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Background information
Birth name	Noah James Shebib
Born	(1983-03-31) March 31, 1983 (age 42) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres	Hip hop R&B downtempo
Occupation(s)	Record producer songwriter record executive actor
Years active	1996–present
Labels	OVO Sound Warner Bros.
Parents	Donald Shebib (father) Tedde Moore (mother)

Noah James Shebib (born March 31, 1983), known as 40, is a Canadian music producer, songwriter, and record executive. He was also a child actor. He is famous for his work with fellow Toronto artist Drake. He has been a big part of almost all of Drake's music since 2008.

40's production style is often described as calm and dreamy. This style has become a key part of Drake's sound. He has also produced music for other well-known artists. These include Lil Wayne, Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, and Jamie Foxx.

40 and Drake are two of the three people who started the OVO Sound music label. This label began in 2012 with Warner Records. 40 has won two Grammy Awards and has been nominated 18 times.

Early Life and Family

Noah James Shebib was born in Toronto, Canada. His father, Donald Shebib, is a film director. His mother, Tedde Moore, is an actress. She is known for being in the 1983 movie A Christmas Story. She was expecting Noah when she filmed that movie.

Noah's family has a history in the arts. His grandfather, Mavor Moore, was an actor and teacher. His great-grandmother, Dora Mavor Moore, was a Canadian theater figure. His great-great-grandfather, James Mavor, was an economist. Noah's father has some Irish family roots. Noah has three older sisters named Zoe, Suzanna, and Chaunce. As a child, he went to school at Royal St. George's College and Humberside Collegiate Institute.

Acting Career

Noah Shebib started acting when he was a child. He appeared in different TV shows and movies. His first role was in a 1996 episode of the Goosebumps TV series. He also had a regular role on the TV show Wind at My Back. This show won a Gemini Award. He had smaller parts in movies like The Last Don and Perfect Pie. Perfect Pie was his last movie before he stopped acting.

Music Journey

Early in his career, Noah was a DJ known as DJ Chilly. He performed with MC Elite. Later, he switched from DJing to making music as a producer. He worked with local artists in Toronto. These included Empire, Knamelis, and Saukrates. He got the nickname "40 Days & 40 Nights" because he would work in the studio all night without sleeping. This name was later shortened to "40".

He started working with Aubrey Graham (Drake) in 2005. At first, 40 was just recording and mixing Drake's music. He didn't help with songwriting or production. After a few days, 40 decided to work only with Drake. He believed they would "take over the world together."

40's big moment came in 2009. He was an executive producer for Drake's mixtape So Far Gone. He worked on this with producer Boi-1da. 40 recorded and mixed every song on the mixtape. He also produced important tracks like "The Calm" and "Successful". These songs helped define Drake's future sound.

He continued to work on Drake's albums, including Thank Me Later and Take Care. For Take Care, 40 helped produce almost every song. He also recorded and mixed the whole album. 40 also produced songs for Lil Wayne ("I'm Single") and Alicia Keys ("Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)").

In 2012, 40, Drake, and Oliver El-Khatib started the OVO record label. They often put new music on their blog site before it's officially released. For example, the song "Marvins Room" was posted online days after it was made. 40 has also helped produce Drake's newer songs, like "Started from the Bottom". He worked on Drake's albums Nothing Was the Same, Views, and Scorpion.

Music Style

40 has been very important in creating Drake's music. Together, their "dreamy, deep sound has changed hip hop music." 40's music style is often described as "simple, calm, slow-jam-like tracks." These songs use soft synthesizers, simple piano or guitar parts, and quiet, often muffled drums. They also have a movie-like atmosphere. For example, in the song "Marvins Room", 40 mixed the sound to be "very dark and quiet." The vocals cut through clearly, and the bass sounds are very strong.

Personal Life

In 2005, when he was 22, Noah Shebib was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). This is a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. He shares his story on the National Multiple Sclerosis Society website. He hopes that by sharing his experiences, he can help others and raise awareness about MS. His mother also has multiple sclerosis. On October 12, 2022, he received an honorary degree from York University.

Awards and Recognitions

Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards are big music awards given out every year.

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