Mark Batson is an American record producer, arranger, and songwriter from Bushwick, Brooklyn

Bushwick, Brooklyn

Bushwick is a neighborhood in the northern part of the New York City borough of Brooklyn. The neighborhood, formerly Brooklyn's 18th Ward, is now part of Brooklyn Community Board 4...

, now based in Los Angeles.

As a co-writer and producer with Dr. Dre

Dr. Dre

Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...

, he is responsible for 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...

's 2006 single "Lost One

Lost One

For the song by Lauryn Hill, see The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill."Lost One" is the second single from Jay-Z's comeback album Kingdom Come....

", as well as tracks for Eminem

Eminem

Marshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...

, 50 Cent

50 Cent

Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...

, Game

The Game (rapper)

Jayceon Terrell Taylor , better known by his stage name Game, formerly The Game, is an American rapper and actor. As a member of G-Unit, he rose to fame in 2005 with the success of his debut album, The Documentary, which earned him two Grammy Award nominations...

 and Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg

Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...

. As a co-writer and producer with James Blunt

James Blunt

James Hillier Blount , better known by his stage name James Blunt, is an English singer-songwriter and musician, and former army officer, whose debut album, Back to Bedlam and single releases, including "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover", brought him to fame in 2005...

, he is responsible for James Blunt

James Blunt

James Hillier Blount , better known by his stage name James Blunt, is an English singer-songwriter and musician, and former army officer, whose debut album, Back to Bedlam and single releases, including "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover", brought him to fame in 2005...

's 2007 single 1973 (song)

1973 (song)

"1973" is the first single released from James Blunt's second studio album, All the Lost Souls. First performed by Blunt during his Autumn 2006 North American tour, "1973" was released for radio play on July 23, 2007, to selected radio stations around the world. It was made available for download...

. He has also worked with Dave Matthews Band

Dave Matthews Band

Dave Matthews Band, sometimes shortened to DMB, is a U.S. rock band formed in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1991. The founding members were singer-songwriter and guitarist Dave Matthews, bassist Stefan Lessard, drummer/backing vocalist Carter Beauford and saxophonist LeRoi Moore. Boyd Tinsley was...

, Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys

Alicia Augello Cook , better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She was raised by a single mother in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan in New York City. At age seven, Keys began playing the piano...

, Anthony Hamilton

Anthony Hamilton (musician)

Anthony Hamilton is an American R&B, and soul singer-songwriter, and record producer who rose to fame with his platinum-selling second studio album Comin' from Where I'm From , which featured the singles "Comin' from Where I'm From" and "Charlene."-Life and career:Hamilton was born in Charlotte,...

, Nas

Nas

Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time...

, Maroon 5

Maroon 5

Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. While they were in high school, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Adam Levine, keyboardist Jesse Carmichael, bass guitarist Mickey Madden, and drummer Ryan Dusick formed a garage band called Kara's Flowers and released one album...

, Beyoncé, and Grace Potter and the Nocturnals

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals is an American rock band from Waitsfield, Vermont.-Career:Grace Potter and the Nocturnals' lead vocalist is multi-instrumentalist Grace Potter, who attended St. Lawrence University for two years before pursuing music professionally...

 among others.

Batson was formally trained in jazz piano at Howard University

Howard University

Howard University is a federally chartered, non-profit, private, coeducational, nonsectarian, historically black university located in Washington, D.C., United States...

 before mixing hip hop sampling and drum programming with live instrumentation as part of the group Get Set V.O.P. This blend is characteristic of much of his later production work. He and Dr. Dre

Dr. Dre

Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...

 have composed music for the feature films Bad Boys II (Universal

Universal Studios

Universal Pictures , a subsidiary of NBCUniversal, is one of the six major movie studios....

, 2003), Beauty Shop (MGM, 2005) and War (Lion's Gate, 2007).

