Boi-1da
Matthew Jehu Samuels
Boi-1da is an American producer from Kingston active since 2006.
- Profession
- Producer, Songwriter
- From
- Kingston, Jamaica
- Born
- April 29, 1986
- Years active
- 2006–present
Early life
Born in Jamaica and raised near Toronto, Matthew Samuels became a key producer for fellow Torontonian Drake.
Career
He produced Drake hits like "Best I Ever Had" and "Forever," Eminem's "Not Afraid," and Rihanna's "Work," winning multiple Grammy Awards.
Major achievements
He won several Grammy Awards and produced a long run of chart-topping hits.
Legacy
Boi-1da is one of the defining hitmakers of the 2010s, central to the OVO and Drake sound.
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