Canadian Male Record Producers

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Bryan Adams
(Best Selling Pop, Pop-Rock Singer-Songwriter Of All Time)
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Birthdate: November 5, 1959
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Kingston, Canada
Canadian rock guitarist and singer Bryan Adams, known for his cult classics Everything I Do and Summer of '69, has won 20 Juno Awards and a Grammy. The Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee is also an avid animal rights activist and a professional photographer who has held several exhibitions.
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Tory Lanez
(Singer-Rapper Known for His Albums: ‘I Told You’, ‘Memories Don't Die’ and ‘Love Me Now?’)
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Birthdate: July 27, 1992
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Brampton, Canada

Rapper, singer and songwriter, Tory Lanez’s debut studio album I Told You topped the charts in 2016. His subsequent albums, Memories Don't Die, Love Me Now, Chixtape 5 and Daystar were successful too. He was arrested once for violence and possessing a weapon. He has also been accused of shooting and wounding another rap artist, a charge Tory has denied.

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Deadmau5
(Canadian Electronic Music Producer and DJ)
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Birthdate: January 5, 1981
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Niagara Falls, Canada
Six-time Grammy-nominated Canadian electronic music artist and DJ Joel Thomas Zimmerman, better known as Deadmau5, soared to fame with his house music albums. He gained recognition for his collaborations with Steve Duda as part of the groups WTF? and BSOD. He also produced techno music under the pseudonym Testpilot.
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Nav
(Canadian Hip-Hop Artist Known for His Silky Vocals & Slick Beats)
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Birthdate: November 3, 1989
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Toronto, Canada

Navraj Singh Goraya, popularly known as Nav, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer. He achieved recognition when his song Myself went viral in 2016. Bad Habits, his second studio album, debuted at the top position on the US Billboard 200. He has also received criticism for using the word nigga in some of his songs like TTD.

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René Angélil
(Manager and Husband of Singer Celine Dion)
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Birthdate: January 16, 1942
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Montréal, Québec, Canada
Died: January 14, 2016

René Angélil is best remembered as singer Céline Dion’s manager and, later, husband. Born to Syrian immigrants in Canada, he grew up to be a talent manager and music producer. He met Dion when she was 12 and he was 38, and began dating her when she was 20.

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PartyNextDoor
(Singer-Songwriter Known for His Albums ‘PartyNextDoor ‘ and ‘PNDColours’)
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Birthdate: July 3, 1993
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Mississauga, Canada

PartyNextDoor is a Canadian rapper, singer, and record producer. He grew up listening to rappers, such as Jodeci, Boyz II Men, Blackstreet, and 112 and was inspired to pursue a career in music. His first mixtape was a moderate hit. Since then, he has released a few albums and several singles. He has been nominated for the Grammy Awards twice. 

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Kris Wu
(Rapper)
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Birthdate: November 6, 1990
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Guangzhou, China
Chinese-Canadian actor/singer Wu Yifan, better known as Kris Wu, previously performed as part of the South Korean-Chinese boy band EXO. He has also had a successful solo career, with hits such as Good Kid, and has starred in films such as Mr. Six and XXX: Return of Xander Cage.
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The Weeknd
(Best Known for Singles "Can't Feel My Face" and "The Hills")
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Birthdate: February 16, 1990
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Toronto, Canada

One of the most successful Canadian recording artists, singer-songwriter, the Weeknd, holds several chart records and has won numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards. Despite a difficult childhood marred by drug abuse and violence, he persevered and worked hard to emerge as a beloved music star. He is actively involved in philanthropy.

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David Foster
(Musician who Chaired 'Verve Records' (2012 to 2016))
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Birthdate: November 1, 1949
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Victoria, Canada

Canadian musician, composer, and arranger David Foster is a prominent figure in the international music scene and has worked with the likes of  Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, and Madonna. The winner of 16 Grammy Awards, he has also been nominated for the Academy Awards thrice. He launched the David Foster Foundation to help sick children.

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Deryck Whibley
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Birthdate: March 21, 1980
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Scarborough
Canadian singer Deryck Whibley, or Bizzy D, is best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and keyboardist of the rock band Sum 41. He made headlines for his marriage with Avril Lavigne and their subsequent split. He later launched a solo career and appeared in the movie Dirty Love.
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Devin Townsend
(Founder, Singer-Songwriter and Guitarist for the Extreme Metal Band 'Strapping Young Lad')
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Birthdate: May 5, 1972
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: New Westminster, Canada

Devin Townsend is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. He is the founder of the extreme metal band Strapping Young Lad. For several years, he was its primary songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist. He also has an extensive career as a solo artist and has more than 25 albums to his name. He suffers from depression and bipolar disorder. 

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Daniel Lanois
(Record producer)
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Birthdate: September 19, 1951
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Hull, Gatineau, Canada
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Kaytranada
(DJ)
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Birthdate: August 25, 1992
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Port-au-Prince, Haiti
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Ramin Karimloo
(Actor)
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Birthdate: September 19, 1978
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Tehran, Iran
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Murda Beatz
(Record producer)
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Birthdate: February 11, 1994
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada
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Noah James Shebib
(Record producer, Actor)
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Birthdate: March 31, 1983
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Tablo
(Best Known as The Leader and Producer of Veteran Korean Hip-Hop Group 'Epik High')
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Birthdate: July 22, 1980
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea

Tablo is a Korean-Canadian composer, record producer, lyricist, and hip hop recording artist. He is best known for being the producer and leader of the popular alternative hip hop group, Epik High. He is also credited with founding High Ground, an independent music label, which housed bands like The Black Skirts and Hyukoh.

