Adebola Aina
London,Greenwich
Summary
Music Producer and Creative Entrepreneur with over 10 years of professional experience in music production, songwriting, and sound design. Recognized internationally with over 60 million combined streams across major platforms, with credits on more than 65 published records under CTSO Music (US) and Dapper Music Publishing (UK-affiliated). Proven track record of shaping global sounds in Afrobeats, Hip-Hop, and contemporary music, collaborating with award-winning artists, and contributing significantly to the international creative economy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Music teacher
Grace Land Children School
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Designed and delivered engaging music lessons for children aged 6–10, introducing them to rhythm, melody, and simple musical concepts.
- Taught nursery rhymes, poems, and basic songs to support children’s language development, memory, and creativity.
- Created fun, interactive learning activities using instruments, body percussion, and movement to develop listening and coordination skills.
- Prepared and guided children in musical performances for school assemblies and events, fostering teamwork and confidence.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to integrate music into wider curriculum, enhancing overall learning experiences.
- Encouraged self-expression, creativity, and love for music in safe and supportive classroom environment.
Music producer
BALLERTOSH
London, Greenwich
01.2013 - Current
- Produced high-quality music by directing and supervising recording sessions.
- Created engaging pre-production demos, stimulating artist creativity and direction for full-length songs.
- Coordinated post-production tasks for seamless execution of project plans.
- Enhanced musical elements for improved sound quality.
- Produced, mixed, and mastered tracks across Afrobeats, Hip-Hop, R&B, and Pop.
- Created instrumentals and soundscapes for independent and signed artists.
- Achieved placements on editorial playlists (Apple Music, Spotify, Audiomack).
- Partnered with Dapper Music (Publishing) and CTSO Music (Publishing) to distribute and manage music catalogues globally.
- Contributed to international visibility of Afrobeats, helping artists reach global markets.
- Led team meetings for clear communication between all parties involved in production.
- Supervised audio mixing and mastering to ensure optimal sound quality.
- Facilitated open dialogues with artists about their vision and goals, leading to successful collaborations.
- Utilised latest technology tools to produce cutting-edge music, enhancing overall sound effect.
- Provided constructive feedback to artists, improving final performance result.
- Nurtured creative environment within studio to inspire artistic expression.
- Acquired top talent to fill empty production roles.
Music producer & composer
Dapper Music
Nigeria , Lagos
04.2021 - Current
- Produced, composed, and arranged music across multiple genres for independent and signed artists, contributing to singles and full-length albums.
- Collaborated with artists, songwriters, and engineers to create high-quality productions from concept to final release.
- Produced 20+ songs that collectively achieved over 30M+ streams across platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and Audiomack.
- Oversaw full production cycle, beat creation, recording, mixing, and mastering, ensuring professional, industry-standard sound.
- Worked closely with Dapper Music publishing to manage releases, licensing, and royalty administration.
- Utilized professional software tools (FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase) to deliver innovative and market-ready tracks.
Education
Master of Science - international business and management
University of Greenwich
London 09/2025 -
Bachelor of Science - Geography
University of Lagos
Lagos/NigeriaSkills
- Audio Engineering & Mixing
- Songwriting & Arrangement
- Cross-cultural Music Collaboration
- Project & Catalogue Management
- Digital audio workstation usage (FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase)
- Musical innovation
- Critical listening
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Music producer & composer
Dapper Music
04.2021 - Current
Music producer
BALLERTOSH
01.2013 - Current
Music teacher
Grace Land Children School
01.2010 - 01.2012
Master of Science - international business and management
University of Greenwich
09/2025 -
Bachelor of Science - Geography
University of Lagos
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