money released their debut studio album, "B4 the Storm". The album featured a star-studded lineup of guest artists, including Future, Swae Lee, Gunna, and the late Juice WRLD. The lead single, "Lemonade," featuring Gunna, Don Toliver, and Nav, became a massive commercial success, peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100. The song's music video was directed by Cole Bennett of Lyrical Lemonade.

Notable Singles

• "Somebody" (with Lil Tecca and A Boogie wit da Hoodie)
• "Lemonade" (with Gunna, Don Toliver, and Nav)
• "His & Hers" (with Don Toliver, Lil Uzi Vert, and Gunna)
• "Jetski" (with Lil Mosey and Lil Tecca)
• "I Remember" (with Roddy Ricch and Kodak Black)

Impact and Musical Style

Internet Money has had a significant impact on the modern hip-hop landscape, particularly in popularizing the "type beat" market and empowering producers. Their musical style is a blend of hip hop, trap, emo rap, and pop-rap, often featuring heavy use of 808s and strong melodies. The collective has earned numerous platinum and gold plaques and continues to be a dominant force in music production. They signed a deal with TenThousand Projects and Virgin Music, giving them more creative control over their projects. They have also released an EP titled "We All We Got" in 2022.