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Sabyn Mayfield (b. June 16, 1981) is a filmmaker, actor, rapper, songwriter, and musician. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, to casting director Laray Mayfield and country singer Randy Parton. Sabyn attended Malibu High School and later graduated from the esteemed Los Angeles Film School in 2001, majoring in Directing and minored in Producing. During his time at Film School, Sabyn created a portfolio that included "Tears," a narrative short film featuring Michael Madsen, inspired by his poem of the same title.
Sabyn entered the music industry in 2004, and was booked for his first gig by Sean Healy Presents at The Knitting Factory. He has played many of the iconic venues in Los Angeles, including The Key Club, House of Blues, Whiskey, The Roxy, and the El Rey Theatre. |
Sabyn began his film career as a production assistant for various commercial production companies in Los Angeles. In 2004, he transitioned to the role of grip while working on the film Tennis Anyone. He began collaborating with his mother on casting commercials in 2009 and later branched out into film and television. His casting portfolio features commercials for major brands such as Nike, GAP, Coca-Cola, Lexus, BMW, and Footlocker.
In 2012, Sabyn shifted his focus towards directing, producing, and writing. He has directed music videos for various artists. His commercial projects encompass advertisements for both local and national brands, with a notable emphasis on a series of anti-bullying public service announcements aimed at organizations worldwide to promote awareness against bullying. Sabyn made his feature film directorial debut in 2017 with Boomtown. His subsequent film, Time Can't Be Wasted, was released in 2020.
Sabyn released his first solo single in 2010. "It's a Long Dark Road" is a country infused hip-hop song recorded in collaboration with Mike Baiardi of Soundfile Productions. The song was submitted for consideration as the theme song for the FX series Justified. Approached by the music supervisors of the MTV show Buckwild, Sabyn and Mike Baidari recorded an extended play titled Trailer Park VIP for the show in 2014 under the stage name The Redneckz. After the show was cancelled the album was picked up for the CMT show Party Down South. The duo released a second extended play, Barn Burner, in 2021.
In 2021, Sabyn released his debut solo EP, Halfway There. It features collaborations with his father Randy Parton and aunt Dolly Parton. Since then Sabyn has continued to record and release music. He has established his own publishing company, CashVillian Music, under BMI.
In 2012, Sabyn shifted his focus towards directing, producing, and writing. He has directed music videos for various artists. His commercial projects encompass advertisements for both local and national brands, with a notable emphasis on a series of anti-bullying public service announcements aimed at organizations worldwide to promote awareness against bullying. Sabyn made his feature film directorial debut in 2017 with Boomtown. His subsequent film, Time Can't Be Wasted, was released in 2020.
Sabyn released his first solo single in 2010. "It's a Long Dark Road" is a country infused hip-hop song recorded in collaboration with Mike Baiardi of Soundfile Productions. The song was submitted for consideration as the theme song for the FX series Justified. Approached by the music supervisors of the MTV show Buckwild, Sabyn and Mike Baidari recorded an extended play titled Trailer Park VIP for the show in 2014 under the stage name The Redneckz. After the show was cancelled the album was picked up for the CMT show Party Down South. The duo released a second extended play, Barn Burner, in 2021.
In 2021, Sabyn released his debut solo EP, Halfway There. It features collaborations with his father Randy Parton and aunt Dolly Parton. Since then Sabyn has continued to record and release music. He has established his own publishing company, CashVillian Music, under BMI.
Mixtapes
Mixtape cover. CashVillain Music (digital mixtape) (2022)
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The Ville Mixtape, Vol. 1 is the first mixtape by Sabyn. It was released on September 7, 2022, by CashVillain Music.
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Track listing
- On Demand (Sabyn Mayfield) 2:09
- Cashville (Sabyn Mayfield) 2:46
- Turn Up (Sabyn Mayfield) 2:44
- Heaven (Sabyn Mayfield) 3:11
- Hustlin' in My Veins (Sabyn Mayfield) 1:12
- Past & Preasent (Sabyn Mayfield) 3:13
- Black & White (Sabyn Mayfield) 3:21
- Needed You (Sabyn Mayfield) 1:48
- Thru the Roof (Sabyn Mayfield) 1:58
- Juice (Sabyn Mayfield) 1:58
- Unique (Sabyn Mayfield) 3:35
- Till Stippin' (Sabyn Mayfield) 3:26
- Almost Found a Way (Sabyn Mayfield) 3:30
- Now-a-Later (Sabyn Mayfield) 1:49
- History in the Making (Sabyn Mayfield) 3:19
- Pain Pills (Sabyn Mayfield) 2:19
- I'm On (Sabyn Mayfield) 2:59
Mixtape cover. CashVillain Music (digital mixtape) (2023)
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The Ville Mixtape, Vol. 2 is the second mixtape by Sabyn. It was released on March 1, 2023, by CashVillain Music.
