Arkatech Beatz facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Arkatech Beatz
Background information
Origin	New York City, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop, R&B
Occupation(s)	Producers, songwriters
Labels	Arkatech Beatz Entertainment

Arkatech Beatz is an American music production team from New York City. The group is made up of two brothers, Collin "Jugrnaut" Dewar and Michael "Mike Trauma D" Dewar. They started out being known as The Infinite Arkatechz. Today, they are based in Atlanta.

As music producers, their job is to create the beats and background music for songs. They have worked with some of the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B. They were also A&R executives for Loud Records and Sony Music Entertainment. This means they helped find new artists and guide their careers.

Arkatech Beatz has produced music for famous artists like Big Pun, Nas, Raekwon from the Wu-Tang Clan, and Mýa. They have also worked with modern stars like Waka Flocka Flame, Jadakiss, and Freddie Gibbs. Their music has been featured on albums that have sold millions of copies.

Besides making music, the brothers have also written books to help new musicians. They also host a podcast about the music business.

Music Production Career

Arkatech Beatz has a long history of creating hit songs and working with legendary artists. Their sound helped shape hip-hop music, especially in the late 1990s and 2000s.

Working with Hip-Hop Legends

One of the team's most famous collaborations was with the rapper Big Pun. They produced the title track for his classic album, Capital Punishment. They also produced the song "Leather Face" for his second album, Yeeeah Baby.

They also worked closely with Raekwon, a member of the famous group Wu-Tang Clan. Arkatech Beatz produced several songs on his album Immobilarity, including the intro and "Live From NY". Their music was also featured on the soundtracks for movies like Black and White.

Another major artist they worked with was Nas. They produced "Kids In The PJs" and "Self Conscience" for the album Nas & Ill Will Records Presents QB's Finest.

Creating Music for a New Generation

As music changed, so did the sound of Arkatech Beatz. They moved to Atlanta, a major center for modern hip-hop, and started working with newer artists.

They produced the song "Power of My Pen" for Waka Flocka Flame's album Triple F Life: Friends, Fans and Family. They also teamed up with Jadakiss of The Lox for the song "Realest In The Game" and with Freddie Gibbs for "Let Ya Nuts Hang". This shows their ability to work with different styles of hip-hop artists over many years.

Selected Music Credits

Here is a list of some of the well-known songs and albums Arkatech Beatz has produced.

• Big Pun
  • "Capital Punishment" from the album Capital Punishment
  • "Leather Face" from the album Yeeeah Baby

• Nas
  • "Kids In The PJs" from the album Nas & Ill Will Records Presents QB's Finest
  • "Self Conscience" from the album Nas & Ill Will Records Presents QB's Finest

• Raekwon
  • Multiple tracks on the album Immobilarity
  • "Respect Power" from the Whiteboys (soundtrack) soundtrack
  • "It's Not A Game" from the Black and White (soundtrack) soundtrack

• Mýa
  • "Back To Disco" from the album Sugar & Spice
  • "About My B.I" with Shawty Lo from the album Beauty & the Streets Vol. 1

• Waka Flocka Flame
  • "Power of My Pen" from the album Triple F Life: Friends, Fans and Family

• Jadakiss
  • "Realest In The Game" from the album Top 5 Dead or Alive

• Freddie Gibbs
  • "Let Ya Nuts Hang" from the mixtape Cold Day In Hell

• Cyhi the Prynce
  • "Start A War" from the mixtape Ivy League: Kick Back