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While Daheala is known lush soundscapes in his productions, he often focuses on the sonics and musical feel. He currently uses Ableton Live to make beats,but his versatility often entails switching between numerous DAW’s. Daheala was influenced by producers such as [[Dr. Dre]], Burial, [[Ed Sheeran]], and [[Rick Rubin]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Music_Week]]|url=http://www.musicweek.com/publishing/read/living-for-the-weeknd-we-re-the-guys-behind-him-who-make-the-machine-work/064982|title=Living for The Weeknd: 'We're the guys behind him who make the machine work'|accessdate=August 16, 2016}}</ref> |
While Daheala is known lush soundscapes in his productions, he often focuses on the sonics and musical feel. He currently uses Ableton Live to make beats,but his versatility often entails switching between numerous DAW’s. Daheala was influenced by producers such as [[Dr. Dre]], Burial, [[Ed Sheeran]], and [[Rick Rubin]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Music_Week]]|url=http://www.musicweek.com/publishing/read/living-for-the-weeknd-we-re-the-guys-behind-him-who-make-the-machine-work/064982|title=Living for The Weeknd: 'We're the guys behind him who make the machine work'|accessdate=August 16, 2016}}</ref> |
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DaHeala produced 9 of the 12 tracks on [[The Weeknd]]'s album ''[[Kiss Land]]'' (2013).<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/jason-quenneville-mn0002436743|title=Jason Quenneville {{ndash}} Credits|accessdate=January 27, 2016}}</ref> After further work for [[The Weeknd]]'s contribution to The Hunger Games - Catch Fire OST on "Devil May Cry", Quenneville was selected as the primary producer on [[Rick Ross]]'s track "In Vein" with fellow producers [[ |
DaHeala produced 9 of the 12 tracks on [[The Weeknd]]'s album ''[[Kiss Land]]'' (2013).<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/jason-quenneville-mn0002436743|title=Jason Quenneville {{ndash}} Credits|accessdate=January 27, 2016}}</ref> After further work for [[The Weeknd]]'s contribution to The Hunger Games - Catch Fire OST on "Devil May Cry", Quenneville was selected as the primary producer on [[Rick Ross]]'s track "In Vein" with fellow producers [[Metro Boomin]] and [[Rick Rubin]] off the #1 Billboard 200 album "[[Mastermind (Rick Ross album)]]". |
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DaHeala has continued to operate as [[The Weeknd]]'s in-house producer. His current credits include [[The Weeknd]]'s two smash hits; the platinum single “[[Often]]” and “[[Earned It]]”, the 4 times platinum hit single from the ''[[Fifty Shades of Grey (film)|Fifty Shades of Grey]]'' Soundtrack.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Music_Week]]|url=http://www.musicweek.com/publishing/read/living-for-the-weeknd-we-re-the-guys-behind-him-who-make-the-machine-work/064982|title=Living for The Weeknd: 'We're the guys behind him who make the machine work'|accessdate=August 16, 2016}}</ref> |
DaHeala has continued to operate as [[The Weeknd]]'s in-house producer. His current credits include [[The Weeknd]]'s two smash hits; the platinum single “[[Often]]” and “[[Earned It]]”, the 4 times platinum hit single from the ''[[Fifty Shades of Grey (film)|Fifty Shades of Grey]]'' Soundtrack.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Music_Week]]|url=http://www.musicweek.com/publishing/read/living-for-the-weeknd-we-re-the-guys-behind-him-who-make-the-machine-work/064982|title=Living for The Weeknd: 'We're the guys behind him who make the machine work'|accessdate=August 16, 2016}}</ref> |
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Jason "DaHeala" Quenneville | |
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| Birth name | Jason Quenneville |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
Jason Quenneville ((born February 23rd, 1982), professionally known as Daheala (/da-he-la), is a record producer and songwriter from Canada.[1]He has produced significantly for artists such as The Weeknd,Belly,Massari among others.[2] He collaborates and co-produce with Ben Billions,Danny Boy Styles,Illangelo and Doc McKinney.
