KillBeatz, otherwise known by his real name Joseph Kwame Addison, is a renowned music producer and sound engineer hailing from Ghana. He is part of the music ensemble R2bees and serves as the head of Legacy Life Entertainment, where talented artist King Promise is currently signed.
Profile Summary
| Full Name: | Joseph Kwame Addison |
| Date Of Birth: | November 25, 1993 |
| Place Of Birth: | Ghana |
| Nationality: | Ghanaian |
| Occupation(s): | Music Producer , Sound Engineer |
| Labels: | Legacy Life Entertainment |
| Net Worth: | $700,000 |
Early Life
KillBeatz, also recognized as Joseph Kwame Addison, first honed his musical talents by playing instruments for his church community.
Subsequently, he embarked on a transition from his beginnings in church music to the world of secular music, initially exploring his skills as a rapper before pivoting his focus towards music production.
Career
KillBeatz transitioned to music production under the guidance of Ghanaian producer Kaywa. He earned his moniker “KillBeatz” from Omar Sterling (Paedae) of R2Bees.
Upon showcasing his skills at producing beats, the studio manager was impressed and encouraged him to work there. KillBeatz’s production prowess quickly gained popularity among clients, surpassing that of the previous producer.
Known for his versatility, KillBeatz has collaborated with a diverse range of artists such as Sarkodie, Efya, R2Bees, Wizkid, Ed Sheeran, and Fuse ODG.
His production work spans various genres including highlife, hiplife, Azonto, Afrobeats, gospel, and afro-pop. In 2012, he played a significant role in shaping the Azonto music scene by creating beats for numerous Azonto tracks during its peak.
His talent has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Producer of the Year accolade at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) in 2013, 2014, and 2018.
KillBeatz’s noteworthy contributions include producing the track “Bibia Be Ye Ye” by Ed Sheeran featuring Fuse ODG, which was featured on Ed Sheeran’s Grammy-winning album “÷ (Divide)” that won Best Pop Vocal Album at the 60th Grammy Awards in 2018.
Personal Life
KillBeatz took to his Instagram in 2020 to share the joyful news of the birth of his baby daughter by his girlfriend.
Tragically, on February 17, a post surfaced on social media revealing the passing of KillBeatz’s mother.
KillBeatz Net Worth
KillBeatz, the talented Ghanaian music producer and sound engineer, has accumulated an impressive net worth of $700,000.
Discography
Here are some of the notable works in KillBeatz’s discography:
- “Azonto” by Fuse ODG
- “Bankulize” by Mr Eazi and Pappy Kojo
- “Baby” by Sarkodie featuring Joey B
- “NaNa” by Joey B
- “Go Hard” by Davido featuring Teewah
- “My Own” by Sarkodie
- “Dancefloor” by R2Bees featuring Wizkid
- “Oh Yeah” by King Promise
- “Holla at Me” by Dj Vyrusky featuring Kuami Eugene and KiDi