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Track listing
- Let It Go (Sabyn Mayfield) 4:12
- Get Back to It (Sabyn Mayfield) 3:28
- Ing (Sabyn Mayfield) 4:35
- Rlt (Sabyn Mayfield) 3:53
- Don't Leave Me (Sabyn Mayfield) 3:39
- Litten (Sabyn Mayfield) 2:45
- Bittersweet (Sabyn Mayfield) 2:41
- Gimme Summo (Sabyn Mayfield) 2:48
- The Trouble (Sabyn Mayfield) 2:28
- If It Don't Make Dollaz (Sabyn Mayfield) 2:23
- V-I-L-L-E (Sabyn Mayfield) 3:26
- One in a Million (Sabyn Mayfield) 3:40
- Bashful (Sabyn Mayfield) 3:59
- Scandalous (Sabyn Mayfield) 2:49
- I'm Back (Sabyn Mayfield) 3:42
- Kick It Like Rockstars (Sabyn Mayfield) 4:03
- Hands Up (Sabyn Mayfield) 3:57
Extended plays
EP cover. Soundfile (digital EP) (2014)
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Trailer Park VIP is the first extended play by The Redneckz, a duo consisting of Sabyn and Mike Baidari. It was released in 2014 by Soundfile Records. An abbreviated version was released in 2021.
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Track listing
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Original release
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2021 re-release
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EP cover. Soundfile (digital EP) (2021)
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Barn Burner is the second extended play by The Redneckz, a duo consisting of Sabyn and Mike Baidari. It was released on October 19, 2021, by Soundfile Records.
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Track listing
- Boyz from the South (Michael Baidari, Sabyn Mayfield) 3:18
- Pedal Steel Push (Michael Baidari) 2:44
- Return of the Redneckz (Michael Baidari, Sabyn Mayfield) 2:59
- Boyz from the South (Instrumental) (Michael Baidari, Sabyn Mayfield) 3:18
- Pedal Steel Push (Instrumental) (Michael Baidari) 2:44
- Return of the Redneckz (Instrumental) (Michael Baidari, Sabyn Mayfield) 2:59
EP cover. sonaBlast! (digital EP) (2021)
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Halfway There is the first solo extended play by Sabyn. It was released on July 30, 2021, by sonaBlast! Records. It features collaborations via samples with his father Randy Parton and aunt Dolly Parton.
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Track listing
- 9 to 5 to 9* (with Dolly Parton) (Dolly Parton, Sabyn Mayfield) 3:51
- Oh Tennessee** (with Randy Parton) (Floyd Parton, Sabyn Mayfield) 3:37
- Halfway to Louisville (Sabyn Remix)*** (with Johnny Berry and the Outliers) (Sabyn Mayfield, Johnny Berry) 3:13
* "9 to 5 to 9" samples Dolly's 1980 recording of "9 to 5".
** "Oh Tennessee" samples Randy's 1975 recording of "Tennessee Born".
*** "Halfway to Louisville" is a remix of Johnny Berry and the Outliers 2021 single.
EP cover. Soundfile (digital EP) (2021)
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Urban Cowboy is the second solo extended play by Sabyn. It was released on November 19, 2021, by Soundfile Records. The EP was produced by Mike Baidari.
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Track listing
- Get Wit It (Sabyn Mayfield, Michael Baidari) 3:05
- My Favorite Things in Life (Sabyn Mayfield, Michael Baidari) 3:38
- This a Backwoods Banger (Sabyn Mayfield, Michael Baidari) 3:14
- I Got the Whole Town Leanin' (Sabyn Mayfield, Michael Baidari) 3:09
EP cover. Soundfile (digital EP) (2021)
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Crossroads in the third solo extended play by Sabyn. It was released on December 17, 2021, by Soundfile Records. The EP was produced by Mike Baidari.
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Track listing
- Dem Country Boys (Sabyn Mayfield, Michael Baidari) 2:58
- From the South (Sabyn Mayfield, Michael Baidari) 3:12
- Thankful (Sabyn Mayfield, Michael Baidari)(Sabyn Mayfield, Michael Baidari) 3:04
- It's a Southern Showdown (Sabyn Mayfield, Michael Baidari) 3:10
EP cover. CashVillain (digital EP) (2022)
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Electronic Sketchpad, Volume 1 is the fourth solo extended play by Sabyn. It was released on March 25, 2022, by CashVillain Music.
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Track listing
- Devil's Advocate (Sabyn Mayfield) 4:16
- Double Down (Sabyn Mayfield) 3:20
- Strange (Sabyn Mayfield) 4:36
- Stuck (featuring Spyten) (Sabyn Mayfield, Jeff Davis) 3:08
- War Wounds (Sabyn Mayfield) 4:14
EP cover. CashVillain (digital EP) (2022)
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Electronic Sketchpad, Volume 2 is the fourth solo extended play by Sabyn. It was released on April 1, 2022, by CashVillain Music.
