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Matthew Raymond Burnett, born on July 24, 1991, is a talented Canadian music professional. He is a record producer, a musical director, and a manager from Toronto, Ontario. Matthew has worked with many famous artists across different music styles. These include R&B, soul, and hip hop.

He has produced music for big names like Daniel Caesar, Drake, Eminem, Nas, Lil Wayne, and Nicki Minaj. He has also been the musical director for artists such as Daniel Caesar, Tyla, Kelly Rowland, and Willow Smith. With his long-time music partner, Jordan Evans, Matthew used to manage Daniel Caesar. Now, they manage another artist named Charlotte Day Wilson. Matthew Burnett's amazing work has earned him two Grammy Award nominations and five Juno Award nominations. In 2018, he won a Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year for Daniel Caesar's first album, Freudian.

Matthew Burnett's Journey in Music

Matthew Burnett showed his musical talent at 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 Toronto.

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

In 2007, Matthew met Grammy Award-winning producer Matthew Samuels, also known as Boi-1da. This meeting changed his life and career. Boi-1da became his mentor, helping him improve his music style. In 2010, Matthew officially joined Boi-1da Productions. There, he and his partner Jordan Evans became a powerful production team. They created some of the biggest hits in hip hop and R&B.

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

In 2013, Matthew and Jordan Evans left their deal with Boi-1da. They then focused on helping Canadian R&B artist Daniel Caesar grow. They were the main producers for Daniel Caesar's first album, Freudian. This album was nominated for two awards at the 60th Annual Grammys. Today, Matthew Burnett continues to share his skills in music production, live show planning, musical direction, and artist management.

Matthew Burnett's Artistic Talents

Creating Music: Record Production

Producing music was Matthew Burnett's first passion. This talent helped him become successful at a young age. By the time he was just 21, his unique ear for music led him to co-produce songs for huge artists. These included Drake, Eminem, Nas, and Lil Wayne. Today, his list of collaborations has grown to include Daniel Caesar, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, and Ellie Goulding.

His sound and production style were greatly influenced by his Christian background. He found inspiration in gospel music. As he got older, his music style developed through trying new things, practicing a lot, and learning from Boi-1da. Now, Matthew's work across different music styles is known for its soulful and powerful sound.

Guiding Live Shows: Musical Direction

Even though he started as a producer, Matthew Burnett's skills grew to include planning and directing live shows. He is the creative mind behind the live performances for singers like Daniel Caesar, Charlotte Day Wilson, Jessie Reyez, and Willow Smith.

He does everything from creating musical arrangements to finding, hiring, and rehearsing the bands. Matthew is a true artist who brings together beautiful music and strong teams.

Helping Artists Grow: Management

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

Tours as Musical Director

TV and Live Performances as Musical Director

Awards and Nominations

Matthew Burnett has been recognized for his work with several important music awards.

Grammy Awards

Juno Awards

Canadian Screen Awards