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C-Clip Beatz
C-Clip Beatz (real name: Jermaine Smith, born October 22, 1988) is an American multi-platinum record producer, songwriter, and artist from Riviera Beach, Florida. He is best known for his work with Kodak Black, YNW Melly, Kanye West, Lil Baby, and NLE Choppa. He is the founder of Beat Battalion Music and is a certified RIAA multi-platinum producer.Plaque images on file confirming RIAA certification for “Mixed Personalities” and “Transportin’”.
Early Life and Local Career
C-Clip Beatz became a local sensation in Palm Beach County after producing and writing “We Do It,” a regional anthem that featured top local talent. The song won “Best Song” at the 2009 Palm Beach Hip-Hop Awards and helped establish him in Florida’s underground music scene.[https://www.google.com/search?q=we+do+it+c+clip+beatz Google Search – We Do It by C-Clip Beatz]
Career
In 2017, he signed to Kodak Black’s Sniper Gang label (2017–2021). His breakout came with Kodak Black’s “Transportin'” on Project Baby 2 (2017), which was later certified platinum by the RIAA.[https://www.xxlmag.com/kodak-black-project-baby-2-production-credits/ XXL – Project Baby 2 Credits]
C-Clip Beatz produced:
- “Mixed Personalities” – YNW Melly ft. Kanye West (We All Shine, 2019)[https://genius.com/Ynw-melly-mixed-personalities-lyrics Genius – Mixed Personalities Lyrics]Wikipedia – Mixed Personalities
- “Bang Bang” – YNW Melly (Melly vs. Melvin, 2019)Wikipedia – Melly vs. Melvin
- “Lick Me” ft. Lil Baby – In Sexyy We Trust (2023)Wikipedia – In Sexyy We Trust
- “Side Nigga” – Kodak Black (Painting Pictures, 2017)
- “Corrupted,” “Loyal” – Heart Break Kodak (2018)
- “Gave It All I Got” – Lil B.I.G. Pac (2016)
- “Dummy Green,” “Serene” – Bill Israel (2020)
- Contributions to Kutthroat Bill: Vol. 1 (2022)
He also served as **publisher** on:
RIAA Certification
C-Clip Beatz is recognized as a multi-platinum certified producer. He is officially credited on two RIAA-certified singles:
- “Transportin’” by Kodak Black
- “Mixed Personalities” by YNW Melly ft. Kanye West
Platinum plaques were awarded to him as a credited producer and list his full name, Jermaine “C-Clip Beatz” Smith.
Artist Career
As a recording artist, he released “Wit Yo Bae” featuring Kodak Black in 2019, which remains his most-streamed single.[https://www.google.com/search?q=wit+yo+bae Google – Wit Yo Bae C-Clip Beatz]
Style and Production
C-Clip Beatz is known for cinematic, melodic trap beats that often incorporate live instrumentation. He blends Southern hip-hop rhythms with ambient textures and orchestral influences.
Business and Publishing
He owns Beat Battalion Music, an independent publishing company.[https://www.google.com/search?q=BEAT+BATTALION+LLC Google – Beat Battalion Music LLC] He is affiliated with BMI and The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC), and retains ownership of his publishing and master rights.
Credits and Recognition
C-Clip Beatz is listed on:
- [https://www.discogs.com/artist/5098614-C-Clip-Beatz Discogs]
- [https://tidal.com/browse/artist/11626526 Tidal]
- [https://genius.com/artists/C-clipbeatz Genius]
- [https://open.spotify.com/artist/2SdesX3br1I3Iw2VOn3SVx Spotify]
- [https://youtube.com/@cclipbeatz YouTube]
- [https://app.chartmetric.com/artist/1464945 Chartmetric]
- [https://soundbetter.com/profiles/431007-c-clip-beatz SoundBetter]
External links
- [https://www.instagram.com/cclipbeatz Instagram @cclipbeatz]
- [https://on.soundcloud.com/UTOXJG7whISv299itz SoundCloud]
- [https://www.google.com/search?q=c+clip+beatz Google Results]
:Category:American record producers
:Category:Hip hop record producers