Metro Zu

Metro Zu

Company type	Hip-hop collective
Industry	Music
Founded	2007
Headquarters	Miami , United States
Products	Mixtapes, albums, singles

Metro Zu was a hip-hop ensemble originating from Miami, Florida, consisting initially of Lofty305, Ruben Slikk, and Freebase. Poshstronaut later became a member of the group. They collaborated with prominent figures such as Lil Peep, ASAP Mob, Yung Lean, and Raider Klan, and their style notably impacted artists like XXXTentacion and Lil Peep.

History

Established in Miami in 2007, Metro Zu independently produced mixtapes and albums recorded at their mother's residence in Miami Shores, which they referred to as "the Zu Mansion." The members were predominantly minors during their early recordings and often created music while their parents were absent; some even left high school to dedicate themselves fully to their craft. Alongside their collective efforts, members pursued individual projects—for example, Ruben Slikk co-founded the group Propr Boyz with rapper Mike Dece.

The group actively participated in Miami's Art Basel events by presenting visual art including paintings, graffiti, photography, and live music performances. They gained attention for spray-painting the Catalina Hotel and a Lamborghini, the latter of which was sold for $250,000 as an art piece. In 2013, Vice characterized their 2012 release Mink Rug as "strangely addicting."

Broward County rapper XXXTentacion collaborated with Lofty305, Denzel Curry, and Ski Mask the Slump God on the diss track "SPACEGHOSTPUSSY." Additionally, in 2016 Lil Peep partnered with Ruben Slikk on the song "Fuck Fame."

Legacy

In 2023, Pitchfork recognized Metro Zu’s 2012 mixtape Zuology in the compilation "Pitchfork Staffers on Their Most Formative Rap Albums." Critic Alphonse Pierre remarked that Zuology "simultaneously looks to the past and doesn’t give a damn about honoring it."

Mixtapes

• KushPak (2010)
• KushPak 2 (2010)
• ElectroZlapp (2010)
• Buddha Therapy (2011)
• C.S.P.G. (2011)
• Papes N' Vapes Volume 1 (with Shuttle Life) (2011)
• Mink Rug (2012)
• Heaven (2012)
• Zuology (2012)
• Z Unit (2013)
• Drugs Inc Boyz (as Shuttle Zu) (2014)

Compilations

• Kushpak 3 (2013)

DJ Mixes

• MetroZu Tropical $uper$lo Galaxy 1st Edition (2011)

Singles

• "Telepathy" (2010)
• "Slor" (2011)
• "CaterpillarZ" (2011)
• "Cokyo, Japan" (2011)
• "McLean" (2011)
• "CSPG" (2011)
• "Bong in the Bakpak" (2011)
• "94 Im Horny" (featuring Riley Reid) (2011)
• "Dippin" (2011)
• "LSD Swag" (2011)
• "Arab Bomber" (2011)
• "Posh Revolution" (2011)
• "Gold" (2011)
• "Yellow Ranger" (2011)
• "I Can Tamer" (2011)
• "Rub Ur Clit" (2011)
• "Act Rite" (2011)
• "Intricate Flap Circuitry" (2011)
• "Mink Rug" (2012)
• "Pantheon" (featuring Denzel Curry) (2012)
• "Yung Rug Munch" (2012)
• "Shuttlebang" (2012)
• "Smellin Like a Pimp" (2012)
• "Dip My Dick in Lean" (2012)
• "Dynasty Warriorz" (2012)
• "Ekans" (2012)
• "CHOPPRTEKNISHIN!" (2013)
• "Dade County Gang" (2013)
• "Pussy Fatt" (2013)
• "Babysitters Club" (2013)
• "Gather" (Tiger Woods) (2014)
• "Blakkguy" (2014)
• "Like Sushi" (2015)
• "Touchdown" (2015)
• "Pussy Psychik" (2015)
• "Im an Asshole" (2015)