Derrick Braxton (born November 25, 1981, New Brunswick, New Jersey) is an American record producer and composer, best known for working with artists such as Lupe Fiasco,[1] Cassidy,[2] Amerie,[3] Rich Harrison[4] and Raekwon.[5]
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Birth name | Derrick Braxton |
Born | New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States | November 25, 1981
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Record producer, composer |
Years active | (2001–present) |
Labels | 1st & 15th Entertainment |
Braxton is currently signed with 1st and 15th Entertainment/Atlantic Records.[6]
Early life
editBraxton attended Hampton University[7] in Hampton, VA and during his matriculation, he started meeting other students that had a love for music which piqued his interest. At the age of 19, he met super producer Swizz Beatz[8] at NYC's WQHT Hot 97's[9] own Funkmaster Flex's [10] annual car show in 2001. Braxton then signed under Swizz Beatz Fullsurface/J Records[11] imprint for approximately 2 years. After that time, Braxton forged relationships and worked with Shae Haley, Chad Hugo, and Pharrell Williams of N.E.R.D.[12] from 2003-2004. N.E.R.D. ended up signed Braxton under the Blackhole/StarTrak[13] (also known as The Neptunes[14]) imprint for 2 years.
1st & 15th Entertainment
editBraxton then met rapper Lupe Fiasco[15] in 2005 and started working on such albums as "The Cool" and "Food and Liquor." Shortly after, Braxton signed a deal to 1st & 15th Entertainment/Atlantic Records in 2012.
Production discography
editReferences
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- ^ "I Love Rap". Tumblr. December 4, 2010.
- ^ "That's What U R" at AllMusic
- ^ "Answers - the Most Trusted Place for Answering Life's Questions". Answers.com.
- ^ "Cassidy featuring Mashonda Raekwon music | Discogs". Discogs.
- ^ FNF
- ^ "Home". Hampton University Home. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "swizzworld.com". swizzworld.com. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "HOT 97 - Home of Hip Hop Since 1992". www.hot97.com. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "InFlexWeTrust.com". www.inflexwetrust.com. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "Split Personality - Cassidy | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^ Records, Columbia. "N.E.R.D". nooneeverreallydies.com. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "Home". Startrakmusic. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "The Neptunes #1 fan site, all about Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo". The Neptunes #1 fan site, all about Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "LupeFiasco.com". LupeFiasco.com. Retrieved January 7, 2024.