Discography

Year	Artist	Album	Credits
2010	Grace Potter and the Nocturnals Grace Potter and the Nocturnals Grace Potter and the Nocturnals is an American rock band from Waitsfield, Vermont.-Career:Grace Potter and the Nocturnals' lead vocalist is multi-instrumentalist Grace Potter, who attended St. Lawrence University for two years before pursuing music professionally...	Almost Alice Almost Alice -Charts:-References:...	Producer ("White Rabbit White Rabbit The White Rabbit works for the Red Queen, but is also a secret member of the Underland Underground Resistance, and was sent by the Hatter to search for Alice... ")
2010	Ry Cuming Ry Cuming Ry Cuming is an Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist. He has a tenor singing voice.- Early life :Ry Cuming was born in the small coastal Australian town of Angourie. Growing up on a beach in Australia, he spent most of his days surfing and listening to his father's vinyl collection...	Ry Cuming Ry Cuming Ry Cuming is an Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist. He has a tenor singing voice.- Early life :Ry Cuming was born in the small coastal Australian town of Angourie. Growing up on a beach in Australia, he spent most of his days surfing and listening to his father's vinyl collection...	Writer (”Tearing Me Apart”)
2010	Eminem Eminem Marshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...	Recovery	Producer, Writer, Musician ("Ridaz", "So Bad")
2010	Grace Potter and the Nocturnals Grace Potter and the Nocturnals Grace Potter and the Nocturnals is an American rock band from Waitsfield, Vermont.-Career:Grace Potter and the Nocturnals' lead vocalist is multi-instrumentalist Grace Potter, who attended St. Lawrence University for two years before pursuing music professionally...	Grace Potter and the Nocturnals	Producer ("Paris Ooh La La", "Medicine", "Goodbye Kiss", "One Short Night", "Things I Never Needed"), Producer, Writer ("Oasis", "Low Road", "Only Love"), Producer, Writer, Musician ("That Phone", "Hot Summer Night", "Tiny Light"), Producer, Musician ("Money"), Producer/String Arranger/Conductor (“Colors”)
2009	Eminem Eminem Marshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...	Relapse: Refill	Producer, Writer, Musician ("Hell Breaks Loose Hell Breaks Loose -Musical personnel:*Eric "Jesus" Coomes – guitar, bass*Mark Batson – keyboards*Dawaun Parker – keyboards*Trevor Lawrence, Jr. – keyboards-Charts:... ", "Buffalo Bill", "Taking My Ball", "Music Box"), Writer, Musician (“Drop The Bomb”)
2009	50 Cent 50 Cent Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...	Before I Self Destruct	Producer, Writer, Musician ("My Enemies", "OK, You're Right"), Writer, Musician (“Psycho” feat. Eminem Eminem Marshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition... )
2009	Dave Matthews Band Dave Matthews Band Dave Matthews Band, sometimes shortened to DMB, is a U.S. rock band formed in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1991. The founding members were singer-songwriter and guitarist Dave Matthews, bassist Stefan Lessard, drummer/backing vocalist Carter Beauford and saxophonist LeRoi Moore. Boyd Tinsley was...	Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King - Deluxe Edition (iTunes/Europe)	Writer, Musician ("Corn Bread”)
2009	Raekwon Raekwon Corey Woods , better known by the stage name Raekwon, is an American rapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He released his solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... in 1995, and has since recorded four solo albums, as well as work with Wu-Tang and an extensive amount of guest contributions with...	Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Pt. 2	Producer, Writer, Musician ("About Me"), Producer, Writer, Musician (“Catalina” feat. Lyfe Jennings Lyfe Jennings Lyfe Jennings is a platinum-selling American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and instrumentalist. He plays the guitar, bass, and piano which he integrates into his music... )
