The Maven Boys

The Maven Boys are a songwriting-production duo from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, consisting of Zale "Zalezy" Epstein and Brett Ryan Kruger. In 2012, they were featured on Complex Magazine's 25 New Producers To Watch Out For list.[1] The Maven Boys have co-produced alongside Eminem and Boi-1da.[2] They have worked with many notable artists including Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, The Game, Schoolboy Q, Rockie Fresh, Rick Ross, Meek Mill, French Montana, Common, 2 Chainz, T.I., Slaughterhouse, Nicole Scherzinger, Dan Hill, Childish Gambino, Mobb Deep, Nipsey Hussle, Fabolous, Yo Gotti, Vic Mensa, Mase, Kid Ink, PartyNextDoor, Wiz Khalifa, Fat Joe, Wale, DJ Drama, Joe Budden, Bun B, Juicy J, Kevin Gates, T-Pain, Skeme, Ace Hood, Far East Movement, Down With Webster and J. Cole.[3]

The Maven Boys
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
GenresHip hop, R&B, pop
Occupation(s)Producers, songwriters, musicians
InstrumentsKeyboard, guitar, drum machine, synthesizer, sampler
Years active2010–2015
Associated actsBoi-1da, Sevn Thomas
Past membersZale "Zalezy" Epstein
Brett Ryan Kruger

Production Discography

Singles
List of singles as either producer or co-producer, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released, performing artists and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
CA US US
R&B/HH
"Yay Yay"[4]
(Schoolboy Q) produced with Boi-1da		 2013 –49[5]— Oxymoron
"We Them Niggas"
(Ace Hood) produced with Boi-1da		 ––— Trials & Tribulations
"God Is Great"
(Rockie Fresh) produced with Boi-1da		 ––– Self Made Vol. 3
"Chills"
(Down With Webster)		 13–– Party For Your Life

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2016
  • "The Line" DVSN from the album Sept. 5th

2017
  • "Lullaby" Belly (Rapper) from the album Mumble Rap

Awards
YearRecipientAwardResult
2012Down With Webster - Time To Win, Vol. 2Juno Award "Pop Album Of The Year"Nominated
2014"Chills"Canadian Radio Music Awards - HeatseekerWon
2015Schoolboy Q Oxymoron (album)Grammy Award for Rap Album of the Year[23]Nominated
2015Tre Mission "Stigmata"Juno Award for Rap Album of the YearNominated
2015P Reign "Dear America"Juno Award for Rap Album of the YearNominated
2015Down With Webster "Party For Your Life"Juno Award for Pop Album of the YearNominated

References
  1. "25 New Producers To Watch Out For". Complex Magazine. November 25, 2012.
  2. "Boi-1da Discography". Boi-1da.net. October 14, 2013.
  3. "About The Maven Boys". Rap Genius. August 25, 2013.
  4. Shake (March 22, 2013). "ScHoolboy Q – Yay Yay (prod. Boi-1da & The Maven Boys)". 2DopeBoyz. Complex Music. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
  5. "Schoolboy Q – Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
  6. "Various – Joe Budden – Black Cloud". DjBooth. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
  7. "Various – Maybach Music Group Presents Self Made 2". Discogs. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
  8. "Slaughterhouse (7) – Welcome To Our House". Discogs. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
  9. "Game, The (2) – Jesus Piece". Discogs. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
  10. "Rockie Fresh – Electric Highway". LiveMixtapes. January 21, 2013. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
  11. "Kevin Gates – The Luca Brasi Story". LiveMixtapes. February 1, 2013. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
  12. Rose Lilah (June 26, 2013). "Ace Hood – We Them Niggas (Prod. By Boi-1da & The Maven Boys)". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
  13. The Intern (June 3, 2013). "Rockie Fresh – God Is Great (prod. Boi-1da & The Maven Boys)". 2DopeBoyz. Complex Music. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
  14. "Meek Mill - Lil N*gga Snupe (prod. Boi-1da & The Maven Boys)". 2Dopeboyz. August 13, 2013. Retrieved August 13, 2014.
  15. Illy (September 25, 2013). "Bizzy Crook – Good Luck ANTHM (prod. The Maven Boys) (Video)". 2DopeBoyz. Complex Music. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
  16. "Vic Mensa – INNANETAPE". LiveMixtapes. September 30, 2013. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
  17. JyotiiB (November 25, 2013). "Audio: Trae Tha Truth ft. Meek Mill & T.I. – Ride Wit Me (Prod. by Boi-1da & The Maven Boys)". Boi-1da. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
  18. Illy (January 17, 2014). "Yo Gotti – Lay It Down f. Chris Echols (prod. The Maven Boys & Megaman)". 2DopeBoyz. Complex Music. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
  19. "Party For Your Life Credits". AllMusic.com. January 22, 2014. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
  20. Meka (March 6, 2014). "Mobb Deep – The Infamous Mobb Deep (Tracklist)". 2DopeBoyz. Complex Music. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
  21. "P. Reign – Realest in the City f. Meek Mill & PARTYNEXTDOOR (prod. Boi-1da & The Maven Boys)". AllMusic.com. September 8, 2014. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
  22. "Bizzy Crook Coming To America". Datpiff.com. December 27, 2014. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
  23. "57th Annual Grammy Awards Nominees - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
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