Big Reese
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Maurice "Big Reese" Sinclair is a rapper/producer who was a member of the trio P.A.
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(Parental Advisory) Big Reese began growing as an artist and a producer. He found P.A. a home at DreamWorks Records and began production on the DreamWorks debut album. Established as an Artist/Producer, Big Reese produced P.A.’s DreamWorks album, Straight No Chase. The single "Like We Do" http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/PA/Like-We-Do--2152212 became a southern anthem while the group’s second single, "Reservations" secured a spot on the Blade soundtrack (TVT Records) earning the group a Gold Record for the soundtrack.
My Life Your Entertainment was the group’s second record distributed by DreamWorks Records. The single "Sundown" featuring 8Ball http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/PA/Sundown--2150188 filled the southeastern airwaves while BET played the video in heavy rotation.
In 2001, Big Reese split from the group and DreamWorks Records in pursuit of a solo production career. Big Reese scored a song for the movie 2 Fast 2 Furious
. The song "Ride", personally chosen by director John Singleton and Music Supervisor Paul Stewart, was performed and produced by Big Reese. Having produced songs for new as well as multi-platinum selling artists such as Mario
, TLC
, Andre 3000
, Pink
, T.I.
, Sleepy Brown
, Mystikal
featuring Da Brat
, Dan Talevski "Do It Again", Sterling Simms, Esmee Denters and Cherish. Big Reese’s production credits are just as impressive as his album credentials. His most recent accomplishments include Mariah Carey
"Shake It Off" remix ft Jay-Z
and Young Jeezy
, Rick Ross
"Street Life" ft Lloyd
, Young Dro
"It Ain't Over" and Lloyd
"You" ft Lil' Wayne which went #1 on the BillBoard HIP HOP/R&B chart and #1 on Billboard HOT 100 Airplay chart also #1 on the R&R charts and became the number one Ringtone in the country. His work with Lloyd
was not yet finished because along came one of the hottest remixes to hit the airwaves "You" featuring Nas and Andre 3000 from Outkast. He also produced T.I.
"Hustlin" featured on the T.I vs T.I.P. exclusive album and Mario
Lay in My Bed on his new album GO. His soundtrack production credits include Blade Soundtrack and Shaft Soundtrack. Rock group Rehab
and Arista recording artist Brooks Buford, Beanie Segal featuring T.I., Killer Mike
, T.I. featuring Sleepy Brown, Youngbloodz
, and The Inc. recording artist Lloyd
and Sho-Nuff/Capitol recording artist Cherish are just a few who have worked under the production hand of Big Reese.
In 2010, Reservoir Media Management
acquired 100% of Big Reese's publishing assets which had formerly been administered by TVT Music Enterprises, LLC
.
His most recent production is Lloyd's brand new single "Girls Around the World" featuring Lil' Wayne off Lloyd's soon to be released CD Lessons in Love. He has a record label by the name of Sonic Jungle Records. The 1st release is J.MONROE a 21 year old female singer from Atlanta by way of Ohio. He is the executive producer on her album, and her debut single, 'Hey Blondie' was just recently released.
P.A.
P.A. are a southern hip hop trio, part of the Atlanta-based Dungeon Family. Its members include Mello, K.P. and Big Reese.-Discography:*Ghetto Street Funk *Straight No Chase...
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Biography
Big Reese emerged from the Organized Noize (i.e. OutKast, GoodieMob) production camp helping to frame the Atlanta wing of hip-hop’s rising force and becoming a number 1 HIT maker.Big Reese (also known simply as Reese)was originally a member of the rap group P.A.P.A.
P.A. are a southern hip hop trio, part of the Atlanta-based Dungeon Family. Its members include Mello, K.P. and Big Reese.-Discography:*Ghetto Street Funk *Straight No Chase...
(Parental Advisory) Big Reese began growing as an artist and a producer. He found P.A. a home at DreamWorks Records and began production on the DreamWorks debut album. Established as an Artist/Producer, Big Reese produced P.A.’s DreamWorks album, Straight No Chase. The single "Like We Do" http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/PA/Like-We-Do--2152212 became a southern anthem while the group’s second single, "Reservations" secured a spot on the Blade soundtrack (TVT Records) earning the group a Gold Record for the soundtrack.
My Life Your Entertainment was the group’s second record distributed by DreamWorks Records. The single "Sundown" featuring 8Ball http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/PA/Sundown--2150188 filled the southeastern airwaves while BET played the video in heavy rotation.
In 2001, Big Reese split from the group and DreamWorks Records in pursuit of a solo production career. Big Reese scored a song for the movie 2 Fast 2 Furious
2 Fast 2 Furious
2 Fast 2 Furious is a 2003 street racing action film directed by John Singleton. It is the second film in The Fast and the Furious film series following The Fast and the Furious . It stars Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, Eva Mendes, Devon Aoki, and Chris Bridges; and was directed by John Singleton. The...
. The song "Ride", personally chosen by director John Singleton and Music Supervisor Paul Stewart, was performed and produced by Big Reese. Having produced songs for new as well as multi-platinum selling artists such as Mario
Mario
is a fictional character in his video game series, created by Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. Serving as Nintendo's mascot and the main protagonist of the series, Mario has appeared in over 200 video games since his creation...
, TLC
TLC (band)
TLC is an American musical trio whose repertoire spanned R&B, hip-hop, soul, funk, and new jack swing. Originally consisting of singer Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, rapper-singer Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes and singer Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas it found success in the 1990s while also enduring a series of spats...
, Andre 3000
André 3000
André Lauren Benjamin , better known by his stage name André 3000 is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor, best known for being part of American hip-hop duo OutKast alongside fellow rapper Big Boi...
, Pink
Pink (singer)
Alecia Beth Moore , better known by her stage name Pink , is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actress....
