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JD BEATZ
12+ albums
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Joshua David Raggatt, primarily known by his stage name J.D BEATZ, is an English-born record producer, composer, record executive, guitarist and entrepreneur. He is the founder and current CEO of iDigital Records. In 2009, he was nominated for a Producer Of The Year Award at the KnocDown Indie Awards. Josh began his career in music as lead guitarist of the band Nato. The album, "Kill The Fox To Foil The Plan" was released in the U.K through Rising Records when he was aged 17. The album spawned 2 singles "Kill 'em Dead Cowboy" and "Ballroom Dance With Angels And Demons" which gained airplay from the biggest radio stations in the U.K and had music videos on MTV. This was his production debut as 2 tracks on the album were entirely composed, produced and recorded by him. The album artwork was also designed by himself. In 2007, Josh left Nato and decided to follow his passion for music production. He moved to the United States and Canada so he could produce Hip Hop, R&B and Pop artists under his stage name J.D BEATZ. Since then he has produced songs for hundreds of artists across the globe and has become known as one of the best young producers in the industry. Early life Joshua David Raggatt was born in Truro, Cornwall. He is the youngest son of Lynne Stuart-Martin, an English teacher/ Reiki Therapist, and Brian Raggatt, a Butcher, Photographer and Drummer for the band Spoilt For Choice. He has Two older brothers named James and Luke. Luke joined Nato as Bassist in 2005. Musical