2009	Eminem Eminem Marshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...	Relapse	Producer, Writer, Musician ("Hello", "Medicine Ball", "Old Time's Sake Old Time's Sake -Musical personnel:*Eric "Jesus" Coomes – guitar, bass*Mark Batson – keyboards*Dawaun Parker – keyboards*Trevor Lawrence, Jr. – keyboards-Charts:... ", "Must Be the Ganja"), Writer, Musician ("We Made You", "3 a.m. 3 a.m. (Eminem song) "3 a.m." is the second official single by American rapper Eminem from his album Relapse. The single was produced by Dr. Dre. The song was released onto the iTunes Store April 28, 2009. The music video was released on May 2 at 10:00 p.m. via Cinemax.... ", "My Mom", "Insane", "Déjà Vu", "Bagpipes from Baghdad", "Same Song & Dance", "Stay Wide Awake", "Crack a Bottle Crack a Bottle "Crack a Bottle" is a hip hop song by American rappers Eminem, Dr. Dre, and 50 Cent from Eminem's sixth studio album Relapse. On February 12, 2009, the song broke the first week digital sales record with 418,000 downloads, topping the previous record held by "Live Your Life" by T.I. featuring... ", "Underground")
2009	50 Cent 50 Cent Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...	"I Get It In" (single)	Producer, Writer, Musician ("I Get It In")
2008	Anthony Hamilton Anthony Hamilton (musician) Anthony Hamilton is an American R&B, and soul singer-songwriter, and record producer who rose to fame with his platinum-selling second studio album Comin' from Where I'm From , which featured the singles "Comin' from Where I'm From" and "Charlene."-Life and career:Hamilton was born in Charlotte,...	The Point Of It All	Producer, Writer, Musician ("The News", "The Day We Met", "Soul's on Fire", "Hard To Breathe", "Falling in Love")
2008	Raheem DeVaughn Raheem DeVaughn Raheem DeVaughn is an American singer and songwriter. His debut album, The Love Experience , reached No. 46 on the Billboard 200 album chart. It featured the singles "Guess Who Loves You More" and "You". His second album Love Behind the Melody was released in January 2008...	Love Behind The Melody	Producer, Writer, Musician ("Butterflies", "Try Again", “Rich Girls” (feat. Too $hort Too $hort Todd Anthony Shaw , better known by the stage name Too Short , is an American rapper, producer, and actor who started his career at the age of fourteen in East Oakland, Oakland, California.-Career:... ))
2007	Alicia Keys Alicia Keys Alicia Augello Cook , better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She was raised by a single mother in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan in New York City. At age seven, Keys began playing the piano...	As I Am As I Am As I Am is the third studio album by American recording artist Alicia Keys. It was released in the United States on November 13, 2007 by J Records. Recording sessions for the album took place at various recording studios during 2005 to 2007...	Producer, Writer, Musician (“Go Ahead”), Producer, Writer, Musician, Horn Arranger (“I Need You”), Musician, Horn Arranger ("Where Do We Go From Here"), Musician (“Superwoman Superwoman Superwoman is the name given to several fictional characters published over the years by DC Comics, most of them being, like the popular Supergirl, a woman with powers similar to those of DC's highly popular Superman. The name "Superwoman" was originally copyrighted by Detective Comics in an effort... ”)
2007	James Blunt James Blunt James Hillier Blount , better known by his stage name James Blunt, is an English singer-songwriter and musician, and former army officer, whose debut album, Back to Bedlam and single releases, including "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover", brought him to fame in 2005...	All the Lost Souls	Writer ("1973")
2007	50 Cent 50 Cent Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...	Curtis	Writer, Musician (“Come & Go” (feat. Dr. Dre Dr. Dre Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records... ), “Fire” (feat. Young Buck Young Buck David Darnell Brown , also known as Young Buck, is an American Southern rapper. Buck is a former member of the New York City Hip-Hop group G-Unit, also a former artist of G-Unit Records as of Nov 26, 2011...  and Nicole Scherzinger Nicole Scherzinger Nicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente Scherzinger is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, record producer, model, and actress. Scherzinger is perhaps best known for being the lead vocalist of the Pussycat Dolls.... ),
