Bolo Da Producer
Bolo Da Producer is an American record producer and songwriter. He is best known for co-writing and producing Silento's "Watch Me ", which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. He is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
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", 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 prior to Doe B's death in 2013. In 2014, 16-year-old Silentó reached out via Twitter. They created "Watch Me " 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.Notable production and writing credits include:
- Silentó – "Watch Me "
- Dawin ft. Silentó – "Dessert"
- Taylor Girlz – "Steal Her Man"
Personal life
Selected production/writing credits
- Silentó – "Watch Me "
- Dawin ft. Silentó – "Dessert"
- Taylor Girlz – "Steal Her Man"
- 2 Pistols – "She Got It"