Bolo Da Producer
Bolo Da Producer | |
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| Birth name | Timothy Mingo |
| Born | Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, Southern hip hop, Dance-pop, Trap |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Website | bolodaproducer |
Bolo Da Producer (born Timothy Mingo in Tampa, Florida) is an American record producer and songwriter. He is best known for co-writing and producing Silento's "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)" (2015), which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. He is based in Atlanta, Georgia.[1][2]
Early life
Timothy Mingo was born in Tampa, Florida. He attended Stillman College, a historically black college in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, initially on a football scholarship. Injuries shifted his focus, and in spring 2000 a roommate introduced him to music production using Cakewalk software in their dorm room. He began making beats, recording local artists, burning and selling CDs on campus for $10 each, and collaborating with peers who later achieved platinum success. Key influences include Mannie Fresh, Timbaland, Tim & Bob, Dr. Dre, Just Blaze, and others. After early professional traction, including the original version of 2 Pistols' "She Got It" (later remixed with T-Pain), he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, noting the increased competition and quality of the music scene there.
Career
Bolo Da Producer began professional work in the mid-2000s. He produced the original version of "She Got It" by 2 Pistols. He collaborated with Alabama rapper Doe B (Hustle Gang/T.I.) prior to Doe B's death in 2013. In 2014, 16-year-old Silentó (Richard Lamar Hawk) reached out via Twitter. They created "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)" in a rushed 45-minute studio session. The initial hook order and cadence were adjusted, ad-libs and dance instructions were added, and the track was released on SoundCloud in December 2014. It went viral rapidly, boosted by a DanceOn YouTube campaign featuring instructional dance videos, leading to major streaming, chart success, and a Capitol Records deal.[2][1]
Notable production and writing credits include:
- Silentó – "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)" (co-writer/producer; peaked No. 3 Billboard Hot 100; RIAA certified 6× Platinum per Wikipedia / artist claims 10× Platinum/Diamond; Billboard and Soul Train award recognition)[1]
- Dawin ft. Silentó – "Dessert" (writer; RIAA 2× Platinum)[1]
- Taylor Girlz – "Steal Her Man" (producer; RIAA Gold; 100M+ streams)[1]
Personal life
Mingo has children and lives in the Atlanta area. His parents are Shirley and Ernest Mingo. He hosts production seminars at Clark Atlanta University.
Selected production/writing credits
- Silentó – "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)" (2015)
- Dawin ft. Silentó – "Dessert"
- Taylor Girlz – "Steal Her Man"
- 2 Pistols (original) – "She Got It"
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Music Production and Recording Studio". bolodaproducer.com. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Creator Spotlight: Bolo Da Producer". zZounds Music Blog. 2024-10-11. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
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