2007	Mark Batson Mark Batson Mark Batson is an American record producer, arranger, and songwriter from Bushwick, Brooklyn, now based in Los Angeles.As a co-writer and producer with Dr. Dre, he is responsible for Jay-Z's 2006 single "Lost One", as well as tracks for Eminem, 50 Cent, Game and Snoop Dogg. As a co-writer and...	War Soundtrack	Composer, Producer, Musician ("Compliments of Mr. Chang", "Mr. Chang Sends Regards")
2007	Joss Stone Joss Stone Jocelyn Eve Stoker , better known by her stage name Joss Stone, is an English soul singer-songwriter and actress. Stone rose to fame in late 2003 with her multi-platinum debut album, The Soul Sessions, which made the 2004 Mercury Prize shortlist...  feat. Common	Introducing Joss Stone	Writer ("Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now")
2007	Young Buck Young Buck David Darnell Brown , also known as Young Buck, is an American Southern rapper. Buck is a former member of the New York City Hip-Hop group G-Unit, also a former artist of G-Unit Records as of Nov 26, 2011...  feat. Latoiya Williams	Buck The World	Producer, Writer, Musician (“Go Ahead”), Producer, Writer, Musician, Horn Arranger (“I Need You”), Musician, Horn Arranger ("Where Do We Go From Here"), Musician (“Superwoman”)
2006	Nas Nas Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time...	Hip Hop Is Dead	Producer, Writer, Musician ("Hold Down The Block")
2006	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...	Kingdom Come	Producer, Writer, Musician ("Lost One Lost One For the song by Lauryn Hill, see The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill."Lost One" is the second single from Jay-Z's comeback album Kingdom Come.... ", "Trouble"), Writer, Musician ("Minority Report", "30 Something")
2006	Snoop Dogg Snoop Dogg Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...  feat. Dr. Dre Dr. Dre Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...  and D'Angelo D'Angelo Michael Eugene Archer , better known by his stage name D'Angelo, is an American R&B and neo soul singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. He is known for his production and songwriting talents as much as for his vocal abilities, and often draws comparisons to his influences,...	Tha Blue Carpet Treatment	Producer, Writer, Musician ("Imagine”)
2006	Robert Randolph & The Family Band Robert Randolph & the Family Band Robert Randolph and the Family Band is a multicultural American funk and soul band led by pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph. Other band members include drummer Marcus Randolph, bass guitarist Danyel Morgan, vocalist Lenesha Randolph, keyboardist and guitarist Brett Andrew Haas, and one of...  feat. Dave Matthews Band Dave Matthews Band Dave Matthews Band, sometimes shortened to DMB, is a U.S. rock band formed in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1991. The founding members were singer-songwriter and guitarist Dave Matthews, bassist Stefan Lessard, drummer/backing vocalist Carter Beauford and saxophonist LeRoi Moore. Boyd Tinsley was... , LeRoi Moore Leroi Moore LeRoi Holloway Moore was an American saxophonist best known as a founding member of the Dave Matthews Band. Moore often arranged music for the songs written by frontman Dave Matthews... , and Rashawn Ross Rashawn Ross Rashawn Ross is an American trumpeter and arranger from St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Ross is arguably best known for his contributions in the Dave Matthews Band. After his graduation from the Berklee College of Music , Ross has worked with artists in many different genres of music ranging from...	Colorblind	Producer, Writer ("Love Is The Only Way")
2006	Robert Randolph & The Family Band Robert Randolph & the Family Band Robert Randolph and the Family Band is a multicultural American funk and soul band led by pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph. Other band members include drummer Marcus Randolph, bass guitarist Danyel Morgan, vocalist Lenesha Randolph, keyboardist and guitarist Brett Andrew Haas, and one of...	Colorblind	Producer, Writer ("Diane", "Angels")
2006	Moby Moby Richard Melville Hall , better known by his stage name Moby, is an American musician, DJ, and photographer. He is known mainly for his sample-based electronic music and his outspoken liberal political views, including his support of veganism and animal rights.Moby gained attention in the early...  feat. Patti LaBelle Patti LaBelle Patricia Louise Holte-Edwards , better known under the stage name, Patti LaBelle, is a Grammy Award winning American singer, author and actress who has spent over 50 years in the music industry...	Miami Vice Soundtrack	Vocal production ("One of These Mornings")
