Bigg D
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Derrick Baker better known as Bigg D, is an American
producer
from Miami, Florida
.
and Shirley Caesar
in the 1980s. He had always wanted to work as a producer, and began producing rap artists such as G-Shorties. He went on to produce for artists such as Pitbull, Lil Wayne
, Rick Ross
, Jay-Z
, Jennifer Lopez
, and Jamie Foxx
.
In 2006 he jointly won the award for 'Songwriter of the Year' with Mariah Carey
and Jim Jonsin
at the 2006 BMI Urban Music Awards.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
from Miami, Florida
Miami, Florida
Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida and the eighth-most populous county in the United States with a population of 2,500,625...
.
Biography
Born in Miami, Baker grew up in Carol City, his father a professional musician, and his mother a church pianist. He learned guitar and toured with BeBe & CeCe WinansBeBe & CeCe Winans
BeBe & CeCe Winans are an American Gospel music brother and sister duo. BeBe and CeCe Winans are the seventh and eighth of "Mom" and "Pop" Winans' ten children, most of whom have had successful Gospel music careers.-Musical career:...
and Shirley Caesar
Shirley Caesar
Shirley Ann Caesar is an American Gospel music singer, songwriter and recording artist whose career has spanned six decades...
in the 1980s. He had always wanted to work as a producer, and began producing rap artists such as G-Shorties. He went on to produce for artists such as Pitbull, Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
, 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...
, 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...
, Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lynn Lopez is an American actress, singer, record producer, dancer, television personality, and fashion designer. Lopez began her career as a dancer on the television comedy program In Living Color. Subsequently venturing into acting, she gained recognition in the 1995 action-thriller...
, and Jamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx
Eric Marlon Bishop , professionally known as Jamie Foxx, is an American actor, singer-songwriter, stand-up comedian, and talk radio host. As an actor, his work in the film Ray earned him the Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Actor as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a...
.
In 2006 he jointly won the award for 'Songwriter of the Year' with 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...
and Jim Jonsin
Jim Jonsin
James Scheffer, better known by his professional name, Jim Jonsin, is an American Grammy award winning record producer, songwriter, record executive, and entrepreneur...
at the 2006 BMI Urban Music Awards.
Production discography
- Chris Brown - F.A.M.E.F.A.M.E. (album)F.A.M.E. is the fourth studio album by American recording artist Chris Brown, first released on March 18, 2011 by Jive Records. Brown worked with several record producers and songwriters for the album, including Kevin McCall, Jean Baptiste, Brian Kennedy, DJ Frank E, The Underdogs and The...
(2011) - Wet the BedWet the Bed"Wet the Bed" is a song by American R&B recording artist Chris Brown featuring American rapper Ludacris, from his fourth studio album F.A.M.E. . It was written by Brown, Derrick "Bigg D" Baker, Kevin McCall, Amber Streeter, Andre Merritt, Joseph Bereal and Christopher Bridges, and produced by Bigg D...
feat. LudacrisLudacrisChristopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings... - Rick RossRick 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...
(2011) - "Luxurious" feat. Scotty Boi & Terry Bennett
- Glasses MaloneGlasses MaloneCharles Phillipivory Penniman , better known by his stage name Glasses Malone, is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California.-Early life:Glasses Malone grew up in the Watts and Compton neighborhoods in Los Angeles County...
- Beach Cruiser (2009) - "Sun Come Up" feat. T-PainT-PainFaheem Rasheed Najm , better known by his stage name T-Pain, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor, currently signed to Young Money Entertainment. His debut album, Rappa Ternt Sanga, was released in 2005. In 2007, T-Pain released his second studio album Epiphany,...
, Rick RossRick 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...
& Birdman - Rick RossRick 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...
- Deeper Than RapDeeper Than RapDeeper Than Rap is the third studio album by American rapper Rick Ross, released April 21, 2009 on his label Maybach Music Group and Slip-n-Slide Records, with distribution from Def Jam Recordings. The album debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling 158,000 copies its first week...
