DJ Speedy
| DJ Speedy | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Harvey Miller |
| Also known as | Gangsta Nerd |
| Born |
February 7, 1976 Charlston, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, Electronica |
| Occupation(s) | disk jockey, record producer, songwriter |
| Instruments | vocals, logic, pro tools, drum machine, keyboards, abelton live 9 |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Associated acts | Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Nelly, Kelly Rowland, B.G., Jazze Pha, Drake, T.I., Outkast Big Boi, Rich Boy, Murphy Lee, Young Jeezy, Gucci Mane, OJ da Juiceman, Juicy J, Waka Flocka, Flo Rida |
Harvey Miller (born February 7, 1976), better known as his stage name DJ Speedy is a disk jockey, record producer, and songwriter that has worked with major entertainment industry acts all the way from Beyoncé, Nelly, Kelly Rowland, Rich Boy, Bun B, Murphy Lee, Gucci Mane, Young Jeezy, OutKast, Flo Rida and beyond.
DJ Speedy was catapulted into mainstream media and the entertainment industry when Grammy nominated rapper Young Jeezy placed him in the intro of one of his songs with the quote, "You a fool for this one Speedy" on his multi-platinum release, The Inspiration. As an accomplished music producer, originally from Orangeburg, South Carolina, DJ Speedy has produced over 27 million albums. As a self taught producer, DJ Speedy has reached new heights that have placed him into the world of Electric Dance Music (EDM) playing notable festivals like Tomorrowland and major clubs around the world.
DJ Speedy's tracks can be found in the Pepsi Max NFL Commercial with B.o.B and the Def Jam Icon video game for EA Sports. He currently resides in Los Angeles.
Music career
He has served as the mix show DJ for the most popular mix show in the entire state of South Carolina where he broke records set by other major artists such as Nelly. Soon after he packed up and left to Atlanta, Ga where he founded his own production company, Speedy Productions with his cousin. Soon after he collaborated with Outkast and produced Big Gipp's first solo hit, "Steppin' Out", in addition to the majority of Goodie Mobb's fourth album. He later would produce "Outkast of EDM" a project that showcases exclusive Outkast tracks in EDM format (The Holy Grail of EDM).
His songs as a rapper are not necessarily similar to the tracks he has been known to produce as he has taken a different approach and truly gone cross genre. From making parody commercials of AT&T to Fourlokos and beyond he has made singles such as his first, "You're a Star" featuring Shawty Redd to the Seantre produced "All of Me" which is different than his normal music.
Though very few producers are able to break the mold and become singers, Speedy may have a shot. He says, "I'm a true Aquarius, there is no one who can tell me what I can't do" and further that, "Anything that I focus and put my mind to I can achieve it".
DJ Speedy has partnered with the Global Good Group to become a part of the Global Good Network of people, businesses, organizations, musicians, and more dedicated to changing the world.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B | US Rap | ||
| Misunderstood |
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Mixtapes
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Revenge Of The Gangsta Nerd |
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Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Other performer(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Sunshine Trip" | 1996 | DJ Inertia | FunkyDesertBreaks |
| "Papered Up" (remix) | 2008 | Gucci Mane, The Notorious B.I.G. | So Icey Boy: Disc 2 |
| "Sexy Motha Fucka" | 2009 | Juney Boomdata | Down South Bangers 3: Juney In Dis Bitch Edition |
References
- ↑ "Misunderstood - DJ Speedy". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-05-02.
- ↑ "iTunes - Music - Misunderstood by DJ Speedy". Retrieved 2015-05-02.
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