Kwasi Jones Martin
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Born as Edward Kwasi Martin, but better known by many as Eddie Martin/Kwasi Jones, is an English songwriter and producer.
EMMA Award
winning Eddie "Kwasi Jones" Martin is a musician, songwriter and founding member of several production teams and recording groups. He has written and produced for a number of artists and has been reported to be a sought after songwriter in the industry. He also has his own publishing label called Monastery Music Group.
, Maria Rowe, MN8
and China Black
. It was around this period that he developed a reputation as a programmer and producer, producing demos for the likes of Livingston Brown, Gary Benson
, Glen Goldsmith
and Dionne Bernard (Infinity) - who was sign to RCA
.
2002 saw the formation of Klinik Music Production. Kwasi along with Kenny Yeomans and Patrick Jacobs collaborated to bring a number of nu soul artist to the forefront of the music industry in Europe. This resulted in Klinik Music Production winning an EMMA Award for producing Tasha's World self entitled debut album.
In the same year, Kwasi teamed up for a second time with Muyiwa to form the gospel act Riversongz, he co-wrote and produced three albums over a period of six years including Restoration, Declaring His Power and Declaring His Love. It was with Declaring His Love in 2008 that Riversongz achieved a number one slot in HMV
's album charts, becoming the fastest selling gospel album to be sold by this music store. To date the albums Declaring His Power and Declaring His Love have sold in excess of 80,000 combined units. Currently, Riversongz has been nominated for best song and best album Oasis Awards
Kwasi formed production teams Ashanti Boyz, Afroganic and Monk & Prof in 2007, with yet another long time friend Kwame aka "Tha Prof". This collaboration has seen him produce a number of industry acclaimed remixes for top international acts such as Jennifer Lopez
- "Hold it" and Duran Duran
single "Falling Down".
As a producer, songwriter and vocalist, Kwasi has worked with a number of chart topping acts such as Eternal
, Sarah Connor, Tasha's World, Bootsy Colins, Prince Mydas, Simon Webb
and Ill Divo.
EMMA Award
EMMA
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winning Eddie "Kwasi Jones" Martin is a musician, songwriter and founding member of several production teams and recording groups. He has written and produced for a number of artists and has been reported to be a sought after songwriter in the industry. He also has his own publishing label called Monastery Music Group.
Producing and writing
Earlier in his career Kwasi's talents caught the attention of music producer Mykael Riley, who took him under his wing. Kwasi worked as a programmer and researcher for Mykael while studying a degree in Commercial Music, at the University of Westminster. During this time he worked with popular acts such as Mark Morison, Peter AndrePeter André
Peter James Andrea , better known by the stage name as Peter Andre, is an English-born Australian musician, singer-songwriter, television personality and businessman. As a recording artist, he has achieving four top 10 UK albums and ten top 10 singles.-Early life:Andre was born at Northwick Park...
, Maria Rowe, MN8
MN8
MN8 were an R&B group from the United Kingdom. They consisted of KG , G-Man , Kule T and Dee Tails .-Career:...
and China Black
China Black
China Black was a British pop-reggae duo, consisting of Simon Fung and Errol Reid -Overview:...
. It was around this period that he developed a reputation as a programmer and producer, producing demos for the likes of Livingston Brown, Gary Benson
Gary Benson
Gary Benson is a professional poker player and sports bettor. He has won a World Series of Poker bracelet in addition to other titles as a poker player.- Early life and career :...
, Glen Goldsmith
Glen Goldsmith
Glen Goldsmith is a UK based singer and songwriter. His own hit songs have included "I Won't Cry", "Dreaming", "Save A Little Bit" and "What You See Is What You Get"; the latter of which was featured on his album of the same name...
and Dionne Bernard (Infinity) - who was sign to RCA
RCA
RCA Corporation, founded as the Radio Corporation of America, was an American electronics company in existence from 1919 to 1986. The RCA trademark is currently owned by the French conglomerate Technicolor SA through RCA Trademark Management S.A., a company owned by Technicolor...
.
Groups and production teams
Having worked on some successful solo projects, Kwasi's work has also led him to collaborate in a number of groups and production teams. His first beginning a gospel act called 5 In 1, which was formed with long term friend Muyiwa and produced in partnership with Qura Rankin.2002 saw the formation of Klinik Music Production. Kwasi along with Kenny Yeomans and Patrick Jacobs collaborated to bring a number of nu soul artist to the forefront of the music industry in Europe. This resulted in Klinik Music Production winning an EMMA Award for producing Tasha's World self entitled debut album.
In the same year, Kwasi teamed up for a second time with Muyiwa to form the gospel act Riversongz, he co-wrote and produced three albums over a period of six years including Restoration, Declaring His Power and Declaring His Love. It was with Declaring His Love in 2008 that Riversongz achieved a number one slot in HMV
HMV
His Master's Voice is a trademark in the music business, and for many years was the name of a large record label. The name was coined in 1899 as the title of a painting of the dog Nipper listening to a wind-up gramophone...
