D. DoRohn Gough
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D. DoRohn Gough is an American music producer, multi-instrumentalist, song writer, composer, arranger and entrepreneur. Founder of the production company DoRohn Production Team, DoRohn has produced singles for a number of artists in a variety of genres ranging from R&B/Hip-Hop to Pop to Gospel. From 2008 to present he has had his most commercial success to date with Compound Entertainment artist "Ne-Yo
", with the production of the smash hit “Champagne Life
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and Usher
) and they became his musical mentors. Through them DoRohn was able to discover the true art of music production and to this day uses those lessons and instructions learned in his music.
After college DoRohn remained committed to his gospel roots and began working with gospel music artist Dorinda Clark-Cole. He was soon recruited to play the keyboards for the 2006 “Up-close and Personal Tour” featuring Chris Brown and Ne-Yo
tour. During that tour Ne-Yo discovered DoRohn’s song writing ability and signed him to a production deal to Compound Entertainment. Though that deal DoRohn produced the hit “Then There’s You” for Day 26 and the smash hit “Can’t be Good” for Janet Jackson
on her “Discipline” album. But the best was yet to come. Ne-Yo selected DoRohn to produce several songs for his upcoming album Libra Scale
. A rare feat for any new producer as Ne-Yo
has mainly worked with the production team Stargate
, an entity DoRohn’s production style has often been compared to. DoRohn worked diligently and came to produce two records for the Libra Scale album, “What Have I Done?” and the track for the hit single “Champagne Life
.” The song has been in the Top 20 on the International Billboard charts for months. "My desire is to influence a culture with music that feels good. I am honored that Ne-Yo is allowing me to display this music on a global stage" said Gough when asked about working with Ne-Yo. DoRohn is currently the Music Director for Ne-Yo’s live performances and tours.
D. DoRohn Gough said about working with Ne-Yo on the song: "My desire is to influence a culture with music that feels good. I am honored that Ne-Yo is allowing me to display this music on a global stage".
Ne-Yo
Shaffer Chimere Smith, Jr. , better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and actor. Beginning his career as a songwriter, Ne-Yo penned the hit "Let Me Love You" for singer Mario...
", with the production of the smash hit “Champagne Life
Champagne Life
"Champagne Life" is the second single from American singer Ne-Yo's fourth studio album, Libra Scale. The song premiered on radio on June 5, 2010.-Background:...
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Biography
As a young child DoRohn was surrounded by music and grew up in a talented musical family. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, the son of David Gough, founder of the “International Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum,” DoRohn was destined to become a musical genius.Born the middle child of three boys DoRohn is a self taught musician who was born with the magic touch, at the age of two learned how to play the drums. By the third grade DoRohn learned to play the violin by ear and by the time he was eleven years old his older brother Damon had taught him how to play the keyboards. Groomed in the church by playing in the church band DoRohn learned how to manipulate the keyboard to produce magnificent sounds never heard before. By the time DoRohn was fifteen he was in charge of music production at his father’s record label and that’s where his love for producing music began.Music
DoRohn received classical and jazz training at the Center for Creative Studies and Performing Arts and went on to study music at Eastern Michigan University. During that time DoRohn was blessed to meet Kern & Valdez Brantley, (musical directors for Lady GagaLady GaGa
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to...
and Usher
Usher (entertainer)
Usher Terry Raymond IV , who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American singer-songwriter, and actor. He is considered around the world to be the reigning King of R&B. Usher rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album My Way, which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100...
) and they became his musical mentors. Through them DoRohn was able to discover the true art of music production and to this day uses those lessons and instructions learned in his music.
After college DoRohn remained committed to his gospel roots and began working with gospel music artist Dorinda Clark-Cole. He was soon recruited to play the keyboards for the 2006 “Up-close and Personal Tour” featuring Chris Brown and Ne-Yo
Ne-Yo
Shaffer Chimere Smith, Jr. , better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and actor. Beginning his career as a songwriter, Ne-Yo penned the hit "Let Me Love You" for singer Mario...
tour. During that tour Ne-Yo discovered DoRohn’s song writing ability and signed him to a production deal to Compound Entertainment. Though that deal DoRohn produced the hit “Then There’s You” for Day 26 and the smash hit “Can’t be Good” for Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson
Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 25 years...
on her “Discipline” album. But the best was yet to come. Ne-Yo selected DoRohn to produce several songs for his upcoming album Libra Scale
Libra Scale
Upon its release, Libra Scale received generally favorable reviews from most music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 73, based on 14 reviews, which indicates "generally favorable reviews"...
. A rare feat for any new producer as Ne-Yo
Ne-Yo
Shaffer Chimere Smith, Jr. , better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and actor. Beginning his career as a songwriter, Ne-Yo penned the hit "Let Me Love You" for singer Mario...
has mainly worked with the production team Stargate
Stargate
Stargate is a adventure military science fiction franchise, initially conceived by Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin. The first film in the franchise was simply titled Stargate. It was originally released on October 28, 1994, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Carolco, and became a hit, grossing nearly...
, an entity DoRohn’s production style has often been compared to. DoRohn worked diligently and came to produce two records for the Libra Scale album, “What Have I Done?” and the track for the hit single “Champagne Life
Champagne Life
"Champagne Life" is the second single from American singer Ne-Yo's fourth studio album, Libra Scale. The song premiered on radio on June 5, 2010.-Background:...
.” The song has been in the Top 20 on the International Billboard charts for months. "My desire is to influence a culture with music that feels good. I am honored that Ne-Yo is allowing me to display this music on a global stage" said Gough when asked about working with Ne-Yo. DoRohn is currently the Music Director for Ne-Yo’s live performances and tours.
Discography
Produced Singles- 2008: "Can't Be Good" (Janet JacksonJanet JacksonJanet Damita Jo Jackson is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 25 years...
- DisciplineDiscipline (Janet Jackson album)Discipline is the tenth studio album by American recording artist Janet Jackson, released by Island Records on February 26, 2008. It was her only album released for Island Records, after her five-album deal with Virgin Records was fulfilled with the release of 20 Y.O....
) - 2009: "Then There's You" (Day 26 - Forever in a DayForever in a DayForever in a Day is the second studio album by American R&B band Day26, released on April 14, 2009.-Background:This album was recorded while the band was filming their popular reality show Making The Band 4, Season 3...
) - 2010: "Champagne LifeChampagne Life"Champagne Life" is the second single from American singer Ne-Yo's fourth studio album, Libra Scale. The song premiered on radio on June 5, 2010.-Background:...
" (Ne-YoNe-YoShaffer Chimere Smith, Jr. , better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and actor. Beginning his career as a songwriter, Ne-Yo penned the hit "Let Me Love You" for singer Mario...
- Libra ScaleLibra ScaleUpon its release, Libra Scale received generally favorable reviews from most music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 73, based on 14 reviews, which indicates "generally favorable reviews"...
) - 2010: "What Have I Done?" (Ne-Yo - Libra Scale)
D. DoRohn Gough said about working with Ne-Yo on the song: "My desire is to influence a culture with music that feels good. I am honored that Ne-Yo is allowing me to display this music on a global stage".