Dubba-AA
Dubba-AA | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Aaron Lockhart |
| Also known as | Dubba-AA |
| Origin | United States |
| Genres | Hip hop, Gospel, Trap |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, Songwriter, Artist |
| Years active | 2010s–present |
| Associated acts | Sir the Baptist, Tennessee State University Aristocrat of Bands,Youngboy NBA |
Dubba-AA (born Aaron Lockhart) is a Grammy Award-winning American record producer, songwriter, and performing artist. Known for his work producing for Youngboy NBA, Kodak Black and as executive producer for Tennessee State University’s Aristocrat of Bands album The Urban Hymnal.[1]
Early life and education
Dubba-AA was born in Savannah, Georgia, and raised in South Florida. He began playing drums at the age of two in church and later joined his middle school and high school marching bands. He secured a scholarship for band to attended Tennessee State University, where he became a member of the university’s Aristocrat of Bands. His experience at TSU helped shape his musical direction, and he began focusing more seriously on music production during this time.[2]
Career
Dubba-AA began his music career as a producer, gaining recognition for his work with Kodak Black and YoungBoy Never Broke Again. In 2016 XXL named him one of the 30 top producers of the year.[3] His contributions to the mixtape AI YoungBoy (2017) helped raise his profile in the industry.[4] He went on to produce music for artists such as Rick Ross, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, and Latto. He has earned over 15 platinum and gold RIAA certifications for his work as a producer. He also served as an executive producer on the VH1 music competition series Signed.
Transition to recording artist
In 2018, Dubba-AA released his debut single as a solo artist, titled "Raccades." In 2019, he released the mixtape The Flex Tape, which included the single "Can't Be Mine" featuring Latto. His music blends elements of trap, gospel, and hip hop.
In 2021, he released the single "Hold You Down," a song featuring Bow Wow, also included the sample from the 2005 hit "Let Me Hold You" by Omarion and Bow Wow.
In 2022 he came up with an idea about making an album with his former marching band, and the Grammy winning album The Urban Hymnal was created featuring Dubba-AA on drums, vocals, as well serving as executive producer.[5]
Discography
Mixtapes
- The Flex Tape (2019)
Selected singles
- "Raccades" (2018)
- "Can't Be Mine" (featuring Latto) (2019)
- "Hold You Down" (featuring Bow Wow) (2021)
- "All I Need" (2022)
Production credits
- YoungBoy Never Broke Again – AI YoungBoy (2017)
- Kodak Black – Various tracks
- Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane – Selected tracks
- The Urban Hymnal (2022)
Guest appearances
- The Urban Hymnal – "Going Going", "Purpose" (2022)
Awards and honors
- Grammy Award for Best Roots Gospel Album – The Urban Hymnal (2023)
- Tennessee State University named a campus recording studio in his honor[6]'
References
- ↑ https://www.grammy.com/artists/aaron-dubba-aa-lockhart/52608 [bare URL]
- ↑ "How Tennessee State Helped Jumpstart Dubba-AA's Career".
- ↑ "30 Best Hip-Hop Producers of the Year". 29 December 2016.
- ↑ "Dubba-AA's Rise with NBA YoungBoy". 24 May 2019.
- ↑ "'I want to make everything that I've done mean something': Two-time Grammy winner from West Palm Beach is home". 23 February 2023.
- ↑ "TSU Honors Dubba-AA with Studio".
External links
See also
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