Jordan Evans (record producer)
Jordan D. C. Evans (born January 22, 1991) is a Canadian record producer, songwriter, and talent manager from Toronto.[1] His production resume includes working with major recording artists like Jay-Z, Eminem, Drake, John Legend, Ellie Goulding, and his own protégé, Daniel Caesar. He is a co founder of the record label Golden Child Recordings.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Jordan D. C. Evans |
Born | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | January 22, 1991
Genres | Hip hop, R&B |
Occupation(s) | Record producer, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Drum machine, sampler |
Years active | 2010–present |
Labels | Reclusive Music Inc., Golden Child |
Career
Evans manages the careers of recording artists Charlotte Day Wilson and Daniel Caesar along with frequent collaborator Matthew Burnett, who both produced the entirety of Daniel Caesar's award-winning and critically acclaimed debut album, Freudian.
In June 2014, Eminem's 'Not Afraid' (co-produced by Jordan Evans) was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), surpassing 10 million copies.[2]
The Instrumental for Drake's Single 'Pound Cake' (produced by Jordan Evans and Boi-1da) spawned a series of remixes and freestyles by many artists including Raekwon, Lupe Fiasco, the LOX, Meek Mill, Skeme, and Childish Gambino.
Discography
2012
Meek Mill – Dreams & Nightmares
- "Hold it Down" (feat. Young Jeezy)
- "Get it Over With"
- "Wonderful" (feat. John Osho)
2013
- "Pound Cake" (feat. Jay Z)
Rich Gang (Young Money) – Rich Gang
- "R.G." (feat. Mystikal)
Sean Leon – Ninelevenne, the Tragedy
- All production by Jordan Evans
Ben Stevenson[3]
- "Opposites Attract"
Don Trip – Help Is On The Way
- "All On Me"
Doley Bernays – Just In Case
- "Drown"
Marsha Ambrosius – Friends and Lovers
- "Get It Over With"
2014
Game – Blood Moon: Year of the Wolf
- "Married To The Game" ft. (French Montana, Dubb & Sam Hook)
- "Hittaz"
G-Eazy – These Things Happen
- "Opportunity Costs"
Sean Leon – narcissus, THE DROWNING OF EGO
- All production by Jordan Evans
Daniel Caesar – Praise Break
- All Production by Jordan Evans
Chris Batson – Painless
- * Produced with Chris Batson
2015
Jahkoy – Single
- "Vacay"
Daniel Caesar – Pilgrim's Paradise
- All production by Jordan Evans
Drake – If You're Reading This It's Too Late
- "How About Now"
Jamie Foxx – Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses
- "You Changed Me" ft. (Chris Brown)
Kyle – Smyle
- "Remember Me?" ft. (Chance The Rapper)
- "Some of Your Love"
Chris Batson
- '"Belong"
Various artists – Magic Mike XXL Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
- "How Does It Feel"
2016
- "You Made It"
Ellie Goulding – Single
- "Just in Case"
SoMo – "The Answers"
- '"Control"
Daniel Caesar – Single
- "Won't Live Here"
- "Get You" (feat. Kali Uchis)
- "Japanese Denim"
2017
Chris Brown – Heartbreak on a Full Moon
- "Reddi Whip"
Daniel Caesar – Freudian (Executive Producer)
- "Get You"(feat. Kali Uchis)
- "Best Part"(feat. H.E.R)
- "Hold Me Down"
- "Neu Roses(Transgressor's Song)"
- "Loose"
- "We Find Love"
- "Blessed"
- "Take Me Away" (feat. Syd)
- "Transform" (feat. Charlotte Day Wilson)
- "Freudian"
H.E.R. – H.E.R.
- "Best Part" (feat. Daniel Caesar)
2018
Jessie Reyez – Single
- "Figures, a Reprise" (feat. Daniel Caesar)
Mez – Data Plan .001
- "The Shift"
Daniel Caesar – Single
- "Who Hurt You?"
2019
John Legend – Single
- "Preach" (Urban Radio Edit)
Daniel Caesar – CASE STUDY 01 (Executive Producer)
- "CYANIDE"
- "LOVE AGAIN" (Daniel Caesar & Brandy)
- "OPEN UP"
- "RESTORE THE FEELING" (feat. Sean Leon & Jacob Collier)
- "SUPERPOSITION" (feat. John Mayer) (additional production)
Drake – Care Package
- "How Bout Now"
2023
- "Ocho Rios"
- "Cool"
- "Homiesexual (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)"
- "Superpowers"
- "Please Do Not Lean (feat. BADBADNOTGOOD)"
Accolades
Evans has been nominated for multiple Grammy Awards and Juno Awards, among other accolades, as a songwriter and record producer. He won a Juno Award in 2018 for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year for Freudian.[4][5][6]
Much Music Awards
Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
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2010 | "Not Afraid" (Eminem) | Much Music#1 | Won |
Grammy Awards
Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
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2011 - 53rd Grammy Awards[7] | "Not Afraid" (Eminem) | Best Rap Song | Nominated |
"Not Afraid" (Eminem) | Best Rap Solo Performance | Won | |
2013 - 56th Grammy Awards[7] | "Nothing Was The Same" (Drake) | Best Rap Album | Nominated |
2018 - 60th Grammy Awards[7] | "Freudian" (Daniel Caesar) | Best R&B Album | Nominated |
JUNO Awards
Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
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2011 | "Recovery" (Eminem) | Best International Album | Nominated |
2013 | "Nothing Was the Same" (Drake) | Best Rap Album | Won |
2018 | Producer of the Year (Jordan Evans, Matthew Burnett) | Jack Richardson Producer of the Year | Nominated |
2018 | "Freudian" (Daniel Caesar) | R&B/Soul Recording of the Year | Won |
Canadian Screen Awards
Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
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2021 | "Juno Awards of 2021" | Best Live Entertainment Special | Won |
References
- "Names Eminem First Artist To Earn Two Digital Diamond Awards - December 23, 2015". RIAA. Retrieved 2015-12-23.
- "Ben Stevenson Music". Archived from the original on 2013-04-19.
- MSN Entertainment. Accessed 27 Oct 2012.
- Globe & Mail. "The Complete List of 2011" Accessed. 27 Oct 2012.
- Grammy Awards "Past Winners". Accessed 27 Oct 2012
- MSN Entertainment. Accessed 27 Oct 2012.