KillBeatz
Joseph Kwame Addison, popularly known as KillBeatz, is a Ghanaian music producer and sound engineer. He is a member of music group R2bees and is also the CEO of Legacy Life Entertainment, which has signed the Ghanaian musician King Promise.
2 May 2005
Transition to Production and Early Recognition
KillBeatz switched to music production and was mentored by Ghanaian producer Kaywa. He earned his nickname "KillBeatz" from Omar Sterling (Paedae) of R2Bees.
2 May 2008
Professional Development
KillBeatz showcased his skills to a studio manager, who was impressed with his production abilities. He started working in the studio, quickly gaining popularity and surpassing other producers in demand.
2 May 2012
Breakthrough in Azonto Genre
In 2012, KillBeatz played a pivotal role in popularizing the Azonto music genre by producing beats for numerous Azonto songs.
2 April 2018
International Recognition and Grammy Success
KillBeatz received production credit on Ed Sheeran's song "Bibia Be Ye Ye" featuring Fuse ODG. The song was part of Ed Sheeran's Grammy-winning album "÷ (Divide)" which won Best Pop Vocal Album at the 60th Grammy Awards in 2018.
2 May 2020
Notable Collaborations and Accolades
KillBeatz collaborated with various artists including Sarkodie, Efya, R2Bees, Wizkid, and Ed Sheeran. He won Producer of the Year at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards in 2013, 2014, and 2018.