(2009) - "Murder Mami" feat. Foxy Brown
- Charlie WilsonCharlie Wilson (musician)Charles Kent "Charlie" Wilson is an American R&B singer-songwriter-producer and the former lead vocalist for the Gap Band. As a solo artist he has been nominated for four Grammy awards, received a 2009 Soul Train Icon Award, and a recipient of a BMI Icon Award in 2005...
- Uncle CharlieUncle CharlieUncle Charlie is fourth studio album by Charlie Wilson and was released on February 17, 2009. It features production from Gregg Pagani, The Underdogs, Bigg D, T-Pain and L.O.S. da Maestro. It features guest appearances from Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx and T-Pain...
(2009) - "One Time"
- Git FreshGit FreshGit Fresh is an American R&B and hip hop group based in Miami, Florida. They are currently signed to Island Def Jam...
- (2008) - "Booty Music"
- "Booty Music Part 2"
- "Tipsy" feat. Rick RossRick 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...
- Chris Brown - ExclusiveExclusive (album)Exclusive is the second studio album by American recording artist Chris Brown. The album was originally scheduled to be released August 28, 2007, but was pushed back to October 30, 2007, then pushed back even further to its final release date of November 6, 2007.The album was both critically and...
(2007) - "Down feat. Kanye WestKanye WestKanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
" - Jay-ZJay-ZShawn 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...
- American GangsterAmerican Gangster (album)American Gangster is the tenth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z, released November 6, 2007 on Roc-A-Fella Records. It is Jay-Z's last studio release for the Def Jam and Roc-A-Fella Records label and his first concept album, which was inspired by the film of the same name. The album features...
(2007) - "Hello Brooklyn 2.0 feat. Lil' Wayne"
- Jennifer LopezJennifer LopezJennifer Lynn Lopez is an American actress, singer, record producer, dancer, television personality, and fashion designer. Lopez began her career as a dancer on the television comedy program In Living Color. Subsequently venturing into acting, she gained recognition in the 1995 action-thriller...
- BraveBrave (Jennifer Lopez album)Brave is the sixth studio album by American recording artist Jennifer Lopez, released on October 4, 2007 by Epic Records. It debuted at number twelve on the U.S. Billboard 200 with 53,000 copies sold in its first week. Though the album was generally praised by fans, it got mixed reviews from most...
(2007) - "Wrong When Your Gone"
- Playaz CirclePlayaz CirclePlayaz Circle is a rap duo signed to the Def Jam Recordings record label.-Biography:The duo was formed in 1997 by two childhood friends 2 Chainz and Dolla Boy in College Park, GA. They created the acronym Playaz which stands for Preparing Legal Assets for Years from A-Z...
- Supply & DemandSupply & Demand (Playaz Circle album)Supply & Demand is the debut album by Atlanta duo Playaz Circle. The title of the album was believed to have been changed into "Pound 4 Pound", but in a recent interview Titi Boy confirmed the title to be "Supply & Demand". They released a single on iTunes called "Circle of Playaz", which featured...
(2007) - "Outlaw'"
- J. ValentineJ. valentineJ. Valentine, is an American R&B singer, and songwriter. He has written songs for likes of artist such as Tyrese “I Like Them Girls”, the title track to N’Sync’s 9x platinum Celebrity album which sold 1.8 million in the first week , Mario’s “How Could You,” and Omarion’s "I'm Tryna" can be...
- Conversation PieceConversation Piece"Conversation Piece" is a song written by David Bowie. It was released as the B-side of the single "The Prettiest Star" from 1970.The song is a first-person narrative of an old scholar who is almost completely alone in the world, and seems to be waiting for death.It was covered live in 2002 by...
(2007) - "Get With This Pimpin Feat. Snoop Dogg'"
- Mario - Unrealesed track from GOGo! (Mario album)Go!, officially titled Go, is the third studio album by singer Mario released on December 10, 2007. It is Mario's first album to receive a parental advisory sticker in the United States, and his second to receive a parental advisory sticker in the UK.The album includes songs written and produced by...
