Printz Board

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Printz Board
Background information
Birth name Priese Prince Lamont Board
Born (1978-09-11) September 11, 1978[1]
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Genres Hip hop, R&B, pop, rock
Occupations Musician, songwriter, producer, recording artist
Instruments Keyboardist, trumpet player
Years active 1997 – present
Labels Beets & Produce, A&M, Interscope, will.i.am Music Group
Website www.printzboard.com

Priese Prince Lamont Board (born September 11, 1978)[1] better known as Printz Board, is an American musician, Recording artist, producer, and songwriter. He has several Grammy awards for his work in the Black Eyed Peas. The E.N.D. won Best Pop Vocal Album in 2010, and "My Humps" won Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group in 2007. "Don't Phunk with my Heart" was nominated for Best Rap Song, but instead won Best Rap/Song Collaboration. "Where Is the Love?" was nominated twice for Record of the Year and Best Rap/Song Collaboration. Other awards include BMI Songwriter Award for "Where Is the Love?" and "Meet Me Halfway".[2] His discography includes albums like The Dutchess by Fergie, Natasha Bedingfield, 100 Miles from Memphis by Sheryl Crow, Bashtown by Baby Bash, and Kim Dotcom's recent singles.

Printz has played a large role in the Black Eye Peas, co-writing the songs "Where Is the Love?", "Don't Phunk with My Heart", and "Meet Me Halfway".[1] Onstage, Printz is the musical director commanding the band’s 85,000 capacity, live stadium shows.[3]

As a songwriter, producer artist, and musician, Printz has collaborated with Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson, Busta Rhymes, Chris Brown, Dr. Dre, Fergie, Selena Gomez and Katy Perry.[1][4]

In 2001, he founded his production company Beets & Produce, Inc. and has enlisted a dedicated creative team working in music, films, TV and commercials. Recently, he has expanded Beets & Produce Inc, into a progressive multi-media entertainment hub which now encompasses Talent Management, Music Publishing, Record Label and New Media with various new artists and projects in development.[5]

In 2013, Printz Board departed from his role as a co-writer and co-producer, releasing his single #1, launching his solo career. Printz has also announced his upcoming debut album entitled "Board Games".

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Printz Board Discography". Discogs. Retrieved 11 January 2013. 
  2. ↑ "2011 BMI Pop Music Award List". BMI. Retrieved 02 February 2014. 
  3. ↑ "Printz Board (The Black Eyed Peas)". Propellerhead Software AB. Retrieved 02 February 2014. 
  4. ↑ "Grammy(R) Nominated Printz Board Has Become One of Music's Most Sought After Producers and Songwriters". PR Newswire Association LLC. Retrieved 02 February 2014. 
  5. ↑ "Beets N Produce". 

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