T-Minus (producer) facts for kids

Tyler Mathew Carl Williams (born February 25, 1988), who is known by his professional name T-Minus, is a Canadian record producer. A record producer helps artists create and record their music. T-Minus is famous for his slower, relaxed beats that use a lot of synthesizers.

He started his career working with the rapper Drake, who is also from Ontario, Canada. One of their first songs together was "Replacement Girl" in 2007. Since then, T-Minus has produced many of Drake's biggest hits, including "HYFR", "The Motto", and "Make Me Proud".

T-Minus has also worked with many other famous artists in hip hop and R&B. Some of these stars include J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Camila Cabello, Justin Bieber, and The Weeknd. His work has been nominated for eight Grammy Awards.

How He Got Started

T-Minus began making music when he was a student at Pickering High School. He said, "I’ve always loved music. I used to play the drums, so I’ve always been interested in music in that way."

After playing drums for a few years, he wanted to create his own beats. When he was 15, he downloaded a computer program called Fruity Loops. This program is a digital audio workstation, which is like a music studio on a computer. He quickly learned how to use it to make complete songs.

His Musical Style

T-Minus has a unique sound. He tries to make music that feels new and different. He has said he is inspired by the R&B music of the mid-1990s, from artists like Aaliyah and producers like Timbaland.

He explained that he wants his music to have a lot of emotion. He focuses on creating sounds that connect with listeners in a powerful way, just like the music he loved growing up.

Awards and Nominations

T-Minus has been recognized for his amazing production work. He has been nominated for several Grammy Awards, one of the biggest honors in music. He also won Top Producer at the 2012 BMI R&B/Hip Hop Awards.

Famous Songs He Produced

T-Minus has produced many hit songs that have been popular all over the world. Here are some of the most famous ones.

See also

• Category:Albums produced by T-Minus (producer)
• Category:Songs written by T-Minus (producer)