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Nasty Beatmakers
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Origin | Orlando, Florida, United States |
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Record production team |
Instruments | Yamaha Motif, Apple GarageBand, Akai MPC4000, Novation DrumStation, Roland MC-808 |
Years active | 1999-present |
Labels | We The Best |
Associated acts | DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, Fat Joe |
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Nasty Beatmakers are a super cool American music production team. It's made up of two brothers, DJ Nasty (Johnny David Mollings) and LVM (Leonardo V. Mollings). They are known for creating the beats and sounds for many popular hip hop songs. They've worked with famous artists like Lil Wayne, Plies, and Ludacris. They helped make hits like "I'm Me" and "Grew Up a Screw Up".
How Nasty Beatmakers Started
DJ Nasty and LVM were born in Cuba. In 1988, they moved to the United States. This happened because their dad was in the Navy and wanted a new place to live.
When DJ Nasty was young, he met DJ Khaled and another friend named Ceaser. They started a group called Hitmen Productions. They began by organizing local parties and renting out halls in Orlando, Florida. Soon, they became very well-known in the area for their awesome parties. Eventually, the group decided to go their separate ways.
Nasty Beatmakers' Hit Songs
Nasty Beatmakers have produced many popular songs for different artists over the years. They are experts at creating the background music and beats that make songs famous. Some of their well-known productions include:
- "Thug Alwayz" for Krayzie Bone in 1999.
- "Tell Me" for Smilez and Southstar in 2002.
- "Money on My Mind" for Lil Wayne in 2005.
- "Grew Up a Screw Up" for Ludacris in 2006.
- "I'm Me" for Lil Wayne in 2007.
- "All I Do Is Win" for DJ Khaled in 2010. This song was a huge hit!
- "Welcome to My Hood" for DJ Khaled in 2011.
- "Wild Thoughts" for DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller in 2017.
They have worked with many big names in music. These include Fat Joe, Cam'ron, Juelz Santana, Birdman, Young Jeezy, 8Ball & MJG, Rick Ross, E-40, Ace Hood, T-Pain, Snoop Dogg, Nicki Minaj, Busta Rhymes, Fabolous, Jadakiss, Swizz Beatz, Chris Brown, Keyshia Cole, Ne-Yo, Twista, Mavado, Game, Waka Flocka Flame, Future, Big Sean, French Montana, 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, and Timbaland.
Nasty Beatmakers continue to create amazing music. They help shape the sound of hip hop for many artists.