| The Soundkillers | |
|---|---|
| Origin | New York City, New York USA |
| Genres | Hip hop, pop, dance, funk rock |
| Occupations | Producing, arranger, songwriter |
| Instruments | Drum, keyboards, synthesizers, Sequencer, Saxophone, Guitar, sampler |
| Years active | 2006-present |
| Associated acts | Beyoncé, 50 Cent, Keyshia Cole, T-Pain, Juelz Santana, G-Unit, |
| Members | |
| REO, Phoenix, Dion Primo |
|
The Soundkillers are a record production trio consisting of record producer and songwriter REO, record producer Phoenix and songwriter Dion Primo. They are credited with crossing genres of Hip hop, R&B and Pop and have worked with high profile artists such as Beyoncé , Keyshia Cole, 50 Cent, G-Unit, T-Pain, Too Short and Juelz Santana among many others.[1]
Contents |
Since being founded in 2006 by producer REO and his business partner Steph Bottex, the Soundkillers have seized the attention of influential Hip Hop and R&B artist T-Pain who describes the Soundkillers’ work as “so different and so strong” while MTV declares the producers' work as something to watch out for.”.[2] Singer Beyoncé has acknowledged her love for Soundkiller's producer REO’s work as well with their collaborative effort “Hello" off I Am... Sasha Fierce for which he co-wrote and co-produced. Throughout her I Am... Tour she has announced the track as her favorite song to perform.[3] The Soundkillers' production for 50 cent on his track "Flight 187" is featured on both his mixtape the 50th Law and also on the iTunes version of 50 Cent's 2009 album Before I Self Destruct. 50 also released a music video for "Flight 187" on his youtube account September 3, 2009.[4]
| Role | Artist | Song | Album | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Producer | Lil Wayne ft. Bruno Mars | Mirrors | Tha Carter IV | 2011 |
| Producer & Songwriter | Jeffree Star | Size Of Your Boat | TBA | 2010 |
| Writer | Bun B | Trillionaire | Trill O.G. | 2010 |
| Writer | Plies | All I Know | Goon Affiliated | 2010 |
| Producer | 50 Cent | Flight 187 | Before I Self Destruct | 2009 |
| Producer | Juelz Santana ft. Skull Gang | I Am The Club | Skull Gang | 2009 |
| Producer | O'neal McKnight ft. Too Short | Throw It Back | 2009 | |
| Producer | Tony Yayo | 718 to 305 | Swine Flu Pt 2 | 2009 |
| Co-writer/Co-Producer | Beyoncé | Hello | I Am... Sasha Fierce (Deluxe Edition) | 2008 |
| Producer | Keyshia Cole | Intro | A Different Me | 2008 |
| Producer | Keyshia Cole | Outro | A Different Me | 2008 |
| Producer | T-Pain | Up & Down | Pr33 Ringz | 2008 |
| Producer | T-Pain | Got To Go | Pr33 Ringz | 2008 |
| Producer | T-Pain | Dig That | Pr33 Ringz | 2008 |
| Producer | Outlawz ft TQ | Celebrate | Outlaw 4 Life: 2005 A.P. | 2005 |