Jaxta Names Top 100 Music Producers Worldwide

HYPEBOT – Jaxta has named the world’s 100 most successful producers worldwide in 2022.

The rankings are based on statistics from its 340+ data partners, including record labels, publishers, distributors, industry associations, and charts providers, using a weighted algorithm that takes into account each producer’s chart performance, Spotify streams, GRAMMY wins and nominations, RIAA certifications, and number of producer credits over the past year.

Jaxsta’s database includes 17 million producer credits.

The 100 most successful producers of 2022 with commentary from Jaxta

1. Tyler Johnson

“As you’d expect of the man at the top of our Honors List, Tyler Johnson has had a phenomenal 12 months… After all, he did co-produce 2022’s biggest hit – Harry Styles’ “As It Was”. No big deal.

Not only did he co-produce the global smash song, he also co-wrote it and played the drum machine, piano and synthesizer on it – what an undeniable Jack of all trades!

Johnson has had a stellar 2022, being nominated for three GRAMMY Awards including Album Of The Year for his production work on Harry’s House by Harry Styles, Song Of The Year and Record Of The Year for “As It Was” off that same album. Additionally, he produced records that reached Multi-Platinum sales in 2022 including “Burning House” by CAM (3x), “Sign of the Times” by Harry Styles (5x), “Adore You” by Harry Styles (5x), “The Thrill Of It All” by Sam Smith (2x) and “Ripcord” by Keith Urban (2x).”

2. Tainy

“One of the key players in the rise of Latin music globally, it’s no wonder that Puerto Rican producer and songwriter Marco “Tainy” Masís continues to reach astronomical heights. Key to that success – and his growing number of Gold, Platinum and RIAA Latin certifications – was his work with longtime collaborator Bad Bunny (Un Verano Sin Ti​) as well as artists like J Balvin, Daddy Yankee and Rauw Alejandro.”

3. Kid Harpoon

Take a look at the Gold and Multi-Platinum awards GRAMMY-nominated producer Kid Harpoon has accumulated over the past 12 months: from his work with Harry Styles (“As It Was”, “Late Night Talking”, “She”, “Adore You” for starters), Calvin Harris (“Sweet Nothing”) and Shawn Mendes (Illuminate) and 2 Chainz (“Good Drank”). Add in a slew of additional production credits with artists such as Maggie Rogers (Surrender), Florence + The Machine (Dance Fever) and Marcus Mumford ((self-titled)) – and you’ve got yourself a pretty tidy 12 months.

4. Taylor Swift

“She is the artist that needs little introduction. From becoming the first musician to hold all ten spots on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart to being 2022’s RIAA Top-Certified album, Taylor Swift’s Midnights is the gift that keeps on giving. Even though “it must be exhausting always rooting for the anti-hero”, know that we will always root for you Taylor!

5. Max Martin

“The man, the myth, the legend. Max Martin may well have had to construct a few new walls in his house specifically for the number of Multi-Platinum and Gold records he’s received over the past 12 months – from his work with Adele (30) and The Weeknd (“After Hours” “Starboy” “Blinding Lights” and “Can’t Feel My Face”). The super-producer also spent the past 12 months haunting the charts thanks to his work on “Never Gonna Not Dance Again” by P!nk and “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)” by Lizzo. All in a day’s work for Max Martin.”

6. Blake Slatkin

“From The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber’s 2021 “STAY” to 24kGoldn and iann dior’s 2021 “Mood”, there is no denying Slatkin’s sheer talent for producing mega hits. 2022 proves this fact – with his production work appearing on acclaimed releases by artists like Lizzo (Special), Sam Smith & Kim Petras (“Unholy”) and SZA (SOS).”

7. The Weeknd

“The Weeknd kicked off 2022 with a bang with his surprise release Dawn FM, and didn’t look back – breaking many records in his wake such as having the most songs (a whopping 24!) charting on the Billboard Global 200 Chart by a solo male artist. For most that would be enough, but The Weeknd also continued to rack up Gold, Multi-Platinum and Diamond awards for his tracks like “Blinding Lights” and “Die For You”. Not only that, the Starboy’s production talents have branched over to the world of television, displayed by his executive producer, co-writing and starring credits in the highly anticipated HBO show The Idol which will also feature legendary producer Mike Dean!”

