Lawrence Fordyce

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FORD
Birth name Lawrence Fordyce
Born 15 August 1975 (1975-08-15) (age 32)
Tampa, Flordia, United States
Genre(s) electronica, Hip hop, rock
Occupation(s) producer, remixer, song writer
Years active 1994–present
Label(s) Ford Records
Dorf Publishing
Website http://www.fordrecords.com

Lawrence Fordyce (also known as FORD) is an American remixer, producer and writer of commercial Trance and Breaks music. He has spent over fifteen years in the music production business and had more than 150 releases for writing and production to his credit (including 38 Billboard Hits) with credits on records selling over 12 million copies worldwide. FORD has worked for labels including Sony BMG, Atlantic, Bad Boy, EMI, Def Jam, Epic, Jive, Warner Bros., Universal, and La Face. Since 2003, FORD has earned 19 Multi-Platinum, Platinum, and Gold RIAA sales awards for mixing and producing artists including Michael Jackson, Ludacris, Rob Thomas, Ciara, Madonna,Natasha Bedingfield, Missy Elliott, Britney Spears, Sean Combs, Lil' Kim, Jennifer Lopez,[1] Brandy[2] Mandy Moore, Gym Class Heroes, Jewel, Craig David, Paul Oakenfold, Sugar Ray, Ryan Cabrera, and Mick Jagger. With 4 remixes reaching #1 on the Billboard Dance Charts, and being hailed as America’s "Most Added Remixer" by Billboard Magazine.[citation needed]

Ford was based in Miami and Tampa, Florida but moved to the Atlanta area to develop "E-Hop"[3] (Electronic-Hop) a new style that combines Hip-Hop with Trance & Breaks.[citation needed] Ford chose Atlanta after forming a relationship with Hip-Hop musician Ludacris and his label DTP.[citation needed] Ford has completed two remixes for Ludacris so far, "Stand Up" and "Splash Waterfalls".

He is known for his original productions, Robin Fox's "I See Stars"[4] (peaked at 17 on Billboard)[5], and her next single "It's Gonna Be Okay", [6] Terra Skye's "Is This Love", and Kassi's "Threw It All Away"[7](top 20 billboard)[8]. His new single, "Pure Imagination"[9] went to No. 1 in November and has been the most requested song in XM's BPM Radio history..[10]. Ford has done remixes with techno DJs Paul Oakenfold (“Starry Eyed Surprise”) and ("I'm Gladd") and George Acosta (Fabulous "Baby" Konductor Mix).

[edit] Current Projects

FORD is currently working on the new album for New York socialite Ivan Wilzig aka "Sir Ivan". He previously produced Sir Ivan's "For What Its Worth"[11]. He has also done a dance remix for Nate Butler's new single "Booty and a Blenda".

[edit] Discography

1994-2008 [12]

Nate Butler “Booty and a Blenda” Additional Production & Remix Funky Records

Jaheim “Never” Additional Production & Remix Atlantic Records

Mick Jagger “Charmed Life” Additional Production & Remix Rhino Records

Gym Class Heros “Clothes Off” Additional Production & Remix Lava/ Atlantic

P. Diddy[13] “Last Night” Additional Production & Remix Bad Boy/ Atlantic/ WB •• PLATINUM ••

Danity Kane[14] "Show Stoppin" Additional Production & Remix Bad Boy/ Atlantic/ WB •• GOLD ••

Nicole feat. Mani Fresh "On and On" Additional Production & Remix Mega Music/ Universal

Shinedown “Save Me” Additional Production & Remix Atlantic/ WB •• GOLD ••

Sir Ivan “For What Its Worth” Producer and Remix Peaceman

Lil Kim "Lighters Up" Additional Production & Remix Atlantic Records/ WB •• GOLD ••

Rob Thomas "This Is How A Heart Breaks"[15] Additional Production & Remix Atlantic Records/ WB •• MULTI-PLATINUM ••

Natasha Bedingfield "These Words"[16] Additional Production & Remix Epic Records/ SONY •• GOLD ••

FORD featuring Jori "Pure Imagination"[17] Additional Production & Remix Pandisc/Koch Records

Fabolous "Baby" (Konductor Mix) Additional Production & Remix with George Acosta Lava/ Atlantic/ WB •• GOLD ••

Vanessa Williams[18] "You Are Everything" Additional Production & Remix Lava/ Atlantic/ WB

Ryan Cabrera "True”[19] Additional Production & Remix Lava/ Atlantic/ WB •• GOLD ••

Kassi "Threw It All Away” Writer • Producer • Mix & Remix Robbins Entertainment/ BMG

Ciara feat. Missy Elliott[20] "1-2 Step” [21] Additional Production & Remix La Face/ JIVE/ BMG •• MULTI-PLATINUM ••

iiO[22] "Runaway" Additional Production & Remix Made Records

FORD vs Ludacris "Stand Up” Additional Production & Remix Def Jam South •• GOLD ••

FORD vs Ludacris "Splash Waterfalls” Additional Production & Remix Def Jam South •• GOLD ••

Brandy "Talk About Our Love” Additional Production & Remix Atlantic Records/ WEA Billboard 1 Singles Chart •• PLATINUM ••

Michael Jackson "One More Chance” [23] Additional Production & Remix SONY •• GOLD ••

Plummet "Cherish” Additional Production & Remix Big 3 Records

Sugar Ray “It’s So Easy” Additional Production & Remix Atlantic Records/ WEA

Jewel “Intuition” [24] Additional Production & Remix Atlantic Records/ WEA •• GOLD ••

