Supa Dups
Birth nameDwayne Chin-Quee
BornNovember 1976
Kingston, Jamaica
Genres
Occupations
  • Record producer
  • sound system disc jockey
  • selector
Years active1999–present
LabelsBlack Chiney
Member of
WebsiteBlackChiney.com

Dwayne Chin-Quee, better known as Supa Dups, is a Jamaican record producer, a drummer, and selector based in Miami, Florida. He is a member of the Black Chiney sound system. His father is a second generation Chinese Jamaican, and his mother is of Hakka Chinese, German, and African descent.

Biography

Dwayne “Supa Dups” Chin-Quee is a highly respected music producer, drummer, and DJ/selector for The Black Chiney Sound System. With a career spanning over 20 years, he has made a significant impact on the music industry.

In 2004, Supa Dups gained recognition for producing Nina Sky’s hit song ‘Turnin’ Me On’. This opened doors for him to work with renowned artists like Beenie Man, Capleton, Akon, David Banner, Rihanna, Pitbull, and more. He has produced many successful songs that have connected with audiences worldwide.

A standout moment in Supa Dups’ career was producing Mary J. Blige’s popular song ‘Each Tear’, which topped the charts and received remixes from different countries. He also made a mark on Bruno Mars’ album ‘Doo-Wops & Hooligans’, working on notable tracks like ‘Our First Time’ and ‘Liquor Store Blues’ featuring Damian Marley. He also produced “Show Me” on Bruno Mars’ second album, “Unorthodox Jukebox”.

Supa Dups’ remarkable talent and hard work have earned him prestigious Grammy Awards. He won his first Grammy in 2011 for producing a song on Eminem’s acclaimed album ‘Recovery’. He went on to win more Grammys for his contributions to Drake’s ‘Take Care’ and Bruno Mars’ ‘Unorthodox Jukebox’. These awards highlight his exceptional skill and influence in the music industry. Notably, Supa Dups also played a key role in producing Bad Meets Evil’s first single “Fast Lane,” marking a significant milestone in the reconciliation between Eminem and Royce DA 5’9” after a long-standing feud.

In addition to his Grammy success, Supa Dups has received numerous platinum and gold certifications for his work with artists such as Shakira, Nicki Minaj, Sean Paul, and Drake. His collaborations have resulted in popular songs that have resonated with millions of listeners.

His creative input can be heard in songs like Drake’s ‘Controlla’, ‘Too Good’ featuring Rihanna, Partynextdoor’s ‘Not Nice’, and Nicki Minaj’s ‘Bed’ featuring Ariana Grande, adding depth and distinction to these tracks.

With recent projects that include collaborations with Sean Paul on the 'Scorcha' album, production credits on Shakira's Diamond-certified album 'El Dorado', and Becky G's triple platinum-Latin certified album 'ESQUEMAS', Supa Dups continues to push boundaries and bring innovation to the music industry.

Throughout his impressive career, Supa Dups has shown unwavering dedication, exceptional talent, and a unique ability to create timeless music. His outstanding productions and collaborations have solidified his position as one of the most sought-after producers in the business.

Production discography

Albums

2004
2005
2006
2007
  • Collie Buddz – Collie Buddz – 2. "Blind To You" 4. "Tomorrow's Another Day" 10. "Sensimillia" ft. Roache
  • Notch – Raised By the People – 6. "Layaway Love"8. "Traemelo"11. "Ella Se Fue"13. "No Problema"15. "Mano y Mano"16. "Verme" (Caribbean Remix) featuring Baby Ranks17. ""Chévere" (Remix) – featuring Voltio 18. "Burn Out Bad Mind"
  • Wayne Wonder – Foreva – 15. "L.O.V.E"
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
  • Collie Buddz - "Good Life" 01."Control" 02."Lovely Day" 03."Part Of My Life" 04."Save Me From The Rain (Feat: Kat Dahlia)" 05."Good Life" 06."I Got You" 10."Glass House"
  • Nicky Jam - "Fénix" 08"No Te Puedo Olvidar" 19."I Can't Forget You"
  • Shakira - "El Dorado" - 02."Nada" 05."Amarillo" 08."Comme Moi" (with Black M) 12."What We Said" (Comme Moi English Version) (featuring MAGIC!)
  • Drake - "Signs"
2018
2019
2020
2021
  • Spice - 10 - 11.”Frenz”
  • Angel 22 - “Free Hugs”
  • Toian - “Driving Me Crazy”
  • Kyle featuring Dougie F - "Optimistic"

Banana"

2022
2023

Singles

Remixes

Riddims

  • Kopa Riddim (2004)
  • Higher Octane Riddim (2006)
  • Drumline/Timeline Riddim (2007)
  • Doctor Bird Riddim (2008)

Compilations

  • "Reggae Gold 2003" – No Letting Go – Wayne Wonder/LL Cool J (remix) – Remixed By: Supa Dups, Joel Chin
  • "Reggae Gold 2005" – Turnin' Me On – Nina Sky/Cham (Black Chiney Reggae remix) – Produced By: Supa Dups, Cipha Sounds
  • "Ragga Ragga Ragga 2005" – Turnin' Me On – Nina Sky/Cham (Black Chiney Reggae remix) – Produced By: Supa Dups, Cipha Sounds
  • "Fabriclive.24 [LIVE]" – Diplo – Turnin' Me On – Nina Sky – Produced By: Supa Dups, Cipha Sounds
  • "Miami Shine – Blast Star Di Blazing Fire" (2007) – Nande – Minmi featuring Rudebwoy Face (Japan) – Produced By: Supa Dups
  • "True Reflections...A New Beginning" (2007) – Jah Cure – Track 9: "Jamaica" & Track 13: "The Sound" – Produced By: Danja Zone/Supa Dups
  • "Miami Shine – UPRISING" (2008) – Blast Star
  • "Reggae Gold 2008" – Blind To You – Collie Buddz – Produced By: Supa Dups
  • "Reggae Gold 2008" – Somebody Come Get Me – Melanie Fiona (aka Syren) – Produced By: Supa Dups, Mitchum "Khan" Chin & Willy Chin
  • "WWE The Music, Vol. 8" (2008) – "S.O.S." (performed by: Collie Buddz) Kofi Kingston – Produced By: Supa Dups
  • "Reggae Gold 2009" – "Come Over" (featuring Sean Paul) – Estelle- Produced By: Supa Dups

Music videos

References

  • "Meet the Producers Who Brought Dancehall Back to the Charts In 2016". Billboard Magazine. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
  • "Barack Obama Summer 2019 Playlist: "Too Goo To Be True". Jamaican Gleaner. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
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