Birth name Sonny Corey Uwaezuoke Name Sonny Digital Years active 2010–Present Albums Forbes Atlanta | Home town Atlanta Origin Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Role Record producer | |
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Born March 5, 1991 (age 33) ( 1991-03-05 ) Occupation(s) Record producer, rapper, DJ Associated acts Similar People Profiles | ||
Producer spotlight super producer sonny digital exclusive interview 2015
Sonny Corey Uwaezuoke (born March 5, 1991), professionally known as Sonny Digital, is an American record producer, rapper and DJ from Atlanta, Georgia, who rose to prominence after producing YC's hit single "Racks" in 2011. He is best known for his production on ILoveMakonnen's "I Dont Sell Molly No More" and "Tuesday" featuring Drake, Future's single "Same Damn Time", and 2 Chainz's "Birthday Song" featuring Kanye West.
Contents
- Producer spotlight super producer sonny digital exclusive interview 2015
- Battle of the beat makers 2014 part 1 metro boomin sonny digital joell ortiz
- Career beginnings
- Present
- Production style and inspiration
- EPs
- Mixtapes
- Singles
- 2011
- 2012
- 2013
- 2014
- 2015
- 2016
- 2017
- References
Calvin Stovall of BET called Sonny "one of the game's hottest young producers" and stated that he is "leading a renaissance of young beat makers," such as Hit-Boy and Jahlil Beats. The young producer has worked with a lot of major hip-hop artists such as: Future, Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, Kanye West, 50 Cent, Rick Ross, Juicy J, Waka Flocka Flame, Wiz Khalifa, French Montana, Mistah F.A.B., Trae, Ca$h Out, Gorilla Zoe, Roscoe Dash, Wale, Ace Hood, Kirko Bangz, Mac Miller, Travis Porter, Chief Keef and Rae Sremmurd.
He is also a frequent collaborator with label-mates such as 808 Mafia's Southside and TM88.
In 2011, Sonny created his own label Sonny Digital Music Group. Currently, he is the only artist signed to the label. He is also signed as a producer to Universal Publishing.
Battle of the beat makers 2014 part 1 metro boomin sonny digital joell ortiz
Career beginnings
Sonny was born on March 5, 1991 in Saginaw, Michigan, but was raised in Atlanta. He has been involved in making music since an early age. At first he started rapping while at school, but found it hard to get instrumentals to rap over. When he was 13, he got influenced by his older cousin to start making beats. Aside from school, Sonny didn't have other hobbies like playing sports or video games, so he dedicated a large amount of his free time to creating music. Sonny was inspired by famous producers Shawty Redd and Drumma Boy and initially tried to copy their sound while learning to make beats. Eventually his production transformed into his own style.
When he was 16, he joined a hip-hop group as a producer and was also producing mixtapes for other local artists. By that time, he realized he could take making music seriously and make it into his career. Sonny quietly waited for his big break while building up a name for himself as a talented upcoming producer. That break came a few years later when rapper YC used one of his beats for the single "Racks", which went to become a national hit, peaking at #42 on the Billboard Hot 100 and being certified Gold by RIAA. The song was also featured in the Billboard 2011 Year-end Rap songs and R&B/Hip-hop songs charts. Sonny recalls initially sending the beat for "Racks" to a few well-known rappers, who passed on it. Brendan Klinkenberg from Complex Music wrote the real reason for the song's success was not YC's performance but Sonny's catchy beat. "Racks" helped to boost the careers of Sonny Digital and YC, as well as rapper Future, who was also featured on the track. Sonny and Future became frequent collaborators and have since worked on a number of songs together.
Present
Sonny released his first official mixtape Digital History on May 9, 2011. The tape, hosted by DJ 1Hunnit, is a collection of songs Sonny had produced between 2010 and 2011. It features many upcoming rappers, as well as known artists, such as Plies, Wale, 2 Chainz and Future. It has been viewed over 70,000 times on LiveMixtapes.
Sonny produced 6 songs on Gorilla Zoe's album King Kong released in June. Sonny's second mixtape Behind the Muzik was released on September 8, 2011. It is a collaboration with fellow producer Will A Fool, where each produced half of the songs.
In late 2011, Sonny produced Future's hit single "Same Damn Time", which was initially featured on Future's mixtape Streetz Calling. Following the song's success, in 2012 Future released a new version of "Same Damn Time" as the third official single from his debut album Pluto. It peaked at number 92 on the Billboard Hot 100. A music video for the single was released on April 4, 2012 and has since been viewed nearly 5 million times on YouTube. Sonny Digital also produced the official remix of "Same Damn Time" featuring rappers Diddy and Ludacris, which was released on May 17, 2012. The remix was featured on Future's re-release of Pluto, titled Pluto 3D.
In March 2012, Sonny produced Gorilla Zoe's mixtape Gorilla Zoe World. The tape was certified bronze for being downloaded over 25,000 times on popular mixtape site DatPiff. In early 2012 Sonny also worked on Gucci Mane's mixtapes Trap Back and I'm Up. On June 8, 2012, Sonny Digital released his debut rap single, "Business Man", featuring rapper Que. The song was produced by BWheezy.
