Burd & Keyz

Burd & Keyz
Origin Markham, Ontario, Canada
Genres Hip Hop, R&B
Years active 2004−present
Associated acts T-Minus, Luu Breeze , xSDTRK
Members Andrew "Burd" Liburd
Past members Anthony "Durty Keyz" James (Deceased)

Burd & Keyz is a Canadian hip-hop and R&B production group from Markham, Ontario, Canada. Some notable acts they have produced for are Kardinal Offishall, MGK, Meek Mill, Pusha T, and more recently A$AP Ferg, Fabolous, and French Montana.

Music career

Andrew "Burd" Liburd and Anthony "Durty Keyz" James, were raised together in the Toronto suburb of Markham. The two began producing in high school when the two discovered a mutual interest in music, specifically, in beat making and production.[1]

In 2004, James and Liburd officially formed the production duo "Burd & Keyz".[2]

On June 28, 2010, Keyz died due to a bacterial infection called streptococcus.[3][4]He was only 23 years old. A tribute video was released on July 4, 2010.[5]

Burd still produces music under the name "Burd & Keyz".[6]

Keyz of Life

On December 13, 2011, Burd released a tribute album to Keyz titled Keyz of Life,[7] and offered it as a free download.[8]

The lead single, LoveSpeak, which featured R&B/Soul Toronto native Shi Wisdom and rapper KJ, was released on June 6, 2011.[9] The video was shot at Wisdom's Barber Shop & Beauty Salon in Toronto's Eglinton West neighbourhood. The video was directed by David F. Mewa.

The second single, Real Nigga Tears (R.N.T.), featured Rich Kidd from Toronto and DJ Grouch and was released on August 16, 2011.[10] The video, directed by Sean Getti and featuring Burd himself,[11] was released the next month on September 6, 2011.[12]

The third single, Faithful, featured Toronto artists Luu Breeze, A-Game, and Jahron B, with co-production from fellow Toronto native T-Minus and was released on October 26, 2011.[13][14] The video, directed by Reza Dahya, was released on March 12, 2012.[15]

The album received positive reviews and lead to an article about Burd & Keyz on the front page of the National Post arts section [16] among other reviews.[17][18][19] On April 29, 2012, Keyz of Life was officially released in the United Kingdom.[20]

Production

2009

The Kid Famous — Goddess Girl

01. I Wanna Know Your Name (ft Oh!) (Re-Master)
02. Screwface Rap
03. Hater’s Eulogy
04. The Declaration
05. Time To Decide
06. Fresh Cut
07. Goddess Girl (ft Luu Breeze & Oh!)
08. How It’s Gotta Be (ft Kim Davis)

2010

Nickelus F — Season Premiere

03. World Renown

2011

Rochester — Born to Be

02. Let My Tape Rock (ft Luu Breeze & K. Ryan)
03. Turn Me On
07. Yuu (Young Luv II)
08. Tek Mi Money (ft Pachino)
11. Triumphant

Luu Breeze — #HollaLaLuuie

03. HollaLaLuuie
04. Bin Laden

Burd & Keyz — Keyz of Life

01. Divine Brown – Intro (produced by McCallaman)
02. SonReal x Nickelus F x Blake Carrington – Keyz of Life
03. Promise x Redway x Rochester – Say A Prayer
04. Interlude I
05. Luu Breeze x A-Game x PartyNextDoor – Faithful (co-produced with T-Minus)
06. Lokz – Duet
07. Burdstrumental (Never Get Over You)
08. Interlude II
09. Shi Wisdom x KJ – LoveSpeak
10. Burdstrumental (Losing My Bestfriend) (co-produced with McCallaman)
11. Interlude III
12. Rich Kidd x DJ Grouch – R.N.T. (Real Nigga Tears)
13. OmarLunan aka Oh! x Dwayne Morgan x O’Sound – Shine (produced by T-Minus)
14. Divine Brown x Kardinal Offishall – The Other Side

