Boi-1da facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Boi-1da
Samuels in 2019
Background information
Birth name	Matthew Jehu Samuels
Also known as	Boi1da
Born	(1986-10-12) October 12, 1986 (age 38) Kingston, Jamaica
Origin	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres	Hip hop R&B
Occupation(s)	Record producer songwriter
Years active	2006–present
Labels	OVO Sound

Matthew Jehu Samuels (born October 12, 1986), who is known by his stage name Boi-1da (pronounced "Boy Wonda"), is a famous Canadian record producer and songwriter. A record producer helps artists create and record their music. He is based in Toronto, Ontario.

Boi-1da is a key producer for the music label OVO Sound, which was co-founded by the rapper Drake. He has created hit songs for some of the biggest names in music, including Drake, Rihanna, Eminem, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, and Kendrick Lamar. In 2015, he was the executive producer for Drake's popular mixtape, If You're Reading This It's Too Late.

How Boi-1da Got Started

Boi-1da was born in Kingston, Jamaica. When he was three years old, his family moved to Canada. He grew up in different parts of Toronto, like North York and Scarborough.

His father loved dancehall music, so Boi-1da grew up listening to Jamaican sounds. When he was eight, his mom bought him a Casio keyboard. At age 15, a friend showed him a computer program called FL Studio. This program lets people create their own musical beats.

Even without music lessons, Boi-1da taught himself how to make beats. He became so good that he won the Battle of the Beatmakers championship three times in a row. After that, he was asked to be a judge for the competition. His first official job as a producer was at age 18, when he made two tracks for Drake's early mixtape, Room for Improvement.

Building a Career in Music

Boi-1da's career took off as he continued to work with Drake. He produced songs on Drake's early mixtapes, including Room for Improvement (2006) and Comeback Season (2007).

Creating Hit Songs

In 2010, Boi-1da produced "Not Afraid" for Eminem. The song became a huge success and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. This was a major achievement for him. He also worked on Drake's hit album Take Care, which was released in 2011.

Over the years, Boi-1da has produced many famous songs. He worked with Rihanna on her number-one hit "Work", which also featured Drake. He also produced "God's Plan" for Drake, another song that topped the charts.

Some of his other well-known productions include:

• "Lucky You" by Eminem featuring Joyner Lucas
• "No Guidance" by Chris Brown featuring Drake
• "No Limit" by G-Eazy featuring A$AP Rocky and Cardi B
• "Tyler Herro" by Jack Harlow

Working with Many Artists

Boi-1da is known for working with a wide variety of artists. He has produced tracks for rappers like Lecrae and Bizzle. He is also part of Drake's production team, October's Very Own, along with other producers like Noah "40" Shebib.

In 2023, he announced a project with the brand Bacardi to create an album using artificial intelligence (AI). The AI was trained using his unreleased beats to create new music.

What Makes His Music Unique?

Boi-1da's sound is heavily influenced by the dancehall music he grew up with. Dancehall is a popular style of music from Jamaica. He often uses an air horn sound effect in his beats, which is common in dancehall and reggae music.

He also uses sampling in his work. Sampling is when a producer takes a small piece of an existing song and uses it to create a new beat. This technique allows him to blend different sounds and styles together.

To create his music, Boi-1da uses a software program called FL Studio. He has said that he is inspired by other great producers like Dr. Dre, Swizz Beatz, and Timbaland.

Awards and Recognition

Boi-1da's work has earned him many awards and nominations. He has been recognized for his songwriting and production skills by organizations like ASCAP and the Grammy Awards.

ASCAP Pop Music Awards

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) gives awards to honor top songwriters. In 2011, Boi-1da and his production partner Noah "40" Shebib won the Songwriter of the Year award for Drake's song "Over".

Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards are one of the highest honors in music. Boi-1da has been nominated many times and won a Grammy for Best Rap Song in 2019 for producing Drake's "God's Plan".

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In Spanish: Boi-1da para niños