SOCAN Cookin' Beats

5 PM - SOCAN Cookin' Beats

By: Maneesh Bidaye and SOCAN's Lord Quest

Presented by SOCAN and one of Canada’s award-winning producer/beat-makers, this beat-making master class offers an inside look at the creative process, software, and plug-ins used to craft music for today’s artists. You’ll also pick up practical tips on how to elevate your own music. Whether you're an aspiring beat-maker or an industry professional, this “Cookin' Beats” panel offers an insider perspective on the craft.

Presenter: Toronto producer, songwriter and DJ Maneesh has built a career turning musical history into something unmistakably his own. Drawing from DJ culture and a self-taught command of multiple instruments, his signature sound blends vintage soul textures with modern production, moving effortlessly from explosive 808-driven R&B to slow-burning ballads and disco-funk. His credits include work with Drake, Rihanna, GIVĒON, J. Cole, Travis Scott, Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa, Calvin Harris, Snoh Aalegra and more. Known for meticulously studying records and recreating sounds by ear, Maneesh developed his musicianship without formal training, learning instruments by replaying the music that inspired him. His work includes Drake’s “Shabang,” “Too Good” and “Champagne Poetry,” GIVĒON’s “Heartbreak Anniversary,” and Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa’s “Potion.” After years largely behind the scenes, the instantly recognizable “Maneesh on the beat” tag has introduced a new audience to the producer behind the records.