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| Eye Color | Both have Black Eyes |
| Hair Color | Frequently seen with braided black hair |
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| Debut Song |  Co-wrote Rihanna’s “Loveeeeeee Song” ft. Future (Unapologetic, 2012) |
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| Instruments & Tools | 🖥️ Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs):
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| Publisher |  Warner Chappell Music |
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| Label | Warner/Chappell Music |
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| Nationality | American |
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| School | Blue Jane: Amos P. Godby High School |
| Controversies | They have often spoke on various interviews as how black women in music are too often included as symbols & not recognized for their complete art3. They also feel marginalized in the industry particularly when award categories exclude women such as Grammy’s Producer of the Year, Non‑Classical where no woman has ever won. Despite their major contributions women are still majorly underrepresented in music industry about 5% of producers and 3% of engineers on major charts in 2023 were women or non-binary4. |
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| Relationship Status | Private |
| Parents | Blue Jane Mother: May Blue Jane Father: Ira L. Good Andrews (Deacon at St. Luke Primitive Baptist Church)5 |
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| Net Worth | Nova Wav has steadily increased their net worth over the years:
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| Favourites Singer | Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Future |
| Favourite Producers | Timbaland, The Neptunes, Mannie Fresh, Lil Jon |
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🎧 Unknown Facts About Nova Wav
🎵 Who They Are
- Nova Wav is a Grammy-winning songwriting and production duo made up of Brittany “Chi” Coney and Denisia “Blu June” Andrews12.
- The duo signed with Warner Chappell Music after being discovered by Ryan Press and Big Jon Platt13.
- They were featured in Billboard’s “2018 R&B/Hip-Hop 100 Power Players” and Revolt’s “Top 9 Producers of 2019”.
- They’ve contributed to major hits for artists like Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Ariana Grande, and H.E.R. shaping some of the biggest records in contemporary pop and R&B14.
- They’ve written across trap music, Afrobeat, gospel, and pop showing their versatility.
Early Beginnings
- Chi grew up in Plant City, Florida & Blu June in Fort Lauderdale/Tallahassee15.
- Both artists attribute their musical foundation to growing up in church and being part of choirs and bands.
- Blu June started with poetry & Chi found her path through a music production class in high school.
- They met around 2009 & started collaborating and formed Nova Wav in Atlanta in 201116.
- Their breakout came early with co-writing “Loveeeeeee Song” for Rihanna featuring “Future” on the 2012 Unapologetic album17.
Career Highlights
- Wrote Ariana Grande’s “Best Mistake” (2014), Kehlani’s “CRZY” (2016) and produced tracks for DJ Khaled’s Father of Asahd18.
- Co-wrote Beyoncé & Jay-Z’s Everything Is Love (2018) and contributed eight tracks including “Cuff It” on Beyoncé’s Renaissance (2022)19.
- “Cuff It” won the 2023 Grammy for Best R&B Song20.
- Co-wrote Beyoncé’s “Black Parade” in 2020 which earned Grammy nominations and won Best R&B Performance21.
- Won another Grammy in 2022 for Jazmine Sullivan’s “Pick Up Your Feelings”.
- They’ve collaborated with Charlie Puth show their diversity in pop music.
Soundtrack & Film Contributions
- Contributed to the “Fate of the Furious” soundtrack with Kevin Gates.
- Worked on the “A Wrinkle in Time” soundtrack contributing two songs “I Believe” (Demi Lovato) and “Let Me Live” (Kehlani).
- Co-wrote for Mary J. Blige on “See What You’ve Done” (from Belly of the Beast) which was shortlisted for Best Original Song at the Oscars.
Studio Stories
- Nova Wav once spent five hours with Jay-Z and Beyoncé at their home for a session that created “Everything Is Love” song.
- Even in high-pressure they focus on their creativity when Jay-Z offered a lyric change Blu respectfully pushed back showing their confidence and boldness.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
- Total of four Grammy wins between 2018 and 2022 .
- Honored by Women in Film’s Crystal, Lucy Awards and the Give Her FlowHERS Awards22.
📺 Nova Wav on Netflix’s Hitmakers
- Nova Wav will appear with the top selected songwriters featured in Netflix’s Hitmakers premiering July 24th 202523.
- The series shows behind‑the‑scenes look as the duo collaborates with other high‑profile writers to pen hit songs.
- Prime Netflix cast includes Jenna Andrews, Harv, Ben Johnson, JHart, Tommy Brown, Ferras, Trey Campbell and others.
- Nova Wav confirmed their participation on Instagram.
Challenges as Black Women Producers
- They’ve often been misjudged and has been invited to pop sessions just to add “urban flair” rather than being recognized as full creative partners24.
- People often assume they’re just writers so they’ve had to prove themselves as producers time and again.
- Even after success they still face barriers and are often excluded from mainstream pop.
Creative Process & Philosophy
They start each studio session with a prayer to create a focused & spiritual space.
- They often freestyle melodies on the spot then build out structure organically where many tracks begin without any written lyrics.
- When writing with artists they view themselves as conduits channeling the artist’s energy rather than imposing their own voice25.
Studio Dynamic
Blu June and Chi maintain strict privacy in the studio with no A&R or label reps only them and the artist to preserve creative intimacy.
Blu typically handles melody and lyrics while Chi focuses on beats and arrangement but they switch roles accordingly. Their working rhythm is like a creative seesaw adapting to each other’s flow.
Giving Back & Mentorship
- Now that they have established themselves both are committed to lift other women up.
- Whether it’s replying to DMs or supporting interns they actively look to mentor young women in music.
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“Just being an example is the most important aspect of it. To really just put your head down and say, ‘I want to wear the crown.”
- They’ve been featured in Spotify’s Created By Women playlist and participated in YouTube Music’s Black Voices Class of 2022.
- Frequently host legacy co-writing sessions such as writing with Kelly Clarkson, Earth, Wind & Fire, and co-producing for emerging female artists.
Impact & Style
- Their music blends church-inspired melodies with honest R&B and pop songwriting.
- Among the few Black female producers in a male-dominated field with less than 1% representation.
- Known for their creative partnership where Blu adds melody while Chi shapes the rhythm and structure.
Personal Bond & Lifestyle
- Describing their relationship as “closer than family,” Blu and Chi often live together where Chi picks the place & Blu decorates.
- Their LA apartment faces a neon “JESUS SAVES” which reflects their spiritual grounding.
📱 Social Media Handles
- Instagram: @novawav
- Twitter/X: @NovaWavMusic
- YouTube: NovaWavOfficial
Kanika Dhingra is a pop culture writer with 5+ years of experience decoding celebrity fame. From hip-hop trailblazers to viral chart-toppers, she delivers smart, stylish profiles that resonate with fans and critics alike.
