Sound engineer cum musician, Danny Beatz has disclosed that his first professional work as a beat maker was Guru’s ‘Nkwaada Nkwaada’.
According to Danny Beatz, born Daniel Owusu Agyapong, that song became his breakthrough after five years.
Danny made this revelation during an interview with Kojo Preko Dankwa on Kasapa Entertainment.
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He however revealed that he mixed Guru’s song which featured Dobble without a studio monitor.
“I recorded Guru’s popular song ‘Nkwaada Nkwaada’ without a monitor. After making that for Guru, I wasn’t sure if I got what he wanted right. But after he released the song and everybody jammed to it, I was surprised.
I was expecting Guru to criticize the beat or give it to an experienced sound engineer to work on the beat again but he never did.
He called to tell me that the song was enjoying massive airplay.”
The ‘Love Juju’ crooner has since been the sound engineer who behind several hit songs.
Speaking with Guru, he admitted that his ‘Nkwaada Nkwaada’ song went as far as China and Gabon.
He commended Danny Beatz for the quality of songs he has recorded for most popular artistes.
“After Danny Beatz produced my hit song ‘Nkwaada Nkwaada’, he has never rested and that is why I’m so proud of him.” Guru said.
He also revealed why he never gave up on his dreams despite the discouragement from friends and family.
Danny Beatz said his focus was to prove to critics that he can thrive with his talent.
“I started making speakers with plywood. When I started as a young sound engineer following Kawywa, Richie Lynx, Appietus and Hammer.
“I was never disappointed when people around me failed to believe in my dream to become a sound engineer.” he told Kojo Preko Dankwa
Talking about his success journey into the industry, Danny Beatz said both Sound engineering
and music have taken him far.
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Danny Beatz is celebrating ten years as a sound engineer. He has recorded artists such Dobble, Pope Skinny, Gasmilla, Tutulapato, Iwan, AK Songstress, Mzbel and many others.
Currently the buzzing musician/producer is signed on to African Prince Records and RuffTown Records.
His first single released under the label is “Mede Kuku” which featured the late Ebony Reigns and produced “Date Ur Fada and Hustle” (Me Di Wo Dwa) also for the late Ebony Reigns.