Jason Quenneville

Jason Matthew Quenneville (born February 23, 1982), professionally known as DaHeala , is a Canadian record producer and songwriter managed by SAL&CO. He has produced for artists such as the Weeknd, Halsey, Lil Uzi Vert, and Belly, among others. He has earned three Grammy Award nominations for his production work on the Weeknd's 2015 album, Beauty Behind the Madness. Over the course of his career, he has collaborated with producers Max Martin, Daft Punk, Rick Rubin, and Metro Boomin.

Early life and career Quenneville grew up in Gatineau, Quebec in a household that spoke both French and English. At the age of 13, he learned how to DJ at a youth center which led to him learning how to use FL Studio 3 (formerly FruityLoops). His first production work was at the age of 23, when he worked on a mixtape (Death Before Dishonor) for Belly. He continued working with Belly on later projects including the 2007 album, The Revolution. He also produced all the tracks on Massari's 2005 self-titled debut album.

Quenneville began working with the Weeknd on the singer's 2013 album, Kiss Land. In 2014, he earned a production placement on Rick Ross' album, Mastermind, for the track "In Vein" featuring the Weeknd. He collaborated with fellow producers, Metro Boomin and Rick Rubin, on the song.

In 2015, Quenneville was the executive producer on the Weeknd's album, Beauty Behind the Madness. He also produced and wrote several tracks on the album including "Often", "Acquainted", "Dark Times" (featuring Ed Sheeran), and "Earned It". The last song, alternatively titled "Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)", appeared on the soundtrack to the 2015 film, Fifty Shades of Grey. and two Grammy Awards for Best R&B Song and Best Song Written for Visual Media. The nominations were shared among Quenneville, the Weeknd, Belly, and Stephan Moccio. The album itself was nominated for the Grammy Award for Album of the Year Also in 2016, he co-wrote the Halsey track, "Not Afraid Anymore", which appeared on the soundtrack to the sequel film, Fifty Shades Darker. Over the course of the next two years, Quenneville produced and wrote tracks for several other artists including Lil Uzi Vert ("UnFazed" featuring the Weeknd), French Montana ("A Lie" featuring the Weeknd), and Nav ("What I Need").

In 2020, Quenneville co-wrote and produced tracks on the Weeknd's fourth studio album, After Hours, including the 2019 single, "Blinding Lights", which eventually became the Billboard #1 Greatest Hot 100 Hit of All Time in 2021. In late March 2020, the Weeknd released three bonus tracks on the album, all of which were produced by DaHeala.

Discography

+List of songwriting and production credits Year Artist(s) Album Song Details2025The WeekndHurry Up Tomorrow "Take Me Back to LA" Writer2020The WeekndAfter Hours "Alone Again"Writer, producer "Too Late" "Snowchild" "Blinding Lights" "Save Your Tears" "After Hours" "Nothing Compares" "Missed You" "Final Lullaby"2019GesaffelsteinHyperion"Lost in the Fire" (feat. the Weeknd)2018NavReckless"What I Need"2017Lil Uzi VertLuv Is Rage 2"UnFazed (feat. the Weeknd)"French MontanaJungle Rules"A Lie (feat. the Weeknd)" 2016 HalseyFifty Shades Darker: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack "Not Afraid Anymore" Producer, programmingThe WeekndStarboy "Reminder" Writer "Nothing Without You" "A Lonely Night" "Six Feet Under" "Starboy"BellyInzombia "Die Alone" Engineer, producerAnother Day In Paradise "Ballerina" "Ballerina Remix (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)" Producer "It's All Love (feat. Starrah)" Engineer, producerFutureEvol "Low Life (feat. the Weeknd)" 2015 The Weeknd Beauty Behind The Madness "Dark Times" "As You Are" "Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)" "Acquainted" "Often" "Real Life" 2014 Rick RossMastermind "In Vein (feat. the Weeknd)" 2013 The Weeknd The Hunger Games: Catching Fire – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack "Devil May Cry" WriterKiss Land "Tears In The Rain" Engineer, producer "Pretty" "Kiss Land" "Wanderlust (Pharrell Remix)" "Wanderlust" "Live For" (feat. Drake) "Belong To The World" "Love In The Sky" "Adaptation" "The Town" "Professional" 2009 Belly Back for the First Time Vol. 1 "Hot Girl" (feat. Snoop Dogg) 2008 "Get To Know You" (feat. Keshia Chanté) "Smells Like Money" 2007 The Revolution "For The Love" "Good Evening" (feat. Kurupt) "Don't Be Shy (Remix)" (feat. Nina Sky) "The Freshest" (feat. Fabolous) "Follow Me" "Leave Me Alone" 2006 MassariRush The Floor "Rush The Floor Club Mix (feat. Belly)" 2005 Massari "Inta Hayati" "Follow My Lead" "Show Me" "Don't Let Go" "Who Knows" "Gone Away" "Rush The Floor" "Real Love" "When I Saw You.." "Smile For Me (feat. Loon)" "Be Easy" "Intro"

Nominations and awards

Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref. 2015 American Music Award Favorite Soul/R&B Album Beauty Behind the Madness 2016 Academy Award Best Original Song "Earned It" (Music and lyrics by Jason Quenneville, et al.)