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Matthew Raymond Burnett, born on July 24, 1991, is a talented Canadian music expert from Toronto. He is known for many roles in the music world, including being a record producer, a musical director, and a manager. He has worked with many famous artists across different music styles like R&B, soul, and hip hop.

Burnett has produced songs for big names such as Daniel Caesar, Drake, Eminem, Nas, Lil Wayne, and Nicki Minaj. He has also helped plan and direct live shows for artists like Daniel Caesar, Tyla, Kelly Rowland, and Willow Smith. Matthew Burnett has been nominated for two Grammy Awards and five Juno Awards. In 2018, he won a Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year for Daniel Caesar's first album, Freudian.

About Matthew Burnett

Matthew Burnett showed a natural gift for music from a very young age. He started taking piano lessons when he was just four years old. His teacher quickly noticed that he could play songs just by listening to them. As he grew up, his love for music became even stronger. By the time he was in ninth grade, he was already playing in a professional band in his city.

He discovered how to create and record his own music using a software called FL Studio. Matthew was very dedicated to learning and improving his skills. He even earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning in Toronto.

In 2007, Matthew met Matthew Samuels, who is also known as Boi-1da. Boi-1da is a Grammy Award-winning producer, and he became Matthew Burnett's mentor. Under Boi-1da's guidance, Burnett got even better at making music. In 2010, he officially joined Boi-1da Productions. There, he and his partner, Jordan Evans, became a powerful team behind many popular hip hop and R&B songs.

One of Burnett's first big achievements was producing "Not Afraid" for the rapper Eminem. This song was the main single from Eminem's album, Recovery. It was a huge hit, becoming only the sixteenth song in Billboard history to debut at number one. This song earned Burnett a Grammy Award nomination for "Best Rap Song" in 2011.

After his deal with Boi-1da ended in 2013, Burnett and Jordan Evans started working closely with Canadian R&B artist, Daniel Caesar. They were the main producers for Caesar's first album, Freudian. This album was nominated for two awards at the 60th Annual Grammys. Today, Matthew Burnett continues to use his skills in producing music, planning live shows, directing music, and managing artists.

His Music Work

As a Record Producer

Making music was Matthew Burnett's first passion. This talent helped him become successful at a young age. By the time he was 21, his unique ear for music led him to co-produce songs for some of the biggest names in the industry. These included Drake, Eminem, Keri Hilson, Nas, Lil Wayne, and DJ Khaled. Over time, this list grew to include Daniel Caesar, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Childish Gambino, Kelly Rowland, and Ellie Goulding.

His sound and production style were greatly influenced by his Christian background, especially gospel music. As he grew, his music style changed and improved through trying new things, practicing a lot, and learning from Boi-1da. Today, Matthew Burnett's music across different styles is known for its soulful and powerful sound.

As a Musical Director

Besides producing music in the studio, Matthew Burnett also became skilled at planning and directing live music shows. He is the creative mind behind the live performances for singers like Daniel Caesar, Charlotte Day Wilson, Jessie Reyez, Willow Smith, and Queen Naija. He does everything from creating the musical arrangements to finding, hiring, and rehearsing the bands. Burnett helps bring music to life on stage and builds strong teams to make it happen.

As a Manager

Matthew Burnett worked with his long-time music partner, Jordan Evans, as a co-manager for the Grammy Award-winning artist, Daniel Caesar. Together with Evans and Caesar, Burnett started their own independent record label called Golden Child Recordings. Currently, they are co-managing another rising Canadian star, Charlotte Day Wilson.

Tours He Directed

TV and Live Performances He Directed

Awards and Nominations

Grammy Awards

Juno Awards

Canadian Film Screen Awards

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