Music creation platform Splice has announced its first artist in residence program with producer Kenny Beats.

Beats is known for his work with Rico Nasty, Dominic Fike, FKA Twigs, Denzel Curry, Freddie Gibbs, Zack Fox and Vince Staples.

In February 2021, Splice, which claims to be used by over 4 million people, closed a $55 million round of Series D funding, led by Goldman Sachs’ GS Growth.

The round took Splice’s total funding to over $155m, including a $57.5m Series C funding round in March 2019.

On the Splice platform, Beats will share production tips and techniques, touch on engineering and vocal production, and offer advice for aspiring producers on networking and branding.

Later this year, Splice and Beats will also collaborate on an exclusive merch drop and Discord activation. Dates are yet to be announced.

Beats’ six-part Skills series will drop weekly starting October 13.

His lessons will sit alongside over 100 classes from the likes of Erin Barra and Thavius Beck, offering video lessons that guide users through current music-making, says the company.

Splice says it carries more than 2 million curated, pre-cleared samples on its platform.

In 2021 alone, Splice Sounds launched new sounds and samples from Murda Beatz, Taiko, Tayla Parx, Clean Bandit, Oliver and Fraser T Smith.

“Splice changed the game.”

Kenny Beats

Kenny Beats, said: “Splice changed the game.

“Music creation is more fun than ever, and pretty much anyone can make a song if they want to.

“As a long time Splice user, I’m pleased to be the first Artist in Residence and share an inside look at how I work.”

“Kenny is hugely influential on our community.”

Steve Martocci, Splice

Steve Martocci, Splice founder and CEO, added: “Kenny is hugely influential on our community, his content has always been the most requested by our users.

“Splice is about helping people discover their own untapped potential. Kenny’s energy and love of music making is infectious, and will inspire the next class of creators.”Music Business Worldwide