Early Life and Career
Born in Toronto Canada, Quenneville moved to Gatineau when he was two, and grew up in a bilingual household.At the age of 13,he learned how to DJ at a youth center which lead to him learning how to use FL Studio 3 (formerly Fruity Loops). Without any formal training, he started using production software for sampling and programming. His first production work was at the age of 23, when he worked on a mixtape (Death Before Dishonor) for Belly.[3]
While Daheala is known lush soundscapes in his productions, he often focuses on the sonics and musical feel. He currently uses Ableton Live to make beats,but his versatility often entails switching between numerous DAW’s. Daheala was influenced by producers such as Dr. Dre, Burial, Ed Sheeran, and Rick Rubin.[4]
DaHeala produced 9 of the 12 tracks on The Weeknd's album Kiss Land (2013).[5] After further work for The Weeknd's contribution to The Hunger Games - Catch Fire OST on "Devil May Cry", Quenneville was selected as the primary producer on Rick Ross's track "In Vein" with fellow producers Metro Boomin and Rick Rubin off the #1 Billboard 200 album "Mastermind (Rick Ross album)".
DaHeala has continued to operate as The Weeknd's in-house producer. His current credits include The Weeknd's two smash hits; the platinum single “Often” and “Earned It”, the 4 times platinum hit single from the Fifty Shades of Grey Soundtrack.[6]
Quenneville's close collaboration with The Weeknd lead to executive producing the critically acclaimed "Beauty Behind the Madness" album. Beauty Behind the Madness not only debuted at #1 overall, but also remained there for 3 consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200 chart and held the #1 album position in 70 countries.[7] In addition, BBTM garnished the American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Album in 2015, while also winning the 'Outstanding Album' at the 47th annual NAACP Image Awards. Beauty Behind the Madness won the Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album at the 58th Grammy Awards pre-telecast.
In 2016, he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 88th Academy Awards for co-writing song "Earned It" from Fifty Shades of Grey; the nomination is shared with The Weeknd, Belly, and Stephan Moccio.[8]
Feature artists on "Beauty Behind the Madness", include Lana Del Rey, Labrinth and Ed Sheeran. [9] He is managed by SAL&CO.[10]
Discography
| Year | Artist(s) | Album | Song | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Massari | Massari | "Intro" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2005 | Massari | Massari | "Be Easy" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2005 | Massari | Massari | "Smile For Me (feat. Loon)" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2005 | Massari | Massari | "When I Saw You.." | Engineer, Producer |
| 2005 | Massari | Massari | "Real Love" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2005 | Massari | Massari | "Rush The Floor" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2005 | Massari | Massari | "Gone Away" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2005 | Massari | Massari | "Who Knows" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2005 | Massari | Massari | "Don't Let Go" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2005 | Massari | Massari | "Show Me" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2005 | Massari | Massari | "Follow My Lead" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2005 | Massari | Massari | "Inta Hayati" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2006 | Massari | Rush The Floor | "Rush The Floor Club Mix (feat. Belly)" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2007 | Belly | The Revolution - The People | "Leave Me Alone" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2007 | Belly | The Revolution - The People | "Follow Me" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2007 | Belly | The Revolution - The System | "The Freshest (feat. Fabolous)" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2007 | Belly | The Revolution - The System | "Don't Be Shy (feat. Nina Sky)" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2007 | Belly | The Revolution - The System | "Good Evening (feat. Kurupt)" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2007 | Belly | The Revolution - The System | "For The Love" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2007 | Belly | "Don't Be Shy Remix (feat. Nina Sky)" | Engineer, Producer | |
| 2007 | Belly | "Smells Like Money" | Engineer, Producer | |
| 2007 | Belly | The Revolution - Middle East | "Ya Alam" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2008 | Danny Fernandes | Intro | "Private Dancer (feat. Belly)" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2008 | Danny Fernandes | Intro | "Fantasy)" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2008 | Danny Fernandes | Intro | "Memory" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2008 | Danny Fernandes | Intro | "Nobody" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2008 | Belly | "Get To Know You (feat. Keshia Chante)" | Engineer, Producer | |
