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Dot da Genius
Birth Name:Oladipo Omishore
Birth Date:17 July 1986
Origin:Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Years Active:2001–present
Label:HeadBanga Muzik Group
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Alma Mater:Polytechnic Institute of New York University
Children:1

Oladipo Omishore, known professionally as Dot da Genius, is an American record producer and audio engineer from Brooklyn, New York. He first gained recognition in 2008 for producing "Day 'n' Nite" by American musician Kid Cudi, with whom he is a longtime friend and frequent collaborator; the two would later form a rock band in 2010, known as WZRD.[1]

Engaged in various entrepreneurial pursuits, Omishore launched his own trans-media company HeadBanga Muzik Group which has collaborated with numerous brands and labels, such as: Universal Music Group, BMG, Nike, and Splice. His production has been featured on albums by several prominent artists in the music industry, including Nas, Kanye West, Eminem, Denzel Curry, Lil Nas X, JID, 6LACK, and Jhené Aiko, among others.[2]

Life and career

1986–2005: Early life

Oladipo Omishore is from the Brooklyn borough of New York City. He is of Nigerian heritage, of the Yoruba tribe.[3] [4] His parents always encouraged his interest in music, and at the age of seven, his father sent him to the Brooklyn Music School for piano lessons, where he studied with Tom Coote. Omishore preferred playing the guitar, but learning how to play a keyboard instrument was very beneficial later in life when he started producing. He attended Polytechnic Institute of New York University in New York, where he studied electrical engineering and graduated in 2008.

2006–2009: Career beginnings and producing for Kid Cudi

Omishore began his career in sound-mixing in 2003 at New York University by using Image-Line's FL Studio program. In 2004, Omishore created a studio in his basement with equipment bought by his parents and would later call it "Head Banga Muzik Studios."[5] After gaining attention for his production, he decided to change locations to the Brewery Recording Studio. In May 2009, Omishore partnered up with Andrew Krivonos, owner of Brewery Recording Studio, and helped move the studio to North Brooklyn in a new facility.[6]

Omishore and Kid Cudi met in 2006, and they lived together for two years. Both artists found a genuine liking for one another, and chose to work with each other on several music productions. "Day N' Nite" turned out to be the biggest hit production that both of them worked on together, with Omishore providing the beats and Cudi rapping and singing over the music. He produced the song in Head Banga Muzik Studios, and used several different methods of mixing and synthesizing the beats on this track. The song took a total of two days to complete, from the instrumental being made to the track's final arrangements. No edits were made after that two-day process ended. It was finished in 2007 and became popular two years later, in 2009."Day N' Nite" reached the top three in the United States and the United Kingdom. It was released under the labels GOOD Music, Fool's Gold Records, Universal Motown Records, and Data Records. It is featured on the album .

2010–2018: WZRD

See main article: WZRD (band) and WZRD (album).

WZRD is Omishore and Kid Cudi's collaboration alternative rock band. Kid Cudi focuses on the vocals, while Omishore is responsible for the production.[7] Together, they produced a self-made album titled WZRD. Much of their inspiration behind the album came from their love for Nirvana, The Pixies, and Pink Floyd. They recorded much of the album in either their tour bus while they were on the road, or Cudi's basement studio in Hollywood Hills.[8] This album contained absolutely no profanity, including the "n word" that many rappers loosely use.[9] The album was first released on February 28, 2012. It reportedly sold 70,499 copies in its opening week.[10] Although Cudi finds the marketing and promotion of the album weak by Universal Music Group, it landed the number three spot on the album sales chart.[11] Universal Music Group also allegedly under-shipped copies of the album.[12] While "Dose of Dopeness" was released prior to the release of WZRD, it was not featured on the album.[13]

2018–present: Solo debut album

In 2018, Omishore and Woodro Skillson announced the signing of James Japan to their label, HeadBanga Muzik Group.[14]

In 2020, Omishore scored his first number-one hit single on the Billboard Hot 100, when "The Scotts," a collaborative effort between Cudi and his protege Travis Scott, debuted at the top spot in the US chart.

