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Austin Owens (November 7, 1988), professionally known as Ayo the Producer, is an American hip hop record producer, songwriter, and audio engineer.[1] He is one half of Ayo N Keyz along with fellow producer Keyz. Ayo the Producer has worked with artists such as Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller, K Michelle, Armani White, Wiz Khalifa, Diddy, Rick Ross, and Cardi B.[2]
Ayo the Producer | |
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| Birth name | Austin Owens |
| Born | November 7, 1988 Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Early life edit
Ayo was born on November 7, 1988, in Orlando, Florida.[3]
He met Keyzbaby in 2012; the duo produced the single "Let's Talk" by Omarion and Rick Ross which became their first song placement as the duo Ayo N Keyz.[4]
Discography edit
| Year | Title | Album | Artist(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | "Closer Than This" | Closer Than This - Single | Jimin |
| "Skull and Bones" | Scarlet | Doja Cat | |
| 2022 | "Fuckin’ Sound" | Candydrip | Lucky Daye |
| 2021 | "What About Us" (ft. Sevyn Streeter) | New Light | Eric Bellinger |
| "Tired of Waiting" | |||
| "After Midnight" | 1-800-HIT-EAZY | Eric Bellinger & Hitmaka | |
| "Hype Beast" | |||
| "I Got It" | |||
| "Not Like That" | |||
| "Passionate" | |||
| "Serious" | |||
| 2020 | "Hit Different" | Back Home | Trey Songz |
| "이데아 (IDEA:理想)" | Never Gonna Dance Again: Act 2 | Taemin | |
| "WAP" (feat. Megan Thee Stallion)[5][6] | TBA | Cardi B | |
| 2019 | "Trust Issues / Act In" | Indigo | Chris Brown |
| 2019 | "CS3 Intro" | Cuffing Season 3 | Eric Bellinger |
| "Glow Up Together" | |||
| "Heaven Sent" | |||
| "Material" | |||
| 2019 | "No Games" (feat. Britanny B./Bee-B) | The Rebirth 2 | Eric Bellinger |
| 2018 | "Kisses On Chrismas" | Eazy Christmas | Eric Bellinger |
| "Top 10" (feat. Jeremih) | 28 | Trey Songz | |
| "FYT" (feat. French Montana) | MIH-TY | Jeremih and Ty Dolla Sign (MihTy) | |
| "Goin Thru Some Thangz" | |||
| "The Light" | |||
| "These Day" | |||
| "Meditate" | Meditation Music | Eric Bellinger | |
| "Bickenhead"[7] | Invasion of Privacy | Cardi B | |
| "Ain't Ya Ex" (feat. Mila J and Tink) | Eazy Call | Eric Bellinger | |
| "Money Float" | |||
| 2017 | "This X-Mas" (feat. Ella Mai) | Heartbreak On A Full Moon (Deluxe) | Chris Brown |
| "Covered in You" | Heartbreak On A Full Moon | ||
| "To My Bed" | |||
| "Teach Me A Lesson"[8] | True to Self | Bryson Tiller | |
| "Get Mine" (feat. Young Thug) | Non-album release | Bryson Tiller | |
| 2016 | "Sex for Chrismas" | Eazy Christmas | Eric Bellinger |
| 2016 | "Drive By" | Eric B for President: Term 1 | Eric Bellinger |
| 2015 | "Self Righteous" | Trapsoul (Deluxe) | Bryson Tiller |
| "Open Interlude" | Trapsoul | ||
| "Proof" | Royalty | Chris Brown | |
| "iPod on Shuffle" | Cuffing Season | Eric Bellinger | |
| "Text Thread" | |||
| "The Summary" | |||
| 2013 | "Bow Down / I Been On"[9][10][11] | Promo Single | Beyoncé |
| 2012 | "Let's Talk" (feat.Rick Ross)[12] | Self Made Vol. 2 | Omarion |
| 2011 | "John" | Tha Carter IV | Lil Wayne, Rick Ross |
Recognition and awards edit
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | GRAMMY | Best Rap Album | Cardi B - Invasion of Privacy | Won | [13] |
References edit
- ^ "The Source |Grammy Award Winning Producers Ayo n Keyz Are the Force Behind Some of Your Favorite Songs". The Source. 9 July 2019.
- ^ "#DXCLUSIVE: Producers Ayo N Keyz Talk Working With Jaden Smith, Chris Brown & More". HipHopDX. 5 July 2019.
- ^ "#DXCLUSIVE: Producers Ayo N Keyz Talk Working With Jaden Smith, Chris Brown & More". HipHopDX. 5 July 2019.
- ^ "Grammy Award-Winning Producers Ayo N Keyz Make Their Distinctive Mark". RESPECT. 10 July 2019.
- ^ Johnson, Zoe (August 7, 2020). "Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion Drop New Song "Wap": Listen". XXL Mag. Archived from the original on August 7, 2020. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "ACE Repertory - WAP". ASCAP. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ "Cardi B – Bickenhead". Genius. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- ^ "Here Are the Production and Sample Credits for Bryson Tiller's 'True to Self'". Complex.
- ^ "Buzzing Producer Keyz Talks Working on Beyoncé's "I Been On" Single". ThisIsRnB.com. 20 March 2013. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ Coleman, Miriam (2013-03-17). "Beyonce Releases New Song, 'Bow Down/I Been On". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ "Producer Keyz Talks New Music, Contributions To Beyonce's "I Been On"". HipHopWeekly 26 March 2013. Archived from the original on 30 March 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ "Omarion (Ft. Rick Ross) – Let's Talk". Genius. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- ^ "Behind The Boards: Production Duo Ayo N Keyz Take Home Grammy". AllHipHop.