Ayo the Producer

Ayo the Producer
Born	Austin Owens (1988-11-07) November 7, 1988 (age 36) Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop R&B
Occupations	Producer songwriter audio engineer
Years active	2012–present
Member of	Ayo N Keyz (The Upperclassmen)

Austin Owens (November 7, 1988), professionally known as Ayo the Producer, is an American hip hop record producer, songwriter, and audio engineer. ^[1] He is one half of Ayo N Keyz along with fellow producer Keyz. Ayo the Producer has worked with artists such as Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller, K Michelle, Armani White, Wiz Khalifa, Diddy, Rick Ross, and Cardi B. ^[2]

Early life

Ayo was born on November 7, 1988, in Orlando, Florida. ^[3]

He met Keyzbaby in 2012; the duo produced the single "Let's Talk" by Omarion and Rick Ross which became their first song placement as the duo Ayo N Keyz. ^[4]

Discography

Year	Title	Album	Artist(s)
2023	"Closer Than This"	Muse	Jimin
	"Skull and Bones"	Scarlet	Doja Cat
2022	"Fuckin' Sound"	Candydrip	Lucky Daye
2021	"What About Us" (ft. Sevyn Streeter)	New Light	Eric Bellinger
	"Tired of Waiting"
	"After Midnight"	1-800-Hit Eazy	Eric Bellinger & Hitmaka
	"Hype Beast"
	"I Got It"
	"Not Like That"
	"Passionate"
	"Serious"
2020	"Hit Different"	Back Home	Trey Songz
	"이데아 (IDEA:理想)"	Never Gonna Dance Again: Act 2	Taemin
	"WAP" (feat. Megan Thee Stallion) [5] [6]	Am I the Drama? [7]	Cardi B
2019	"Trust Issues / Act In"	Indigo	Chris Brown
2019	"CS3 Intro"	Cuffing Season 3	Eric Bellinger
	"Glow Up Together"
	"Heaven Sent"
	"Material"
2019	"No Games" (feat. Britanny B./Bee-B)	The Rebirth 2	Eric Bellinger
2018	"Kisses On Christmas"	Eazy Christmas	Eric Bellinger
	"Top 10" (feat. Jeremih)	28	Trey Songz
	"FYT" (feat. French Montana)	Mih-Ty	Jeremih and Ty Dolla Sign (MihTy)
	"Goin Thru Some Thangz"
	"The Light"
	"These Day"
	"Meditate"	Meditation Music	Eric Bellinger
	"Bickenhead" [8]	Invasion of Privacy	Cardi B
	"Ain't Ya Ex" (feat. Mila J and Tink)	Eazy Call	Eric Bellinger
	"Money Float"
2017	"This X-Mas" (feat. Ella Mai)	Heartbreak On A Full Moon (Deluxe)	Chris Brown
	"Covered in You"	Heartbreak On A Full Moon
	"To My Bed"
	"Teach Me A Lesson" [9]	True to Self	Bryson Tiller
	"Get Mine" (feat. Young Thug)	Non-album release	Bryson Tiller
2016	"Sex for Christmas"	Eazy Christmas	Eric Bellinger
2016	"Drive By"	Eric B for President: Term 1	Eric Bellinger
2015	"Self Righteous"	Trapsoul (Deluxe)	Bryson Tiller
	"Open Interlude"	Trapsoul
	"Proof"	Royalty	Chris Brown
	"iPod on Shuffle"	Cuffing Season	Eric Bellinger
	"Text Thread"
	"The Summary"
2013	"Bow Down / I Been On" [10] [11] [12]	Promo single	Beyoncé
2012	"Let's Talk" (feat.Rick Ross) [13]	Self Made Vol. 2	Omarion
2011	"John"	Tha Carter IV	Lil Wayne, Rick Ross

Recognition and awards

Year	Award	Category	Nominee(s)	Result	Ref.
2019	Grammy Awards	Best Rap Album	Cardi B - Invasion of Privacy	Won	[14]

References

1. "The Source |Grammy Award Winning Producers Ayo n Keyz Are the Force Behind Some of Your Favorite Songs". The Source. 9 July 2019.
2. "#DXCLUSIVE: Producers Ayo N Keyz Talk Working With Jaden Smith, Chris Brown & More". HipHopDX. 5 July 2019.
3. "#DXCLUSIVE: Producers Ayo N Keyz Talk Working With Jaden Smith, Chris Brown & More". HipHopDX. 5 July 2019.
4. "Grammy Award-Winning Producers Ayo N Keyz Make Their Distinctive Mark". RESPECT. 10 July 2019.
5. Johnson, Zoe (August 7, 2020). "Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion Drop New Song "Wap": Listen". XXL Mag. Archived from the original on August 7, 2020. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
6. "ACE Repertory - WAP". ASCAP . Retrieved 28 October 2021.
7. Cummings-Grady, Angel Diaz,Mackenzie (2025-09-19). "Cardi B's 'Am I the Drama?': All 23 Tracks Ranked". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
8. "Cardi B – Bickenhead". Genius. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
9. "Here Are the Production and Sample Credits for Bryson Tiller's 'True to Self'". Complex.
10. "Buzzing Producer Keyz Talks Working on Beyoncé's "I Been On" Single". ThisIsRnB.com. 20 March 2013. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
11. Coleman, Miriam (2013-03-17). "Beyonce Releases New Song, 'Bow Down/I Been On". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
12. "Producer Keyz Talks New Music, Contributions To Beyonce's "I Been On"". HipHopWeekly 26 March 2013. Archived from the original on 30 March 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
13. "Omarion (Ft. Rick Ross) – Let's Talk". Genius. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
14. "Behind The Boards: Production Duo Ayo N Keyz Take Home Grammy". AllHipHop.