Brandon Hamilton, professionally known as Blue, is a Grammy Award nominated[1][2] American record producer from Atlanta, Georgia, United States. He is most known for his work with Plumbline Music Group, which he joined in January 2010.
Brandon Blue Hamilton | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Brandon Hamilton |
| Also known as | Blue |
| Born | April 7, 1987 St. Louis, Missouri United States |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Occupations | Record producer, songwriter, performer, teacher |
| Instruments | Bass, guitar, drums, piano |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Plumbline Music Group, Island Def Jam |
| Website | bassieblue |
Blue is signed with Plumbline Music Group, a music production company started by Jan Smith. He has worked with Jan on the production of the Grammy-nominated Diane Warren song written for Justin Bieber entitled "Born To Be Somebody".[3] This also earned Blue production credits on the film, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never and was the only new release from the movie's soundtrack CD. Blue also co-wrote a song with Justin Bieber entitled "All I Want is You" for the 2011 Christmas album, Under The Mistletoe.[4]
In June 2012, Blue landed a cover and was named Atlanta's Hottest New Producer and one to watch for in X-Poszed magazine.[5]
Production and writing credits
editJustin Bieber - Under the Mistletoe (November 1, 2011)
- "All I Want Is You"
(Produced By Justin Bieber, Written By Justin Bieber, Brandon Blue Hamilton)[4]
Justin Bieber - Never Say Never: The Remixes (February 14, 2011)
- "Born to Be Somebody" - from the film, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never. A Grammy Award nominated song.[1]
(Produced By Brandon Blue Hamilton,[3] Jan Smith, Written By Dianne Warren)
Myron Butler & Levi - Stronger (August 28, 2007) (Guitar and additional personnel – Brandon Blue Hamilton)[6]
Personal life
editDespite widespread confusion, this Atlanta-based African-American record producer, Brandon "Blue" Hamilton,[7] is not the same individual as a Los Angeles-based white musician named Blue Hamilton,[8] who is married to actor Matt Dallas.
References
edit- ^ a b Brandon Hamilton's "Blue" Streak ASCAP February 22, 2012. Retrieved January 7, 2013
- ^ Mama Jan and Blue Hamilton’s Song “Born to Be Somebody” Receive Grammy Nom! Jan Smith Studios, Inc. 2012. Retrieved January 7, 2013
- ^ a b "Never Say Never: The Remixes". AllMusic.
- ^ a b "Under the Mistletoe". AllMusic.
- ^ "The "Producer" Edition - Volume1, Issue 1". X-Pozsed Magazine. Col-X-Ist Multi Media Group and Publication L.L.C.
- ^ "Stronger". AllMusic.
- ^ Official website Bassie 'Blue' Hamilton 2012. Retrieved January 7, 2013
- ^ Introducing Blue Hamilton Archived January 11, 2013, at the Wayback Machine Trending Records. 2012. Retrieved January 7, 2013