| Boi-1da | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Matthew Jehu Samuels |
| Also known as | Boi-1da |
| Born |
October 12, 1986 Kingston, Jamaica |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | |
| Instruments | Keyboard, drum machine, sampler |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Boi-1da Productions, OVO Sound, Warner |
| Associated acts | Bizzle, Lecrae, Drake |
| Website | boi-1da |
Matthew Jehu Samuels (born October 12, 1986), professionally known as Boi-1da (/ˌbɔɪˈwʌndə/ boy-WON-da), is a Canadian hip-hop producer from Toronto, Ontario. He has produced for artists and groups such as Clipse, The Diplomats, Drake, Eminem, Jay Z, Joe Budden, G-Unit, Nicki Minaj, k-os, Das Racist, Lecrae, Nas, Bizzle, Talib Kweli, Saukrates, Kendrick Lamar, Meek Mill and Chris Brown among others. He significantly collaborates with other producers who co-produce on his tracks, including The Maven Boys, Stephen Kozmeniuk, Vinylz and Allen Ritter, among others.