Doughboy (record producer) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Birth name | Bradley Brandon |
| Also known as | Doughboy Beatz |
| Born | September 1, 1989 Columbus, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| Instruments | FL Studio |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Boominati Worldwide, Republic |
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Bradley Brandon (born September 1, 1989), known as Doughboy Beatz or just Doughboy, is an American record producer from Columbus, Mississippi. He is famous for creating the music for popular songs like "Fried (She A Vibe)" by Future. He also produced "Pedestrian" by Gunna and "Lost It" by Rich The Kid featuring Offset and Quavo from Migos. This song was even certified gold, meaning it sold many copies!
Doughboy has made beats for many well-known artists. Some of these include Gucci Mane, Future, 21 Savage, NBA Youngboy, Young Dolph, Jeezy, Yo Gotti, Lil Durk, Juicy J, and DJ Khaled.
He received his first Grammy Nomination for his work on 21 Savage's album I Am > I Was. This album was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. He earned another Grammy Nomination for his work on Future and Metro Boomin's album We Don't Trust You at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Doughboy's Music Journey
Starting Out as a Producer
Bradley Brandon began making music when he was 15 years old. He used a software called FL Studio to create beats for his younger brother. A "beat" is the rhythm and instrumental part of a song.
In 2008, Doughboy produced a song called "Gutta Chick" for an artist named Trai'D. This song became popular and even appeared on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. Since then, Doughboy has worked with many other big names in music.
Working with Top Artists
Throughout the 2010s, Doughboy helped create music for many successful projects. These include Jeezy's Trap or Die 2, Shy Glizzy's Law 3, and Rich The Kid's The World Is Yours. He also worked on Gunna's Drip Season 3 and Gucci Mane's East Atlanta Santa.
Doughboy has also collaborated with other talented music producers. Some of these include Metro Boomin, Wheezy, Drumma Boy, Southside, and Zaytoven.
Joining Boominati Worldwide
In September 2019, Doughboy joined Metro Boomin's music label, Boominati Worldwide. This label works with Republic Records and Universal Music Group, which are major companies in the music industry. This partnership helps Doughboy's music reach even more listeners around the world.
