Ivan Beatz
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| Background information | |
| Born | Accra |
| Genres | Afro-pop, R&B, Hip hop, Afrobeat, Highlife, Hiplife,Rock Music,Fuji music |
| Occupation(s) | sound engineer, record producer and DJ |
| Years active | 2014-Present |
| Labels | TYT Records |
Ivan Beatz is a Ghanaian record producer, DJ, and composer from the Central part of Ghana. Afro-pop, Hip hop, Afrobeats, R&B, Rock, Hiplife, Fuji, and Highlife are some of his specialties.[1]
Ivan has produced songs for a diverse range of artists, including Kwame Eugene, Bisa Kdei, Medikal, Amerado, Flowking Stone, Kwaw Kese, Sista Afia, Kelvyn Boy, Strongman, Fameye, MzVee, LAX, Feli nuna, Deon Boakye, Ayesem, Eye Judah, Opanka, Kurl Songz, Kingskid, Ras Kuku, French kiss DJ, and Eazzy.[2][3][4]
In 2021, he was nominated for the Global Music Awards Africa in the "Producer of the Year" together with Mr Jassiq (South Africa), KillBeatz (Ghana), Scarfboy (Nigeria), MOG Beatz (Ghana), Dave Da Music Box (Ghana), Spon Key (Ghana) and Vinny Kay (Ghana).[5]
Early life and career[edit]
He started deejaying when he was a youngster and had some success. His interest in music began when he was a child, and his excitement has grown since then. He taught himself to play the keyboard, drums, and mastered Fruity Loops and other music production software applications at an early age.[6] In 2014, he began professional music production and rose to prominence after creating "Cassanova" by French kiss DJ, which featured MzVee from Ghana and LAX from Nigeria.[7][8] Ivan founded TYT Records in 2018 of which in an interview, disclosed that, TYT Records was founded with the goal of supporting up-and-coming performers and Ghanaian music.[1]
He has worked on Hip-hop, High-Life, Dancehall, Afro-pop, Rock, and other genres. In an interview with "Modern day Ghana", he shared that, HighLife and Afro-pop have always piqued his interest. With these passions, he is more focused on enhancing the traditional Ghanaian sound that is increasingly bringing the country across borders.[9][1] He produced Sista Afia's song "corner corner" featuring Kelvin Bwoy, which was nominated for the 2019 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards in the "Hi-Life Song Of The Year" category.[10][11]
Discography[edit]
- Sista Afia ft. Kelvin boy – corner corner[12]
- Sista Afia ft. Kwame Eugene – Asuoden[13]
- Bisa Kdei ft. Medikal – Netwerk[14]
- Bisa Kdei - Are you Okay[15]
- Ayesem ft. kurl songx – Relation plane.[16]
- Amerado – Don't call me king[17]
- Koby simple ft. Medikal – Dede.[18]
- Opanka ft. Ras kuku – Chop Bet.[19]
- Lyzzy Bae ft. Fameye – Slave wife.[20]
- Abrewa Nana ft. Ayesem – Jah dey everywhere.[21]
- . Boggy wenzday ft Eshun – Full stop.[22]
- Show Boy – Kafuii.[23]
- Frenchkiss Dj Ft Mzvee x L.A.X – Cassanova.[24]
- Frenchkiss Dj Ft Felinuna – LIAP[25]
- Showboy – Last Chance[26]
- Sista Afia Ft Kelvyn Boy – Money man[27]
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Global Music Awards Africa | Nominated | [5] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c ""Lets Add Value To The Original Ghanaian Sound Of Our Fathers" – Ivan Beatz". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2022-02-10.
- ^ Dominic (2020-04-02). "Sista Afia – Corona (Prod. By Ivan Beatz)". HitzMakers. Retrieved 2022-02-10.
- ^ CratesHub, Alloh. "Sista Afia – Asuoden (Stubborn Proud) ft Kuami Eugene". CratesHub. Retrieved 2022-02-10.
- ^ "FLOWKING STONE – BARIMA NE HWAN FT STRONGMAN (PROD. BY IVAN BEATZ)". Ghana Music Web. 2020-09-30. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ a b "Here are the 2021 Global Music Awards Africa Winners". OkayAfrica. 2021-03-24. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ Adinkra, Fiifi (2017-11-03). "Lets Add Value To The Original Ghanaian Sound Of Our Fathers – Ivan Beatz". GhanaNdwom. Retrieved 2022-02-10.
- ^ "Shazam". Shazam. Retrieved 2022-02-10.
- ^ "AUDIO & VIDEO: FrenchKiss DJ – Casanova ft. Mzvee & L.A.X". Olagist. 2016-09-22. Retrieved 2022-02-10.
- ^ "DJ YoGa Out With New AfroTrap Banger Public State Announcement Which Features Reed Drago, Wild Child & Young Puffie". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2022-02-10.
- ^ "Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2019: Full list of nominees". Music In Africa. 2019-03-18. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ "Full list of nominations for VGMA 2019". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ "Sista Afia ft Kelvynboy – Conner Conner (Prod. by Ivan Beatz)". Hitx Ghana. 2019-02-04. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ Dice, The (2021-11-17). "Sista Afia – Asuoden Ft Kuami Eugene". AaceHypez. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ "Bisa Kdei – Netwerk Ft Medikal". Zacknation - Ghanaian No. 1 Music Download Website. 2020-08-11. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ "Bisa Kdei hosts fans and top industry players at 'Original' album listening party in UK - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. 2023-01-29. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
- ^ "Ayesem Ft Kurl Songx – Relation Plane (Audio & Video)". Ndwompafie. 2018-03-08. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ "Amerado – Dont Call Me King". Hitx Ghana. 2019-09-08. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ says, Deejay Marcus (2017-05-25). "Koby Symple – Dede ft Medikal (Prod By Ivan Beatz)". Ghanamotion. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ Anane, Kwame (2019-11-26). "Opanka – Chop Bet ft. Ras Kuuku (Prod by Ivan Beatz)". Hitx Ghana. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ "Video: Slave Wife by Lyzzy Bae feat. Fameye". Ghana Music. 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ "Abrewa Nana Ft. Ayesem – Jah Dey Everywhere (Prod. By Ivan Beatz)". Zacknation - Ghanaian No. 1 Music Download Website. 2019-04-03. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ "Boggy Wenzday invites eShun on latest single: Full Stop". Ghana Music. 2019-06-28. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ "ShowBoy – Kafuii (Medikal Diss) (Produced. By Ivan Beatz)". Ghanaclasic. 2018-02-08. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ Casanova (feat. Mzvee & Lax), 2016-09-16, retrieved 2022-02-11
- ^ Naijapals. "FrenchKissDj X Feli Nuna – Life is A Party | Naija Songs // Naijapals". Naijapals. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ "Video: Last Chance by Showboy". Ghana Music. 2018-07-05. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ Kay, Braa. "Music Download: Sista Afia feat. KelvynBoy – Money Man". Ghana Music, News & Ghana Gospel Songs Download. Retrieved 2022-02-11.