RedOne
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| RedOne | |
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| Birth name | Nadir Khayat |
| Genre(s) | pop, hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Producer |
| Label(s) | RedOne Productions, LLC |
| Associated acts | Kat DeLuna, Lady Gaga, Akon, Michael Jackson |
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[edit] Biography
RedOne is a Moroccan and Swedish producer, writer[1] based in Los Angeles[2]. RedOne produced the entire Kat Deluna album "9 Lives" for Epic including the smash first single "Whine Up" featuring Reggae/ Dancehall star Elephant Man. RedOne is best known for his work on the Official Single of the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ “Hips Don’t Lie” performed by Colombian songstress Shakira and Grammy™-award winning Haitian superstar Wyclef Jean. Since then RedOne has been in the studio non stop and became one of the most sought after record producer in the US. Recent notable productions include New Kids On The Block, Akon, Enrique Iglesias, Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Cheetah Girls, Menudo, Varsity, Robyn, Tami Chyn as well as the Billboard Latin Award winning Mexican band RBD featuring the hit single "Wanna Play".
Lady Gaga's first single "Just Dance" (featuring Colbis O'Donis and produced by RedOne) will be released Worldwide by Interscope Records in June 2008.
[edit] Upcoming Projects
Pop legend Michael Jackson has hired RedOne and Akon to mastermind his new album. The trio began working together at the Palms recording studio in Las Vegas Wednesday., April 23, 2008.[3]He is also a producer, songwriter and back-up vocal singer on NKOTB's summer 2008 album and has announced that he is working with superstars Toni Braxton, Shakira and Enrique Iglesias on their upcoming albums. He is also rumored to be producing Kat Deluna's entire sophomore LP due out in summer 2008.
[edit] Productions
- 2007
- The Cheetah Girls - "Crash"
- Carl Henry - "I Wish"
- Carl Henry - "Little Mama"
- Kat DeLuna feat. Busta Rhymes - "Run The Show" (and the album version with Shaka Dee/the Spanish version with Don Omar)
- Kat DeLuna feat. Elephant Man - "Whine Up" (and the Spanish version)
- Kat DeLuna feat. Shaka Dee - "Be Remembered"
- Kat DeLuna feat. Akon - "Am I Dreaming?" (and the album version without Akon/Spanish version)
- Kat DeLuna - "Feel What I Feel"
- Kat DeLuna - "Enjoy Saying Goodbye"
- Kat DeLuna - "Animal"
- Kat DeLuna - "Love Confusion"
- Kat DeLuna - "In The End"
- Kat DeLuna - "Love Me, Leave Me"
- Kat DeLuna - "9 Lives (Intro)"
- Kat DeLuna - "You Are Only Mine"
- Kat DeLuna - "Oh My God"
- 2008
- Lady GaGa feat Colby O'Donis - "Just Dance"[2]
- Tami Chynn feat Akon - "Frozen"[2]
- Tiffany Evans - "Again" [4]
- Varsity - "Zero"[2]
[edit] Remixes
- 2006
- Shakira (feat Wyclef Jean) - "Hips Don't Lie/Bamboo (2006 World Cup Mix)"[1]
- 2007
- Christina Aguilera - "Candyman (RedOne Remix)"[5]
- Christina Aguilera - "Candyman (RedOne Ultimix)"
[edit] Other Known Associates
In addition to the production credits above, RedOne has written and produced for Christina Milian, 3LW, and the A*Teens. He has worked alongside writers and producers such as Akon, Frankie Storm, Teron Beal, Lady Gaga and Desmond Child. [1]
[edit] Awards
He won both a Swedish Grammy and Scandinavian Song of the Year award for "Step Up," working with frequent co-writer Bilal Hajji.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d RedOne's BMI Artist Roster.
- ^ a b c d RedOne's Myspace Page.
- ^ New York Post article http://www.nypost.com/seven/04252008/gossip/pagesix/wacko_jacko_back_in_studio_107999.htm
- ^ Tiffany Evans album writing/production credits http://monicamania.blogdrive.com/archive/2851.html
- ^ Candyman (Remixes) Maxi Tracklisting http://www.discogs.com/release/981054
- ^ Handle Me (CDS) Tracklisting/Credits http://www.discogs.com/release/1302706
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