Nineteen85 facts for kids

Anthony Paul Jefferies (born July 1, 1985), known professionally as Nineteen85, is a talented Canadian music producer and songwriter. His stage name, Nineteen85, comes from the year he was born. He has won two ASCAP Music Awards and has been nominated for three Grammy Awards.

Nineteen85 is best known for producing many hit songs for the famous artist Drake. He also started his own R&B music group called Dvsn with singer Daniel Daley in 2015.

Meet Nineteen85: A Music Maker

Anthony Paul Jefferies, or Nineteen85, was born in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. He started his music career in 2008. He quickly became known for his unique sound. A music producer helps artists create their songs. They guide the recording process and shape the overall sound. A songwriter helps write the lyrics and melodies for songs. Nineteen85 does both of these important jobs.

What Does a Music Producer Do?

Imagine a movie director, but for music! That's a bit like what a record producer does. They help artists bring their musical ideas to life. This includes choosing the right sounds and instruments. They also make sure the song sounds amazing when it's finished. Nineteen85 is known for creating fresh and exciting sounds. He often uses keyboards, drum machines, and samplers in his work.

Creating Chart-Topping Hits

Nineteen85 has produced many popular songs that have reached the top of music charts. These are songs that many people listen to and love. He has worked with many well-known artists. In 2014, Complex magazine named him one of the top new producers to watch. This showed how quickly he was becoming famous in the music world.

Working with Drake

Some of Nineteen85's biggest successes came from working with fellow Canadian artist Drake. He produced some of Drake's most famous songs, including:

• "Hold On, We're Going Home" (released in 2013)
• "Hotline Bling" (released in 2015)
• "One Dance" (released in 2016)
• "Too Good" (released in 2016, featuring Rihanna)

These songs became huge hits around the world. "One Dance" was especially popular, reaching number one in many countries. His work with Drake helped make him a very respected producer.

The Dvsn Project

In 2015, Nineteen85 decided to start his own music group. He teamed up with singer Daniel Daley to form the R&B duo Dvsn. They released their first album, Sept. 5th, in 2016. Dvsn creates smooth and soulful R&B music. Nineteen85 produces all of their songs. They have released several albums, including Morning After (2017) and A Muse in Her Feelings (2020).

Winning Big: Awards and Nominations

Nineteen85 has received several important awards and nominations for his work.

He won an ASCAP Music Award two years in a row, in 2014 and 2015. These awards celebrate songwriters and composers.

He has also been recognized by the Grammys, which are some of the biggest music awards in the world.