's album charts, becoming the fastest selling gospel album to be sold by this music store. To date the albums Declaring His Power and Declaring His Love have sold in excess of 80,000 combined units. Currently, Riversongz has been nominated for best song and best album Oasis Awards
Kwasi formed production teams Ashanti Boyz, Afroganic and Monk & Prof in 2007, with yet another long time friend Kwame aka "Tha Prof". This collaboration has seen him produce a number of industry acclaimed remixes for top international acts such as 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...
- "Hold it" and Duran Duran
Duran Duran
Duran Duran are an English band, formed in Birmingham in 1978. They were one of the most successful bands of the 1980s and a leading band in the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" of the United States...
single "Falling Down".
As a producer, songwriter and vocalist, Kwasi has worked with a number of chart topping acts such as Eternal
Eternal (band)
Eternal were an English R&B girl group formed in 1992. The group featured two sisters Easther and Vernie Bennett, alongside Kelle Bryan and Louise Nurding...
, Sarah Connor, Tasha's World, Bootsy Colins, Prince Mydas, Simon Webb
Simon Webb
Simon Webb was a British chess player, an International Master, and a chess writer.Born in London, he was joint British under-18 champion in 1966, and fourth in the European Junior Championship in 1969...
and Ill Divo.
Written, produced or featured
- Eternal - If She Breaks Your Heart - EMI
- Sarah Connor - Magic Ride - SonyBMG
- Sarah Connor - Imagining - SonyBMG
- Sarah Connor - i Can't Lie - SonyBMG
- Tasha's World - Tasha's World (Album) - Dome Records
- Tasha's World - World Domination (Album) - Dome Records
- Bianca - Warner Records - UK
- Mark D’Angelo - Crazy - UK
- Martina Balogova - Pop Idol Winner - SonyBMG
- Alex Cartana - Alex Cartana (Album) - EMI
- Prince Mydas - Prince Mydas (Album) - MOBA
- Riversongz - Restoration (Album) - UK
- Riversongz - Declaring His Power (Album) - UK
- Riversongz - Declaring His Love (Album) - UK
- Amaree - I’ll Get By - Chet Records
- Amaree - Looser in love - Chet Records
- Lee-Cabrera - Shake It (Move A Little Closer) - Credence
- Simon WebbeSimon WebbeSimon Solomon Webbe is an English singer-songwriter, actor and music manager. He is best known as a member of the British boyband Blue.-2001–2005: Early Career And Blue:...
- Star - Innocent Records - Ill Divo - Ancora - Syco Music/SonyBMG
- Dycce - Concord Records - UK
- Soulscyde - Inclusive (Album) - UK
- Dionne - Dear Diary - Kandi Ent – USA
- Best In Black Music - Dance Cinderfella - Germany
- Terry Walker - Drawing (Remix) - Def Jam
Tours & TV
- Vanessa Mea - Played 2nd Keyboards - UK & Europe Tour
- OmarOmarOmar can refer to:-Name:* Omar , including a list of people with the given name or surname Omar, Omer or Umar as well-Places:* Omar, Konar, a village in Afghanistan...
- Keyboards - Flava, Chanel 4
Remix
- Chris Brown - "Wall to Wall" Ashanti Boyz Remix
- Chris Brown - "With You" Ashanti Boyz Remix
- Chris Brown - "Forever" Ashanti Boyz Remix
- 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...
- "Hold it" Ashanti Boyz Remix - 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...
- "Do it Well" Ashanti Boyz Remix - Duran DuranDuran DuranDuran Duran are an English band, formed in Birmingham in 1978. They were one of the most successful bands of the 1980s and a leading band in the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" of the United States...
- "Falling Down" Ashanti Boyz Remix - WestlifeWestlifeWestlife are an Irish boy band established on 3 July 1998. They are to disband in 2012. The group's line-up was Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Shane Filan, and Brian McFadden . The group are the only act in British and Irish history to have their first seven singles peak at number one...
- "Home" Ashanti Boyz Remix - WestlifeWestlifeWestlife are an Irish boy band established on 3 July 1998. They are to disband in 2012. The group's line-up was Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Shane Filan, and Brian McFadden . The group are the only act in British and Irish history to have their first seven singles peak at number one...
- "Already there" Ashanti Boyz Remix - Celine DionCeline DionCéline Marie Claudette Dion, , , is a Canadian singer. Born to a large family from Charlemagne, Quebec, Dion emerged as a teen star in the French-speaking world after her manager and future husband René Angélil mortgaged his home to finance her first record...
- "Eyes on You" Ashanti Boyz Remix - Kat DelunaKat DeLunaKathleen Emperatriz "Kat" DeLuna is an American pop singer of Dominican heritage. DeLuna has a soprano vocal range. Her debut single, "Whine Up", reached the top ten in Belgium and France, peaked inside the top forty of the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. Her...
- "Run the Show" Ashanti Boyz Remix - Shayne WardShayne WardShayne Thomas Ward is an English pop singer who rose to fame as the winner of second series of The X Factor. He has sold over 3 million records worldwide and has had number one albums and singles in 9 countries.During The X Factor competition, Ward was mentored by manager Louis Walsh...