Paul Oakenfold “Starry Eyed Surprise” Additional Production & Remix Maverick Records/ WEA

Jennifer Lopez “I’m Glad” Additional Production & Remix EPIC Records/ SONY •• PLATINUM ••

Robin Fox “I See Stars” Producer/ Writer/ Arranger for StreetBeat Records/ RED Billboard Club Chart 1 Billboard Sales Chart 7 ** on chart for 52 consecutive weeks DJ Times Chart 1 DMA Chart 1

Robin Fox “It’s Gonna Be Okay” Producer/ Writer/ Arranger for StreetBeat Records/ RED Billboard Club Chart 20 Billboard Sales Chart 26 DJ Times Chart 3 DMA Chart 1

Robin Fox I See Stars: The Trance Album Producer/ Writer/ Arranger for StreetBeat Records/ RED Produced & Wrote all 12 cuts

FORD: Trance Anthems[25] Full-Length Mix CD Producer/ Arranger for StreetBeat Records/ RED Mixed compilation plus produced & wrote 5 cuts

Plummet “Damaged” Producer/ Arranger for Nebulous Records/ Atlantic Billboard Sales Chart 10

Brandy “What About Us” Additional Production & Remix Atlantic/ WEA •• GOLD ••

Nichole McCloud “One Good Reason” Remix 247 records/ Artimus Billboard Sales Chart 5


Craig David “Flava” Additional Production & Remix Atlantic Records/ WEA •• GOLD ••

Jewel “Serve The Ego” Additional Production & Remix Atlantic Records/ WEA •• GOLD ••

Jennifer Lopez “Jenny From The Block” Additional Production & Remix EPIC Records/ SONY •• PLATINUM ••

Dyshawn & Squabble “Thug Lady” Additional Production & Remix Billboard Singles Chart No. 11


FORD featuring Mr. Mister “Broken Wings (2002)” Original Production and 4 Remixes Tommy Boy/ Warner

FORD featuring Naimee Coleman “Love Song ” Original Production and 2 Remixes Paragon Music Group/ Tommyboy

Brooklyn Queens “Amanda” 2 Remixes for Paragon Music/ Tommy Boy Billboard Dance Chart (Current)

Diana Fox “Where are You Now” 2 Remixes for POD/ Artimus Billboard Dance Chart (Current)

Maximus “Theme To Gladiator” Producer/ Arranger for Nebulous Records/ Atlantic DJ Times Chart 2

Terra Skye “Is This Love” Producer/ Writer/ Arranger for Nebulous Records/ Atlantic Billboard Sales Chart 10


Barry Harris/ Pepper Mashay “Dive In The Pool (Ford’s Soakin Wet Remix)” Producer/ Arranger for Nervous Records Billboard Sales Chart 8

Mona Q “I Want You For Myself” Producer/ Arranger Nebulous Records/ Atlantic Billboard Sales Chart 25 National Record Pool 1


FORD “Something Wonderful” Producer/ Writer/ Arranger StreetBeat Records/ SONY DJ Times Chart 10

Power Mix Hits 2000 Compalation LP CD Producer/ Artist/ Writer StreetBeat records I produced all 13 cuts

FORD “Wonderland Part 1” Producer/ Writer/ Arranger for StreetBeat Records/ SONY

Showdown “Wild Wild West” Producer/ Arranger StreetBeat Records/ SONY Billboard Sales Chart 29

Y2K “The Rapture” Producer/ Writer/ Arranger StreetBeat Records/ SONY


TLC* “No Scrubs” (The Dance Remixes) Producer/ Remixer StreetBeat Billboard Sales Chart 35

Soul Sonic Force “Planet Rock ‘98 Remix” Producer/ Remixer AfroWax Records Billboard Club Chart 4 Billboard Sales Chart 16

Decapo “My Heart Will Go On” (The Dance Mixes) Producer/ Arranger for Groove / Almighty U.K Billboard Club Chart 1 Billboard Sales Chart 22 Billboard Hot 100 54


Raj “Stumble” Producer/ Arranger/ Writer Warlock records, Quality Billboard Break Out for Singles

RACE featuring Madonna “Fantasy” (Radio Mix) Producer/ Arranger Scorch Records, H.E.G. Billboard- Break Out for Club-Play


Latin Allstars featuring Cali Aliman, Tito Puente & India “I Like it Like that !” Producer/ Arranger Fuego Records/ Warlock Billboard-Break Out for Singles Billboard Club Chart 1 Billboard Break Out for Latin Chart


Pet Shop Boys “West End Girls- Expresso mix” Producer/ Arranger Hot Entertainment Group

Baywatch “Pipeline”[26] appeared on hit series Baywatch. Producer/ Artist Hot Entertainment Group/ Quality

Robin Fox “Planet Love” Producer/ Writer/ Arranger Hot Entertainment Group

Tito Puente, Jr. [27] “Oye Como Va” Producer/ Arranger Hot Entertainment Group/ EMI Billboard- No. 1 Club Chart Billboard- No. 4 Sales Chart

Mestizzo “El Tongoneo” Producer Arranger Limp-A-Lot records, Polygram/MCA Billboard-No. 1 Latin Chart

Latin Allstars featuring Cali Aliman, Tito Puente & India “Everybody Salsa” Producer/ Arranger Fuego Records/ Warlock/ Quality Billboard-No. 33 Dance Chart

Miguel Brown “So Many Men ‘96 mix” Producer Hot Entertainment Group Billboard Break Out for Club-Play

[edit] References

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