2012

JD Era — No Handouts

10. I Need You (ft Shi Wisdom)

Kardinal Offishall

00. Ignorant Shit
00. Reppin' 4 My City (ft Wiz Kid)

Peter Jackson — Fresh Start

10. #1 Fan (ft Karl Wolf)

Troy Ave — Bricks In My Backpack 3

07. Chiddy Chiddy Bang Bang
08. F.U.B.U.

Troy Ave — White Christmas

15. Red Lipstick (ft Chase N. Cashe)

Chase N. Cashe

00. Watch Me

2013

LA Leakers — LA Leakers Presents: The 2013 Draft Picks

14. I Can Do That (ft Chase N. Cashe)

MGK — Black Flag

03. Peso (ft Meek Mill & Pusha T)[21]
08. 50 (ft French Montana)

The Game — OKE: Operation Kill Everything

16. You Don't Know

SonReal

00. Everywhere We Go

2014

Tory Lanez — Lost Cause

09. "Priceless" (produced with Daniel Worthy and Tory Lanez)

GVND - Days Like This - EP

03. Money Right (feat. Luu Breeze)

Kirko Bangz — Progression V: Young Texas Playa

03. "For Da 99" (produced with Jordon Manswell)
06. "288" (produced with Jordon Manswell)
08. "Screaming" (ft. Bando Jones) (produced with Sound M.O.B.)
10. "Then I Came Dine" (ft. Riff Raff) (produced with Jordon Manswell and Sevn Thomas)
18. "Pray For Me"

2015

Devontee — District Vibe

11. All I Ever Wanted [22]

Marty Baller

00. Things We Go Through[23][24]

SonReal — For The Town[25]

