AJ Williams
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A.J. Williams | |
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| Birth name | A.J. Williams |
| Also known as | Prod by A.J. Williams |
| Genres | Hip hop, emo rap, alternative R&B |
| Occupation | Music producer |
| Years active | 2020–present |
A.J. Williams, known professionally as Prod by A.J. Williams, is an American music producer. He is known for his work with artists including DC the Don, Travis Scott, Kid Cudi, Denzel Curry, and King Bach.
A.J. Williams | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | A.J. Williams |
| Also known as | Prod by A.J. Williams |
| Genres | Hip hop, emo rap, alternative R&B |
| Occupation | Music producer |
| Years active | 2020–present |
A.J. Williams, known professionally as Prod by A.J. Williams, is an American music producer. He has contributed to projects by DC the Don, Travis Scott, Kid Cudi, Denzel Curry, and King Bach.[1][2]
Early life and family
[edit]Williams was born into an entertainment-industry family. His mother, Anna Fantastic, is an English singer and actress known for collaborating with Prince on the 1988 album Lovesexy. His father, Craig J. Williams, is a producer and filmmaker who worked with artists such as Tupac Shakur, Snoop Dogg, and R. Kelly during the early Death Row Records era. His sister, Star Williams, is a singer-songwriter, actress, and multi-instrumentalist.
At age 18, he began mentorship under Grammy-winning engineer and producer Anthony Kilhoffer, known for his collaborations with Kanye West.[1]
Career
[edit]Williams produced several songs for rapper DC the Don including "Will You Be Mine", "Satellite", "Knock Me Off My Feet", and "God Level".
In 2025, he co-produced "Shyne" with Anthony Kilhoffer and Tuss for Travis Scott’s compilation *JackBoys 2*, featuring GloRilla. He also produced "Black Ops" for a collaboration between Kid Cudi and Denzel Curry.[3]
Williams later worked with entertainer King Bach on the single "Run Mi Money".
Musical style
[edit]His production style features cinematic elements, atmospheric textures, and hard-hitting percussion, blending genres including hip hop, emo rap, and alternative R&B.
Personal life
[edit]Williams is the son of Anna Fantastic and Craig J. Williams, and has a sister, Star Williams, active in music and acting.
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- A.J. Williams – Sterling Sound contributor
- A.J. Williams – Genius artist page
- "Black Ops" lyrics and credits – Genius
Early life and family
[edit]Williams was born into a family involved in the entertainment industry. His mother, Anna Fantastic, is an English singer and actress known for her work with Prince in the late 1980s, including contributions to the album Lovesexy. His father, Craig J. Williams, is a music producer and filmmaker who worked with artists such as Tupac Shakur, Snoop Dogg, and R. Kelly during the early Death Row Records era before transitioning to film direction. His sister, Star Williams, is a singer-songwriter, actress, and multi-instrumentalist.
Raised in a musical environment, Williams spent much of his childhood in recording studios. At the age of 18, he began working under the mentorship of four-time Grammy Award-winning producer and engineer Anthony Kilhoffer, known for his work with Kanye West on albums including The College Dropout and My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.
Career
[edit]Williams began gaining attention as a producer through his work with rapper DC the Don, producing songs such as "Will You Be Mine", "Satellite", "Knock Me Off My Feet", and "God Level".
In 2025, Williams co-produced the song "Shyne" with Anthony Kilhoffer and Tuss for Travis Scott’s compilation album JackBoys 2, featuring a guest appearance by GloRilla. That same year, he produced the track "Black Ops" for a collaboration between Kid Cudi and Denzel Curry.
Williams also collaborated with actor and recording artist King Bach on the single "Run Mi Money", which blends hip hop with comedic and energetic themes.
Musical style
[edit]Williams’s production style is characterized by cinematic elements, including atmospheric textures and hard-hitting percussion. His work blends genres such as hip hop, emo rap, and alternative R&B.
Personal life
[edit]Williams is the son of singer Anna Fantastic and producer/director Craig J. Williams. His sister, Star Williams, is also active in music and acting.