Charlie Heat

Composer and producer Charlie Heat, born Ernest Brown in 1989, rose to fame after Kanye West credited him on The Life of Pablo. With a background in music and a drum scholarship to Clark Atlanta University, Brown, aka Charlie Heat, began working with artists like Lil Uzi Vert and Travis Scott before West took notice in 2015. Signed to West's Very G.O.O.D. Beats, Brown produced tracks on The Life of Pablo and earned Grammy nominations. He continued to collaborate with artists like Kehlani and released projects with Ant Beale, culminating in his debut album Fireworks in 2019.

Charlie Heat's career skyrocketed when Kanye West acknowledged him on The Life of Pablo, leading to collaborations with various artists and multiple Grammy nominations. Brown's musical journey began in Woodbury, New Jersey, and evolved during his time at Clark Atlanta University, where he earned the nickname Charlie Heat. His partnership with West's Very G.O.O.D. Beats resulted in significant contributions to West's album and subsequent projects with artists like Kehlani and Ant Beale. Brown's debut album, Fireworks, released in 2019, solidified his position as a talented composer and producer in the music industry.