Rob Fusari

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Rob Fusari is a Grammy Award-winning record producer and songwriter, best known for his previous association with Lady Gaga.

Early life

Fusari was born and raised in Livingston, New Jersey.[1][2]

Career

Fusari began writing songs while a student at William Paterson University.[3] He started recording demos, and subsequently met hit songwriter Irwin Levine,[4] who was known for writing "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" and several other hits for Tony Orlando & Dawn.

Fusari became producing partners with Vincent Herbert. It was at this time that he wrote his first #1 hit single, “No, No, No” which launched Destiny Child’s career. Fusari later introduced Herbert to Lady Gaga at Interscope Records.[citation needed] Fusari named her "Gaga" while they worked together in the studio.[citation needed]

Fusari produced Billboard hits including Destiny’s Child’s “No, No, No” and “Bootylicious”, Whitney Houston’s "Love That Man", Will Smith’s “Wild Wild West” and co-wrote Lady Gaga’s "Paparazzi (Lady GaGa song).”

In 2001, Fusari produced Bootylicious for Destiny's Child's third studio album Survivor. The song peaked at number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Fusari first worked with Britney Spears in 2003, on a track titled "Loves Suppose 2 Be" which failed to be included on In The Zone.[5][6]

He produced 2003 hit "Train on a Track" by Kelly Rowland.

In 2008, Fusari worked as the co-executive producer to Lady Gaga's Grammy winning debut album, The Fame.[7] He co-wrote, produced and is credited for five songs: "Paparazzi", "Beautiful, Dirty, Rich", "Again Again", "Brown Eyes" and "Disco Heaven". Fusari also produced and co-wrote, "Vanity", "Glitter & Grease", and "Retro Dance Freak".[8]

In 2012, he started an independent music label, Last Quarter Records.

Fusari is signed to Sony ATV Publishing.

Lady Gaga controversy

Fusari sued his former girlfriend[9][10] Lady Gaga for $30.5 million in March 2010.[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]

References

  1. ↑ Rose, Lisa. "Lady Gaga files lawsuit of her own against Rob Fusari", The Star-Ledger, 20 March 2010. Accessed 24 February 2011. "The 42-year-old Livingston native, who helped pen and produce such hits as 'Bootylicious' by Destiny's Child and 'Wild Wild West' by Will Smith, was singing a different tune during a taped interview with The Star-Ledger in January."
  2. ↑ Kawashima, Dale. Rob Fusari Co-Writes & Produces Top Hits For Destiny's Child, Will Smith And Other Artists, SongWriterUniverse.com. Accessed 24 February 2011.
  3. ↑ "William Paterson University - News". Wpunj.edu. Retrieved 2013-10-08. 
  4. ↑ "Irwin Levine, 58; Wrote 'Yellow Ribbon'". The New York Times. 27 January 1997. 
  5. ↑ "Rob Fusari Co-Writes & Produces Top Hits For Destiny’s Child, Will Smith & Other Artists". Singer Universe. 2003. Retrieved 10 January 2012. 
  6. ↑ "ROB FUSARI PRODUCTIONS". Rob Fusari's Official Website. 2003. Archived from the original on 25 April 2003. Retrieved 10 January 2012. 
  7. ↑ "Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga Win Early Grammys". Billboard. 2010-01-31. Retrieved 2013-10-08. 
  8. ↑ "Names and Faces: Kathy Griffin speaks out against '‘don't ask, don't tell'". The Washington Post. 20 March 2010. Retrieved 21 March 2010. 
  9. ↑ "Lady Gaga sued by former boyfriend Rob Fusari". Telegraph. 2010-03-19. Retrieved 2013-10-08. 
  10. ↑ "Lady Gaga being sued for $35m by former producer and boyfriend | News". Nme.Com. 2010-03-19. Retrieved 2013-10-08. 
  11. ↑ Kaufman, Gil (2010-03-19). "Lady Gaga/ Rob Fusari Lawsuit: A Closer Look - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV.com. Retrieved 2013-10-08. 
  12. ↑ "Lady Gaga Sued By Producer Rob Fusari". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-10-08. 
  13. ↑ "Lady Gaga Sued For 30 Million By Producer/Ex-Boyfriend Rob Fusari | Music News". Rolling Stone. 2010-03-19. Retrieved 2013-10-08. 
  14. ↑ "Lady Gaga's Ex Settles His $30 Million Suit Against Her; Now He Gets Sued". Forbes. Retrieved 2013-10-08. 
  15. ↑ "Lady Gaga sued by songwriter". BBC News. 2010-03-19. Retrieved 2013-10-08. 
  16. ↑ "Lady Gaga fires back in NY court at music producer". Boston.com. Retrieved 2013-10-08. 
  17. ↑ Lee, Ann (2010-03-24). "Lady GaGa sues ex-producer Rob Fusari | Metro News". Metro.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-10-08. 
  18. ↑ "Lady Gaga Sued For $30 Million By Ex-Boyfriend Rob Fusari « 1025 KSFM". Ksfm.cbslocal.com. 2010-03-18. Retrieved 2013-10-08. 
  19. ↑ "Lady Gaga, Ex Rob Fusari Make Legal Peace; Multi-Million $ Lawsuits Dropped - Crimesider". CBS News. Retrieved 2013-10-08. 

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