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Boi-1da
(Music executive, Record producer, Composer)
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Birthdate: October 12, 1986
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Kingston
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Steven Page
(Canadian Musician, Singer-Songwriter and Record Producer)
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Birthdate: June 22, 1970
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
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Bob Rock
(Canadian Record Producer, Sound Engineer and Musician)
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Birthdate: April 19, 1954
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Winnipeg, Canada

Grammy Award-winning Canadian sound engineer and music producer Robert Jens Rock, or Bob Rock, has not just worked with bands such as Metallica and Aerosmith, but has also composed for films such as Mission: Impossible II and St. Elmo's Fire. He is part of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

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Frank Dukes
(Musician)
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Birthdate: September 12, 1983
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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David Clayton-Thomas
(Singer-songwriter, Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Record producer)
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Birthdate: September 13, 1941
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Kingston upon Thames

The lead singer of the jazz-rock group Blood, Sweat & Tears, David Clayton-Thomas was initially a homeless kid who had run away from home and had even been jailed quite a few times. Best known for his composition Spinning Wheel, he was also named to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

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Aldo Nova
(Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Record producer)
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Birthdate: November 13, 1956
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Montreal
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Chilly Gonzales
(Musical Polymath Known for His Rap Albums and Collaborations With Musicians 'Feist' and 'Drake')
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Birthdate: March 20, 1972
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Montreal, Canada

Chilly Gonzales is the stage name of Jason Charles Beck, a Canadian musician, songwriter, and producer. A versatile personality, he works in a range of musical genres, including rap, pop, and classical music. He embarked on a career in music as a young man and established himself in the field within a few years. He is a Grammy Award winner. 

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Shane Bunting
(Canadian Rapper)
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Birthdate: October 21, 1975
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Surrey, Canada
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Raine Maida
(Singer)
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Birthdate: February 18, 1970
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Nasri
(Singer, songwriter, and record producer.)
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Birthdate: January 10, 1981
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Richie Hawtin
(Record producer, Club DJ, Composer, Disc jockey, Musician)
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Birthdate: June 4, 1970
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Banbury
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A-Trak
(Disc jockey, Singer, Record producer, Composer, Musician, Entrepreneur, Recording artist)
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Birthdate: March 30, 1982
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
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Marc Costanzo
(Singer, Musician)
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Birthdate: August 1, 1972
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
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Illangelo
(Songwriter, Record producer, Musician, Composer)
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Birthdate: July 29, 1987
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Canada
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Logan Mader
(Record producer, Guitarist, Composer)
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Birthdate: November 16, 1970
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Montreal
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Bruce Fairbairn
(Canadian Record Producer)
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Birthdate: December 30, 1949
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Vancouver, Canada
Died: May 17, 1999
Bruce Fairbairn was a Canadian musician and international record producer whose style was notable for introducing dynamic horn arrangements into rock music productions. A classically trained trumpet player, Fairbairn gave many hits like Bon Jovi’s Slippery When Wet, Big Ones, Loverboy’s albums among others. He also established Little Mountain Sound Studios in Vancouver.
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Amir Esmailian
(Co-founder of XO Records, Co-manager of The Weeknd)
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Birthdate: December 28, 1983
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Tehran, Iran
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Killy
(Rapper)
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Birthdate: August 19, 1997
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Kevin Drew
(Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Record producer)
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Birthdate: September 9, 1976
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Toronto
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Joel Plaskett
(Musician, Songwriter and Record producer)
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Birthdate: April 18, 1975
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Lunenburg, Canada
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Hayden
(Singer-songwriter)
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Birthdate: February 12, 1971
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Thornhill, Canada
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Hawksley Workman
(Canadian Rock Singer-Songwriter)
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Birthdate: March 4, 1975
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Huntsville, Canada
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Greg Keelor
(Singer-Songwriter)
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Birthdate: August 29, 1954
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Inverness County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Kevin MacMichael
(Guitarist, Songwriter)
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Birthdate: November 7, 1951
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Died: December 31, 2002
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Michael McCann
(Canadian Composer, Record Producer and Musician)
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Birthdate: March 5, 1976
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Calgary, Canada
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Jahkoy Palmer
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Birthdate: March 23, 1994
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

A big fan of William Shakespeare, R&B singer and rapper Jahkoy Palmer began composing poems and turning them into raps by the age of eleven and debuted on stage at thirteen, performing in numerous events across Toronto before releasing his first mixtape at nineteen. Currently a popular star, he now focuses more on singing than on rapping.

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Cirkut
(Record Producer)
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Birthdate: April 23, 1986
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
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Brian MacLeod
(Musician)
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Birthdate: June 25, 1952
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died: April 25, 1992
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Shan Vincent de Paul
(Canadian Musician)
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Birthplace: Jaffna, Sri Lanka
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Thomas D'Arcy
(Singer-songwriter who has been a member of indie rock bands The Carnations, All Systems Go!, Small Sins)
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Birthdate: 1979 AD
Birthplace: Guernsey
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MoSS
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