On June 24, 2022, Omishore released "Talk About Me", the lead single from his upcoming solo debut album. The song features vocals from American rappers Kid Cudi, Denzel Curry, and JID. In July 2022, Complex interviewed Omishore on his upcoming debut album.[15]

Artistry

Musical style

Omishore is a self-taught music producer and engineer.[2]

Influences

Among Omishore’s favorite albums of all time are Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon, Dr. Dre's The Chronic, Outkast's ATLiens, and Coldplay's Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends.[16]

Personal life

Omishore has one daughter, from a previous relationship.[17] In September 2014, American singer-songwriter Jhené Aiko, revealed she and Omishore were in a relationship. The two revealed their marriage in March 2016.[3] [18] On August 9, 2016, Jhené Aiko filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences.[19] The divorce was finalized in October 2017.[20] [21]

Discography

Soundtrack albums

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Album details
Entergalactic (Original Score)
  • Released: October 14, 2022[22]
  • Label: Netflix Music, LLC
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Singles

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YearAlbum
"Fettuccine"[23]
(featuring Tunji Ige, Fat Tony and Price)		2018rowspan="1"
"Talk About Me"[24]
(with Kid Cudi, Denzel Curry and JID)		2022rowspan="1"

Guest appearances

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YearOther artist(s)Album
"Burrow"2022Kid Cudi, Don Toliver, Steve AokiEntergalactic

Production discography

See main article: Dot da Genius production discography.

Awards and nominations

BET Hip Hop Awards

YearNominated workAwardResult
2009[25] Day 'n' NiteBET Hip Hop Award for Track of the Year
Day 'n' NiteBET Hip Hop Award for Best Hip Hop Video

Grammy Awards

YearNominated WorkAwardResult
2010[27] "Day 'n' Nite"Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance
"Day 'n' Nite"Grammy Award for Best Rap Song
2019“Panini”Best Rap/Sung Performance

