Meet the music producers shaping the sound of 2025

Producers are often the unsung heroes of the music industry – the backbone behind the biggest hits. In this blog, you’ll learn about the top music producers impacting and shaping the music scene in 2025. These talented rising producers are trailblazing music production trends, and working with the world’s top artists. Read on to learn about some of the best music producers who are creating today’s hits and working behind the scenes with award-winning artists.

Jump to these sections:

1. Joey Hamhock
2. Paige Blue
3. YUME
4. Ian James
5. Lucas Quinn
6. Sammy Soso
7. Sean Cook
8. Andrew Wells
9. De La Cruz
10. Datsunn
11. Adam Yaron
12. CoBannah

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1. Joey Hamhock

Joey Hamhock is the alias of 27-year-old producer Spencer Golanka, who co-produced two of Doechii’s most popular tracks, “Boiled Peanuts” and “Denial Is a River.” Doechii made history when she became the third woman to win Best Rap Album at the 67th annual GRAMMY Award, and her win made Joey a GRAMMY winner as well.

Joey Hamhock started producing music in 2018 while studying at Berkeley College of Music. His producer name “Hamhock” comes from a rough translation of Golanka’s last name, which is also the name of a Polish pork knuckle dish (golonka).

2. Paige Blue

Paige Blue is a record producer, topline writer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles, CA. She grew up playing drums, piano, guitar and spent years as a touring drummer. She works fluently across genres – from pop and hip hop to rock and alternative – and her body of work as a writer, producer, and engineer has earned over 100 million streams. She’s worked with artists such as BAYBE, bludnymph, Malibu Babie, Jung Youth, and TAELA.

Paige has established a strong business in sync with her original music catalogue. Her tracks have been licensed by Apple, Adobe, Maserati, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, Patron, Starbucks, Old Navy and others.

3. YUME

One of the fastest-rising producers right now is YUME. At just 16 years old, she’s already a Grammy nominee and has worked with some of Hip Hop’s finest. YUME is best known for co-producing popular songs such as Chris Brown and Yung Thug’s “Go Crazy”, which won the Song of the Year Award at the Soul Train Awards. She also earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album for her work on Drake’s timeless Certified Lover Boy album.

YUME received a co-sign from Hip-Hop legend Lil Kim, who described Yume’s style as a blend between Travis Scott and Aaliyah. YUME has transitioned into an artist herself, and released her highly anticipated single ‘Do It Better’ which has over 3.1 M views on YouTube. YUME doesn’t show any signs of slowing down – her latest single, “Pull Up,” features Tory Lanez.

4. Ian James

Ian James is a Grammy-award winning producer. He’s best known for his work on Doechii’s single “Denial is a River”, one of the stand-out singles from her Alligator Bites Never Heal mixtape. Denial is a River was produced by Ian, Joey Hamhock and Banser. The song reached the top ten of the charts in the United Kingdom and New Zealand and currently has over 214 million streams on Spotify. Ian also has a successful YouTube channel where he consistently posts his hiphop beats.

5. Lucas Quinn

Lucas Quinn is a 25-year-old Billboard-charting music producer. Tampa born and LA based, Lucas has earned a reputation for being a prolific beat maker and producer.

His standout work includes producing eight tracks for Russ’s 2023 album Santiago, which topped Apple Music’s Hip-Hop chart and landed on the Billboard 200. He’s collaborated with a wide variety of artists including Freddie Gibbs, LaRussell, T-Pain, Quadeca, and Luv Resval. Lucas has founded The Vault Sounds, a sample company dedicated to providing high-quality, inspiring tools for producers and artists.

With a relentless work ethic and a passion for pushing musical boundaries, Lucas Quinn is shaping the sound of modern music while empowering the next generation of creators.

6. Sammy Soso

Sammy SoSo is a Grammy winning British record & vocal producer, songwriter, engineer and DJ. He co-wrote and produced “Water” for Tyla as well as produced ten additional tracks on her album. The sound he produced for Tyla can be called ‘popiano’ and includes amapiano/Afrobeats rhythms and choral layering, R&B silk-riddled main vocals and harmonies, and pop song structuring. Sammy had two cuts on Kali Uchis’ latest album ORQUIDEAS and releases with Wizkid across his “Made in Lagos” and “More Love Less Ego”, plus tracks on the recent Headie One album The Last One. Sammy has been working with LISA from BlackPink, Nija Charles, Stargate, Ali Tamposi, Blake Slatkin, and FNZ.

7. Sean Cook

Sean Cook is an Australian music producer, engineer, mixer, and bass player based in LA. He built his reputation as the in-house engineer for legendary Australian producer Magoo at his Applewood Studios, and as a member of the band Yves Klein Blue. Cook has based himself out of LA for the last 4 years, and in that time, has seen an impressive streak of hits.

