Introduced to the music business through Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, this multifaceted Mount Vernon, NY native went on to compose and produce a plethora of chart-topping songs and remixes alongside the Bad Boy Entertainment founder since the early 90s. Dofat composed and produced hit tracks and remixes for some of the top recording artists in the industry [to name a few] Heavy D, Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah, Will Smith, Ja Rule, Black Rob, Method Man, Jodeci, Tina Turner, Notorious BIG and MTV’s “Making the Band”. Dofat has been credited on “AllMusic.com” as producer, composer, musician, and engineer on more than 100+ major label releases. Other highlights include several Grammy nominations, over 15 Billboard top ten albums and singles, and 42 gold and platinum certification awards by RIAA. He is without a doubt a powerhouse in his own right, as his contributions to commercial music span almost 3 decades and exceeds 40 million records sold.
After years behind-the-scenes in the lab, this visionary connected his persona to his respected reputation when he was appointed by Diddy to join the most popular and groundbreaking reality show by MTV “Making the Band 2” cast as the primary music producer, co-executive producer, composer, and recording/mix engineer. Dofat created “Da Band’s” album “Too hot for TV” which debuted at #1 and sustained 23 weeks on the Billboard charts. This Bad Boy Records/ Universal Music Group album sold over 586,000 physical units within the first week and was certified Gold by RIAA.
In 2004, Dofat’s musical vision, along with his eminent Pro tools editing and sound design skills were frequently called upon by the industry greats to craft some of the most elaborate live performances for television and touring, most notably for Diddy's 2002 MTV Awards performance featuring Busta Rhymes, Pharrell Williams, and Usher. Credited as musical director, sound editor, and Pro tools operator, Dofat has toured and worked with some of the biggest names in the industry such as Jay-Z, Usher, Jagged Edge, Danity Kane, Day 26, Timbaland, Jamie Foxx, and many more. One of his most critically acclaimed live performances was the benefit concert in 2007, held at the newly built Wembley Stadium in London, the United Kingdom in honor of Diana, the Princess of Wales. The “Concert for Diana” broadcasted live throughout 140 countries worldwide with an estimated audience of 500 million live viewers (5 times the 2019 Super Bowl audience). Dofat is credited on “IMDB” as musical director for his role in this live performance.
On October 13, 2016, Tony Dofat was honored by the Mount Vernon Public Library association, Mayor Richard Thomas, and Westchester County legislators proclaiming October 19th as the Official Tony Dofat Day.
In 2014, Dofat began guest lecturing and delivering recurring Masterclasses at institutions around the world. Some institutions include; United Pop Zagreb, SAE Amsterdam, Abbey Road Institute Paris, SAE London, SAE Oxford, SAE Liverpool, SAE Glasgow, SAE Milan, SAE Ljubljana, Berklee College of Music, SAE Miami, and New York City.
In 2015, Dofat joined the faculty at Long Island University’s Brooklyn campus as Associate Professor in Media Arts Department, and in 2021 joined Drexel University’s Music Industry Department as Associate Teaching Professor. Drexel was named one of the top music business schools of 2022 by Billboard Magazine.
Dofat has also been featured multiple times in top publications such as Billboard Magazine, Forbes, TechCrunch, Melodics, XXL, and many more.
After years behind-the-scenes in the lab, this visionary connected his persona to his respected reputation when he was appointed by Diddy to join the most popular and groundbreaking reality show by MTV “Making the Band 2” cast as the primary music producer, co-executive producer, composer, and recording/mix engineer. Dofat created “Da Band’s” album “Too hot for TV” which debuted at #1 and sustained 23 weeks on the Billboard charts. This Bad Boy Records/ Universal Music Group album sold over 586,000 physical units within the first week and was certified Gold by RIAA.
In 2004, Dofat’s musical vision, along with his eminent Pro tools editing and sound design skills were frequently called upon by the industry greats to craft some of the most elaborate live performances for television and touring, most notably for Diddy's 2002 MTV Awards performance featuring Busta Rhymes, Pharrell Williams, and Usher. Credited as musical director, sound editor, and Pro tools operator, Dofat has toured and worked with some of the biggest names in the industry such as Jay-Z, Usher, Jagged Edge, Danity Kane, Day 26, Timbaland, Jamie Foxx, and many more. One of his most critically acclaimed live performances was the benefit concert in 2007, held at the newly built Wembley Stadium in London, the United Kingdom in honor of Diana, the Princess of Wales. The “Concert for Diana” broadcasted live throughout 140 countries worldwide with an estimated audience of 500 million live viewers (5 times the 2019 Super Bowl audience). Dofat is credited on “IMDB” as musical director for his role in this live performance.
On October 13, 2016, Tony Dofat was honored by the Mount Vernon Public Library association, Mayor Richard Thomas, and Westchester County legislators proclaiming October 19th as the Official Tony Dofat Day.
In 2014, Dofat began guest lecturing and delivering recurring Masterclasses at institutions around the world. Some institutions include; United Pop Zagreb, SAE Amsterdam, Abbey Road Institute Paris, SAE London, SAE Oxford, SAE Liverpool, SAE Glasgow, SAE Milan, SAE Ljubljana, Berklee College of Music, SAE Miami, and New York City.
In 2015, Dofat joined the faculty at Long Island University’s Brooklyn campus as Associate Professor in Media Arts Department, and in 2021 joined Drexel University’s Music Industry Department as Associate Teaching Professor. Drexel was named one of the top music business schools of 2022 by Billboard Magazine.
Dofat has also been featured multiple times in top publications such as Billboard Magazine, Forbes, TechCrunch, Melodics, XXL, and many more.
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