mtvU Woodie Awards

Filmography

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dot Da Genius, producer/owner, Brewery recording Studio.. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513092024/http://www.breweryrecording.com/engineers/dot/. dead. May 13, 2012. December 22, 2021.
  2. Tingen . Paul . October 2009 . Secrets Of The Mix Engineers: Dot Da Genius . live . . https://web.archive.org/web/20120601230403/http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/oct09/articles/it_1009.htm . June 1, 2012 . September 7, 2012.
  3. News: Bodunrin . Sola . March 17, 2016 . American singer Jhene Aiko is married to Yoruba man . . live . March 19, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160401152935/https://www.naij.com/767914-amazing-popular-american-singer-speaks-yoruba.html . April 1, 2016.
  4. News: Atisele . Kenneth . March 17, 2016 . While We Weren't Looking, Jhene Aiko Got Married To A Yoruba/American Producer . . dead . March 19, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160319025319/http://thenet.ng/2016/03/while-we-werent-looking-jhene-aiko-got-married-to-a-yorubaamerican-producer/ . March 19, 2016.
  5. Web site: About . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120224063906/http://headbangamuzik.com/about/ . February 24, 2012 . September 7, 2012 . Head Banga Muzik.
  6. Web site: Studio . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121002023410/http://www.breweryrecording.com/studio/ . October 2, 2012 . December 22, 2021 . Brewery Recording Studio.
  7. Fairfax . Jesse . February 28, 2012 . WZRD (Kid Cudi x Dot Da Genius) . live . . https://web.archive.org/web/20120902084457/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/album-reviews/id.1843/title.wzrd-kid-cudi-x-dot-da-genius-wzrd . September 2, 2012 . September 7, 2012.
  8. La Puma . Joe . February 27, 2012 . WZRD: Band Of Brothers (2012 Online Cover Story) . live . . https://web.archive.org/web/20120625090157/http://www.complex.com/music/2012/02/wzrd-kid-cudi-dot-da-genius-online-cover-story . June 25, 2012 . September 7, 2012.
  9. Web site: Weintraub . Jason . November 20, 2011 . Kid Cudi's New Album Will Contain No Curse Words, No N-Words . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20120122054633/http://hiphopwired.com/2011/11/20/kid-cudis-new-album-contains-no-curse-words-and-no-n-words/ . January 22, 2012 . September 7, 2012 . Hip-Hop Wired.
  10. Moore . Jacob . March 6, 2012 . Kid Cudi & Dot Da Genius' "WZRD" Sells Over 70K In Week One . live . . https://web.archive.org/web/20120418175655/http://www.complex.com/music/2012/03/kid-cudi-dot-da-genius-wzrd-sells-over-70k-in-week-one . April 18, 2012 . September 7, 2012.
  11. Web site: Beadon . Leigh . March 8, 2012 . KiD CuDi's WZRD Debuts At No. 3 Despite Being Swept Under The Rug By Universal . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20120518211744/http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120307/16295418031/kid-cudis-wzrd-debuts-no-3-despite-being-swept-under-rug-universal.shtml . May 18, 2012 . September 7, 2012 . Techdirt.
  12. Jacobs . Allen . March 7, 2012 . Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 3/4/2012 . dead . . https://web.archive.org/web/20120614200123/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18926/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-3-4-2012 . June 14, 2012 . September 7, 2012.
  13. Web site: DatNewCudi.com: Dot Da Genius Interview Part 1 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151220151818/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEIDlgceNpk . dead . December 20, 2015 . December 22, 2021 . YouTube.
  14. Web site: Espinoza . Joshua . March 2, 2018 . HeadBanga Muzik Signee James Japan Shares "Real" . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180303033559/https://www.complex.com/music/2018/03/james-japan-real . March 3, 2018 . December 22, 2021 . Complex.
  15. Web site: Blanchet . Brenton . July 6, 2022 . Dot da Genius is Stepping into the Spotlight . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220712120225/https://www.complex.com/music/dot-da-genius-interview-talk-about . July 12, 2022 . July 17, 2022 . Complex.
  16. Ahmed . Insanul . March 4, 2012 . Dusty Grooves: Dot Da Genius' 25 Favorite Albums . live . . https://web.archive.org/web/20120623161349/http://www.complex.com/music/2012/03/soundtrack-to-my-life-dot-da-genius-25-favorite-albums . June 23, 2012 . September 7, 2012.
  17. Ahmed . Insanul . February 29, 2012 . Dot Da Genius Tells All: The Stories Behind his Classic Records . live . . https://web.archive.org/web/20120811084848/http://www.complex.com/music/2012/02/dot-da-genius-tells-all-the-stories-behind-his-classic-records/ . August 11, 2012 . September 7, 2012.
  18. Web site: Morris . Jessie . March 16, 2016 . Dot Da Genius Confirms His Marriage to Jhené Aiko in a Passionate Instagram Message . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210508083842/https://www.complex.com/music/2016/03/dot-da-genius-reveals-marriage-to-jhene-aiko . May 8, 2021 . April 27, 2023 . .
  19. Web site: Nessif . Bruna . August 11, 2016 . Jhene Aiko Files for Divorce from Dot da Genius . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160812005841/http://www.eonline.com/news/787136/jhene-aiko-files-for-divorce-from-dot-da-genius . August 12, 2016 . August 12, 2016 . E! News.
  20. Web site: Post . Chantilly . October 3, 2017 . Jhene Aiko's Divorce With Dot Da Genius Finalized . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210306114737/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/jhene-aikos-divorce-with-dot-da-genius-finalized-news.37981.html . March 6, 2021 . December 22, 2021 . HotNewHipHop.
  21. Web site: Eustice . Kyle . October 3, 2017 . Jhené Aiko's Divorce From Dot Da Genius Is Official . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200813234849/https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.44810/title.jhene-aikos-divorce-from-dot-da-genius-is-official . August 13, 2020 . April 27, 2023 . .
  22. Web site: Callas . Brad . October 17, 2022 . Dot Da Genius Shares Soundtrack From Kid Cudi's Netflix Special 'Entergalactic' . Complex Media.
  23. Web site: Dot da Genius Whips up Some "Fettuccine" on Debut Single as Solo Artist . .
  24. Web site: Kid Cudi Announces Denzel Curry, JID Collaboration, "Talk About Me" . HNHH . June 22, 2022 .
  25. http://music-mix.ew.com/2009/09/17/bet-award-nominations/ Leah Greenblatt, "BET Hip Hop Award nominations announced; will top nominee Kanye show?"
  26. Web site: Complex. Valerie. June 15, 2023. Black Reel 7th Annual Television Awards Featuring Gender Neutral Categories Announces Nominations; 'The Best Man: Final Chapters' Leads With 18 Noms. June 15, 2023. Deadline.
  27. Web site: Awards Nominations & Winners. April 30, 2017. Grammy.com. December 22, 2021.
  28. Web site: 2009 Video Music Awards. https://web.archive.org/web/20090716032752/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2009/. dead. July 16, 2009. Mtv.com. December 22, 2021.
  29. Web site: 2009 Woodie Awards. https://web.archive.org/web/20091008001615/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/woodieawards/2009/. dead. October 8, 2009. Mtv.com. December 22, 2021.

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