| 2009 | Belly | "Hot Girl" | Engineer, Producer | |
| 2009 | Belly | "Hot Girl (feat. Snoop Dogg)" | Engineer, Producer | |
| 2009 | Belly | "Hot Girl Remix (feat. Serani)" | Engineer, Producer | |
| 2009 | Danny Fernandes | "Never Again Remix" | Engineer, Producer | |
| 2010 | Danny Fernandes | AutomaticLUV | "Hey Stranger" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2010 | Danny Fernandes | AutomaticLUV | "Where U From" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2010 | Danny Fernandes | AutomaticLUV | "So Easy To Love" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2010 | Danny Fernandes | AutomaticLUV | "All Over Your Body (feat. Belly)" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2011 | Mia Martina | Devotion | "Missing You" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2011 | Mia Martina | Devotion | "Miles Away" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2011 | Mia Martina | Devotion | "Turn It Up" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2011 | Mia Martina | Devotion | "Chasing The Rush" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2013 | The Weeknd | Kiss Land | "Professional" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2013 | The Weeknd | Kiss Land | "The Town" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2013 | The Weeknd | Kiss Land | "Adaptation" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2013 | The Weeknd | Kiss Land | "Love In The Sky" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2013 | The Weeknd | Kiss Land | "Belong To The World" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2013 | The Weeknd | Kiss Land | "Live For (feat. Drake)" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2013 | The Weeknd | Kiss Land | "Wanderlust" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2013 | The Weeknd | Kiss Land | "Wanderlust (Pharrell Remix)" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2013 | The Weeknd | Kiss Land | "Kiss Land" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2013 | The Weeknd | Kiss Land | "Pretty" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2013 | The Weeknd | Kiss Land | "Tears In The Rain" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2014 | Mia Martina | Mia Martina | "I Don't Love You Anymore" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2014 | Rick Ross | Mastermind | "In Vein (feat. The Weeknd)" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2015 | The Weeknd | Beauty Behind The Madness | "Real Life" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2015 | The Weeknd | Beauty Behind The Madness | "Often" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2015 | The Weeknd | Beauty Behind The Madness | "Acquainted" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2015 | The Weeknd | Beauty Behind The Madness | "Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2015 | The Weeknd | Beauty Behind The Madness | "As You Are" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2015 | The Weeknd | Beauty Behind The Madness | "Dark Times" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2016 | Future | Evol | "Low Life (feat. The Weeknd)" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2016 | Belly | Another Day In Paradise | "It's All Love (feat. Starrah)" | Engineer, Producer |
| 2016 | Belly | Another Day In Paradise | "Ballerina" | Engineer, Producer |
References
- ^ Edwards, Peter (January 14, 2016). "Canadians celebrate Oscar nominations". Toronto Star. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- ^ "Living for The Weeknd: 'We're the guys behind him who make the machine work'". Music_Week. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
- ^ "Living for The Weeknd: 'We're the guys behind him who make the machine work'". Music_Week. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
- ^ "Living for The Weeknd: 'We're the guys behind him who make the machine work'". Music_Week. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
- ^ "Jason Quenneville – Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- ^ "Living for The Weeknd: 'We're the guys behind him who make the machine work'". Music_Week. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
- ^ "DaHeala - Artist page on Universal Music Publishing Group". Retrieved August 16, 2016.
- ^ Calia, Michael (January 14, 2016). "Oscar Nominations: 'The Revenant' and 'Mad Max: Fury Road' Lead Nominees (Full List)". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- ^ Caulfield, Keith. "The Weeknd's 'Beauty Behind the Madness' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart". Billboard_(magazine). Retrieved August 16, 2016.
- ^ Bliss, Karen. "The Weeknd Co-Manager SAL Joins Guy Oseary's Maverick: Exclusive". Billboard_(magazine). Retrieved August 17, 2016.
- ^ Discogs - Jason Quenneville Discography https://www.discogs.com/artist/2846474-Jason-Quenneville August 8,2016
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