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Kane Beatz | |
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| Birth name | Daniel Johnson |
| Origin | Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Record Producer |
| Instrument(s) | Keyboards, Sampler, Drums |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Atlantic Records |
| Website | kanebeatz |
Daniel Johnson (born 1987),[1] better known as Kane Beatz, is an American record producer from Orlando, Florida.
Originally born in Miami, Johnson's family moved to Orlando when he was two years old.[2] He was originally exposed to music by spending time in the church run by his father.[3] While originally trying to find fame as a rapper, he soon realized that he was more skilled as a producer and decided to switch focus from rapping to producing.[4]. His producing name is derived from his earlier name as a rapper, Hurricane. When he made the switch to producing he shortened Hurricane to Kane and added Beatz to reflect his newer passion.[5]
Johnson first found monetary success from producing while still in high school by selling his beats over the internet. 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.[6]
He has stated that his favorite producers and largest musical influences are Timbaland, Dr. Dre, and Mannie Fresh.[7]
In February of 2011, Johnson, along with fellow Atlantic Records labelmate Trey Songz as well as Atlantic Records itself, had an $18 million lawsuit filed against them by hip-hop producer Milton James claiming that the hit song Bottoms Up had originally been written and copyrighted by James alone.[8]
Singles Produced
edit- 2006: "Tuck Ya Ice" (Trick Daddy)
- 2007: "The Evening News" (Chamillionaire)
- 2009: "BedRock" (Young Money)
- 2009: "Steady Mobbin'" (Young Money featuring Lloyd)
- 2009: "Mixin' Up The Medicine" (Juelz Santana)
- 2010: "Bottoms Up" (Trey Songz featuring Nicki Minaj)
- 2010: "Right Above It" (Lil Wayne featuring Drake)
- 2010: "Gonorrhea" (Lil Wayne featuring Drake)
References
edit- ^ "Kane Beatz Is Definitely In The Building". Allindstrom.com. Retrieved 2011-02-21.
- ^ "Kane Beatz Is Definitely In The Building". Allindstrom.com. Retrieved 2011-02-21.
- ^ "Kane Beatz Is Definitely In The Building". Allindstrom.com. Retrieved 2011-02-21.
- ^ "Kane Beatz Interview! (Super Producer)". Raptalk.net. Retrieved 2011-02-21.
- ^ "Kane Beatz Sit Down Interview". 24HourHipHop.com. Retrieved 2011-02-21.
- ^ "Board Game: Kane Beatz". Ozone Magazine. Retrieved 2011-02-21.
- ^ "Featured: Kane Beatz". Illroots.com. Retrieved 2011-02-21.
- ^ "Album Sails Fail, Reality Show Fail & Now Copyright Fail...TIME TO PAY UP TREY!". DefGlam.com. Retrieved 2011-02-21.