The Futuristics

Not to be confused with production team The Futuristiks.
The Futuristics
Genres Hip hop, pop rap, Dance, pop
Occupation(s) Producer
Years active 2005–present
Members Alex Schwartz
Joe Khajadourian

The Futuristics, is an American song writing and music production duo, based out of Los Angeles. Consisting of Alex Schwartz and Joe Khajadourian, their sound focuses around a hip-Hop/Pop/R&B sound. The duo formed when the two met while interning at Atlantic Records during the summer of 2005.[1]

Since their formation, The Futuristics have worked with many artists, song writers, and producers such as Chris Brown, Pitbull, Akon, 50 Cent, Ne-Yo, The Game, Jermaine Dupri, Bruno Mars, Jeremih, Rome, Cody Simpson, Estelle, Bob Ezrin, Colby O'Donis, Ziggy Marley, T. Mills, Wiz Khalifa, DJ Felli Fel, Esther Dean, DJ Frank E, Lady Gaga, Three 6 Mafia, Rock City, The Jackie Boyz, Ryan Toby, Jacob Luttrell, Justin Timberlake, BC Jean, Ross Golan, Juicy J, Sam Hook, soFLY & Nius, K'naan, and others.

The Futuristics' release, "I Cry", for American artist Flo Rida, remained on the Billboard Hot 100 for 20 weeks peaking at #6 and reaching #1 status on Billboard's Rap Songs, reaching Top 10 status in 18 countries worldwide. They also recently produced the official remix of Bruno Mars' song "Moonshine", for the deluxe version of the album, "Unorthodox Jukebox".[2] The remix has been received very well among critics and Bruno Mars' fans alike. In 2011, The Futuristics, produced 3-Way (The Golden Rule), for SNL. The digital short featured, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, and Andy Samberg. The song earned an Emmy nomination. The production was assisted by Asa Taccone and the production team, Ryan and Smitty In that same year, they also produced, DJ Felli Fel's song "Boomerang", feat Akon, Pitbull, and Jermaine Dupri. And also, "Pot of Gold" for rapper The Game. Recently, The Futuristics produced the Theme song "We Own It" for the Universal Motion Picture, "Fast & Furious 6", Featuring 2 Chainz and Wiz Khalifa, selling 3x Platinum world wide.

Current releases include the hit song,[3] "Somebody" ft Jeremih, by Universal Republic artist Natalie La Rose. As well as the opening title song, "Payback", for the upcoming Universal Pictures release, Fast and the Furious 7, slated for an April 2015 release. The song will feature a rap collaboration with, Juicy J, Future, Sage the Gemini, and Kevin Gates.

Production credits

Year Artist Song
2010 Chris Brown Go Away
2010 Cody Simpson iYiYi Acoustic Version
2010 Cody Simpson Summertime
2010 Jeffree Star Size of Your Boat
2010 T.Mills Cure In My Cup
2011 Cody Simpson Love
2011 DJ Felli Fel, Akon, Pitbull & Jermaine Dupri Boomerang
2011 T.Mills Crystallized
2011 The Game ft. Chris Brown Pot of Gold [4][5]
2011 The Lonely Island ft. Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga 3-Way (The Golden Rule) [6]
2012 Flo Rida I Cry [7][8] (2 x Platinum US)
2012 Cody Simpson Summer Shade
2012 Outasight Perfect Words [9]
2012 Bruno Mars Moonshine (Official Remix) [10]
2012 Rome Ounce Of Love [11]
2012 K'naan Alone (feat Will.i.am) (Additional Production Credit Only)
2013 Wiz Khalifa and 2 Chainz We Own It (Fast & Furious) [12] (1 x Platinum US)
2013 Cody Simpson Love (Feat. Ziggy Marley)
2014 Kid Ink Hello World
2014 Austin Mahone Mmm Yeah (Feat. Pitbull) [13]
2014 DJ Felli Fel, Ceelo Green, Pitbull & Juicy J Have Some Fun
2014 Cam Meekins Hater[14]
2014 Brandyn Burnette Look Both Ways
2014 Brandyn Burnette Not Going Home
2015 Natalie La Rose Somebody (Feat. Jeremih) [15][16]
2015 Juicy J, Future, Sage the Gemini, and Kevin Gates Payback (For The Universal Motion Picture Fast 7)

Sources

  1. ↑ http://dagmagazine.com/?p=973
  2. ↑ http://www.brunomars.com/news/unorthodox-jukebox-target-deluxe-edition-available-now-2116231
  3. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somebody_(Natalie_La_Rose_song)
  4. ↑ http://www.djbooth.net/index/tracks/review/game-pot-of-gold/
  5. ↑ http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/store/results.asp?keywords=The+Futuristics&searchby=Producers
  6. ↑ http://www.thelonelyisland.com/video/3-way
  7. ↑ http://www.wmg.com/newsdetails/id/8a0af812392985b701393080bb2f00c7
  8. ↑ https://www.ascap.com/Home/ace-title-search/index.aspx
  9. ↑ https://www.ascap.com/Home/ace-title-search/index.aspx
  10. ↑ http://www.brunomars.com/news/unorthodox-jukebox-target-deluxe-edition-available-now-2116231
  11. ↑ http://finance.yahoo.com/news/rome-unveils-solo-debut-dedication-170000049.html
  12. ↑ http://www.vibe.com/article/new-music-2-chainz-wiz-khalifa-we-own-it-fast-furious
  13. ↑ http://www.josepvinaixa.com/blog/austin-mahone-mmm-yeah-lyric-video/
  14. ↑ http://www.goodmusicallday.com/music/cam-meekins-hater/
  15. ↑ http://mixmatters.com/songs/natalie-la-rose:-somebody
  16. ↑ http://singersroom.com/content/2014-12-28/Natalie-La-Rose-Somebody-Ft-Jeremih/

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