Matthew Burnett

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Matthew Burnett
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Burnett in soundcheck for Daniel Caesar live at the Budweiser Stage, 2019. Toronto, ON
Background information
Birth nameMatthew Raymond Burnett [1]
Born (1991-07-24) July 24, 1991 (age 33)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres
Occupations
Instruments
Years active2010 - Present
Labels
  • Golden Child Recordings
  • Hit-Heart Music Inc.
Website producermatthewburnett.com

Matthew Raymond Burnett (born July 24, 1991) is a Canadian record producer, musical director and manager from Toronto, Ontario, Canada who has worked with a number of major recording artists in various genres from R&B to soul, hip hop and rap. Burnett has produced for the likes of Daniel Caesar, Drake, Eminem, Nas, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Childish Gambino, Ellie Goulding and Snoh Aalegra to name a few. [1] [2] He has also musically directed Daniel Caesar, Tyla, Kelly Rowland, Jessie Reyez, Willow Smith and Queen Naija. [3] Alongside longtime music partner Jordan Evans, Burnett previously managed Caesar. Currently, the duo manage Wilson. [4] Matthew Burnett's work has earned him two Grammy Award nominations and five Juno Award nominations. [5] In 2018 he took home a Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year for Caesar's debut studio album, Freudian. [6]

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Biography

Burnett's tuneful ability became apparent at an early age. Starting piano lessons at just four years old, his music instructor noted his natural talent to play songs by ear. [7] As he got older, Burnett's love of music would only grow stronger. By the time he was in ninth grade he was playing in a professional band around the city. Music production software FL Studio (formerly FruityLoops) would introduce him to the art of producing and recording his own music. A student of his craft, Burnett coupled his inherent passion with a fierce dedication to honing his skills, earning a Bachelor of Music degree from the Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. [8]

In 2007, Burnett was introduced to Grammy Award-winning producer Matthew Samuels, known commonly as Boi-1da, thus beginning a mentorship that would change his life and career. Under Samuels' guidance Burnett continued to hone his sound and technique, officially signing to Boi-1da Productions in 2010 where he and Evans would thrive as the production power-duo behind some of the biggest hits in hip hop and R&B. Notable among Burnett's earliest achievements was his production on "Not Afraid," the lead single on rapper Eminem's seventh studio album, Recovery, and the sixteenth song in Billboard history to debut at number one. [9] The track earned Burnett a Grammy Award-nomination for "Best Rap Song" in 2011. [10] [7]

Ending his Boi-1da deal in 2013, Burnett and partner Evans moved on to cultivate Canadian R&B artist, Daniel Caesar. The two are the principal producers for Caesar's debut album, Freudian, which was nominated for two awards at the 60th Annual Grammys. [6] Today, Burnett continues to lend his expertise in studio production, live show curation, musical direction and management to several of today's leading artists.

Artistry

Record production

Production was Burnett's first love and a talent that catapulted him to success at a very early age. By just 21 years old, his unique ear led him to co-produce music for some of the industry's biggest names, including Drake, Eminem, Keri Hilson, Nas, Lil Wayne and DJ Khaled. Today, that list has expanded to include Daniel Caesar, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Childish Gambino, Kelly Rowland, Jessie Reyez and Ellie Goulding. [10] His sound and production style were heavily influenced by his Christian upbringing, taking inspiration from gospel music. As he matured, his musical style followed suit and took form through consistent experimentation, practice, and the tutelage of Boi-1da. [11] Today, Burnett's work is unified across genres by a soulful, powerful sound.

Musical direction

A producer at heart, Burnett's wheelhouse soon expanded to include not only studio production, but live show curation and musical direction. He is the visionary behind the live performances for singers Daniel Caesar, Charlotte Day Wilson, Jessie Reyez, Willow Smith, and Queen Naija among others. From composing musical arrangements to scouting, hiring and rehearsing their bands, Burnett is a conduit of creativity, building harmonies both in music and within the teams that create it. [12] [13]

Management

Burnett served alongside longtime music partner Jordan Evans as the co-manager to Grammy Award-winning artist, Daniel Caesar. In partnership with Evans and Caesar, Burnett founded the independent record label Golden Child Recordings. They currently co-manage fellow Canadian rising star, Charlotte Day Wilson. [7] [10]

Production Discography

2010

DrakeThank Me Later

EminemRecovery

Bun B Trill OG

Lil' Wayne I Am Not a Human Being

Drake – Unreleased single

Lloyd Banks The Hunger For More 2

Keri Hilson No Boys Allowed

2011

DJ KhaledWe The Best Forever

Mindless Behavior#1 Girl

Down With Webster Time to Win, Vol. 2

2012

Childish GambinoRoyalty

NasLife Is Good

Busta RhymesYear of the Dragon

2 ChainzBased on a T.R.U Story

Slaughterhouse Welcome to Our House

Talib KweliAttack The Block

Nicki MinajPink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re–Up

GameJesus Piece

2013

Kelly Rowland Talk a Good Game

Rich GangRich Gang

Lil Wayne Dedication 5

Audio PushCome as You Are

Drake Nothing Was the Same

Doley Bernays – Just In Case

FabolousThe Soul Tape 3

2014

Eric BellingerThe Rebirth

ZuseBullet

Sebastian Mikael – Speechless

G–EazyThese Things Happen

Game Blood Moon: Year of the Wolf

Astro Computer Era

JahkoyForward Thinking [19]

