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Polow-Freache Jamal Fincher Jones[1][2] (born 1978), known by his stage name Polow da Don, is an American record producer. He rose to fame in late 2005 and early 2006 through hit singles by artists including Ludacris, Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, Kelly Rowland, the Pussycat Dolls, Fergie, Rich Boy, Ciara, Kelis, and Mario.
Early life
Polow was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. His mother was born in Japan.[3] As a teenager in the mid-1990s, Polow listened to groups such as UGK, the Geto Boys, and 8Ball & MJG. His younger sister, Karesha, helped him learn how to play the keyboards and use MPC equipment. Polow played football and basketball for the Mount Vernon Christian Academy prep school. After earning good grades, he enrolled in Morehouse College. While halfway through a bachelor's degree in accounting, he left college to pursue a rap career with his group Jim Crow. The group signed to Sony Records in 1999 where they released two albums—Crow's Nest (1999) and Right Quick (2001)—before being dropped. Although disappointed, Polow formed a Southern hip hop group with Bubba Sparxxx, Sean P, Pastor Troy, G Rock, and Timbaland. However, they also split up without any releases.[2] Polow started making beats around 2001. His first beat tape made its way to Interscope Records president Jimmy Iovine. The beats were eventually used for the tracks "Runaway Love" by Ludacris, "Buttons" by the Pussycat Dolls, and "This Is the Life" by Tru-Life, among others.[1]
Production credits
1997
- Featured in 1997 video for "Shorty Swing My Way" by KP & Envyi
2002
- Jim Crow – "Hot Wheels (Polow da Don Mix)"
2003
- Gangsta Boo – "Posted at the Bar"
2004
- Mýa – "Fallen (Zone 4 remix)"
2006
- Chilli – "Straight Jack" (featuring Missy Elliott)
- Ciara - "Promise"
- Ciara – "Bang It Up"
- Field Mob – "Baby Bend Over"
- Field Mob – "At the Park" (featuring Keri Hilson)
- Flipsyde – "Happy Birthday (Polow da Don remix)"
- J. Valentine – "Keep It Goin'" (featuring Keak da Sneak)
- Jibbs – "Let's Be Real" (featuring J. Valentine)
- Jibbs – "Bring It Back"
- Medina – "Number Man"
- Mýa – "Shake It"
- Tru-Life – "Tears" (featuring Bobby Valentino)
- Young Argo – "Where I'm From" (featuring Bow Wow)
- Young Argo – "Lock Down" (featuring C-Bo)
2007
- Big P – "Breathe"
- Bone Thugs-n-Harmony – "Assurance" (iTunes bonus track)
- Ciara – "Get Up (remix)"
- Ciara and R. Kelly – "Promise (Go and Get Your Tickets mix)"
- Eve – "Fantasy" (featuring Robin Thicke)
- Fantasia Barrino – "When I See U (remix)" (featuring Polow da Don and Young Jeezy)
- Fabolous – "Real Playa Like" (featuring Lloyd)
- Gia Farrell – "Next"
- Gucci Mane – "I Know Why" (featuring Pimp C and Rich Boy)
- Lost on Land – "24's"
- Mario – "Crying out for Me"
- Mýa – "Shake It Like a Dog" (featuring Jim Jones)
- R. Kelly – "I Like Love"
- R. Kelly – "Ringtone"
- Rich Boy – "Ghetto Rich" (featuring John Legend)
- Rich Boy – "Let's Get This Paper"/"Balla Life" (hidden track)
- Rich Boy – "Lost Girls" (featuring Keri Hilson and Rock City) (co–production)
- Rich Boy – "On the Regular"
- Rich Boy – "Role Models" (featuring David Banner and Attitude) (co–production)
- Rich Boy – "Touch That Ass"
- Nicole Scherzinger – "Baby Love (Zone 4 Remix)" (featuring Will.I.Am)
- Nicole Scherzinger – "Who's Gonna Love You"
- Slim Thug – "Let Me Grind" (featuring TGT)
- Stat Quo – "Hot Sauce"
- Tru-Life – "Tears" (featuring Bobby Valentino)
- Tru-Life – "This Is the Life" (featuring Tara Lynne)
- UTP – "1st Piece" (featuring Juvenile and Rich Boy)
- Will.I.Am – "Ain't It Pretty"
- Will.I.Am – "Dynamic Interlude"
- Will.I.Am – "She's a Star"
- Young Hot Rod – "Bump My Shit"
2008
- Beyoncé – "Beautiful Nightmare"
- Ciara – "Pride" (featuring Polow da Don)
- G-Unit – "Kitty Kat"
- Lloyd – "Lose Control" (featuring Nelly)
- Nas – "My Legacy"
- Smitty – "Ridiculous" (featuring Trae)
- Snoop Dogg – "Why Did You Leave Me" (produced with Hit Boy)
- Usher – "Angel" (featuring Nelly) (produced with Brian Kennedy)
- Usher – "Lights, Camera, Action"
Nas - Hero
Singles
- 2005: "Party Starter" by Will Smith
- 2005: "Pimpin' All Over the World" by Ludacris (featuring Bobby Valentino)
- 2006: "London Bridge" by Fergie
- 2006: "Buttons" by Pussycat Dolls (featuring Snoop Dogg)
- 2006: "Runaway Love" by Ludacris (featuring Mary J. Blige)
- 2006: "Promise" by Ciara
- 2006: "Throw Some D's" by Rich Boy (featuring Polow da Don)
- 2006: "Blindfold Me" by Kelis (featuring Nas)
- 2007: "Get Buck" by Young Buck
- 2007: "Glamorous" by Fergie (featuring Ludacris)
- 2007: "Like This" by Kelly Rowland (featuring Eve)
- 2007: "Boy Looka Here" by Rich Boy)
- 2007: "Good Things" by Rich Boy (featuring Keri Hilson and Polow da Don)
- 2007: "Crying Out for Me" by Mario
- 2007: "Whatever U Like" by Nicole Scherzinger (featuring T.I.)
- 2008: "Love in This Club" by Usher (featuring Young Jeezy)
- 2008: "Party People" by Nelly (featuring Fergie)
- 2008: "Forever" by Chris Brown
- 2008: "I Gotta Dolla" by VY (featuring Polow Da Don)
- 2008: "Hero" by Nas (featuring Keri Hilson)
Awards
Further reading
- Polow Da Don. Complex magazine.
References
- ^ a b Shepherd, Julianne (March/April 2008). Polow Da Don: Back for the First Time. Scratch magazine. Accessed June 4 2008.
- ^ a b Hope, Clover (June 2007). "I'm Fresh". XXL magazine, p. 70.
- ^ Renee, Fawn (August 29 2007). Features / DJs Producers : Polow Da Don: Talks To Black Women. AllHipHop. Accessed June 4 2008.
- ^ Mitchell, Gail (May 21 2008). BMI Pop Awards Crowns Polow Da Don Top Songwriter. Billboard.biz. Accessed June 4 2008.