Channel 7 (musician)

Seven Aurelius born Marcus Vest ( July 7, 1977), is an American singer, songwriter, and producer most noted for his work with artists such as JLO and Ashanti.

7 Aurelius was formerly associated with The Inc. He produced, played instruments on many of The Inc.'s biggest hit releases. He has also done background vocals for many of the artists he has produced and written songs for. His most famous productions are "Officially Missing You" by (Tamia) I'm Real (Remix)" by Jennifer Lopez, "Always on Time" by Ja Rule, and "Foolish" by Ashanti. He has been featured as a vocalist with LL Cool J and Ashanti. 7 has received a Grammy for producing Ashanti's hit debut album and an ASCAP award for Pop songwriter of the year in 2002. 7 Aurelius has Produced hits for Lionel richie, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys & Eve, 2Pac, Mary j Blige, Scott Stapp from rock group Creed,Ashanti, Ja Rule to name a few.

7 Aurelius Produced his debut Album to be released in Europe in early 2015, Which will also include his hit duet with pop artist Vanessa Carlton titled 'M.A.K.E.L.O.V.E.T.O.M.E'

Awards

• Grammy Best Contemporary R&B Album - Ashanti - Producer/ Engineer
• ASCAP Pop Music Awards^[1]
  • Songwriter of the Year ("Always on Time"/"Foolish"/"I'm Real (Murder Remix)")
  • Award-Winning Pop Songs ("Always on Time")
  • Award-Winning Pop Songs ("Foolish")
  • Award-Winning Pop Songs ("I'm Real (Murder Remix)")

Selected production and songwriting credits

Albums

• Pain Is Love by Ja Rule (All instruments by 7)

Songs

2001

• "Lost Little Girl" by Ja Rule
• "X" by Ja Rule featuring Missy Elliott & Tweet
• "Down Ass Bitch" by Ja Rule featuring Charlie Baltimore
• "Always on Time" by Ja Rule featuring Ashanti
• "Pain Is Love" by Ja Rule
• "Never Again" by Ja Rule
• "Worldwide Gangsta" by Ja Rule
• "Smokin and Ridin" by Ja Rule
• "I'm Real (Murder Remix)" by Jennifer Lopez & Ja Rule
• "Dial M for Murder" by Ja Rule
• "The Inc." by Ja Rule
• "Ain't It Funny (Murder Remix)" by Jennifer Lopez
• "When A Man Does Wrong" by Ashanti
• "Justify My Love" by Vita featuring Ashanti
• "AM To PM (Irv Gotti' Gutta Remix)" by Christina Milian
• "The Pledge" by Irv Gotti featuring Caddillac Tah & Ashanti
• "No One Does It Better" by Irv Gotti featuring Charlie Baltimore & Ashanti
• "Good Life (Remix)" by Faith Evans featuring Ja Rule, Caddillac Tah & Vita

2002

• "Intro" by Ashanti
• "Foolish" by Ashanti
• "Leaving (Always On Time Part II)" by Ashanti featuring Ja Rule
• "Call" by Ashanti
• "Rescue" by Ashanti
• "Reach for the Sky" (unreleased) by Mariah Carey
• "Baby" by Ashanti
• "VooDoo" by Ashanti
• "Movies" by Ashanti
• "Unfoolish" by Ashanti featuring The Notorious B.I.G.
• "Dreams" by Ashanti
• "Rainy Dayz" by Mary J. Blige featuring Ja Rule
• "Gangsta Lovin'" by Eve featuring Alicia Keys
• "Down 4 U" by Irv Gotti featuring Ja Rule, Ashanti, Vita & Charli Baltimore
• "Irresistible Chick" by Eve
• "Subtle Invitation" by Mariah Carey
• "The Rain" by Irv Gotti featuring Ja Rule, Jody Mack & O-1
• "Thugz Mansion (7 Remix)" by 2Pac

2003

• "I Need A Man" by Foxy Brown featuring Celeste Scalone
• "Murder Reigns" by Ja Rule
• "The Pledge (Remix)" by Ja Rule featuring Nas & Ashanti
• "Intro/Meledy" by Ashanti
• "Sweet Baby" by Ashanti
• "There Goes My Heart" by Mariah Carey
• "I Wanna Kiss You" by Nicole Wray

2004

• "Hush" by LL Cool J featuring 7 Aurelius
• "Concrete Rose Intro" by Ashanti
• "A Message to the Fans (Skit)" by Ashanti
• "Only U" by Ashanti
• "Focus" by Ashanti
• "Love Again" by Ashanti
• "U" by Ashanti
• "Every Lil' Thing" by Ashanti
• "Don't Leave Me Alone" by Ashanti featuring 7 Aurelius

2005

• "Kitty Box" by Lil' Kim

2007

• "Lollipop" by Nicole Wray
• "M-A-K-E-L-O-V-E-T-O-M-E" 7 Aurelius featuring Vanessa Carlton
• "Here's My Number Babe" 7 Aurelius featuring Ashanti
• "Drums" by Nicole Wray
• "Hey Baby (After the Club)" by Ashanti
• "Body" by Ja Rule featuring Ashley Joi

2008

• "Dr. Love" by Donnie Klang
• "Just a Rolling Stone" by Donnie Klang
• "Spank Me"
• "My House - Cassie"
• "Lay It Down"
• "Just Like Magic"
• "Tonight" by Cassie
• "Things You Make Me Do" by Ashanti featuring Robin Thicke
• "The Declaration" by Ashanti
• "Ride In My Space Ship" by James Andrew
• "She Can't Love You" by Danity Kane
• "Love in stereo" Donnie Klang

2010

• "Strobe Lights" by Diddy-Dirty Money featuring Lil' Wayne

2011

• "Strange dayz" by Ja Rule feat. 7 aurelius

2012

• "Pain Is Love 2" by Ja Rule (All instruments by 7)

Co production and additional programming by Roc the producer for 700 degrees

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