- "Breathless" Ashanti Boyz Remix - The Script - "We Cry" Ashanti Boyz Remix
- The HoosiersThe HoosiersThe Hoosiers are an English pop/rock band, consisting of members Irwin Sparkes , Martin Skarendahl and Alan Sharland ....
- "Cops and Robbers" Ashanti Boyz Remix - Back Street Boys - "Inconsolable" Ashanti Boyz Remix
- FantasiaFantasia BarrinoFantasia Monique Barrino commonly known as Fantasia, is an American R&B singer, Broadway and television actress who rose to fame as the winner of the third season of the reality television series American Idol in 2004. Following her victory, she released her debut single, "I Believe", which...
- "When I see you" Afroganic Remix – Arista - Jennifer HudsonJennifer HudsonJennifer Kate Hudson is an American recording artist, actress and spokesperson. She came to prominence in 2004 as one of the finalists on the third season of American Idol coming in seventh place...
- "Spotlight" Afroganic Remix – Arista - John LegendJohn LegendJohn Roger Stephens , better known by his stage name John Legend, is an American singer, musician, and actor. He is the recipient of nine Grammy Awards, and in 2007, he received the special Starlight award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.Prior to the release of his debut album, Stephens' career...
- "Green Light" Afroganic Remix – SonyBMG - John LegendJohn LegendJohn Roger Stephens , better known by his stage name John Legend, is an American singer, musician, and actor. He is the recipient of nine Grammy Awards, and in 2007, he received the special Starlight award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.Prior to the release of his debut album, Stephens' career...
– " Every Body Knows" Afroganic Remix – SonyBMG - UsherUsher (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...
- "Trading Places" Monk & Prof Remix – LaFace, Arista - Jordin SparksJordin SparksJordin Brianna Sparks is an American pop / R&B singer-songwriter and actress. She hails from Glendale, Arizona who rose to fame as the winner of the sixth season of American Idol. Sparks won when she was 17 years old, making her the youngest winner in Idol history...
- "Tattoo" Monk & Prof (Afroganic) Remix - Jive Records - Suga Rush Beat - "Love" Afroganic KJ Remix – RCA
- Sean KingstonSean KingstonSean Kingston is a Jamaican-American singer. He pursued a music career and debuted in 2007 with the album Sean Kingston.-Early life:...
- "Take you there" - AfroganicJK Remix – Epic - CiaraCiaraCiara Princess Harris , known mononymously as Ciara, is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, actress and fashion model. Born in Austin, Texas, she traveled around the world during her childhood, only to land in Atlanta, Georgia where she met music producer, Jazze Pha...
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,...
- "Go Girl" - AfroganicJK Remix – Zomba - MadconMadconMadcon is a Norwegian Hip Hop duo formed in 1992 by Yosef Wolde-Mariam and Tshawe Baqwa.They are well known from the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 Interval Act, in which they performed their hit song "Glow"...
- "Beggin" - AfroganicJK Remix – RCA - Annie LennoxAnnie LennoxAnnie Lennox, OBE , born Ann Lennox, is a Scottish singer-songwriter, political activist and philanthropist. After achieving minor success in the late 1970s with The Tourists, with fellow musician David A...
- "Sing" AfroganicKJ Remix – SonyBMG - NatashaNatashaNatasha is a Russian female given name, originally a pet name of Natalia, which in turn derives from the Latin Dies Natalies, meaning "Natal Day" or "Birthday" in reference to the traditional birth of Jesus...
- "Hey Hey Hey" AfroganicKJ Remix - Jive - The Script - "We Cry" AfroganicKJ Remix - SonyBMG
- EamonEamon (singer)Eamon Jonathan Doyle, professionally known as Eamon, is an American R&B singer-songwriter. He is known for his hit single, "Fuck It "....
- "Bring Him Home" AfroganicKJ Remix - Jive - FriedFried-People:* Avraham Fried, a popular musical entertainer in the Orthodox Jewish community* Charles Fried, a prominent conservative American jurist and lawyer* Daisy Fried American poet* Daniel Fried, a United States career diplomat, Ambassador and Special Envoy...
- "I'll be there" AfroganicKJ Remix - SonyBMG - Prince Mydas - "Real Hardcore" AfroganicKJ Mix – Moba
- MadconMadconMadcon is a Norwegian Hip Hop duo formed in 1992 by Yosef Wolde-Mariam and Tshawe Baqwa.They are well known from the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 Interval Act, in which they performed their hit song "Glow"...
Liar -(Monk & Prof Remix) RCA 2008 - LemarLemarLemar Obika , professionally known simply as Lemar, is an English recording artist. Obika has had a run of chart success in the UK, Europe and Australia...
-Weight of the World-Monk & Prof - Jazmine SullivanJazmine SullivanJazmine Marie Sullivan is an American recording artist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is also the protégé of rapper Missy Elliott. Her debut single "Need U Bad" reached number one on Billboards Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, while her second single, "Bust Your Windows" peaked at number four...
-"Dream - Monk & Prof - Zarif -"Let Me Back" RCA
Film / TV Compositions
- Back Home Again - Film Soundtrack
- Addictions of Sin: WH Auden in His Own Words - BBCBBCThe British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...