2006	Klaus Badelt Klaus Badelt Klaus Badelt is an award-winning German composer, best known for composing film scores.-Life and career:Badelt was born in Frankfurt, Germany. He started his musical career composing for many successful movies and commercials in his homeland...  & Mark Batson Mark Batson Mark Batson is an American record producer, arranger, and songwriter from Bushwick, Brooklyn, now based in Los Angeles.As a co-writer and producer with Dr. Dre, he is responsible for Jay-Z's 2006 single "Lost One", as well as tracks for Eminem, 50 Cent, Game and Snoop Dogg. As a co-writer and...	Miami Vice Soundtrack	Composer, Producer, Musician ("A-500")
2006	India.Arie India.Arie India.Arie is a Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter and record producer . She has sold over 3.3 million records in the U.S. and 10 million worldwide. She has won four Grammy Awards from her 21 nominations, including Best R&B Album.-Background:Simpson was born in Denver, Colorado...	Testimony: Vol. I, Life & Relationship	Producer, Writer, Musician ("These Eyes", "This Too Shall Pass"), Writer ("I Choose")
2006	Busta Rhymes Busta Rhymes Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...  feat. Q-Tip and Marsha from Floetry Floetry Floetry was a British R&B duo comprising Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie Stewart . The group recorded two studio albums, one live album, and sold over 800,000 records worldwide. Formed in 1999, Floetry started on the performance poetry stage.In 2002, the duo released their first album entitled, Floetic...	The Big Bang	Producer, Writer, Musician ("Get You Some")
2006	Busta Rhymes Busta Rhymes Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...  feat. Marsha from Floetry Floetry Floetry was a British R&B duo comprising Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie Stewart . The group recorded two studio albums, one live album, and sold over 800,000 records worldwide. Formed in 1999, Floetry started on the performance poetry stage.In 2002, the duo released their first album entitled, Floetic...	The Big Bang	Producer, Writer, Musician ("Cocaina")
2006	Mobb Deep Mobb Deep Mobb Deep is an American hip hop duo from Queensbridge, Queens, New York, U.S., that consists of Havoc and Prodigy. The duo is "one of the most critically acclaimed hardcore East Coast hip-hop groups." The group is best known for its dark, hardcore delivery, as exemplified by the single "Shook Ones...	Blood Money	Writer, Musician ("Outta Control Outta Control "Outta Control" is a single by Baby Bash. The song features Pitbull. The song along with "That's How I Go" are both 2009 EP releases. The officially premiered in radio stations in June and reached the top ten on the iTunes top 100 in August.-Music video:... ")
2006	Res	Akeelah and The Bee Soundtrack	Producer, Writer, Musician (“To Empower")
2005	Anthony Hamilton Anthony Hamilton (musician) Anthony Hamilton is an American R&B, and soul singer-songwriter, and record producer who rose to fame with his platinum-selling second studio album Comin' from Where I'm From , which featured the singles "Comin' from Where I'm From" and "Charlene."-Life and career:Hamilton was born in Charlotte,...	Ain't Nobody Worryin'	Producer, Writer, Musician ("Can't Let Go Can't Let Go (Anthony Hamilton song) "Can't Let Go" is an R&B–soul song written by American singer-songwriter Anthony Hamilton and songwriter/producer Mark Batson for Hamilton's third album, Ain't Nobody Worryin... ", "Sista Big Bones Sista Big Bones "Sista Big Bones" is the second and final single from Anthony Hamilton's third studio album, Ain't Nobody Worryin . As an airplay-only single, it debuted at number seventy on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs the week of August 26, 2006, spending twenty weeks and peaking at number sixty in the... ", "Southern Stuff", "Where Did It Go Wrong")
2005	50 Cent 50 Cent Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...	Get Rich or Die Tryin' Soundtrack	Producer, Writer, Musician ("Talk About Me")