Sonny co-produced 2 Chainz' single "Birthday Song", which was released on July 24, 2012. Sonny created the original beat, which was later modified by a number of GOOD Music producers – Kanye West, BWheezy, Anthony Kilhoffer, Lifted and Mike Dean. The single peaked at number 49 on the US Hot 100, and also entered top 10 of the R&B and Rap charts. The official music video was released on August 30, 2012, and became a viral success, gaining over 30 million views on YouTube. Sonny stated he always wanted to work with West and "Birthday Song" is his proudest production to date.
Later in 2012, Sonny produced the track "Don’t Get Me Started", which was featured on the deluxe version of DJ Khaled's album Kiss the Ring, as well as on Ace Hood's mixtape Body Bag 2. The official video for the promo single was released on August 17, 2012 on Ace Hood's YouTube channel. Sonny was featured on Jo FloWroshus' single "Attention" from his 900° album. In an interview with BET Sonny stated he was working with artists B.o.B, Ace Hood and Wiz Khalifa, and making a new mixtape with fellow producer Drumma Boy. He also wants to work with a famous pop singer like Justin Bieber.
In March 2013, Sonny released a collaboration mixtape with rapper Que, titled Forbes Atlanta.
Production style and inspiration
Sonny uses the music production software FL Studio along with custom plug-ins to make his beats. He usually produces upbeat club songs which are distinguished by their hard-hitting sound and the use of heavy basslines, 808 kicks and sped up hi-hats. Sonny has recently been producing more trap style beats, as was evident in the 21 Savage mixtape "Free Guwop".
Sonny seeks inspiration in listening to other producers' tracks, music in general and watching movies. He is a fan of producers Shawty Redd and Drumma Boy. His favorite albums are Drake's Take Care, Rick Ross' Teflon Don and Young Jeezy's Thug Motivation 101.
EPs
Mixtapes
Singles
2011
Gorilla Zoe - King Kong
Wiz Khalifa - Cabin Fever
YC - Racks (CDS)
Juicy J - Rubba Band Business 2
Roscoe Dash - J.U.I.C.E.
Kevin Gates - "Drug Dealer Potential"
Ace Hood - Blood, Sweat & Tears
Wale – The Eleven One Eleven Theory
Juicy J - Blue Dream & Lean
Future - Streetz Calling
Yung Joc - Ready To Fly
2 Chainz - UNKNOWN
Kid Ink – Wheels Up
Ilovemakkonnen side by side
2012
Jody Breeze - Airplane Mode
Future – Astronaut Status
Gorilla Zoe - Gorilla Zoe World
Gucci Mane - Trap Back
SPOT – The Price Iz Right
Gucci Mane - I'm Up
Future - Pluto
Young Lace – Above Average
Juicy J – Blue Dream & Lean (Bonus Tracks)
Chevy Woods – Gang Land
Waka Flocka Flame - Triple F Life
Jackie Chain – Bruce Lean Chronicles
2 Chainz - Based on a T.R.U. Story
Ace Hood - Body Bag 2
Trae Tha Truth - Tha Blackprint
Diamond – The Young Life
Rocko – Wordplay
Roscoe Dash - Roscoe 2.0
Reese – Reese Vs. The World 2
B.o.B - Fuck 'Em We Ball
Young Lace - Bipolar
Future - Pluto 3D
Frank Whyte - 1728
2013
Sonny Digital & Que - Forbes Atlanta
Beyoncé - TBA
Chief Keef - Bang Pt. 2
Ace Hood - Trials & Tribulations
2014
Young Money - Young Money: Rise of an Empire
Wiz Khalifa - 28 Grams
Wiz Khalifa - Blacc Hollywood
B.o.B - No Genre Pt. 2
2015
Kourtney Money - The Return Of Money (Zone 6 Edition)
Future - DS2
Travi$ Scott - Rodeo
Juicy J - 100% Juice
Chief Keef - Finally Rollin 2
Chief Keef - Back From The Dead 3/Cabinet Fever
Wiz Khalifa - Cabin Fever 3
Juicy J - OS To Oscar
Migos & Rich The Kid - Streets on Lock 4
Young Buck - 10 Pints
YFN Lucci - Wish Me Well
Pnb Rock - RNB 3 : Philadelphia
Young Thug - Slime Season
Jeezy - Gangsta Party
Que - I Am Que
Lil Uzi Vert - Luv is Rage
Ty Dolla Sign - Airplane Mode
Que - Lost Dawg
Key! - Screaming Dreams : The Prelude
21 Savage - Free Guwop
21 Savage - Slaughter King
SD - Just The Beginning
Ace Hood - Starvation 4
Key!
Zuse - Trap Zuse
OJ Juiceman - 6 Rings 3
Lil Uzi Vert - The Wraith, The Uzi Vert
Jeezy - CITS
2016
Landstrip Chip - Cruising Control
G.O.A.T
2017
Machine Gun Kelly - Bloom