Andrew "Burd" Liburd and Anthony "Durty Keyz" James, were raised together in the Toronto suburb of Markham. The two began producing in high school when the two discovered a mutual interest in music, specifically, in beat making and production. In 2004, James and Liburd officially formed the production duo "Burd & Keyz". On June 28, 2010, Keyz died due to a bacterial infection called streptococcus. He was only 23 years old. A tribute video was released on July 4, 2010. Burd still produces music under the name "Burd & Keyz".
Keyz of Life
On December 13, 2011, Burd released a tribute album to Keyz titled Keyz of Life, and offered it as a free download. The lead single, "LoveSpeak", which featured R&B/Soul Toronto native Shi Wisdom and rapper KJ, was released on June 6, 2011. The video was shot at Wisdom's Barber Shop & Beauty Salon in Toronto's Eglinton West neighbourhood. The video was directed by David F. Mewa. The second single, "Real Nigga Tears ", featured Rich Kidd from Toronto and DJ Grouch and was released on August 16, 2011. The video, directed by Sean Getti and featuring Burd himself, was released the next month on September 6, 2011. The third single, "Faithful", featured Toronto artists Luu Breeze, A-Game, and Jahron B, with co-production from fellow Toronto native T-Minus and was released on October 26, 2011. The video, directed by Reza Dahya, was released on March 12, 2012. The album received positive reviews and lead to an article about Burd & Keyz on the front page of the National Post arts section among other reviews. On April 29, 2012, Keyz of Life was officially released in the United Kingdom.
Rochester —Born to Be Luu Breeze —#HollaLaLuuie Burd & Keyz — Keyz of Life
2012
JD Era — No Handouts Kardinal Offishall Peter Jackson — Fresh Start Troy Ave — Bricks In My Backpack 3 Troy Ave — ''White Christmas Chase N. Cashe
2013
LA Leakers —LA Leakers Presents: The 2013 Draft Picks MGK —Black Flag The Game — SonReal Luu Breeze —City In Gold Chase N Cashe —Heir Waves Aion Clarke Bonic
Devontee —District Vibe Marty Baller SonReal —For The Town Jazz Cartier —Marauding in Paradise
2016
Donnie Derin Falana Kirko Bangz Ye Ali A$AP Ferg —Always Strive and Prosper Luu Breeze — Something in the Shade Luu Breeze J-Soul BZZY — A Part of Everything CJ Fly Audra The Rapper
2017
R. City Luu Breeze —LoveDontLiveHere Ye Ali —Passion & Patience A1 Bentley
