Behind the Mask - An IMAKEMADBEATS Documentary
In the enigmatic world of hip-hop production, a masked producer crafts chart-topping beats while keeping their true identity hidden. Blending music, mystery, and mastery, this documentary unveils the journey, struggles, and creative genius behind the mask—challenging the industry’s obsession with fame and forcing the question: does the music matter more than the face behind it?
About IMAKEMADBEATS
IMAKEMADBEATS, a Memphis native, grew up immersed in the city's unmistakable sonic identity. Despite that, he felt disconnected from the creative paths it nurtured. Seeking a space where his musical wizardry could thrive, he ventured beyond his hometown, eventually landing at Manhattan’s legendary Quad Studios, where he became a sought-after ghost producer, crafting sonic spells for some of hip-hop’s elite while also finding a niche in scoring for film and television. His compositions would go on to be featured by major companies like NBC, ABC, HBO, DC Shoes, Oxygen and more. Guided by the belief that music could speak without words—a philosophy later embodied in his debut instrumental EP, Better Left Unsaid—he further conjured the IMAKEMADBEATS persona, complete with his signature mask, a symbol of his devotion to pure sound over image. Throughout the 2000s, his alchemy of beats and emotion made him a key figure in the underground scene, working his magic alongside Black Milk, Oh No, Talib Kweli, Solange Knowles, Ludacris, and more—casting his influence on wax, in the studio, and on stage.
Coming Summer 2025