David A. Sprecher[2][3] (born July 2, 1981), known professionally as Yeti Beats, is an American record producer and songwriter. In May 2020, he signed an exclusive administration agreement with Warner Chappell Music following the release of Doja Cat's singles "Say So", "Juicy" and "Candy".[4] He has been the lead producer and collaborator on all of her albums: Amala (2018), Hot Pink (2019), and Planet Her (2021).[5] Prior to primarily working with Doja Cat, he had written and produced reggae, R&B, and rap albums by groups such as Rebelution, Konshens, Los Rakas, Dark Waves, and Mellow Man Ace.[4][1]

Yeti Beats
Sprecher in 2021
Sprecher in 2021
Background information
Birth nameDavid A. Sprecher
Born (1981-07-02) July 2, 1981 (age 43)
OriginCalifornia, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Record producer
  • songwriter
Years active2008–present[1]

Production discography

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Year Artist Album Title Songwriter Producer
2016 Ho99o9 Neighborhood Watch "Neighborhood Watch"  Y  Y
2017 Matisyahu, Common Kings Broken Crowns "Broken Crowns"  Y  Y
2018 Doja Cat Amala "Go To Town"  Y
"Cookies Jar"  Y  Y
"Roll With Us"  Y  Y
"Wine Pon You"
(featuring Konshens)
 Y  Y
"Fancy"  Y  Y
"Wild Beach"  Y  Y
"Morning Light"  Y  Y
"Candy"  Y  Y
"Game"  Y  Y
"Casual"  Y  Y
"All Nighter"  Y  Y
Amala (Deluxe) "Juicy"  Y  Y
"Tia Tamera"

(featuring Rico Nasty)

 Y
Common Kings One Day "One Day"  Y
"Broken Crowns"  Y  Y
"Champion"  Y
2019 Doja Cat Hot Pink "Bottom Bitch"  Y  Y
"Better Than Me"  Y  Y
"Won't Bite"  Y  Y
"Cyber Sex"  Y
"Rules"  Y
"Say So"  Y
"Like That"  Y
"Talk Dirty"  Y
"Addiction"  Y
"Streets"  Y
"Shine"  Y
"Juicy"

(featuring Tyga)

 Y  Y
2020 Doja Cat Freak "Freak"  Y
Common Kings Fish In The Sea "Fish In The Sea"  Y  Y
2021 Doja Cat Planet Her "Woman"  Y  Y
"Been Like This"  Y  Y
"Ain't Sh*t"  Y  Y
"Alone"  Y  Y
"Kiss Me More"

(featuring SZA)

 Y  Y
Planet Her (Deluxe) "Ride"  Y  Y
BONZIE Reincarnation "Up to U"  Y  Y
2023 Doja Cat Scarlet "Balut"  Y
2024 Scarlet 2 Claude "Okloser"  Y  Y

Selected production discography

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Albums and EPs

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Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[6]
Peace of Mind 13
Falling into Place 32
Amala 138
Hot Pink 9
Planet Her 2

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Artist Album
US
[7]
US
R&B
/HH

[8]
AUS
[9]
CAN
[10]
NZ
[11]
UK
[12]
"Candy" 2019 86 36 92 55 Doja Cat Amala
"Mooo!"
"Tia Tamera"
(with Rico Nasty)
2019
"Juicy"
(with Tyga)[A]
41 18 68 57 31 80 Hot Pink
"Bottom Bitch" [B]
"Say So"
(solo or featuring Nicki Minaj)
2020 1 1 4 3 3 2
"Kiss Me More"
(featuring SZA)
2021 3 2 7 1 3 Planet Her
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Notes

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  1. ^ The solo version of "Juicy" is included on Amala, while the single version featuring Tyga is included on Hot Pink.
  2. ^ "Bottom Bitch" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 32 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[13]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Yeti Beats | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  2. ^ Sprecher, David A. "ASCAP ACE Repertory". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  3. ^ "YETI BEATS, INC. in California". California Companies. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  4. ^ a b Eggertsen, Chris (May 15, 2020). "Doja Cat's "Say So" Producer Yeti Beats Signs Warner Chappell Admin Deal". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  5. ^ Stassen, Murray (May 15, 2020). "Doja Cat producer Yeti Beats joins Warner Chappell Music in global publishing deal". MBW. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  6. ^ Peaks on the Billboard 200:
  7. ^ "Doja Cat Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  8. ^ "Doja Cat Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
  9. ^ Peak positions in Australia:
  10. ^ "Doja Cat Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  11. ^ For all except noted: "Doja Cat". New Zealand Charts Portal. Hung Medien.
  12. ^ "Doja Cat | full Official Chart history". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  13. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 14, 2019. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
  14. ^ "Gold & Platinum – Doja Cat". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  15. ^ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. May 18, 2020. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  16. ^ "BRIT Certified – bpi" (Enter the keyword "Doja Cat" into the search box). British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  17. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Doja Cat – Say So". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 2024-11-20.