Theron Feemster

Theron "Neff U" Feemster
Background information
Genres	Pop, R&B, Hip hop
Occupations	Producer, musician, songwriter
Instruments	Keyboards
Years active	2002–present
Associated acts	Michael Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Ne-Yo, Aftermath, Nelly

Theron Otis Feemster,^[1] commonly known as Theron Feemster or Ron Feemster (and also under the Nickname Neff-U), is an American music producer.

Life and career

Feemster was raised with much involvement in the music program of his parents' church, giving him the opportunity to learn and perform on numerous instruments, especially keyboards. He became the church music-director at age 7.^[2]

Feemster briefly studied at the Berkelee College of Music in Massachusetts, where he produced the music that would become the basis for Will Smith’s Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head), released on the Men In Black II soundtrack. He was mentored by Dr. Dre^[3] and worked extensively with Michael Jackson during the last years of Jackson's life. He has been involved with several Grammy winning songs. ^{[citation needed]}

Production discography

2002

The Eminem Show by Eminem

• "Business"
• "When the Music Stops"
• "Say What You Say"
• "My Dad's Gone Crazy"

2003

Get Rich or Die Tryin' by 50 Cent

• "Back Down"

Terrorist Threats by Westside Connection

• "Get Ignit"

Love & Life by Mary J. Blige

• "Not Today" (featuring Eve)

2004

Afrodisiac by Brandy

• "Say You Will"

Turning Point by Mario

• "18"
• "Couldn't Say No"
• "Here I Go Again"

2005

Unpredictable by Jamie Foxx

• "Wish U Were Here"

2006

In My Own Words by Ne-Yo

• "Stay"
• "Sign Me Up"

2007

Because of You by Ne-Yo

• "Crazy" (featuring Jay-Z)

Luvanmusiq by Musiq Soulchild

• "Millionaire"

Growing Pains by Mary J. Blige

• "Work That"
• "Feel Like A Woman"

Unbreakable by Backstreet Boys

• "Treat Me Right"

Rockstar Mentality by Shop Boyz

• "Rockstar Mentality"
• "Showin' Me Love"

Stomp The Yard by Sean Biggs

• "Never Gonna Get It" (featuring Topic & Akon)

2008

The Truth by Cherish

• "Damages"

Brass Knuckles by Nelly

• "L.A." (featuring Snoop Dogg & Nate Dogg)
• "Wadsyaname" (promo only)

The Declaration by Ashanti

• "In These Streets"

A Different Me by Keyshia Cole

• "Erotic"
• "You Complete Me"

2009

Lady Love by Letoya

• "Lady Love"

At That Point by Teairra Marí

• "Built For This"

2010

Can't Take That Away From Me by JoJo

• "Can't Take That Away From Me"
• "Running On Empty"

Michael by Michael Jackson

• "Hollywood Tonight"
• "Best of Joy"
• "(I Like) The Way You Love Me"

2011

Perfectionist by Natalia Kills

• "Wonderland"
• "Break You Hard"
• "Superficial"
• "If I Was God"

The Cimfam EP by Cimorelli

• "Million Bucks"

2012

The Secret World Of Arrietty by Bridgit Mendler

• "Summertime"

Til the Casket Drops by ZZ Ward

• "Til the Casket Drops"
• "Put the Gun Down"
• "Move Like U Stole It"
• "If I Could Be Her"
• "Charlie Ain't Home"

References

External links

• Ron Feemster at the Internet Movie Database
• http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p586811/credits