2010–2012: Signing to Funk Volume and Smokeout Conversations In 2011, Dizzy Wright released his mixtape, titled ''Soul Searchin' Next Level'', which would be a final release under Bluestar Records. In 2012, Wright signed to rapper
Hopsin's independent record label
Funk Volume. Wright's debut studio album,
Smokeout Conversations, was released on
April 20, 2012, in honor of the annual
marijuana type-of "holiday" under Funk Volume. The album included the single "Can't Trust Em", and peaked at number 42 on the US
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number eight on the US
Heatseekers Albums charts. Months later, Wright released a reloaded version of a mixtape, titled
Free SmokeOut Conversations, which has been downloaded over 170,000 times. The EP debuted at number 41 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart and number 25 on the
Top Rap Albums charts. Wright had also hinted at the releases of more chapters in the series. On March 26, it was announced that Wright would be included in ''
XXL's''
Freshman Class of 2013 due to getting the "Peoples Choice" vote. Three days later he would release the music video for a new song titled, "Still Movin'" which featured cameos from his Funk Volume label mates which was followed by "Killem Wit Kindness" a few days later. These songs were the second and third releases from his upcoming mixtape, which was shortly announced to be titled,
The Golden Age. Guest appearances on the mixtape included
Wyclef Jean, Hopsin, Joey Bada$$, Jarren Benton, SwizZz,
Logic,
Kid Ink and
Honey Cocaine among others. Along with production from
DJ Hoppa, Rikio, Kato,
6ix, and
Cardo. The mixtape was released for free, and for purchase on
iTunes on August 19, 2013. Due to its retail release, the mixtape debuted on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart at number 39 becoming his highest charting project at the time. On December 18, 2013, he was named a runner-up for "Rising Star of the Year" by
HipHopDX. Starting 2014, Wright begun touring with Hopsin on the Knock Madness world tour. He was also featured on
Knock Madness, on the song "Who's There?" also featuring label mate Jarren Benton. On February 16, 2014, Dizzy Wright announced he would be releasing
State of Mind, a new EP during March 2014. In an interview with
XXL the following month, Dizzy Wright said
State of Mind had no current release date and confirmed his second studio album would be released during 2014. However, on April 8, Wright revealed the cover artwork and release date of April 15, 2014 for the EP.
State of Mind debuted at number 54 on the US
Billboard 200 chart. In July 2014, Dizzy Wright revealed that his second studio album would be released in early 2015, with a guest appearance to come from
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. In an interview with Mr. Wavvy released on June 24, 2015, Wright confirmed that a project with
Logic is in the works. The rapper went on to confirm that the two have 4-5 songs already recorded for it.
2015–2017: The Growing Process and multiple projects In February 2015, Wright released a collaborative mixtape with
Mark Battles titled,
Lost In Reality. On May 26, 2015, Wright released his second studio album,
The Growing Process, which was released through Funk Volume and distributed by
Warner Bros. The album went on and peaked at number 47 on the
Billboard 200 chart. On February 5, 2016, Wright released his first project post-Funk Volume titled,
Wisdom and Good Vibes. On July 2, Wright released
The 702 EP and was supported by two singles "East Side" and "What's In My Pot". A few days after the release of the EP, Wright released a new single "They Know Why" commenting on controversial political issues. In November 2016, Wright released a collaborative mixtape with
Demrick titled,
Blaze With Us. On August 11, 2017, Wright released his third studio album
The Golden Age 2 named after his 2013 mixtape
The Golden Age. On November 24, Wright released his fourth studio album,
State of Mind 2, named after his 2014 extended play,
State of Mind, with features from ILL Camille,
Audio Push,
Demrick,
Larry June, Reezy,
Jon Connor, A.D, and Chelle.
2018–present: One Week Notice, ''Don't Tell Me It Can't Be Done and Nobody Cares, Work Harder and My Hustle Unmatched'' On January 5, 2018, Still Movin record label owner Damian Ritter put together a collaboration project with Wright, Jarren Benton,
Audio Push, Demrick,
Emilio Rojas, Reezy,
DJ Hoppa, and Kato titled,
One Week Notice. On June 1, Wright released the extended play, ''Don't Tell Me It Can't Be Done''. It included two singles: "Hit Em with the Pose" featuring Jazz Lazr, and "Vibe" featuring
Kid Ink. On March 15, 2019, Wright released his fifth studio album titled,
Nobody Cares, Work Harder, which was distributed by
Empire. It included two singles: "Picture Perfect" featuring
Eric Bellinger, and "Champagne Service". Following the release of the album, Wright went on and released three singles, "Keep Up", "Heavy Handed" and "The Ride". On September 18, 2020, Wright released his sixth studio album,
My Hustle Unmatched. ==Discography==