His first big hit was “Lil Boo Thing” by Paul Russell, and more recently, with the record-breaking #1 hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” by Shaboozey, which was co-written and co-produced by Sean. “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” tied “Old Town Road” as the longest-running number-one song of all time on the US Billboard Hot 100 with 19 weeks at the top of the chart, the most for a song by a solo artist. It was nominated for Song of the Year, Best Country Song, and Best Country Solo Performance at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, with Shaboozey also being nominated for Best New Artist. Sean has also worked alongside award-winning producers such as John Congleton, Gus Seyffert, and Jonathan Rado.

8. Andrew Wells

Andrew Wells is a platinum-selling producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Los Angeles. He is known for his work with pop artists such as Meghan Trainor, Bebe Rexha and Ellie Goulding. He’s co-written and/or produced for artists spanning all genres including Halsey, Celine Dion, Phoebe Bridgers, James Bay, Borns, X Ambassadors, 5 Seconds Of Summer, Fall Out Boy, and Young The Giant. Most recently, Wells has worked on Halsey’s new album Manic and produced Jason Mraz’s album, Know.

9. De La Cruz

Grammy award winning producer De La Cruz is part of the new wave of producers defining the Latin urban movement. De La Cruz developed his craft under the mentorship of his older brother, award-winning producer NELY El Arma Secreta, and childhood friend, mega-producer Tainy. In 2015, he released his debut song, the street anthem Coronamos alongside Anuel AA and Lito Kirino, and began to create music alongside emerging artists in the urban Latin community. De La Cruz co-produced Jhay Cortez’s smash hit “No Me Conoces” in 2019, earning recognition as one of Billboard’s Top 10 Latin music producers for his work. He’s recently produced for artists such as J Balvin and Bad Bunny, which earned him two Latin Grammys as a result.

De La Cruz is currently working on his own album that will include some of Latin’s new wave of artists and superstars.

10. Datsunn

Datsunn is a multidisciplinary artist from Windsor, ON, Canada who is best known for his inspiring finger drumming and live production. As a prolific content creator, he streams regularly on Twitch, creates captivating Instagram beat making videos, and collaborates with major brands like Native Instruments, Roland, and many more. Datsunn’s entrancing blend of classic hip-hop, soul, and R&B will entice you to stick around. Citing influences that run the gamut from J Dilla to Curtis Mayfield, Datsunn has an ultra-smooth brand of engrossing eclecticism that is as fresh as it is familiar.

With a sound that spans across an impressive range of styles and eras, Datsunn represents an exciting new wave of music coming out of Windsor, Ontario, and its connection to Detroit, Michigan. Datsun has an entrepreneurial spirit and runs an independent label called Raresounds World, and is the founder of School of Live Beats. His school specializes in teaching how to use Maschine as an instrument through an online course.

11. Adam Yaron

Adam Yaron is a Los Angeles-native songwriter/producer who specializes in story-driven songs that effortlessly walk the line between timeless and modern sounds. Adam produced Alex Warren’s singles “Ordinary”, “Carry You Home” (Currently at Top 40 Radio), “Before You Leave Me”, “Save You A Seat”, and “Chasing Shadows” which collectively have accumulated 350M+ Spotify streams. He recently co-wrote and produced Alessi Rose’s “IKYK”, Alexander Stewart’s single, “I wish you cheated”, co-wrote and produced Matt Schuster’s latest singles “Far From God,” “Rich Man”, “Bail Money,” and “Thought You Were,” and co-wrote and co-produced Lyn Lapid’s single with mxmtoon “back from the dead”.

As a writer and producer, Adam has had songs placed on “Pretty Little Liars (the Perfectionists),” commercials for the NBC’s “The Blacklist,” promos for PlayStation and NBA, and over 60 placements with the song “Winner” licensed to Sony Extreme. Adam is driven by his undying passion for creating eclectic music that touches, moves, and uplifts a listener.

12. CoBannah

CoBannah is a visionary music producer based in Atlanta, Georgia who has a burning passion for composing music. She produces multiple genres, including hip hop and trap. With a multifaceted skill set in sound design, rapping, songwriting, and audio engineering, she embodies creative excellence.

CoBannah’s sound is influenced by sci-fi, alien or and extraterrestrial sounds with breathtaking 808 patterns. Originally based in Pittsburgh, CoBannah made a bold move to Atlanta in 2022. This strategic decision has yielded remarkable success, marked by numerous collaborations and recognition within the music production field. As a rising star in Atlanta, CoBannah has established herself as a talented producer, winning beat battles and creating engaging content for music producers on Instagram. Her collaborations with Billboard-charting producers such as Ashilee Ashilee, 30 Roc, Willafool, B.O.B., Twysted Genius, Tasha Catour, and others have fueled her passion and motivation to push creative boundaries.

CoBannah has appeared on Larry Ohh’s podcast, showcasing her unique approach to high BPM production in FL Studio. Looking ahead, CoBannah is looking forward to collaborating with influential artists, amplifying her impact and propelling her journey forward.

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