Gorilla Tek

Tony Castillo (born January 3, 1972), better known by his stage name Gorilla Tek, is an American record producer and composer. He is well known throughout South Florida as the brainchild of the production company known as Drummajorz. His success dates back to "Iconz" from their international smash hit entitled "Get Fucked Up". He has been managed by longtime business partner JC "Fentz" Louis, CEO of Iconz Worldwide, a music and film company in South Florida, also co-founder of Drum Majorz Inc. Tek has scored on various films such as Bloodline, released through Codeblack/Universal, and The Next Hit, starring Fredro Starr, Rick Ross and Lark Vorhies, released through SJW Films/Lionsgate.

Gorilla Tek
Birth nameTony Castillo
Born (1972-01-03) January 3, 1972
GenresRap and hip hop, R&B, dance
OccupationsProducer
LabelsDrummajorz

Castillo helped form Miami-based The Committee in 1985 with four co-founders: Carl Bosse, Trek, Fentz, and Chapter. He also originally worked with DJ Uncle Al & Uncle Luke. In 1999, the Committee expanded to artist management as Iconz Music Group.[1][2] From 1998 to 2002 he was a part of a duo with fellow producer Trek. Their collaborations included work for Slip-n-Side Records artists; Trick Daddy, J-Shin, and Trina.[3] Through management of the Opa-Locka-based rap group the Iconz, their 2000 lead single "Get Fucked Up" made the Billboard Hot 100 list and peaked at #93.[4][5][6]

Production discography

2000s

2010s

  • Donny Arcade - Anunnaki (2016)
  • Donny Arcade - 3600 (2016)
  • Donny Arcade - Welcome Back Home featuring Anjolique (2016)

2020's

  • Steel Drumz - Steel Drumz (2021)
  • Steel Drumz - Gorilla Smacks (2023)
  • Ballgreezy - I Like It (Summer In Miami) 2022
  • Ballgreezy - Look At Her (Summer In Miami) 2022
  • Ballgreezy - Priorities (Summer In Miami) 2022
  • Ballgreezy - Look At Her (Summer In Miami) 2022
  • Ballgreezy - For Da Crib (Summer In Miami) 2023
  • Ballgreezy - Sexy Sexy (Bae Day 4) 2023
  • Ballgreezy - I Just Want You (Bae Day 4) 2023

References

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