Kehinde Alabi, known professionally as Louddaaa, is one of the most in-demand record producers shaping contemporary Afrobeats. From producing Ayra Starr’s breakout hit “Away” to crafting tracks for Davido, Simi, and Magixx, his work defines much of the sound of this generation. Beyond music, he’s also ventured into film scoring, earning an AMVCA nomination for his work on Freedom Way.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Kehinde Alabi |
| Date of Birth | 1991 |
| Place of Birth | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of Origin | Ekiti State (paternal); Osun State (maternal) |
| Partner | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Record Producer, Songwriter, Sound Engineer, Film Composer |
| Labels | Tal Entertainment (founder); Mavin Records, DMW, Columbia, Sony (affiliations) |
| Net Worth | Estimated $500,000 – $1 million USD |
Early Life and Education
Louddaaa was born in Lagos in 1991 to parents from Ekiti and Osun States. He grew up in Oshodi and Ejigbo, and is a twin. Music came early, he was playing church drums by nine and picked up keyboard soon after.
He studied Industrial Design at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), graduating in 2017.
His production journey began in his second year when a friend gave him a laptop with FL Studio. After interning at local studios and a stint in Port Harcourt, he moved back to Lagos in 2019 to pursue music full-time.
Career
Louddaaa’s breakthrough came after joining Mavin Records as a sound engineer around 2019/2020. While engineering sessions, he made beats in his downtime.
One evening, Don Jazzy heard a track he was working on and suggested new signee Ayra Starr record over it. That beat became “Away,” her debut single, which blew up and put Louddaaa on the map.
He became a core producer for Ayra Starr, working on her EP, 19 & Dangerous, and The Year I Turned 21. His credits for her include “Cast,” “Beggie Beggie,” “Lonely,” “Last Heartbreak Song” (ft. Giveon), and “Orun.”
He’s since produced for major artists across Afrobeats, including Davido (“Anything,” “10 Kilo”), Simi (primary producer on Lost and Found), Magixx (“Maria”), and Black Sherif (Iron Boy).
Beyond music, he composed the score for Freedom Way, which premired at TIFF and in Nigerian cinemas in 2025, earning him a 2025 AMVCA nomination for Best Score/Music. His production style is soulful, with emotive synths and genre-blending versatility.
The name “Louddaaa” came from colleagues at Mavin constantly telling him to turn the speakers “louder.”
Personal Life
Louddaaa keeps his personal life private. He’s a twin, one of three children, with roots in Ekiti and Osun States. There’s no verified public information about a spouse, partner, or children as of 2026.
He’s shared that his routine includes gym, music, and reading self-help books. He’s a practicing Christian and has spoken about faith being central to his journey.
Net Worth
Louddaaa’s net worth is estimated to be between $500,000 and $1 million USD as of 2026. This estimate is based on his production credits on major-label albums, hit singles with millions of streams, and film scoring work.
Production discography
Albums Produced (Selected)
| Artist | Album | Release Date | Role | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayra Starr | Ayra Starr (EP) | 22 Jan 2021 | Sound Engineer / Co-Producer | Mavin Records |
| Ayra Starr | 19 & Dangerous | 6 Aug 2021 | Sound Engineer / Co-Producer | Mavin Records |
| Chike | The Brother’s Keeper | 25 Aug 2022 | Co-Producer | Brother Records |
| Ayra Starr | The Year I Turned 21 | 31 May 2024 | Sound Engineer / Co-Producer | Mavin Records |
| Simi | Lost and Found | 5 Jul 2024 | Primary Producer / Sound Engineer | Studio Brat |
| Black Sherif | Iron Boy | 3 Apr 2025 | Co-Producer | Blacko / Empire |
| Davido | 5ive | 18 Apr 2025 | Co-Producer | DMW / Columbia / Sony |
Notable Singles Produced
- Ayra Starr: “Away”, “Cast”, “Beggie Beggie”, “Lonely”, “Last Heartbreak Song” (ft. Giveon), “Orun”, “Running” (with Davido)
- Davido: “Anything”, “10 Kilo”
- Simi: “All I Want”
- Magixx: “Maria”
Songwriting Credits
- Ayra Starr: “Sability” (10 Feb 2023)
- Additional credits via Spotify for Artists.
Awards And Nominations
| Year | Awards Ceremony | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Beatz Awards | Afro-R&B Producer of the Year | Nominated |
| 2023 | The Beatz Awards | Afro Soul Producer of the Year | Won |
| 2024 | The Beatz Awards | Male Producer of the Year | Nominated |
| 2024 | The Beatz Awards | Afro R&B Producer of the Year | Nominated |
| 2024 | The Beatz Awards | Afro Dancehall Producer of the Year | Nominated |
| 2025 | AMVCA | Best Score/Music (Freedom Way) | Nominated |
In 2025, he was named among the “Hottest African Producers Right Now” by OkayAfrica.