(2007) - "This is For"
- Jamie FoxxJamie FoxxEric Marlon Bishop , professionally known as Jamie Foxx, is an American actor, singer-songwriter, stand-up comedian, and talk radio host. As an actor, his work in the film Ray earned him the Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Actor as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a...
- Unpredictable(2005) - "Unpredictable Feat. Ludacris"
- Bottom of Da Map - "Undisclosed"
- "Whats da Bizness"
- Pretty RickyPretty RickyPretty Ricky is an American R&B/hip hop group originally made up of Diamond "Baby Blue" Smith, Spectacular Smith, Corey "Slick 'em" Mathis, and Marcus "Pleasure P" Cooper. In 2007, Pleasure P left the group to pursue a solo career...
- "Bluestars" - "Your Body"
- "Grind on Me"
- "Get A Little Closer"
- "Never Let You Go"
- "Juicy"
- "Call Me"
- "Nothing but a Number"
- "Grill 'Em"
- "Get You Right"
- "Chevy"
- "I Want You (Girlfriend)"
- "Shorty Be Mine"
- "Cant Live Without You"
- Lil WayneLil WayneDwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
- "Tha Carter IITha Carter IITha Carter II is the fifth studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne, released on December 6, 2005.- Critical reception :The album received general acclaim and was regarded as Lil Wayne's "Classic" and his best work to date.- Track listing :Notes...
" - "Best Rapper Alive"
- Trick DaddyTrick DaddyMaurice Young , better known by his stage name Trick Daddy, is a certified platinum American rapper and producer from Miami, Florida.-Music career:...
- "Thug Matrimony" "Back By Thug DemandBack by Thug DemandBack by Thug Demand is the seventh studio album by American rapper Trick Daddy. It was released on December 19, 2006, under Slip-n-Slide Records/Atlantic Records. The album features Chamillionaire, Trey Songz, 8 Ball, Young Buck, Webbie, Jaheim, Gold Ru$h, Trina, Birdman and others. Book of Thugs:...
" - "Lets Go"
- "So High feat. Trey Songz and 8Ball"
- PitbullPitbull (rapper)Armando Christian Pérez , better known by his stage name Pitbull, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter and record producer. His first recorded performance was from the Lil Jon album Kings of Crunk in 2002, after which he released his debut album in 2004 titled M.I.A.M.I. under TVT Records...
- "M.I.A.M.I.M.I.A.M.I.M.I.A.M.I. is the debut studio album by rapper Pitbull. The album was released on August 3, 2004, and peaked at number 14 on the U.S...
" - "Damn It Man"
- SmittySmittyVarick D. Bennet, better known as Smitty, is a American rapper and hip-hop ghostwriter from Little Haiti, a neighborhood in Miami, Florida.-Biography:...
- "Smitty Album" - "Tell Me Feat. Mario & Chris Brown"
- "For The Love of Money"
- TwistaTwistaCarl Terrell Mitchell , better known by his stage name Twista, is an American rapper. He is known for once holding the title of fastest rapper in the world according to Guinness World Records in 1992, being able to pronounce 598 syllables in 55 seconds...
- "The Day AfterThe Day AfterThe Day After is a 1983 American television movie which aired on November 20, 1983, on the ABC television network. It was seen by more than 100 million people during its initial broadcast....
" - "Girl Tonite Feat. Trey Songz"
- Mike JonesMike Jones (rapper)Michael "Mike" Jones is an American southern rap artist, who initially was affiliated with the record label Swishahouse, then left to be the owner of Ice Age Entertainment....
- "Cuddy Buddy"
- 8Ball & MJG8Ball & MJG8Ball & MJG is an American Rap and Crunk duo from Memphis, Tennessee. The two rappers met at in 1980.They first appeared on the rap scene with their 1992 underground album Listen To The Lyrics...
- "Ridin High" - "Ridin High"