Famous South African Record Producers

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Watkin Tudor Jones
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Birthdate: September 26, 1974
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Johannesburg

Watkin Tudor Jones, better known as Ninja, is a South African rapper, songwriter, record producer, and director. He is a member of the rap-rave group Die Antwoord. He has been active in the hip hop scene since he was 13 and has played with numerous bands in his career. He is also an occasional actor.

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Ricky Fataar
(South African Multi-Instrumentalist Known for His Stint as a Member of the Rock Band 'Beach Boys')
Ricky Fataar
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Birthdate: September 5, 1952
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Durban, South Africa

Ricky Fataar is a South African multi-instrumentalist and actor. He gained national recognition after playing Stig O'Hara in the popular 1978 television film All You Need Is Cash, a parody of the history of The Beatles. Also known for his work as a record producer, Fataar won the 1983 Countdown Australian Music Award for Best Record Producer of the Year.

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Phil Ramone
(American Recording Engineer, Violinist and Composer)
Phil Ramone
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Birthdate: January 5, 1934
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: South Africa
Died: March 30, 2013

Phil Ramone was a South African-born American record producer, recording engineer, violinist, and composer. He is credited with co-founding A & R Recording Inc., which went on to become a major independent studio recording company in the United States of America. He is also credited with introducing optical surround sound for films. Ramone won 14 Grammy Awards during his career.

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Gemini Major
(Record producer, singer-songwriter)
Gemini Major
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Birthdate: June 14, 1990
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Blantyre, Malawi