:Draft:Werner Beukes

Werner Beukes is a South African music producer, songwriter, and sound engineer, widely recognized for his extensive contributions to the South African music industry and his collaborations with international artists. He has sold over 4.5 million albums as a producer and received 50 Gold, 30 Platinum, and 7 Multi-Platinum awards for his work. Beukes is known for his technical expertise in studio production, live sound, and his growing involvement in AI-driven music innovation.{{Cite web |title=Werner Beukes – Songstats |url=https://songstats.com/artist/ulo6isb5/werner-beukes |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Songstats}}

=== Early Life and Career === Werner Beukes began his career in music at a young age, developing a passion for production, composition, and sound engineering. He started out working with Select Music in Cape Town before going on to establish himself as a freelance producer with a wide-reaching impact on both the local and international music scenes.

=== Career Highlights === Beukes worked as an in-house producer for Select Music (now Sony) from 2004 to 2006 and later joined EMI Music from 2006 to 2011. During this time, he produced and arranged albums for artists such as Steve Hofmeyr, Juanita du Plessis, Leon Schuster, Fatman, Andriette Norman, Ray Dylan, Kurt Darren, and Fredi Nest.

Since 2011, he has operated as a freelance music producer and engineer, continuing to collaborate with both established and up-and-coming musicians. His production of "Dorp Toe" by Fatman garnered over 14 million YouTube views, making it one of South Africa's biggest local hits.{{Cite web |title=Fatman SA – SOS Lyrics |url=https://genius.com/Fatman-sa-sos-lyrics/q/producer |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Genius}}

Beukes also worked with a number of U.S. artists between 2022 and 2023, including Jordan Pickett, Ciera Dumas (The Voice USA), Patric Rock, Dustin Miller, and Jeff Hatrix from the band Doom Candy (formerly Mushroomhead). His production on Doom Candy’s song "Undivided" won 10 awards, and he earned 2 awards for Best Sound Design.{{Cite web |title=The Songs – Jordan Pickett |url=https://www.jordanpickettmusic.com/the-songs/ |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Jordan Pickett Music|date=3 June 2024 }}

In 2024, Beukes served as the music arranger and co-engineer for the major live concert event Pop Divas, which featured international star Bonnie Tyler alongside South African icons such as Nadine, PJ Powers, and Blackbyrd.

He co-wrote the song "Damn" with Sunette Bridges, which was performed by Jordan Pickett and won Artist of the Year and Song of the Year at the Carolina Country Music Awards (CCMA).{{Cite web |title=The Songs – Jordan Pickett |url=https://www.jordanpickettmusic.com/the-songs/ |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Jordan Pickett Music|date=3 June 2024 }}

Sold over 4.5 million albums as a music producer{{Cite web |title=Werner Beukes – Songstats |url=https://songstats.com/artist/ulo6isb5/werner-beukes |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Songstats}}

Earned 50+ Gold, 30+ Platinum, and 7 Multi-Platinum awards

Produced Leon Ferreira & Steve Hofmeyr's most streamed hit (1.8M+ streams)

Over 14M YouTube views for "Dorp Toe" (Fatman){{Cite web |title=Fatman SA – SOS Lyrics |url=https://genius.com/Fatman-sa-sos-lyrics/q/producer |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Genius}}

Collaborated with top U.S. artists including members of The Voice USA and Jeff Hatrix (Former Mushroomhead Lead Singer)

Received 2 awards for Best Sound Design

Pop Divas concert arranger featuring Bonnie Tyler

=== Technology and Innovation === Beukes is a certified A+ Computer Technician (2001) and has a strong interest in emerging music technologies. He is an advanced user of Pro Tools, Logic Pro, SSL 4000 E, and API consoles, and has a working knowledge of ChatGPT, Suno AI, and other AI-powered music tools.

He has positioned himself at the forefront of AI-driven music production, merging traditional sound engineering with future-focused audio innovation.

=== Recognition and Media Coverage === Beukes's work has been featured in:

https://www.citizen.co.za/rekord/news-headlines/2024/02/10/centurion-rising-talent-releases-debut-single-wie-ek-is

https://www.citizen.co.za/die-pos/news-headlines/2024/08/05/musiek-bruis-in-sy-are

https://www.stageandscreen.co.za/tag/werner-beukes

https://www.jordanpickettmusic.com/the-songs

https://secondhandsongs.com/artist/240020/all

https://www.allmusic.com/artist/werner-beukes-mn0002771907

https://iono.fm/e/1028208

https://www.mediaupdate.co.za/media/9944/izak-davel--sas-hottest-celeb-set-to-swoon-new-audiences-with-release-of-debut-cd-ken-jy-my

https://www.tickyboxmedia.co.za/the-bird-returns-with-new-single-honeymoon-love-a-fresh-country-take-on-romance-and-rediscovery/

https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1551630904

External Links

https://soundcloud.com/wbeukes-me-com

https://vimeo.com/wernerbeukes

https://www.youtube.com/MixGlowstar

https://www.shazam.com/en-gb/song/1659091008/bosveld-vure-feat-sunette-bridges-and-werner-beukes

https://www.shazam.com/en-gb/song/1733446334/ill-be-over-you-feat-werner-beukes

https://stage.tidal.com/browse/credits/10289162?roleCategoryFilters=11

https://www.discogs.com/release/9500532-Hi-5-Versoeking

https://hitparade.ch/showperson.asp?name=Werner+Beukes

https://concerts.hypebot.com/artist/a/717743-arno-jordaan

• https://www.citizen.co.za/rekord/news-headlines/2024/02/10/centurion-rising-talent-releases-debut-single-wie-ek-is
• https://www.citizen.co.za/die-pos/news-headlines/2024/08/05/musiek-bruis-in-sy-are
• https://www.stageandscreen.co.za/tag/werner-beukes
• https://www.jordanpickettmusic.com/the-songs
• https://secondhandsongs.com/artist/240020/all
• https://www.allmusic.com/artist/werner-beukes-mn0002771907
• https://iono.fm/e/1028208
• https://www.mediaupdate.co.za/media/9944/izak-davel--sas-hottest-celeb-set-to-swoon-new-audiences-with-release-of-debut-cd-ken-jy-my
• https://www.tickyboxmedia.co.za/the-bird-returns-with-new-single-honeymoon-love-a-fresh-country-take-on-romance-and-rediscovery/
• https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1551630904
• https://www.facebook.com/Galoresa/posts/die-lied-geskryf-deur-manie-en-werner-beukes-is-opgeneem-in-werner-se-ateljee-en/1237501135049935/
• https://soundcloud.com/wbeukes-me-com
• https://vimeo.com/wernerbeukes
• https://www.youtube.com/MixGlowstar
• https://www.facebook.com/100068488279434/about/
• https://www.shazam.com/en-gb/song/1659091008/bosveld-vure-feat-sunette-bridges-and-werner-beukes
• https://www.shazam.com/en-gb/song/1733446334/ill-be-over-you-feat-werner-beukes
• https://stage.tidal.com/browse/credits/10289162?roleCategoryFilters=11
• https://www.discogs.com/release/9500532-Hi-5-Versoeking
• https://hitparade.ch/showperson.asp?name=Werner+Beukes
• https://concerts.hypebot.com/artist/a/717743-arno-jordaan

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