Arden Altino is an American musician and music producer. Known in the industry as "Keyz", Altino produced numerous records for a wide range of artists such as "Hold On" for Darius Rucker of Hootie & the Blowfish,[1] and "OUT OF MY HEAD" by Lupe Fiasco Featuring Trey Songz.[2] He collaborated with Parisian artists such as Passi[3] and Jocelyne Labylle on several records while adding to his roster of artists, Mary J. Blige,[4] Justin Bieber,[5] Estelle,[1][6] and P. Diddy.[7] Altino co-produces now with Jerry Wonda out of Platinum Sounds Recording Studio in New York City.[1]
Arden Altino | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | Brooklyn, New York |
| Genres | Hip hop, R&B, Pop, Reggae, World, Gospel |
| Occupation(s) | music producer, composer, pianist |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, Keyboard, Key-tar |
| Labels | Wonda Music, Altino Music, Sony, ASCAP |
Biography
editBorn in Brooklyn and raised in Queens, New York,[1] Arden's talent lies in his combined years of training as a pianist.[1] His understanding of music extends to the R&B, Soul, Hip-Hop, Classical, Jazz, Latin, Kompa and Zouk genres. Altino's Haitian[1] roots and close-knit family influenced his career path and was instrumental in developing him into the Producer/Musician that he is today.[8] The Altino Family is not a stranger to music, his father & uncle played instruments in the church which led him to follow in their footsteps. Arden attended Fiorello Laguardia High School of the Performing Arts and Five Towns College to Study Audio Engineering.[9]
In 1999, and for the next two years, he engineered for various artists including: Busta Rhymes,[10] Tony Touch[11] and Rah Digga. In 2001, he produced also several tunes for Jimmy Cozier[12] including "Gave You Love" and the duet with Alicia Keys "Mr. Man".[1] The multi platinum album "Songs in A Minor" went on to win a Grammy in 2001[13]
Since 2006, Altino's career has been active within the industry. His collaborations include; Patti Labelle.,[14] DJ Rekha,[15] Lyfe Jennings,[16] Pharoahe Monch,[17] Aventura,[18] Jay Z,[18] and Wyclef Jean.[19] His musical ambition has led him to sign a business partnership with producer Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis.[8][20] They continue to work together on various musical projects[20]
Discography
edit| Year | Song / Album | Artist | Credit(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Mad Love[21] | Infinity Song[21] | Composer, Producer |
| 2020 | What We Want, Pt. 2 | Ras Baraka | Composer, Keyboards, Producer |
| 2020 | Lullaby Versions of Justin Bieber | Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star | Composer |
| 2020 | 4 All Ages: Relax & Chill Music | Various Artists | Composer |
| 2020 | Yoga Songs 2020 | Composer | |
| 2019 | Akonda | Akon | Composer, Producer |
| 2019 | Higher | Ally Brooke | Composer |
| 2019 | Beyond Me | Madison Ryann Ward | Composer |
| 2017 | War & Leisure | Miguel | Composer |
| 2015 | The Intimate Truth | Ledisi | Composer |
| 2015 | Fly International Luxurious Art | Raekwon | Composer |
| 2015 | Yoga To Justin Bieber | Yoga Pop Ups | Composer |
| 2015 | Soca Gold 2015 | Various Artist | Keyboards |
| 2015 | A Little Bit of Me: Live in L.A. | Melissa Etheridge | Keyboards |
| 2014 | Mali Is... | Mali Music | Producer |
| 2014 | Think Like a Man Too | Mary J. Blige | Composer |
| 2014 | The Truth | Ledisi | Composer |
| 2014 | Stronger | Tank | Composer, Producer |
| 2014 | R&B Anthems | Mary J. Blige | Composer, Keyboards, Producer |
| 2014 | Last Winter | Bas | Composer |
| 2014 | JHUD | Jennifer Hudson | Composer |
| 2014 | Guilty Conscience | J. Holiday | Composer, Keyboards, Producer |
| 2014 | Best Love... Ever!, Vol. 2 | Composer, Keyboards, Producer | |
| 2014 | BET Presents: Music Matters, Vol. 1 | Composer | |
| 2014 | Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart? | K. Michelle | Composer, Keyboards, Producer |
| 2013 | Soundboy Kill It | Raekwon | Composer |
| 2013 | All About You | Raekwon | Composer |
| 2012 | ...Cut To Bridget Kelly | Bridget Kelly | Composer |
| 2012 | So Blue | Akon | Composer |
| 2012 | Back to Love | Estelle | Keyboards |
| 2012 | Wonderful Life | Estelle | Composer |
| 2012 | Thank You | Estelle | Composer |
| 2012 | All of Me | Estelle | Composer, Keyboards, Piano, Producer |
| 2012 | Think Like a Man [Music from and Inspired by the Film] | Various Artists | Composer, Producer |
| 2012 | Smooth Jazz Tribute to Anthony Hamilton | Composer | |
| 2012 | Kaleidoscope Dream | Miguel | Composer |
| 2011 | 2011 POP Hits [Rhino] | Various Artist | Composer, Producer |
| 2011 | Anything | Musiq Soulchild / Swizz Beatz | Composer |
| 2011 | Out of My Head [Originally Performed by Lupe Fiasco featuring Trey Songz] | DJ Cover This | Composer |
| 2011 | U Smile | Dez Duron | Composer |
| 2011 | ZZ Top: A Tribute From Friends | Various Artist | Producer, Synthesizer |
| 2011 | Now, Vol. 17 [Canada] | Various Artists | Composer |
