{{Multiple issues| {{notability|1=Biographies|date=May 2025}} {{notability|1=Music|date=May 2025}} }} {{Short description|Ghanaian record producer and sound engineer}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Beatz Vampire | image = | caption = | birth_name = Asare Badiako Peter | birth_date = <!-- {{Birth date and age|YYYY|MM|DD}} --> | birth_place = Ejisu, Ghana | origin = Konongo, Ghana | genre = Afrobeats, Afropop, Highlife, Hiplife, Amapiano | occupation = Record producer, sound engineer | years_active = 2019–present | label = Loop Music (CEO) | website = {{URL|https://beatzvampire.com}} }}
'''Asare Badiako Peter''', known professionally as '''Beatz Vampire''', is a Ghanaian music producer and sound engineer known for his contributions to the Afrobeats and Afropop genres.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2021-11-14 |title=Meet Beatz Vampire, the producer behind popular 'What Shawa Say' beat - Ghana Weekend |url=https://ghanaweekend.com/2021/11/14/meet-beatz-vampire-the-producer-behind-popular-what-shawa-say-beat/ |access-date=2025-05-27 |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Early life == Beatz Vampire hails from Konongo, Ghana.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Beatz Vampire: The producer behind JzyNO's 'Butta My Bread', Olivetheboy's Goodsin and more {{!}} Pulse Ghana |url=https://www.pulse.com.gh/articles/entertainment/music/beatz-vampire-the-producer-behind-jzynos-butta-my-bread-olivetheboys-goodsin-and-more-2024072410372885914 |access-date=2025-05-27 |website=www.pulse.com.gh |language=en}}</ref> His interest in music production developed during his time in Konongo, but it was after relocating to Accra that he began to pursue music production more seriously.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ghansah |first=Emmanuel |date=2023-06-27 |title=Meet Beatz Vampire: the producer behind JzyNO's 'Butta My Bread', KiDi's 'I Lied', Olivetheboy's 'Goodsin' & more {{!}} Ghana Music |url=https://ghanamusic.com/artistes/featured-artiste/2023/06/27/meet-beatz-vampire-the-producer-behind-jzynos-butta-my-bread-kidis-i-lied-olivetheboys-goodsin-more/ |access-date=2025-05-27 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=2023-06-27 |title=Beatz Vampire: The producer rocking Africa with his vibrant palette of danceable beats |url=https://mobile.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Beatz-Vampire-The-producer-rocking-Africa-with-his-vibrant-palette-of-danceable-beats-1793654 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241227032234/https://mobile.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Beatz-Vampire-The-producer-rocking-Africa-with-his-vibrant-palette-of-danceable-beats-1793654 |archive-date=2024-12-27 |access-date=2025-05-27 |work=GhanaWeb |language=en-US |url-status=live }}</ref>
== Career == Beatz Vampire's career gained momentum in 2021 when he produced the viral track "Washawasay", which utilized a vocal sample from Cecilia Marfo.<ref name=":0" />
He has since produced several successful tracks, including:
* "Hajia Bintu" and "1 Don" by Shatta Wale<ref name=":1" /> * "Mood" and "S3k3" by Mr Drew<ref name=":1" /> * "Atele" and "Sika" by Lasmid<ref name=":1" /> * "Beautiful" by Jahmiel featuring Sarkodie<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |date=2023-06-27 |title=Beatz Vampire: The producer rocking Africa with his vibrant palette of danceable beats |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Beatz-Vampire-The-producer-rocking-Africa-with-his-vibrant-palette-of-danceable-beats-1793654 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241219211708/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Beatz-Vampire-The-producer-rocking-Africa-with-his-vibrant-palette-of-danceable-beats-1793654 |archive-date=2024-12-19 |access-date=2025-05-27 |work=GhanaWeb |language=en-US |url-status=live }}</ref> * "Jaiye" by P-Square<ref name=":2" />
In 2023, Beatz Vampire produced "Butta My Bread" by JZyNO and Lasmid, which achieved over 160 million streams across various platforms.<ref name=":3">{{cite web |date=24 May 2024 |title=TGMA: I produced most of the biggest hit songs in Ghana last year - Beatz Vampire |url=https://mobile.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/TGMA-I-produced-most-of-the-biggest-hit-songs-in-Ghana-last-year-Beatz-Vampire-1927662 |access-date=28 May 2025|work=GhanaWeb}}</ref> He also produced "Goodsin" by OliveTheBoy and "I Lied" by KiDi, both which received significant acclaim.<ref name=":2" />
In 2025, he produced his debut instrumental album, "Culture Harmonies".<ref name=":5">{{cite web |title=Beatz Vampire shares enchanting debut instrumental album 'Culture Harmonies' |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Beatz-Vampire-shares-enchanting-instrumental-album-Culture-Harmonies-1942459 |website=GhanaWeb |date=26 July 2024 |access-date=27 May 2025}}</ref>