06. For The Town

2016

Donnie

00. Come Through (ft Daniel Caesar) [26]

Derin Falana

00 The Pick Up (produced with Jordon Manswell and Sevn Thomas)[27]

Kirko Bangz

00. Love and Basketball (produced with The Mekanics)[28]

Ye Ali

00. Used To (ft Pollari)[29]
00. Ye Ali - Late Nite Flexxx (ft Louis Val and Laioung)(produced with Xclu)[30]

A$AP Ferg — Always Strive and Prosper

19. Don't Mind (ft Fabolous and French Montana) (produced with The Mekanics) (Bonus Track)[31][32]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result
2013 Juno Awards Rap Recording of the Year (JD Era - No Handouts) Nominated
2014 Juno Awards Rap Recording of the Year ("SonReal - Everywhere We Go") Nominated
2014 MuchMusic Video Award Video of the Year ("SonReal - Everywhere We Go" (produced by Burd and Keyz)) Nominated
2014 MuchMusic Video Award Director the Year ("SonReal - Everywhere We Go" (produced by Burd and Keyz)) Nominated
2014 MuchMusic Video Award Your Fave Video ("SonReal - Everywhere We Go" (produced by Burd and Keyz)) Nominated
2014 MuchMusic Video Award Hip Hop Video of the Year ("SonReal - Everywhere We Go" (produced by Burd and Keyz)) Nominated
2014 MuchMusic Video Award MuchFACT Video of the Year ("SonReal - Everywhere We Go" (produced by Burd and Keyz)) Won
2016 Juno Awards Rap Recording of the Year ("SonReal - For The Town") Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "Producers Burd & Keyz Interview W/ Champ Mag | Champ Magazine |Champmag.Com |The New Wave Of Urban Publication". Champmag.Com. 2010-03-24. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  2. ↑ "Former staff left to face the music alone | Humber Et Cetera". Humberetc.com. 2011-03-17. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  3. ↑ dutch (2010-06-29). "Rest In Peace Durty Keyz | EscapeMTL.ca v3.0 - Real City's Finest Urban Blog". Escapemtl.ca. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  4. ↑ "R.I.P. Anthony "Durty Keyz" James". Cityonmyback.com. 2010-06-29. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  5. ↑ "Tribute to producer Anthony "Durty Keyz" James [Video/Tribute]". Hiphopcanada.com. 2010-07-08. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  6. ↑ "Former staff left to face the music alone | Humber Et Cetera". Humberetc.com. 2011-03-17. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  7. ↑ "Burd and Keyz | ION Magazine". Ionmagazine.ca. 2011-12-16. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  8. ↑ "Keyz of Life | Keyz of Life". Keyzoflife.bandcamp.com. 2011-12-13. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  9. ↑ "NEW MUSIC: Shi Wisdom – LoveSpeak feat. KJ (Prod. Burd & Keyz)". Cityonmyback.com. 2011-06-06. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  10. ↑ http://richkiddbeats.com/#/discography/43/rich-kidd-dj-grouch-r-n-t-real-nigga-tears-produced-by-burd-keyz
  11. ↑ "Real N*gga Tears (R.N.T.) - Burd & Keyz ft. Rich Kidd & DJ Grouch [Video]". Hiphopcanada.com. 2011-09-11. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  12. ↑ "[Video] Rich Kidd & DJ Grouch – R.N.T (Prod. Burd & Keyz)". Liveagl.com. 2012-06-02. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  13. ↑ Audio. "New Music: Burd & Keyz – "Faithful" feat. Luu Breeze, A-Game, Jahron B. & T-Minus : RESPECT". Respect-mag.com. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  14. ↑ "Burd & Keyz – Faithful Ft. Luu Breeze, A-Game & Jahron B.". ILLDefined Artistry. 2011-10-26. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  15. ↑ "Burd & Keyz – Faithful Ft. Luu Breeze, A-Game & Jahron B (Video)". ILLDefined Artistry. 2012-03-12. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  16. ↑ "The beats go on with Keyz of Life | Arts | National Post". Arts.nationalpost.com. 2011-12-20. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  17. ↑ Patrick, Ryan B. (2012-01-29). "Burd & Keyz - Keyz of Life • Hip-Hop Reviews •". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  18. ↑ Interviews. "Exclusive Interview: Burd & Keyz talks ‘Keyz of Life’, Anthony ‘Durty Keyz’ James, Working w/ Kardinal Offishall, Relationships, Boi-1da & more : RESPECT". Respect-mag.com. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  19. ↑ "Realviews: The Mix (Burd & Keyz, Nation Ruckus, Tinie Tempah) : Urbanology Magazine". Urbanologymag.com. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  20. ↑ Author Natalia (2012-04-30). "UK Release For Burd & Keyz’s Keyz Of Life – SB.TV – The UK's leading online youth broadcaster". Sbtv.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  21. ↑ "Burd & Keyz produces single off Machine Gun Kelly's mixtape (News) ·". Hiphopcanada.com. 2013-01-28. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  22. ↑ http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/devont-e-district-vibe-new-mixtape.116048.html
  23. ↑ https://soundcloud.com/martyballer1/thingswegothrough1
  24. ↑ http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/marty-baller-things-we-go-through-new-song.1962899.html
  25. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/for-the-town-ep/id987025184
  26. ↑ https://soundcloud.com/donnie176ixer/come-through-ft-daniel-caesar-produced-by-burd-keyz
  27. ↑ https://soundcloud.com/the-flan/02-the-pick-up-prod-by-jordon-manswell-sevn-thomas-burdkeyz
  28. ↑ http://www.rap-up.com/2016/04/05/new-music-kirko-bangz-love-basketball/
  29. ↑ http://djbooth.net/tracks/review/12035-ye-ali-used-to-pollari
  30. ↑ http://2dopeboyz.com/2015/12/16/ye-ali-lnf-video/
  31. ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/21/arts/music/asap-ferg-always-strive-and-prosper.html?_r=0
  32. ↑ http://www.bestbuy.com/site/always-strive-and-prosper-pa-only--best-buy-cd/4996901.p?id=3569229&skuId=4996901
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