Most people hear the name “Key Pusha” and assume it’s a reference to drug dealing. Somewhat alike, he’s no stranger to supplying the streets with quality hip-hop beats. His clever name, brilliant marketing, and the demand for his supply would remind you of a dealer or hustler. Before he reached the age of 18, Super-producer Key Pusha Beats was already a prominent musician and seasoned go-getter.
Widely known for his trap-soul productions, Key Pusha has pioneered groundbreaking hits for a diverse lineup of artists such as Lil Wayne, Yo Gotti, Rich the Kid, Gucci Mane, Soulja Boy and more. He’s also worked with T-Pain, Bow Wow, Elle Varner, Higher Brothers, and many more.
Born in PG County, Maryland & Raised in Atlanta, Key Pusha began making beats on Fl Studio while attending high school. After a couple of years of perfecting his craft, he started uploading home-made beat making videos to his YouTube page and generated millions of views. In 2008, Key Pusha Beats rose to fame with his snap-dance hit single “Crank Dat Yank” performed by Camp 22. The dance craze gained worldwide notoriety because of its catchy hook and melodic beat. The song peaked at #60 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was featured on the 106&Park countdown. During this time, he had numerous songs in rotation on Atlanta radio. In 2010, he produced and recorded the smash hit “Can I be your man” by platinum selling artists Bow Wow & Lil Wayne. That same year, he met & learned how to use Pro Tools from the world-renowned Auto Tune King, T-Pain. Recently, Key Pusha Beats has produced the (China-based) rap group Higher Brothers’ hit single “Young Master” which has generated over 2 million streams on YouTube.
The 25-year-old producer has inspired a new generation of musicians and is widely considered one of the godfathers of the “Internet Producer” era and unlike the many trends in hip-hop that are here today and gone tomorrow, Key Pusha’s artistry and creativity are endless. While constantly re-creating his sound and his brand, Key Pusha Beats strives to expand his horizons while simultaneously using his traditional methods to create a unique sound that he and his followers love. His continuous hit-making has earned him countless fans from Los Angeles to New York to the Midwest, his native region, the South & Overseas.