Daniel Andrew Johnson (born December 20, 1986), professionally known as Kane Beatz, is an American record producer and songwriter from Orlando, Florida.[1]

Kane Beatz
Birth nameDaniel Andrew Johnson
BornDecember 20, 1986 (1986-12-20) (age 37)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
OriginOrlando, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
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Years active2003–present
Labels

Life and career edit

Johnson's first success as a music producer was while he was still in high school 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 edit

Musical style edit

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

Influences edit

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

Production discography edit

Singles produced edit

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US US
R&B
US
Rap
AUS UK
"Tuck Ya Ice"
(Trick Daddy featuring Birdman)
2006 90 Back by Thug Demand
"BedRock"
(Young Money featuring Lloyd)
2009 2 2 1 9 We Are Young Money
"Steady Mobbin'"
(Lil Wayne featuring Gucci Mane)
48 6 We Are Young Money
"Reverse Cowgirl"
(T-Pain)
2010 75 64 79 revover
"Loyalty"
(Birdman featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga)
107 61 25 Bigga Than Life
"Bottoms Up"
(Trey Songz featuring Nicki Minaj)
6 2 74 71
  • RIAA: 4× Platinum[8]
Passion, Pain & Pleasure
"Right Above It"
(Lil Wayne featuring Drake)
6 4 1 98 37
  • RIAA: 4× Platinum[9]
I Am Not a Human Being
"The Show Goes On"
(Lupe Fiasco)
9 45 4 5 49 Lasers
"Super Bass"
(Nicki Minaj)
2011 3 6 3 6 10
  • ARIA: 6× Platinum[10]
  • RIAA: Diamond [12]
Pink Friday
"Good Good Night"
(Roscoe Dash)
91 44 21 J.U.I.C.E.
"We in This *****"
(DJ Drama featuring Future, Young Jeezy, T.I. and Ludacris)
2012 68 Quality Street Music
"Bed of Lies"
(Nicki Minaj featuring Skylar Grey)
2014 62 The Pinkprint
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References edit

  1. ^ "Kane Beatz Is Definitely In The Building". Allindstrom.com. Archived from the original on 2011-02-21. Retrieved 2011-02-21.
  2. ^ "Board Game: Kane Beatz". Ozone Magazine. Archived from the original on 2010-11-09. Retrieved 2011-02-21.
  3. ^ "Kane Beatz Defends Lil Wayne, Working with Nas and Plies". 24 August 2011.
  4. ^ "Beatz". www.ascap.com. February 2010. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  5. ^ "AAM | Advanced Alternative Media". Archived from the original on 2012-02-06. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  6. ^ "Featured: Kane Beatz". Illroots.com. Retrieved 2011-02-21.
  7. ^ "American single certifications – Young Money – BedRock". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 2, 2011.
  8. ^ "American single certifications – Trey Songz – Bottoms Up". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 2, 2011.
  9. ^ "American single certifications – Lil Wayne – Right Above It". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 2, 2011.
  10. ^ a b "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2011 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved December 26, 2013.
  11. ^ "American single certifications – Lupe Fiasco – The Show Goes On". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 26, 2013.
  12. ^ "American single certifications – Nicki Minaj – Super Bass". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 26, 2013.

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