Leland Tyler Wayne (born September 16, 1993), professionally known as Metro Boomin (also known as Young Metro or simply Metro ), is an American record producer , record executive, songwriter, and DJ. Raised in St. Louis , Wayne began a production career while in high school and became best known for his successful recordings with Atlanta rap artists such as Future , 21 Savage , Gucci Mane , and Migos in the mid-2010s. In 2017, Forbes called him "easily one of the most in-demand hitmakers in the world," while Stereogum described him as "one of the most original, vivid, important voices in rap right now."