8. Cirkut

“From FKA twigs (CAPRISONGS) to Lil Nas X (“STAR WALKIN’”), Cirkut (real name: Henry Walter)’s discography is best described as kaleidoscopic – with the acclaimed producer racking numerous Gold, Multi-Platinum and Diamond certifications with tracks like Pitbull & Kesha’s “Timber” and Ava Max’s “Sweet But Psycho”.

9. Jack Antonoff

“He’s the man who nabbed the #1 spot of our Honors List: Producers last year – and he’s the man behind many of your favorite songs. 2022 continued to be a wildly busy and successful year for Jack Antonoff from credits on Swift’s Midnights to Lana Del Rey’s “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd”. Let’s raise a glass to Jack!”

10. Greg Kurstin

“Another legend in our top 10! The multi-GRAMMY-winning producer has been behind numerous #1 hits like Adele’s 2015 ballad “Hello” and her recent hit single “Easy On Me” which broke charting and streaming records – left, right and center. And 2022 was no different with Greg obtaining countless Gold and Multi-Platinum certifications with his work on releases by artists like Halsey (hopeless fountain kingdom), Ellie Goulding (Halcyon) and Kali Uchis (Isolation).”

11. Omer Fedi
12. Beyoncé
13. Ricky Reed
14. Jahaan Sweet
15. Ye
16. Ryan Tedder
17. David Guetta
18. Louis Bell
19. Metro Boomin
20. Ovy On The Drums
21. Boi-1da
22. Edgar Barrera
23. Charlie Puth
24. Mauricio Rengifo
25. Andrés Torres
26. Rogét Chahayed
27. Dr. Luke
28. Sky
29. ROSALÍA
30. Andrew Watt
31. John Nathaniel
32. Fred Again..
33. Oscar Holter
34. FNZ
35. Noah Goldstein
36. Cashmere Cat
37. Mike Dean
38. Ludwig Göransson
39. Jason Evigan
40. Yeti Beats
41. Sam Smith
42. Daniel Nigro
43. Tricky Stewart
44. Jimmy Napes
45. Ed Sheeran
46. Sounwave
47. Brent Kutzle
48. MAG
49. Daddy Yankee
50. Gaby Music
51. benny blanco
52. Allen Ritter
53. Shakira
54. Dave Bayley
55. Steve Lacy
56. Raphael Saadiq
57. Ian Fitchuk
58. DaHeala (Jason Quenneville)
59. Post Malone
60. Carter Lang
61. Noah “40” Shebib
62. Wheezy
63. Tiësto
64. Take A Daytrip
65. Ging (fka Frank Dukes)
66. Rob Bisel
67. RedOne
68. Smash David
69. Finneas O’Connell
70. Monsters & Strangerz
71. Steve Mac
72. Peter Lee Johnson
73. Murda Beatz
74. D’Mile
75. Alexander 23
76. Jon Bellion
77. Joey Moi
78. Vaughn Oliver
79. Keanu Beats
80. DJ Khaled
81. Mattman & Robin
82. Crate Classics
83. Lostboy
84. Eminem
85. Danny Ocean
86. Lady Gaga
87. Calvin Harris
88. will.i.am
89. KBeaZy
90. The-Dream
91. Marshmello
92. Pharrell Williams
93. Oneohtrix Point Never
94. Dave Cobb
95. Bizzarap
96. PopNick
97. Måneskin
98. Aaron Dessner
99. Andrew Wells
100. Swedish House Mafia

Photo: Cedrick Jones, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Bruce Houghton is the Founder and Editor of Hypebot and MusicThinkTank, a Senior Advisor at Bandsintown, President of the Skyline Artists Agency, and a professor for the Berklee College Of Music.