Progression 3 on August 1, 2013, prior to his debut album. He has also revealed the cover for the mixtape. However he would announce that it would be pushed back a week later. The mixtape was released on August 12, 2013. Guest appearances came from Wale, Nipsey Hussle, French Montana, Z-Ro, Paul Wall, YG and Slim Thug among others. Production was handled by K.E. on the Track, DJ Mustard and Jahlil Beats among others. He was moved to Atlantic Records another subsidiarity of Warner Music Group. Then on January 28, 2014, Bangz released the album's first single "Hoe" featuring YG and Yo Gotti. His debut album will be released during 2014 by Atlantic Records. From March 6 to April 17, 2014, Kirko Bangz went on The Trillest concert tour which was co-headlined by frequent collaborator Bun B. On December 16, 2014, Bangz released the Progression V: Young Texas Playa mixtape, which was produced primarily by Austinite Kydd Jones and Sound M.O.B. (who produced Kirko's previous No. 1 hit "Drank in My Cup); the mixtape featured artists such as Texas heavyweights Bun B and Riff Raff. On July 21, 2015, it was announced that Bangz signed with 300 Entertainment. Although he released a few singles to promote his debut album Bigger Than Me, the album would go unreleased. Bangz stated in an interview that some of his unreleased material is owned by Warner Music Group, therefore being unable to release it. On August 31, 2015, Bangz released his first EP titled Fallin' Up Mix. On February 19, 2016, Bangz released his second Extended play, titled Playa Made. Then on August 26, 2016, Bangz released brand new mixtape titled Back Flossin'. On August 10, 2017, Bangz released another mixtape of the Progression series titled Progression 17. He is currently working on a new album titled Soul Food. Personal life Kirko Bangz is of African American, Mexican and Dominican descent. Discography Playa Made (2016) Back Flossin (2016) References External links Kirko Bangz at YouTube Interview with Boi-1da.net 1989 births Living people African-American male rappers American male rappers American hip hop singers American rappers of Mexican descent American rappers of Dominican Republic descent Atlantic Records artists Prairie View A&M University alumni Rappers from Houston Southern hip hop musicians Warner Records artists African-American record producers American hip hop record producers Singers from Texas Songwriters from Texas North Shore Senior High School (Texas) alumni 21st-century American