| 2011 | My Life II...The Journey Continues (Act 1) | Mary J. Blige | Composer, Producer |
| 2011 | Musiqinthemagiq | Musiq Soulchild | Composer, Fender Jazz Bass, Fender Rhodes, Keyboards, Producer, Synthesizer, Synthesizer Strings |
| 2011 | Lasers | Lupe Fiasco | Composer, Producer |
| 2011 | Chartbuster Karaoke Gold: Justin Bieber | Composer | |
| 2011 | Back to Love | Anthony Hamilton | Composer |
| 2010 | Chartbuster Karaoke: Pop/Urban - October 2010 | Composer | |
| 2010 | Karaoke: Pop Hits of the Month - October 2010 | Composer | |
| 2010 | The Appeal: Georgia's Most Wanted | Gucci Mane | Composer, Keyboards, Producer |
| 2010 | Pop Party, Vol. 8 | Composer | |
| 2010 | Piano Tribute To Justin Bieber | Composer | |
| 2010 | Outta This World | JLS | Composer, Keyboards, Producer |
| 2010 | No Boys Allowed | Keri Hilson | Composer, Composer/Lyricist, Producer |
| 2010 | My Worlds Acoustic | Justin Bieber | Composer |
| 2010 | My Worlds | Justin Bieber | Composer |
| 2010 | My World 2.0 | Justin Bieber | Composer |
| 2010 | Mr. I | Ronald Isley | Producer |
| 2010 | Last Train to Paris | Diddy / Diddy - Dirty Money | Producer |
| 2009 | The Last | Aventura | Keyboards |
| 2009 | Ouvrir Mes Ailes | Medhy Custos | Drums |
| 2008 | Lyfe Change | Lyfe Jennings | Keyboards, Vocoder |
| 2008 | Laura Warshauer [2008] | Laura Warshauer | Main Personnel, Keyboards |
| 2008 | Back to Now | Labelle | Keyboards, Programming |
| 2007 | The Color of Money | Duo Live | Additional Personnel, Keyboards |
| 2007 | Other Side [Bonus Track] | Gary "G" Jenkins | Producer |
| 2007 | Evolution | Passi | Programming, Realization, Composer |
| 2007 | Eclipse | Jane Fostin | Arranger, Clavier, String Arrangements |
| 2007 | Desire | Pharoahe Monch | Main Personnel, Keyboards |
| 2007 | Carnival, Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant | Wyclef Jean | Keyboards |
| 2007 | Basement Bhangra | DJ Rekha | Mixing |
| 2007 | American Gangster | Jay-Z | Strings, Piano, Fender Rhodes, Keyboards, Bass |
| 2006 | Who Woulda Thought | Pony Boi | Producer |
| 2006 | There's Something About Remy: Based on a True Story | Remy Ma | Keyboards |
| 2006 | Songs in A Minor/The Diary of Alicia Keys | Alicia Keys | Audio Production |
| 2006 | Son of Pain | Governor | Producer, Composer |
| 2001 | Songs in A Minor | Alicia Keys | Producer, Arranger, Keyboards |
| 2001 | Jimmy Cozier | Jimmy Cozier | Keyboards |
| 2000 | The Piece Maker | Tony Touch | Engineer |
| 2000 | Anarchy | Busta Rhymes | Engineer, Recording |
| 2000 | The Best of Busta Rhymes | Busta Rhymes | Recording |
| Sweet 17 | Laura Warshauer | Laura Warshauer | |
| The Feat. Best | Ai | Composer | |
| Rap Workout (Hip-Hop Tracks for the Gym) | Various Artists | Engineer | |
| Chill Rap | Composer |
References
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- ^ a b c d e f g www.ascap.com https://www.ascap.com/playback/2010/05/ACTION/Arden. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Quincy Jones, Pharrell Williams Honored; EMI Wins Big at ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards". Hollywood Reporter. July 2012. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
- ^ Evolution - Passi | Credits, AllMusic, retrieved 2021-01-01
- ^ Think Like a Man Too - Mary J. Blige | Credits, AllMusic, retrieved 2021-01-01
- ^ Vena, Jocelyn. "Justin Bieber Raves About 'Amazing' New Single 'U Smile'". MTV News. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
- ^ Wonderful Life - Estelle | Credits, AllMusic, retrieved 2021-01-01
- ^ Last Train to Paris - Diddy, Diddy - Dirty Money | Credits, AllMusic, retrieved 2021-01-01
- ^ a b "The Making Of A Hit Song: Jerry Wonda's Platinum Sound". NPR.org. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
- ^ "Search Results for "Arden Altino"". The Keyboard Chronicles. 25 June 2020. Retrieved 2021-01-07.
- ^ Anarchy - Busta Rhymes | Credits, AllMusic, retrieved 2021-01-01
- ^ The Piece Maker - Tony Touch | Credits, AllMusic, retrieved 2021-01-01
- ^ Jimmy Cozier - Jimmy Cozier | Credits, AllMusic, retrieved 2021-01-01
- ^ "Alicia Keys". GRAMMY.com. 2020-11-23. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
- ^ Back to Now - Labelle | Credits, AllMusic, retrieved 2021-01-01
- ^ Basement Bhangra - DJ Rekha | Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-01-01
- ^ Lyfe Change - Lyfe Jennings | Credits, AllMusic, retrieved 2021-01-01
- ^ Desire - Pharoahe Monch | Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-01-01
- ^ a b The Last - Aventura | Credits, AllMusic, retrieved 2021-01-01
- ^ Carnival, Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant - Wyclef Jean | Credits, AllMusic, retrieved 2021-01-01
- ^ a b Biese, Alex. "Q&A: Melissa Etheridge on solo tour, Springsteen and more". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
- ^ a b "Infinity Song Shows 'Mad Love' on Debut EP". ratedrnb.com. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 2021-01-01.