Frank Dukes

Frank Dukes
Name	Frank Dukes
Birth name	Adam King Feeney
Birth date	1983
Birth place	Toronto
Occupation	Record producer, songwriter, composer, audio engineer
Years active	2000s–present
Labels	Kingsway Music Library, Universal Music Group, Roc Nation
Associated acts	Drake, The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar, Justin Bieber, Post Malone

Frank Dukes Adam King Feeney, known professionally as Frank Dukes, is a Canadian record producer, songwriter, and composer. He is noted for producing pop, hip hop, and R&B recordings and for creating sample libraries used by producers worldwide. Dukes's work spans collaborations with high-profile artists and placements on chart-topping albums and film soundtracks.

Early life and education

Feeney was born in Toronto and grew up immersed in the local music scenes of Queen Street West and Kensington Market. He attended music programs and studied composition and recording techniques influenced by artists and institutions such as Ralph Vaughan Williams-era classical repertoire, local community music schools, and practical apprenticeships in studios near Yonge Street and Scarborough. Early exposure to record stores like Sam the Record Man and venues including Lee's Palace and The Horseshoe Tavern shaped his understanding of production, arranging, and sample-based composition.

Career and production work

Feeney began as an in-studio assistant and beatmaker in Toronto, working alongside producers and engineers from scenes tied to Bad Boy Records, No Limit Records, and the burgeoning Canadian hip hop movement associated with OVO Sound and Camp Flog Gnaw. He moved to New York City and later Los Angeles to expand collaborations with producers from Roc Nation, Interscope Records, Def Jam Recordings, and Republic Records. Dukes developed a signature workflow of composing original sample material, engineering sessions, and delivering stems for artists affiliated with Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and Universal Music Group.

Songwriting, samples, and Kingsway Music Library

Feeney founded the Kingsway Music Library, a curated collection of original instrumental compositions intended for licensing to producers and publishers. The library supplied composers working with Top Dawg Entertainment, Good Music, and Cash Money Records, and was licensed on projects released by Columbia Records, Island Records, Atlantic Records, and XL Recordings. His approach drew on techniques associated with producers such as J Dilla, Madlib, Quincy Jones, and composers like Ennio Morricone and John Williams in crafting cinematic motifs and loopable grooves. Kingsway tracks were cleared for use by contributors connected to BMI, ASCAP, and SOCAN and featured in sessions with engineers from studios like Electric Lady Studios, Abbey Road Studios, and EastWest Studios.

Collaborations and notable credits

Dukes has credits on albums and singles by prominent artists and entities including Drake, The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, Justin Bieber, Camila Cabello, A$AP Rocky, Travis Scott, Kanye West, Beyoncé, Adele, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Eminem, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Pharrell Williams, SZA, Khalid, Doja Cat, Lorde, Childish Gambino, Frank Ocean, John Legend, Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes, Cardi B, Migos, 21 Savage, Lil Nas X, Billie Eilish, Halsey, Imagine Dragons, Coldplay, Green Day, Metallica, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, The Killers, Kings of Leon, The Strokes, Interpol, Nick Cave, PJ Harvey, Sufjan Stevens, Arcade Fire, Beck, Dr. Dre, Timbaland, Metro Boomin, Pharrell, Mark Ronson, Max Martin, Rick Rubin, Danger Mouse — among others. He has contributed production, songwriting, and sample material to records that charted on Billboard 200, appeared on Grammy Awards–nominated releases, and were used in Oscars-eligible soundtracks and television series on networks such as HBO, Netflix, NBC, CBS, and ABC.

Awards and recognition

Feeney's work has been associated with honors including multiple Grammy Awards nominations and wins for projects he contributed to, as well as recognition from industry organizations like SOCAN, ASCAP, BMI, and music press outlets such as Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Complex, Billboard, NME, and Spin. Albums and singles featuring his production appeared on year-end lists published by Pitchfork, The Guardian, The New York Times, and The Los Angeles Times. He has been featured in panels and masterclasses at events hosted by SXSW, Red Bull Music Academy, MIDEM, and Coachella educational programming.

Personal life and other ventures

Outside of studio work, Feeney has been involved in publishing and rights management partnerships with firms tied to Kobalt Music Group, Concord Music Publishing, and Warner Chappell Music. He has supported philanthropic initiatives with organizations such as MusiCares, War Child, and local Toronto arts charities linked to Art Gallery of Ontario programming. Feeney has maintained residences in Toronto, New York City, and Los Angeles and participates in mentorship programs connected to Berklee College of Music and the Ontario Arts Council.

Category:Canadian record producers Category:Songwriters