== Awards and nominations == {| class="wikitable" |+ Selected awards and nominations ! Year !! Award !! Category !! Work !! Result !! Ref. |- | 2022 || Ghana Music Awards|| Producer of the Year || N/A || {{Nominated}} || <ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-11-14 |title=Meet Beatz Vampire, the producer behind popular 'What Shawa Say' beat - Ghana Weekend |url=https://ghanaweekend.com/2021/11/14/meet-beatz-vampire-the-producer-behind-popular-what-shawa-say-beat/ |access-date=2025-05-28 |language=en-US}}</ref> |- | 2022 || Ghana Music Awards|| Producer of the Year || N/A || {{Nominated}} || <ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=2023-07-20 |title=Beatz Vampire [PRODUCER PROFILE]- Beatz Nation |url=https://beatznation.com/artists/beatz-vampire/ |access-date=2025-05-28 |language=en-US}}</ref> |- | 2023 || Vodafone Ghana Music Awards|| Producer of the Year || N/A || {{Nominated}} || <ref>{{Cite web |title=Beatz Vampire: The producer behind JzyNO's 'Butta My Bread', Olivetheboy's Goodsin and more {{!}} Pulse Ghana |url=https://www.pulse.com.gh/articles/entertainment/music/beatz-vampire-the-producer-behind-jzynos-butta-my-bread-olivetheboys-goodsin-and-more-2024072410372885914 |access-date=2025-05-28 |website=www.pulse.com.gh |language=en}}</ref> |- | 2023 || TurnTable Charts|| Top 100 African Producers || Rank 17 || Listed || <ref>{{Cite web |title=Beatz Vampire: The producer behind JzyNO's 'Butta My Bread', Olivetheboy's Goodsin and more {{!}} Pulse Ghana |url=https://www.pulse.com.gh/articles/entertainment/music/beatz-vampire-the-producer-behind-jzynos-butta-my-bread-olivetheboys-goodsin-and-more-2024072410372885914 |access-date=2025-05-28 |website=www.pulse.com.gh |language=en}}</ref> |- | 2024 || Vodafone Ghana Music Awards|| Producer of the Year || N/A || {{Nominated}} || <ref name=":3" /> |}
== Discography == === Selected Productions === * ''"Bend" – OliveTheBoy ft. Sarkodie<ref>{{Cite web |last=Michael |first=Kobby |date=2025-04-11 |title=Hitz360 Music |url=https://www.hitz360.com/olivetheboy-bend-ft-sarkodie/ |access-date=2025-05-28 |website=Hitz360.com |language=en-US}}</ref>'' * ''"Apology" – Wendy Shay ft. Mavado<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kan |first=Toni |date=2025-05-02 |title=Wendy Shay & Mavado's 'Apology' ignites with betrayal and regret |url=https://thelagosreview.ng/wendy-shay-mavados-apology-ignites-with-betrayal-and-regret/ |access-date=2025-05-28 |website=The Lagos Review |language=en-US}}</ref>'' * ''"Sneaky" – Mr Drew''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Michael |first=Kobby |date=2024-12-16 |title=Hitz360 Music |url=https://www.hitz360.com/mr-drew-sneaky-prod-by-beatz-vampire/ |access-date=2025-05-28 |website=Hitz360.com |language=en-US}}</ref> * ''"Likor" – KiDi ft. Stonebwoy''<ref>{{Cite web |last=niinanagh |date=2023-07-28 |title=KiDi - Likor ft Stonebwoy |url=https://ghanandwom.net/kidi-likor-ft-stonebwoy/ |access-date=2025-05-28 |website=GhanaNdwom.net |language=en-US}}</ref> * ''"Asylum" – OliveTheBoy''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nwaokolo |first=Nneamaka |date=2025-04-20 |title=Olivetheboy's "Out Of The Blue" Is A Toxic Love Manual |url=https://unorthodoxreviews.com/album-review-olivetheboys-out-of-the-blue |access-date=2025-05-28 |language=en-US}}</ref> * ''"HBP" – Boy Llona ft. Bella Shmurda'' * ''"Washawasay" – Beatz Vampire (2021)<ref name=":0" />'' * ''"Hajia Bintu" – Shatta Wale<ref name=":1" />'' * ''"1 Don" – Shatta Wale<ref name=":1" />'' * ''"Mood" – Mr Drew<ref name=":1" />'' * ''"S3k3" – Mr Drew ft. Medikal''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Music |first=Ghana |date=2021-11-18 |title=Video Premiere: Sɛkɛ by Mr Drew feat. Medikal {{!}} Ghana Music |url=https://ghanamusic.com/video/music-videos/2021/11/18/video-premiere-s%c9%9bk%c9%9b-by-mr-drew-feat-medikal/ |access-date=2025-05-28 |language=en-GB}}</ref> * ''"Atele" – Lasmid<ref name=":1" />'' * ''"Sika" – Lasmid<ref name=":1" />'' * ''"Beautiful" – Jahmiel ft. Stonebwoy<ref name=":2" />'' * ''"Jaiye" – P-Square<ref name=":2" />'' * ''"Butta My Bread" – JZyNO and Lasmid<ref name=":3" />'' * ''"Goodsin" – OliveTheBoy''<ref name=":1" /> * ''"I Lied" – KiDi''<ref name=":2" /> * ''"Wanting" – Beatz Vampire ft. OliveTheBoy (2025)''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Michael |first=Kobby |date=2025-02-01 |title=Hitz360 Music |url=https://www.hitz360.com/beatz-vampire-wanting-ft-olivetheboy/ |access-date=2025-05-28 |website=Hitz360.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Album === * ''"Culture Harmonies" (2025)<ref name=":5" />''
== Personal life == Beatz Vampire is the CEO of Loop Music, an independent record label.<ref name=":4" />
== References == {{Reflist}}
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