2005	50 Cent 50 Cent Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...  feat. Mobb Deep Mobb Deep Mobb Deep is an American hip hop duo from Queensbridge, Queens, New York, U.S., that consists of Havoc and Prodigy. The duo is "one of the most critically acclaimed hardcore East Coast hip-hop groups." The group is best known for its dark, hardcore delivery, as exemplified by the single "Shook Ones...	The Massacre	Writer, Musician ("Outta Control Remix")
2005	Dave Matthews Band Dave Matthews Band Dave Matthews Band, sometimes shortened to DMB, is a U.S. rock band formed in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1991. The founding members were singer-songwriter and guitarist Dave Matthews, bassist Stefan Lessard, drummer/backing vocalist Carter Beauford and saxophonist LeRoi Moore. Boyd Tinsley was...	Stand Up	Producer, Writer, Musician, String Arranger ("Dream Girl", "Old Dirt Hill (Bring That Beat Back)", "Everybody Wake Up (Our Finest Hour Arrives)", "Hunger For The Great Light"), Producer, Writer, Musician ("American Baby Intro", "American Baby American Baby "American Baby" is the first radio single from Dave Matthews Band from their 2005 studio album, Stand Up. The song is also featured on the band's greatest hits album, The Best of What's Around Vol. 1... ", "Stand Up (For It)", "Smooth Rider", 'Louisiana Bayou", "Stolen Away on 55th and 3rd", "You Might Die Trying", "Steady as We Go"), Producer, Writer ("Out of My Hands"), Producer ("Hello Again")
2005	The Game	The Documentary	Producer, Writer, Musician (”Higher”)
2004	Eminem Eminem Marshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...	Encore	Producer, Writer, Musician ("Mosh", "Encore"), Writer, Musician ("Just Lose It", "Ass Like That", "Evil Deeds", "Rain Man", "Big Weenie")
2004	Gwen Stefani Gwen Stefani Gwen Renée Stefani is an American singer-songwriter and fashion designer. Stefani is the lead vocalist for the rock and ska band No Doubt. Stefani recorded her first solo album Love. Angel. Music. Baby. in 2004. The album was inspired by music of the 1980s, and was a success with sales of over...	Love, Angel, Music, Baby	Writer, Musician ("Rich Girl")
2004	Ricky Fante Ricky Fante Ricky Fanté is an American R&B singer.-Biography:Ricky Fanté studied gospel, jazz and secular soul music in Washington, DC where he was raised. His greatest musical influences were Elvis Presley, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder. While a teen, he joined the local go-go band Junior Division and...	Rewind	Programmer, Musician, Producer ("It Ain’t Easy (On Your Own)[Urban Remix]")
2004	Rachel Yamagata	Happenstance Happenstance (Rachael Yamagata album) Happenstance was the first full-length album by Rachael Yamagata. It was released on RCA Victor on June 8, 2004 in the U.S., and May 16, 2005 in the UK...	Writer, Musician ("1963")
2004	Sting	Sacred Love Sacred Love Sacred Love is the seventh studio album by Sting. The album was released on 30 September 2003. The album featured smoother, R&B-style beats and experiments collaborating with hip-hop artist Mary J. Blige and sitar player Anoushka Shankar...	Programmer, Musician, Producer ("Stolen Car (Take Me Dancing)[Batson-Doc-will.i.am Will.i.am William James Adams, Jr. , better known by his stage name will.i.am and occasionally by his other stage name Zuper Blahq, is an American rapper, musician, songwriter, singer, actor and producer...  Remix]")
2004	Bonnie McKee Bonnie McKee Bonnie Leigh McKee is a North American singer-songwriter, formerly signed to Reprise Records. She released her debut album Trouble in 2004, which was a minor success. The single "Somebody" was included in the soundtrack to the 2004 comedy film Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!...	Trouble	Writer ("Open Your Eyes")
2004	Seal Seal (musician) Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel , known simply as Seal, is a British soul and R&B singer-songwriter, of Nigerian and Brazilian background. Seal has won numerous music awards throughout his career, including three Brit Awards—winning Best British Male in 1992, four Grammy Awards, and an...	IV	Musician (""Waiting For You", "Love's Divine", "Get it Together", "Touch")
