Boi-1da is the production alias of Matthew Jehu Samuels, born April 30, 1986, in Kingston, Jamaica, and raised in Toronto, Ontario. He is one of Drake's primary producers, having contributed to every Drake album from So Far Gone onward. He won the 2009 Battle of the Beat Makers competition in Toronto and became a key figure in the OVO Sound production circle.
Boi-1da's credits include Drake's 'Best I Ever Had' (No. 2 Hot 100), 'Forever' (with Eminem, Kanye, Lil Wayne), 'Headlines,' 'Worst Behavior,' and 'God's Plan' (No. 1). He has also produced for Eminem ('Not Afraid,' No. 1), Rihanna ('Work,' No. 1, co-produced with various), Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, and Beyonce. He frequently collaborates with Frank Dukes.
He has won multiple Grammy Awards and ASCAP awards. His production spans anthemic hip-hop, moody R&B, and pop crossover, with a signature ability to create hit records across multiple styles using both samples and original compositions.
Signature Sound
Boi-1da produces polished, hit-oriented beats spanning anthemic hip-hop, moody R&B, and pop crossover. His production pairs clean drum programming with melodic elements that create an emotional punch, whether working with soulful samples or original compositions.
WAVS Catalog
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