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

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

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
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 221—9 We Are Young Money
"Steady Mobbin'"
(Lil Wayne featuring Gucci Mane)		 48—6—— We Are Young Money
"Reverse Cowgirl"
(T-Pain)		 2010 7564—79— revover
"Loyalty"
(Birdman featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga)		 1076125—— Bigga Than Life
"Bottoms Up"
(Trey Songz featuring Nicki Minaj)		 62—7471
  • 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)		 2011 363610
  • 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)		 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

  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. 1 2 "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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