, T.I.
T.I.
Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. , better known by his stage name T.I., is an American rap artist, film and music producer, actor and author. He is also the founder and co-chief executive officer of Grand Hustle Records....
, Sleepy Brown
Sleepy Brown
Patrick "Sleepy" Brown is an R&B singer-songwriter, and record producer. He is one-third of the successful Atlanta-based production team of Organized Noize, which has created hits for acts such as OutKast, Goodie Mob, and TLC...
, Mystikal
Mystikal
Michael Lawrence Tyler , better known by his stage name Mystikal, is an American rapper, and actor from New Orleans.-1993-1994: Early career:...
featuring Da Brat
Da Brat
Shawntae Harris , better known as Da Brat, is an American rapper and actress. Her debut album, Funkdafied, sold one million copies, making her the first female rapper to have a platinum-selling album.-Early life:...
, Dan Talevski "Do It Again", Sterling Simms, Esmee Denters and Cherish. Big Reese’s production credits are just as impressive as his album credentials. His most recent accomplishments include Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut with the release of her eponymous studio album in 1990, under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, whom she later married in 1993...
"Shake It Off" remix ft Jay-Z
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
and Young Jeezy
Young Jeezy
Jay Wayne Jenkins , better known by his stage name Young Jeezy, is an American rapper. He is the member of the hip hop group United Streets Dopeboyz of America and a former member of BMF...
, Rick Ross
Rick Ross (rapper)
William Leonard Roberts II , better known by his stage name Rick Ross, is an American rapper. He derived his stage name from the drug trafficker "Freeway" Ricky Ross, to whom he has no connection...
"Street Life" ft Lloyd
Lloyd (singer)
Lloyd Polite, Jr. , who performs under the mononym Lloyd, is an American R&B recording artist, who experienced as a member of the group N-Toon before embarking on a solo career in 2004....
, Young Dro
Young Dro
D'Juan Hart , better known as Young Dro is an American Southern rapper from Bankhead, Georgia. He performed as Dro from 2000 until he signed to Grand Hustle Records in 2006, when he became known as Young Dro.- Discography :...
"It Ain't Over" and Lloyd
Lloyd (singer)
Lloyd Polite, Jr. , who performs under the mononym Lloyd, is an American R&B recording artist, who experienced as a member of the group N-Toon before embarking on a solo career in 2004....
"You" ft Lil' Wayne which went #1 on the BillBoard HIP HOP/R&B chart and #1 on Billboard HOT 100 Airplay chart also #1 on the R&R charts and became the number one Ringtone in the country. His work with Lloyd
Lloyd (singer)
Lloyd Polite, Jr. , who performs under the mononym Lloyd, is an American R&B recording artist, who experienced as a member of the group N-Toon before embarking on a solo career in 2004....
was not yet finished because along came one of the hottest remixes to hit the airwaves "You" featuring Nas and Andre 3000 from Outkast. He also produced T.I.
T.I.
Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. , better known by his stage name T.I., is an American rap artist, film and music producer, actor and author. He is also the founder and co-chief executive officer of Grand Hustle Records....
"Hustlin" featured on the T.I vs T.I.P. exclusive album and Mario
Mario
is a fictional character in his video game series, created by Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. Serving as Nintendo's mascot and the main protagonist of the series, Mario has appeared in over 200 video games since his creation...
Lay in My Bed on his new album GO. His soundtrack production credits include Blade Soundtrack and Shaft Soundtrack. Rock group Rehab
Rehab (band)
Rehab is an American Southern rock, country, and alternative hip hop band. The band has recorded seven albums, including two each for Epic Records and Universal Republic. They are mainly known for their 2008 hit, "Bartender Song "....
and Arista recording artist Brooks Buford, Beanie Segal featuring T.I., Killer Mike
Killer Mike
Michael Render , better known by his stage name Killer Mike, is an American rapper, signed to Grind Time Official through the SMC/Fontana Distribution...
, T.I. featuring Sleepy Brown, Youngbloodz
YoungBloodZ
YoungBloodZ are an American Southern rap duo from Atlanta, Georgia, comprising members J-Bo and Sean P YoungBloodZ are an American Southern rap duo from Atlanta, Georgia, comprising members J-Bo (born Jeffrey Ray Grigsby on October 4, 1977) and Sean P YoungBloodZ are an American Southern rap duo...
, and The Inc. recording artist Lloyd
Lloyd (singer)
Lloyd Polite, Jr. , who performs under the mononym Lloyd, is an American R&B recording artist, who experienced as a member of the group N-Toon before embarking on a solo career in 2004....
and Sho-Nuff/Capitol recording artist Cherish are just a few who have worked under the production hand of Big Reese.
In 2010, Reservoir Media Management
Reservoir Media Management
Reservoir Media Management is an independent music publishing company located in the Soho area of New York City. The company was founded in 2007 after acquiring the music catalogs of John Rich, "Big Kenny" Alphin, Vicky McGehee and Bruce Roberts....
acquired 100% of Big Reese's publishing assets which had formerly been administered by TVT Music Enterprises, LLC
TVT Records
TVT Records was an independent US record label founded by Steve Gottlieb. Over the course of its 25 year history the label released some 25 Gold, Platinum and Multi-platinum releases. Its roster included Nine Inch Nails, Ja Rule, Lil Jon, Underworld, The KLF, Sevendust, Brian Jonestown Massacre and...
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His most recent production is Lloyd's brand new single "Girls Around the World" featuring Lil' Wayne off Lloyd's soon to be released CD Lessons in Love. He has a record label by the name of Sonic Jungle Records. The 1st release is J.MONROE a 21 year old female singer from Atlanta by way of Ohio. He is the executive producer on her album, and her debut single, 'Hey Blondie' was just recently released.