OB O'Brien – "Schemin' Up" Single

2015

Kyndall – Still Down EP

Raekwon Fly International Luxurious Art

Daniel CaesarPilgrim's Paradise

KYLESmyle

Chris BrownRoyalty

Various artists – Magic Mike XXL Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

2016

June's Diary – "All of Us" Single

Audio Push90951

Daniel CaesarGet You – Single

Nathan SykesUnfinished Business

Ellie Goulding – Single

PartyNextDoor – TBD

11:11 - 11:11 (Executive producer with DZL)

2017

Joyner Lucas 508-507-2209

Chris Brown Heartbreak on a Full Moon

Daniel CaesarFreudian (Executive producer with Jordan Evans)

2018

Jessie Reyez feat. Daniel Caesar – Single

Daniel Caesar – Single

2019

Snoh AalegraUgh, Those Feels Again

Daniel Caesar Case Study 01 (Executive producer with Jordan Evans and Daniel Caesar)

2020

Fousheé – Single

2021

Dylan Sinclair - Single

2022

Daniel Caesar - Single

Giveon - Give or Take

2023

Daniel Caesar NEVER ENOUGH

Tours (musical direction)

YearTourArtist
2017-18Freudian, a World Tour Daniel Caesar
2018Queen Naija Tour Queen Naija
2019Case Study 01: Tour Daniel Caesar
2019Being Human in Public Tour Jessie Reyez
2019WILLOW The Album Live in Concert Willow Smith
2019Willow and Erys Tour Willow and Jaden Smith
2022ALPHA Charlotte Day Wilson
2023The Jaguar Tour Victoria Monét

TV and live performances (musical direction)

YearPerformanceArtistLink
2017"Get You" & "We Find Love" - The Late Late Show With James Corden Daniel Caesar
2018"Freudian" & "We Find Love" - Juno Awards Live Daniel Caesar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZrI5avizIw
2018"Best Part" - Later with Jools Holland Daniel Caesar (Feat. H.E.R) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j045yEf2cLg
2018"Figures, a Reprise" - Juno Awards Jessie Reyez (Feat. Daniel Caesar) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f6qLbg_paU
2018"Japanese Denim" "Get You" & "Best Part - NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert Daniel Caesar (Feat. H.E.R.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBKa-AAy_vo
2019"Bad Boy/Medicine" - BET Experience Queen Naija https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOsoExR2tlA
2019"Cyanide" - Jimmy Kimmel Live Daniel Caesar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alW0Y9ciBvk
2019"Crazy/Far Away" - Jimmy Kimmel Live Jessie Reyez https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LSLSOnwyvQ
2019"Imported" - Late Show with Stephen Colbert Jessie Reyez (Feat. 6LACK) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKW5jg–hz-0
2019"Work" - The Late Late Show with James Corden Charlotte Day Wilson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd8tKmJ8GdM
2020"Far Away" - The Daily Show Jessie Reyez
2020"Moment" - Jimmy Kimmel Live Victoria Monét https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCU53ZW8GKw
2020"Slow Down" - Soul Train Awards Skip Marley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiTI6aJ8P8w
2020"Lie to Me/Say What You Mean" - Jimmy Kimmel Live Queen Naija (Feat. Lil Durk) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W39QY_jE59w
2021"Do You Love Her" - Juno Awards Jessie Reyez https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5P9QjO0qgw
2021"Canadian Hip Hop Tribute" - Juno Awards Kardinal Offishall, Michie Mee, Jully Black,

DJ Starting from Scratch, Maestro Fresh Wes, NAV, Haviah Mighty

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82uGx4qgmRE
2022"Mountains" - The Ellen DeGeneres Show Charlotte Day Wilson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cajlcFX9DU8
2022"How Does It Make You Feel" - (Live Performance) Vevo Victoria Monét https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AMZYZPSdtI
2022"Mood" (Pt. 1) "Mutual Friend" / "Figures" "Only One" "Forever" / "Imported" "Mood" (Pt. 2)" - NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert Jessie Reyez https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSl5_RDCfrQ
2023"Mutual Friend" - Juno Awards Jessie Reyez https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJj8vWbTSeE
2023"Still C U" - The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Jessie Reyez https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0SGbl6wCo8
2023"Always" - The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Daniel Caesar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AyYn2g1ndY
2023"On My Mama" - The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Victoria Monét https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvFYSMU3VeQ
2024"Jump" - BET Awards 2024 Tyla https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cKfE5N13fs
2024"PUSH 2 START" & "Water" - Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2024 Tyla https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8n9wf0R1xo

Awards and nominations

Grammy Awards

YearNominated workAwardResult
2011 "Not Afraid" (Eminem) Best Rap Song Nominated
2017 "Freudian" (Daniel Caesar) Best R&B Album Nominated

Juno Awards

YearNominated workAwardResult
2011 "Recovery" (Eminem) Best International Album Nominated
2018 Producer of the Year (Matthew Burnett, Jordan Evans) Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Nominated
2018 "Freudian" (Daniel Caesar) R&B/Soul Recording of the Year Won
2020 "Case Study 01" (Daniel Caesar) R&B/Soul Recording of the Year Nominated

Canadian Film Screen Awards

YearNominated workAwardResult
2021 "Juno Awards of 2021"Best Live Entertainment SpecialWon

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