Doughboy (record producer) 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), who is known by his professional name Doughboy Beatz or just Doughboy, is an American record producer. A record producer helps artists create and record their music, almost like a director for a song. He comes from Columbus, Mississippi.
Doughboy is famous for producing hit songs for major artists. You might have heard "Fried (She A Vibe)" by Future or "Pedestrian" by Gunna. He also produced the song "Lost It" by Rich The Kid, which was very successful. It was certified gold, which means it sold over 500,000 copies!
He has worked with many famous names in hip hop. These include Gucci Mane, 21 Savage, NBA Youngboy, and Jeezy. His amazing work has earned him two Grammy nominations for Best Rap Album, which is one of the highest honors in music.
Early Life and Career
Bradley Brandon started making beats when he was only 15 years old. He used a popular music software called FL Studio to help his younger brother make music.
His career took off in 2008 when he produced a song called "G... Chick" for the artist Trai'D. The song became a hit and appeared on the Billboard music charts. These charts track the most popular songs in the country. After this success, Doughboy began working with many more famous artists.
Throughout the 2010s, he produced songs for popular albums. These included Jeezy's Trap or Die 2 and Gucci Mane's East Atlanta Santa. He also worked on projects for rappers like Shy Glizzy and Gunna.
In September 2019, Doughboy joined Boominati Worldwide. This is a record label started by his friend and fellow producer, Metro Boomin. This partnership helps him release music through major companies like Republic Records.
Famous Songs He Produced
Doughboy has produced hundreds of songs. Instead of a long list, here are some of his most well-known tracks and the famous artists he worked with on them.
- 2008: "G... Chick" by Trai'D
- 2010: "My Camaro" by Jeezy
- 2014: "Riding Dirty" by Gucci Mane
- 2018: "Pedestrian" by Gunna
- 2018: "Lost It" by Rich The Kid (featuring Offset & Quavo)
- 2018: "Break Da Law" by 21 Savage
- 2019: "Don't Lose Me" by Offset
- 2019: "Break Bread" by Gucci Mane
- 2023: "Night Vision" by Offset
- 2024: "Fried (She A Vibe)" by Future & Metro Boomin
Studio Albums
Doughboy has also released his own album with another artist.
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| October 31st (with Joker Too Cold) |
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