13 Facts About Boi-1da

Boi-1da was raised in Ajax, Ontario, where he attended Pickering High School.

Boi-1da's father was a keen listener of dancehall music and so Samuels was brought up listening to Jamaican music.

Boi-1da has since stated that he was working with songwriter Sean Garrett and has submitted tracks for Usher.

In 2010, Boi-1da produced his first song to peak the US Billboard Hot 100, "Not Afraid" by Eminem.

Boi-1da produced a bulk with Drake's second album, Take Care, which was released November 15,2011.

Boi-1da worked with rapper Lecrae on his song "Gimme a Second" from his mixtape Church Clothes.

Boi-1da collaborated with rapper Bizzle on his 2013 album The Good Fight3.

Boi-1da produced "Party Favors" for Tinashe for her album Nightride.

The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the second Boi-1da produced track to top the charts.

Boi-1da is known for his distinctive dancehall sound, having been brought up listening to dancehall before hip-hop.

Boi-1da has spoken out against songs which imitate dancehall, criticising fellow Toronto musician Tory Lanez for doing so in his 2016 single "Luv".

Boi-1da currently uses FL Studio 12 to make beats, previously, he used Fruity Loops 3.56,7 XL and 9.

Boi-1da has spoken about being influenced by producers such as Dr Dre, Swizz Beatz, Timbaland, and The Neptunes.