2003	Anthony Hamilton Anthony Hamilton (musician) Anthony Hamilton is an American R&B, and soul singer-songwriter, and record producer who rose to fame with his platinum-selling second studio album Comin' from Where I'm From , which featured the singles "Comin' from Where I'm From" and "Charlene."-Life and career:Hamilton was born in Charlotte,...	Comin' From Where I'm From Comin' From Where I'm From Comin' from Where I'm From is the second studio album by American R&B and soul singer-songwriter Anthony Hamilton, released July 15, 2003 on Arista Records in the United States. It debuted and peaked at number thirty-three on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart in October 2003 with first-week sales of...	Producer, Writer Musician ("Comin' From Where I'm From", "Since I Seen't You", "Charlene")
2003	Beyoncé	Dangerously In Love Dangerously in Love Dangerously in Love is the debut solo album of American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles, released on June 22, 2003, by Columbia Records. Recording sessions for the album took place in 2002 to 2003 at several studios, during the hiatus of her then-group Destiny's Child...	Producer, Writer, Musician Arranger, Conductor ("Daddy")
2003	Black Coffey	Conception: An Interpretation of	Producer, Horn Arranger, Musician ("Rocket Love")
2003	India.Arie India.Arie India.Arie is a Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter and record producer . She has sold over 3.3 million records in the U.S. and 10 million worldwide. She has won four Grammy Awards from her 21 nominations, including Best R&B Album.-Background:Simpson was born in Denver, Colorado...	Stevie Wonder Stevie Wonder Stevland Hardaway Morris , better known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and activist... 's Songs	Producer, Writer, Musician (“Wonderful”)
2002	Res	Maid in Manhattan Soundtrack	Producer, String Arranger, Musician (“Miracles")
2002	Lathun	Fortunate	Producer, Writer, Musician ("Love Won't Let Me", "I Do, Didn't I", "Forever One Flesh", "Sweetest Thing", "When Love Come In" feat. India.Arie India.Arie India.Arie is a Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter and record producer . She has sold over 3.3 million records in the U.S. and 10 million worldwide. She has won four Grammy Awards from her 21 nominations, including Best R&B Album.-Background:Simpson was born in Denver, Colorado... )
2002	Sharissa Sharissa Sharissa is an American singer. She released a debut album "No Half Steppin" on Motown Records in 2002 which yielded two charting singles, and recorded a second album "Every Beat of My Heart" for Virgin Records for a 2005 release...	No Half Steppin'	Producer, Writer, Musician (“I'm Waiting")
2001	Joe Joe (singer) Joseph Lewis Thomas , usually credited simply as Joe, is an American R&B singer and record producer.-Early life:Joe is a native of Cuthbert, Georgia and later moved to Opelika, Alabama. The son of two preachers, Joe spent much time in church singing, playing guitar, and even directing the choir...	Better Days	String Arranger, Conductor ("Let’s Stay Home Tonight", "Better Days", "I Understand")
2001	India.Arie India.Arie India.Arie is a Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter and record producer . She has sold over 3.3 million records in the U.S. and 10 million worldwide. She has won four Grammy Awards from her 21 nominations, including Best R&B Album.-Background:Simpson was born in Denver, Colorado...	Red Star Sounds Compilation: Volume 1: Soul Searching	Producer, Musician (“Butterfly”)
2001	Jubilant Sykes Jubilant Sykes Jubilant Sykes is an American baritone. He has performed with Christopher Parkening and other artists, and has appeared in such venues as the Metropolitan Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, London's Barbican Centre, the Apollo Theater, Hollywood Bowl, New Orleans Jazz...	Wait For Me	Arranger, Musician ("If I Should Fall Behind", "Love In Vain")
2001	India.Arie India.Arie India.Arie is a Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter and record producer . She has sold over 3.3 million records in the U.S. and 10 million worldwide. She has won four Grammy Awards from her 21 nominations, including Best R&B Album.-Background:Simpson was born in Denver, Colorado...	Acoustic Soul	Producer, Writer, Musician ("Brown Skin", "Nature", "Simple", "Wonderful"), Producer, Musician ("Strength, Courage & Wisdom", "Part of My Life")
2000	Carl Thomas	Emotional	Producer, Writer, Musician ("Cold, Cold, World")