Boaz van de Beatz explained

Boaz van de Beatz
Caption:Boaz van de Beatz
Birth Name:Boaz de Jong
Birth Date:15 December 1988
Origin:Gorinchem, Netherlands
Years Active:2008–present

Boaz de Jong (born December 15, 1988),[1] better known by his stage name Boaz van de Beatz, is a Dutch record producer and DJ. He is the founder of the Nouveau Riche record label, which includes popular Dutch artists Mr. Polska and Jebroer.[2] Van de Beatz has helped launch the careers of many artists under his label, as well as his frequent collaborator Ronnie Flex and DJ trio Yellow Claw. Since 2013, van de Beatz has transitioned from mainly producing Dutch hip hop songs to releasing electronic music as a lead artist – he has released two EPs under the American dance label Mad Decent.[3]

Van de Beatz is also affiliated with producer Diplo, with whom he contributes to the DJ group Major Lazer. Van de Beatz is known for his unique musical style of creating "insane rap songs that would span four–five genres in about three and a half minutes."[4] His songs incorporate elements of dance.[3] Van de Beatz received the Dutch State Award for "best producer" for three years in a row between 2011 and 2013. He has produced for artists such as Yellow Claw, Diplo, Major Lazer, Jack Ü, The Partysquad, Madonna, Ariana Grande, Pharrell Williams and Sean Paul, among others.[5]

Career

At 17, Boaz moved to live alone, when his parents emigrated to Israel. He turned his house in Gorinchem into a studio and started to search for rappers to record with. He soon discovered Jebroer and Digitzz, later joined by Mr. Polska and Ronnie Flex, all of whom started their careers at that time. In 2015, van de Beatz reflected on that period: "It was a nice time, but I really do not miss it, man. It was especially stressful."[6]

Van de Beatz released his debut 4-track EP Flontie Stacks in June 2013 under Mad Decent and Jeffree's. On July 10, 2014, his debut single "No Way Home" was released under Mad Decent.[7] The track features frequent collaborators Mr. Polska and Ronnie Flex. Van de Beatz's second EP Horse Force was set for an August 2014 release. However, it was delayed until March 2015, due to van de Beatz's busy schedule working on other projects, producing for artists on his label, executive producing an album by Ronnie Flex and working with Diplo and Major Lazer. Horse Force features Dutch artists Mr. Polska, Ronnie Flex, and Kalibwoy, as well as American rapper Riff Raff.[8]

In November 2014, van de Beatz produced Ariana Grande's song "All My Love", which was featured on the soundtrack of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1.[9] In 2015, van de Beatz worked on Madonna's single "Bitch I'm Madonna" as a ghost producer along Diplo and Sophie. On June 22, 2015, he released a remix of "Hey Mama" by David Guetta, to celebrate reaching 2 billion streams on Spotify.[10] In January 2016, he released a song titled "Flippo" on Skrillex's Owsla Worldwide Broadcast.[11] On October 9, 2017, van de Beatz collaborated with Trobi, Adika, and Kalibwoy on "U Don't Know," making a rare appearance on the Dutch record label Spinnin Records.[12]

Nouveau Riche

Nouveau Riche
Founded:2008
Founder:Boaz van de Beatz
Status:Active
Genre:Various
Country:Netherlands

Nouveau Riche was founded by van de Beatz in 2008. Notable releases include the 2014 single "Banaan" by Jebroer, Stepherd, Skinto and Jayh, which was certified Gold in Belgium and has stayed for over 15 weeks in the Belgian Top 50.[13]

Discography

EPs

Singles

Productions

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Official Soundcloud page. Soundcloud. 7 June 2015.
  2. Web site: Artiesten - Nouveau Riche Music. Nouveau Riche Music. 7 June 2015. Dutch. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150923004557/http://www.nouveaurichemusic.com/artiesten/. 23 September 2015.
  3. Web site: Mad Decent - Boaz van de Beatz. Mad Decent. 7 June 2015. 6 May 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140506010724/http://maddecent.com/artists/boaz-van-de-beatz/. dead.
  4. Web site: Mad Decent - Flontie Stacks EP. Mad Decent. 7 June 2015.
  5. Web site: Boaz van de Beatz dropt EP met RiFF RaFF en werkte met Madonna. Vpro.nl. 7 June 2015. 4 March 2015. Dutch.
  6. Web site: Een interview met Boaz van de Beatz over alles behalve zijn nieuwe EP. Ballinnn.com. 7 June 2015. Dutch. March 13, 2015. 15 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150615120617/http://ballinnn.com/een-interview-met-boaz-van-de-beatz-over-alles-behalve-zijn-nieuwe-ep/. dead.
  7. Web site: No Way Home (feat. Mr. Polska & Ronnie Flex).wav (Original Mix) by Ronnie Flex, Mr. Polska, Boaz van de Betz on Beatport. www.beatport.com. 2019-02-26.
  8. Web site: HORSE FORCE from Mad Decent on Beatport. www.beatport.com. 2019-02-26.
  9. Web site: Boaz van de Beatz maakt track voor Ariana Grande/Major Lazer op Hunger Games. Vpro.nl. 7 June 2015. Dutch. November 24, 2014.
  10. Web site: Payne. Chris. And the First DJ to Hit Two Billion Spotify Plays Is…. Billboard. 24 June 2015.
  11. Web site: Flippo (Original Mix) by Boaz Van de Beatz on Beatport. www.beatport.com. 2019-02-26.
  12. Web site: U Don't Know from SPINNIN' RECORDS on Beatport. www.beatport.com. 2019-02-26.
  13. Web site: BELGISCHE GOUDEN PLAAT VOOR ‘BANAAN’. Nouveau Riche. 7 June 2015. Dutch. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150616113113/http://www.nouveaurichemusic.com/belgische-gouden-plaat-voor-banaan/. 16 June 2015.
  14. Web site: Flontie Stacks EP from Mad Decent on Beatport. www.beatport.com. 2019-02-26.
  15. Web site: OWSLA Worldwide Broadcast from OWSLA on Beatport. www.beatport.com. 2019-02-26.
  16. Web site: Chu Chu Clap (Original Mix) by Mr. Polska, Boaz Van de Beatz, G-Buck on Beatport. www.beatport.com. 2019-02-26.
  17. Web site: The Hardest (Original Mix) by Boaz Van de Beatz, LNY TNZ on Beatport. www.beatport.com. 2019-02-26.
  18. Web site: All Good from Mad Decent on Beatport. www.beatport.com. 2019-02-26.

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