Soundz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Soundz
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| Birth name | Kenneth Charles Coby |
| Born | August 1, 1983 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, R&B |
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| Instruments | Sampler |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Sony/ATV, US |
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Kenneth Charles Coby (born August 1, 1983), who is known by his professional name Soundz, is an American record producer from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A record producer helps artists create their music, from the beat to the final sound. Soundz is known for making hit songs in the hip hop and R&B genres.
He often works with another famous producer, Tricky Stewart. Together, they have created many popular songs. Some of his biggest hits include "Confident" by Justin Bieber, "Love in This Club, Pt. II" by Usher, and "Throw Sum Mo" by Rae Sremmurd.
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Career as a Producer
Soundz has worked with some of the biggest names in music. He has helped shape the sound of many songs that have appeared on the music charts. His work shows his skill in creating beats and sounds that fit perfectly with each artist's style.
Working with Justin Bieber
Soundz has produced several tracks for pop superstar Justin Bieber. Their work together has created some of Bieber's most memorable songs.
- 2012 - For the album Believe, Soundz produced the song "Out of Town Girl."
- 2013 - He was a key producer on the Journals project, producing "Confident" featuring Chance the Rapper, "What's Hatnin'" featuring Future, and "Flatline."
- 2015 - On the album Purpose, he co-produced "No Sense" which featured rapper Travis Scott.
Hits with R&B and Hip Hop Stars
Besides his work with Justin Bieber, Soundz has a long list of credits with other major artists in R&B and hip hop.
- Usher - In 2008, he co-produced the hit song "Love in This Club, Pt. II" which featured Beyoncé and Lil Wayne.
- Ciara - He worked with Ciara on her 2010 album Basic Instinct, producing "Gimmie Dat" and "Heavy Rotation." He also produced three songs for her 2013 self-titled album, Ciara.
- Trey Songz - Soundz produced the song "Brand New" for the 2009 album Ready. He also produced the hit "Foreign" for the 2014 album Trigga.
- Rae Sremmurd - In 2015, he produced the popular track "Throw Sum Mo" from their album SremmLife. The song featured Nicki Minaj and Young Thug.
Other Notable Productions
Soundz's talent has been sought after by many artists over the years. Here are a few other important songs he has produced:
- 2007 - "Go Girl" by Pitbull, featuring Trina & Young Boss.
- 2008 - "A Capella (Something's Missing)" by Brandy from her album Human.
- 2010 - "Skin" by Rihanna from her album Loud.
- 2014 - "The Body" by Wale.
- 2015 - Several tracks for Jeremih's album Late Nights, including "Woosah" and "Royalty."
- 2020 - "Gotta Move On" by Toni Braxton featuring H.E.R..
