Nowadays, producers are beginning to develop a stronger footing in the industry. This has allowed them to gain more recognition and have an easier time making a name for themselves. With our fifth edition of Undiscovered Gems, we once again celebrate a niche of artists who compose the backbone of the music industry. I just heard that Spotify is aiming to release producer and writer pages, where these historically under-celebrated creatives will have an ability to show off their catalogs of released tracks. Now, let’s get started with this week’s picks of upcoming producers.
Jasper Harris
No Idle is a name that has come up numerous times in Undiscovered Gems thus far. The New York City studio, which is ran by Take A Daytrip and UMPG, has established itself as a hotbed for talent, and today we’re covering another two artists that call No Idle home.
First of the two is Jasper Harris, a buzzing young producer who has collaborated with notable artists like DaBaby, Roddy Ricch, Gunna, Juice WRLD, Killy, Beast Coast, Masego, and Jaden. He even co-produced the theme song for Lil Dicky‘s new show on FX, scored the entire first season, and is set to have a role within Lil Dicky‘s upcoming album. Jasper has shown the music world that he is that guy you want to produce your records. He has been involved in hit after hit, including Roddy Rich and Gunna‘s collaboration “Start Wit Me,” “Vibez” by DaBaby, and “Distance” with Powers Pleasant on Beast Coast‘s debut album. If this is what Jasper Harris is up to already, try to imagine what the future looks like for him. Check out the trailer for Dave below, featuring the theme song produced by Jasper Harris and Jahnei Clarke.
Jahnei Clarke
The next talent out of No Idle is Jahnei Clarke. As you just read above, Jahnei co-produced the theme song for Dave, Lil Dicky‘s new show on FX, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg for his production resume.
Jah has had his name attached to several notable records, including “Old Age (feat. SiR)” on Masego‘s last project, and all of Trife Drew‘s music (you might recognize the name from 6ix9ine‘s album). Jahnei has worked with YBN Cordae and has a hand in many of the big records that come out of No Idle. I initially stumbled upon Jahnei‘s work when I was browsing through NYC up-and-comer Rockstar Payso‘s catalog, and there it was, his famous tag layered over a series of perfect beats. I’m very excited to see this future star emerge even more this year, he’s surely earned his share of the spotlight already. Pay attention to this man’s come up, it’s clearly very promising. Check out his work with Masego, SiR, Jasper Harris, and Micah Davis below.
LoganNotNice
Next up is Philadelphia’s LoganNotNice. You might already know him as T$an30000‘s manager, but he is clearly more than just that. He’s shown his ability on the management end with helping to develop T$an on his rapid ascension within the industry, recently signing to Columbia Records. Outside of management, LoganNotNice has flexed his music knowledge and skill with a selection of some of Philly’s most talented artists; Matt Ox, Ox Flacko, Zeus Ox, T$an30000, and Jah$tar. You gotta love it when people demonstrate that they’re multi-faceted and hard-working. Logan is definitely both of those things. Philadelphia is a city that’s worked hard in the Hip-Hop scene to earn its recognition, and it seems like all of its artists plan on elevating the city’s platform. LoganNotNice is a shining example of a music-lover getting involved on all fronts. Check him out!
Frankie Scoca
We’ve mentioned the name Frankie Scoca several times on the Chiefers’ pages, mainly for his work with Myles Cameron. But this week, we have a great opportunity to spotlight this ridiculously talented young producer. He has collaborations with Myles Cameron (obviously), Lo Village, and many other up and coming acts. He exhibits an ability to see patterns others don’t see, along with an astounding taste and ability to collaborate. When he works with artists, he seems to merge his sound with theirs, allowing for the artists’ true sound to resonate. His proficiency in R&B and Hip-Hop excites me, assuring me and all of his other fans that there’s a long road ahead, filled with good music and genuine vibes. If you’re not familiar, get familiar. You’ll be hearing his name a lot in the near future. Here’s one of my favorites from Frankie and Myles.
