Yonatan Watts
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Yonatan Jamel Watts (born January 5, 1989), known professionally as Yonatan Watts, is a Canadian record producer[1], singer, and songwriter. Watts has co-produced records such as "Main Thing" by American singer Ariana Grande, “GLE” by American rapper Desiigner, “Weak all Week” by American singer Eric Bellinger.[2][3] He is also known for his collaborations with Babyface (musician), Murda Beatz, and Bizness boi.
Early life
Yonatan Jamel Watts was born January 5, 1989, in Toronto, Canada. [2]
He grew up with three other siblings. He moved to New York City in his early twenties, where he began working for recording studio Platinum Sounds.[4]
Career
Music Production
Watts started recording acts such as Trinidad James, Tristan Wilds, Maino, Dreamdoll,[5] and Free from 106 & Park while working with New York-based music manager DJ Self|DJ self. Gradually, he started a joint partnership with the recording studio called Invite Only.[6] He later began to work with artists on major labels such as Universal Music Group,[7] Republic Records,[6] Def Jam Recordings, and The Walt Disney Company.[8]
Eventually, he was able to build a relationship with these artists and began recording Ari Lennox's award winning debut album Shea Butter Baby.[6] Watts also had the opportunity to work with Smokepurpp and Kim Viera.[6]
He started to work with producers like Rodney Jerkins and Babyface (musician).[4] Watts subsequently moved to Los Angeles.[4]
Watts went on to work on Ariana Grande's Billboard #1 album in 2021, Positions (album), as well as work with other artists such as Agnez Mo, Desiigner, Eric Bellinger, and on NBA basketball player Damian Lillard's debut album.[6]
Production Discography
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Main Thing" by Ariana Grande | 2021 | Positions (Deluxe) |
| "Harder Then Them" by Maino | 2015 | |
| "Bestie" by Dame D.O.L.L.A. | 2019 | Big D.O.L.L.A. |
| "Don't Go" by In Real Life | 2019 | She Do |
| "EGO" by Just Chase | 2017 | |
| "Pretty Brown Eyes" by 11:11 | 2018 | |
| "Coconut Water" by Nia Sultana | 2019 | |
| "Material" by Eric Bellinger | 2019 | Cuffing Season 3 |
| "Weak All Week" by Eric Bellinger | 2020 | Eric B. for President Term 3 |
Singing
Watts is also a singer and songwriter.[10] He was on Season 5 of Canadian Idol at the age of 18 and made it to the duets stage.[11]
References
- ↑ "Yonatan Watts is Canada's next super producer". OnThaRizeMag. 2021-03-27. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Jessie. "Interview: Producer Yonatan Watts talks early inspirations, working Ariana Grande & Eric Bellinger, and more". Retrieved 2021-05-27.
- ↑ Armin (2021-04-04). "Yonatan Watts Is Taking The Industry By Storm". kazimagazine.com. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Stories, Local. "Meet Yonatan Watts' - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide". voyagela.com. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
- ↑ "Behind the Scenes with Canadian Record Producer Yonatan Watts". Home of Hip Hop Videos & Rap Music, News, Video, Mixtapes & more. 2021-05-08. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 "Producer Highlight: Yonatan Watts Discusses His Journey In Music". Hip Hop Weekly. 2021-04-01. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
- ↑ "Positions (Deluxe) by Ariana Grande - Universal Music Publishing Group". www.umusicpub.com. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Meet Yonatan Watts: The Talented Producer Behind Many of Your Favorite Musical Hits". Thisis50. 2021-05-10. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
- ↑ "Yonatan Watts". Genius. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
- ↑ Cantor, Avi (2021-03-27). "Meet Yonatan Watts: the multi-talented producer behind your favorite artists". REMIXD Magazine. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
- ↑ "Yonatan Watts is Canada's next super producer". OnThaRizeMag. 2021-03-27. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
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