ChevoBeatz ( born Cheville Samoedj May 8, 1992) is Surinamese-Dutch producer known for his song "Shatta Gyal", with Jamaican deejay FyaVerse which charted on Billboard Argentina.
Early life
Samoedj was born in Velp, Netherlands, to Surinamese-Indian parents. His father, Sudesh K. Samoedj, known as Bonniac SK, was a musician, and from an early age, ChevoBeatz was exposed to music. At 11, he began playing bass guitar in his father's band, Shine, performing at various events across the Netherlands.
Career
ChevoBeatz established himself as a producer in the dancehall and reggae genres. His production style blends Caribbean, African, and South American influences. He gained widespread recognition when his song "Shatta Gyal" (with FyaVerse) entered the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart.
In addiction to his Billboard success, "Shatta Gyal" topped the Hype TV Jamaica charts and gained further international attention when it was shared by producer Scott Storch on Instagram. His follow-up production, "Times Dread", reached #1 on the FIWI Choice Top 10.
In 2025, "Time's Dread" was nominated for Best Reggae Act at the HDP Music Awards.
Chart singles Year Title Peak Chart Positions Album HypeTv Jamaica Fiwi Choice Top 10 2025Shatta Gyal (featuring FyaVerse) 1 - 2025Time's Dread (featuring FyaVerse) - 1 Freedom Street Riddim
Award and nominations YearNominated workAwardResult2025Time's Dread (featuring FyaVerse)Best Reggae Act
Discography
TitleYearGive Me the Herbs2023Shatta Gyal 2023Harmony of Hearts2024Reggae on the Hills2023Rise Up2023Time's Dread2025Bamba2023Love Up2023Naiwe2024Raha Jipe2023LekeGanja Forest feat. FyaVerse2025Margarita feat. FyaVerse & JahPlaka2025
References
External links Article about ChevoBeatz on Jamaica Observer