Kane Beatz

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Kane Beatz
Birth nameDaniel Andrew Johnson
BornDecember 20, 1986 (1986-12-20) (age 36)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Origin Orlando, Florida, U.S.
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Years active2003–present
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Daniel Andrew Johnson (born December 20, 1986), professionally known as Kane Beatz, is an American record producer and songwriter from Orlando, Florida. [1]

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Life and career

Johnson first found monetary success from producing while still in high school by selling his beats on the internet. Working with artists such as Micah T from Invasion Productions. He was soon contacted by Mike Caren, Executive Vice President of A&R for Atlantic Records, who signed him to a publishing contract with the label. [2] [3]

Since his success, Kane founded his own label called The Building. The first artist signed was The Mad Violinist. [4] Since then he signed-songwriter Kief Brown and producer Jeremy "JMIKE" Coleman, who signed in a joint venture with Dr. Luke's Prescription Songs).

Artistry

Musical style

Johnson tags most of his beats with a robotic male voice saying, "Kane is in the building, N***a." [5]

Influences

He has stated that his favorite producers and largest musical influences are Timbaland, Dr. Dre, and Mannie Fresh. [6]

Production discography

Singles produced

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
US US
R&B
US
Rap
AUS UK
"Tuck Ya Ice"
(Trick Daddy featuring Birdman)
200690 Back by Thug Demand
"BedRock"
(Young Money featuring Lloyd)
20092219 We Are Young Money
"Steady Mobbin'"
(Lil Wayne featuring Gucci Mane)
486 We Are Young Money
"Reverse Cowgirl"
(T-Pain)
2010756479revover
"Loyalty"
(Birdman featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga)
1076125Bigga Than Life
"Bottoms Up"
(Trey Songz featuring Nicki Minaj)
627471
  • RIAA: 4× Platinum [8]
Passion, Pain & Pleasure
"Right Above It"
(Lil Wayne featuring Drake)
6419837
  • RIAA: 4× Platinum [9]
I Am Not a Human Being
"The Show Goes On"
(Lupe Fiasco)
9454549 Lasers
"Super Bass"
(Nicki Minaj)
2011363610
  • ARIA: 6× Platinum [10]
  • RIAA: Diamond [12]
Pink Friday
"Good Good Night"
(Roscoe Dash)
914421 J.U.I.C.E.
"We in This *****"
(DJ Drama featuring Future, Young Jeezy, T.I. and Ludacris)
201268 Quality Street Music
"Bed of Lies"
(Nicki Minaj featuring Skylar Grey)
201462 The Pinkprint
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

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