David Cole (producer)
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David Cole was a songwriter
and record producer
, and was one half of the dance-music duo C+C Music Factory
, which he founded with musical partner Robert Clivillés
.
Robert Clivillés and David Cole also produced various hits for other artists
such as Mariah Carey
, Aretha Franklin
, James Brown
, Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam
, Deborah Cooper
, and many others.
After Cole's death in 1995, partner Robert Clivillés continued to keep C+C Music Factory going through his own production work.
and David Cole where active in 2 Puerto Ricans, a Blackman, and a Dominican
and The 28th Street Crew
. Cole also released one solo-single called "You Take My Breath Away" in 1988. The duo were also responsible for the formation of pop group Seduction
, for whom they wrote and produced a string of Top-10 hits. They contributed to the career of former Weather Girls
vocalist Martha Wash
who at the same time was one the lead vocalist for the dance act Blackbox. In 1990 Clivillés and Cole released a single, featuring later C+C Music Factory rapper Freedom Williams
, called "Get Dumb! (Free Your Body)" as The Crew. But the duo's biggest success was the group C+C Music Factory
that scored worldwide in 1991.
.
He was buried at East Ridgelawn Cemetery in Clifton, New Jersey
.
The song "One Sweet Day
" by Mariah Carey
, featuring Boyz II Men
, was written in memory of David Cole.
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
and record 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...
, and was one half of the dance-music duo C+C Music Factory
C+C Music Factory
C+C Music Factory is a dance-pop and hip hop group formed in 1989 by David Cole and Robert Clivillés which stopped recording 1996, following Cole's death...
, which he founded with musical partner Robert Clivillés
Robert Clivillés
Robert Clivillés is a record producer, songwriter, arranger, music video director most noted for his work with C+C Music Factory, a group he founded with musical partner David Cole...
.
Robert Clivillés and David Cole also produced various hits for other artists
Clivillés and Cole production discography
Robert Clivillés and David Cole were very successful record producers and remixers in the 1990's.Mariah Carey worked extensively with Clivillés + Cole, who hired the duo to produce songs for her albums and remix her singles...
such as 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...
, Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin
Aretha Louise Franklin is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Although known for her soul recordings and referred to as The Queen of Soul, Franklin is also adept at jazz, blues, R&B, gospel music, and rock. Rolling Stone magazine ranked her atop its list of The Greatest Singers of All...
, James Brown
James Brown
James Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...
, Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam
Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam
Lisa Lisa and her band Cult Jam were an urban contemporary band and one of first freestyle music groups to emerge from New York City in the 1980s. Cult Jam consisted of guitarist/bassist Alex "Spanador" Moseley, and drummer/keyboardist Mike Hughes...
, Deborah Cooper
Deborah Cooper
Deborah Cooper is a female, part African American, professional dance music singer, award winning composer and entertainer, with several number one and top charting dance music and house music hits.-History:...
, and many others.
After Cole's death in 1995, partner Robert Clivillés continued to keep C+C Music Factory going through his own production work.
Musical career
In the late 1980's Robert ClivillésRobert Clivillés
Robert Clivillés is a record producer, songwriter, arranger, music video director most noted for his work with C+C Music Factory, a group he founded with musical partner David Cole...
and David Cole where active in 2 Puerto Ricans, a Blackman, and a Dominican
2 Puerto Ricans, a Blackman, and a Dominican
2 Puerto Ricans, A Black Man And A Dominican was a short-lived house-music group featuring David Morales and Robert Clivillés , David Cole , and Chep Nuñez . In 1987, it scored a hit in dance clubs with its debut song, "Do it Properly," the only release on Grooveline Records...
and The 28th Street Crew
The 28th Street Crew
The 28th Street Crew was a short-lived house-music group featuring David Cole and Robert Clivillés; who used the alias The Done Properly Posse! on the album and single....
. Cole also released one solo-single called "You Take My Breath Away" in 1988. The duo were also responsible for the formation of pop group Seduction
Seduction
In social science, seduction is the process of deliberately enticing a person to engage. The word seduction stems from Latin and means literally "to lead astray". As a result, the term may have a positive or negative connotation...
, for whom they wrote and produced a string of Top-10 hits. They contributed to the career of former Weather Girls
Weather Girls
The Weather Girls, also known as Two Tons o' Fun , are an American duo comprising two plus-size African-American women...
vocalist Martha Wash
Martha Wash
Martha Wash is an American R&B, Pop, Soul, House singer/songwriter known for her distinctive and powerful voice.-Early career:...
who at the same time was one the lead vocalist for the dance act Blackbox. In 1990 Clivillés and Cole released a single, featuring later C+C Music Factory rapper Freedom Williams
Freedom Williams
Frederick Brandon Williams , better known by his stage name Freedom Williams is an American hip hop and dance music performer, who gained fame as the lead vocalist on C+C Music Factory's biggest hits.-Career:...
, called "Get Dumb! (Free Your Body)" as The Crew. But the duo's biggest success was the group C+C Music Factory
C+C Music Factory
C+C Music Factory is a dance-pop and hip hop group formed in 1989 by David Cole and Robert Clivillés which stopped recording 1996, following Cole's death...
that scored worldwide in 1991.
Death
Cole died on January 24, 1995 after a long illness. The official cause was announced by his partner, Robert Clivillés as "complications from spinal meningitis", although others in the gay and music community refer to complications from AIDSAIDS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus...
.
He was buried at East Ridgelawn Cemetery in Clifton, New Jersey
Clifton, New Jersey
Clifton is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a total population of 84,136. The 2010 population represented an increase of 5,464 residents from its population of 78,672 in the 2000 Census, making it the state's 11th largest...
.
The song "One Sweet Day
One Sweet Day
"One Sweet Day" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey and R&B group Boyz II Men. The song was written by Carey, Walter Afanasieff and the members of Boyz II Men: Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, Nathan Morris, and Michael McCary. "One Sweet Day" was produced by Carey and Afanasieff for...
" by 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...
, featuring Boyz II Men
Boyz II Men
Boyz II Men is an American R&B vocal group best known for emotional ballads and a cappella harmonies. They are the most successful R&B group of all time, having sold more than albums worldwide. In the 1990s, Boyz II Men found fame on Motown Records as a quartet, but original member Michael McCary...
, was written in memory of David Cole.