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Track listing
- Chuck T's (Sabyn Mayfield) 3:06
- Bandana (Sabyn Mayfield) 3:51
- Sketch (Sabyn Mayfield) 4:10
- Shake It (Sabyn Mayfield) 3:16
- Southern Comfort (Sabyn Mayfield) 4:12
EP cover. CashVillain (digital EP) (2022)
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Palm Trees & Street Dreams is the fifth solo extended play by Sabyn. It was released on July 4, 2022, by CashVillain Music.
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Track listing
- Candy Paint (with Spyten) (Sabyn Mayfield, Jeff Davis) 3:41
- Danger Element (Sabyn Mayfield) 3:23
- We Fly (with Spyten) (Sabyn Mayfield, Jeff Davis) 3:06
- Solo (Sabyn Mayfield) 2:38
- Stuck (featuring Spyten) (Sabyn Mayfield, Jeff Davis) 3:20
- Forever (featuring Spyten) (Sabyn Mayfield, Jeff Davis) 3:00
EP cover. CashVillain (digital EP) (2022)
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Devil May Care Boy is the sixth solo extended play by Sabyn. It was released on October 13, 2022, by CashVillain Music.
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Track listing
- Freezen (Sabyn Mayfield) 3:59
- Give It to Me (Sabyn Mayfield) 2:29
- Crossroads (featuring Rossi) (Sabyn Mayfield) 3:18
- Chaperone (Sabyn Mayfield) 3:17
- MM&I (Sabyn Mayfield) 3:35
- Dear Addicts (Remix) (with Pop Buchanan) (Sabyn Mayfield, Pop Buchanan) 3:35
Singles
TITLE (LABEL; RELEASE DATE)
- It's a Long Dark Road (Soundfile; April 27, 2010)
- 98 (sonaBLAST!; December 31, 2021)
- V.C.R.H.S. (CashVillain Music; January 28, 2022)
- Merry Go Round (CashVillain Music; February 2, 2022)
- Everybody (CashVillain Music; February 25, 2022)
- Slayed (CashVillain Music; April 11, 2022)
- Bad Boy Life (CashVillain Music; November 11, 2022)
- Doin' It for Me (CashVillain Music; November 21, 2022)
- Nawf (CashVillain Music; December 1, 2022)
- It's Personal (CashVillain Music; December 25, 2022)
- E.T.G. Anthem (CashVillain Music; February 16, 2023)
- Night Rider (CashVillain Music; March 23, 2023)
- Black Culture (CashVillain; March 31, 2023)
- Now I Lay Me (CashVillain Music; April 7, 2023)
- Yeah, Yeah, Yeah (CashVillain Music; April 14, 2023)
- Maybe (CashVillain Music; April 21, 2023)
- Watch Yo Mouth (with EmzyG) (WhateverRecords; May 10, 2023)
- Unstoppable (featuring Mentally Will and EmzyG) (CashVillain Music; May 19, 2023)
- Recovery (CashVillain Music; May 26, 2023)
- Valley of the Dolls (featuring Mentally Will and EmzyG) (CashVillain Music; June 3, 2023)
- Cadillac Whippin' (CashVillain Music; June 9, 2023)
- How It Goes (with EmzyG) (WhateverRecords; July 11, 2023)
- Trap Barbie (CashVillain Music; June 30, 2023)
- 1,000 Shots (CashVillain Music; August 18, 2023)
- Hot Boy (CashVillain Music; August 24, 2023)
- SuperVillain (CashVillain Music; September 1, 2023)
- Money in the Bank (Stay Fly Mix) (CashVillain Music; September 8, 2023)
- The Score (featuring Mentally Will and EmzyG) (CashVillain Music; September 15, 2023)
- What Goes Up (featuring Mentally Will) (CashVillain Music; September 21, 2023)
- Open Road (featuring Mentally Will and Justin Hodak) (CashVillain Music; October 2, 2023)
- The Bridge (CashVillain Music; October 13, 2023)
- Bad Habits (with Mentally Will) (CashVillain Music; October 27, 2023)
- Monsters (with Mentally Will) (CashVillain Music; October 31, 2023)
- Up in the Holler 2.0 (featuring Stella Parton) (CashVillain Music; November 13, 2023)
- Chasing Ghosts (featuring Elliot Edwards and Mentally Will) (CashVillain Music; November 24, 2023)
- Power (CashVillain Music; December 15, 2023)
- Sweeter (CashVillain Music; April 10, 2024)
- With Me (CashVillain Music; April 17, 2024)
- Wanna Be a Baller (CashVillain Music; April 26, 2024)
- Shine (CashVillain Music; June 28, 2024)
- Better Days (featuring Elliott Edwards) (CashVillain Music; July 12, 2024)
- One Line (CashVillain Music; July 19, 2024)
- Song of the South (CashVillain Music; July 26, 2024)
Other album appearances
TITLE / ARTIST / ALBUM / YEAR
- Holy Water / Sabyn and Dolly Parton / Smoky Mountain DNA: Family, Faith and Fables / 2024