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Polow-Freache Jamal Fincher Jones[1][2] (born 1978),[3] known by his stage name Polow da Don, an American record producer, songwriter, rapper, and singer. His cousin is Atlanta singer Monica. He has produced for several artists including Usher, Nelly, Christina Aguilera, T.I. and Rihanna.
Early life
Polow was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. His mother was born in Japan.[4] As a teenager in the mid-1990s, he 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
Singles
- 2004: "Fallen (Zone 4 remix)" (Mýa feat. Chingy)
- 2005: "Pimpin' All Over the World" (Ludacris feat. Bobby Valentino)
- 2005: "Party Starter" (Will Smith)
- 2006: "Promise" (Ciara)
- 2006: "London Bridge" (Fergie)
- 2006: "DJ Play a Love Song" (Jamie Foxx feat. Twista)
- 2006: "Blindfold Me" (Kelis feat. Nas)
- 2006: "Runaway Love" (Ludacris feat. Mary J. Blige)
- 2006: "Buttons" (Pussycat Dolls feat. Snoop Dogg)
- 2007: "Glamorous" (Fergie feat. Ludacris)
- 2007: "Like This" (Kelly Rowland feat. Eve)
- 2007: "Crying Out for Me" (Mario)
- 2007: "Whatever U Like" (Nicole Scherzinger feat. T.I.)
- 2007: "Boy Looka Here" (Rich Boy)
- 2007: "Let's Get This Paper" (Rich Boy)
- 2007: "Throw Some D's" (Rich Boy feat. Polow da Don)
- 2007: "She's a Star" (will.i.am)
- 2007: "Get Buck" (Young Buck)
- 2008: "Forever" (Chris Brown)
- 2008: "My Heart" (Jennifer Hudson)
- 2008: "Get Your Money Up" (keri Hilson feat. Keyshia Cole &Trina)
- 2008: "Turnin' Me On" (Keri Hilson feat. Lil Wayne)
- 2008: "Make Me Over" (Keyshia Cole)
- 2008: "Hero" (Nas feat. Keri Hilson)
- 2008: "Lie" (Nelly)
- 2008: "One & Only" (Nelly)
- 2008: "Party People" (Nelly feat. Fergie)
- 2008: "Problems" (Nelly)
- 2008: "Single" (New Kids on the Block feat. Ne-Yo)
- 2008: "Whatcha Think About That" (Pussycat Dolls feat. Missy Elliott)
- 2008: "Love in This Club" (Usher feat. Young Jeezy)
- 2009: "Baby by Me" (50 Cent feat. Ne-Yo)
- 2009: "Never, Ever" (Ciara feat. Young Jeezy)
- 2009: "Outta Here" (Esmée Denters produced with Justin Timberlake)
- 2009: "Drop It Low" (Ester Dean feat. Chris Brown)
- 2009: "Spotlight" (Gucci Mane feat. Usher)
- 2009: "Back to the Crib" (Juelz Santana feat. Chris Brown)
- 2009: "Stronger" (Mary J. Blige)
- 2009: "Patron Tequila" (Paradiso Girls feat. Lil Jon & Eve)
- 2009: "Medicine"(Plies feat. Keri Hilson)
- 2009: "Drop" (Rich Boy)
- 2009: "Sex Therapy" (Robin Thicke)
- 2009: "Shakin' It 4 Daddy" (Robin Thicke feat. Nicki Minaj)
- 2009: "Remember Me" (T.I. feat. Mary J. Blige)
- 2010: "Lil' Freak" (Usher feat. Nicki Minaj)
- 2010: "Not Myself Tonight" (Christina Aguilera)
- 2010: "Woohoo" (Christina Aguilera feat. Nicki Minaj)
- 2010: "Already Taken" (Trey Songz)
- 2010: "Fireworks" (R. Kelly)
- 2010: "Heaven" (El DeBarge) (under the pseudonym "Awesome Jones")
- 2010: "Hot Tottie" (Usher feat. Jay-Z)
- 2010: "Lay It Down" (Lloyd)
- 2010: "Here I Am (Remix)" (Monica feat. Trey Songz)
- 2010: "The Way You Love Me" (Keri Hilson feat. Rick Ross)
- 2011: "Cupid" (Lloyd)
- 2011: "If I Die Today" (Lil Wayne feat. Rick Ross)
Awards
- 2007: Ozone Awards – Best Producer[5]
- 2007: Ozone Awards – Club Banger of the Year ("Throw Some D's")[5]
- 2008: BMI 56th Annual Pop Awards – Songwriter of the Year[6]
- 2009: BMI 57th Annual Pop Awards – Songwriter of the Year[7]
- 2009: BMI Urban Awards – Producer of the Year[8]
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.
- ^ Fennessey, Sean (2007-08-06). "Polow da Don: The Sound Sovereign". Vibe. Retrieved 2009-10-09. [dead link]
- ^ Renee, Fawn (August 29, 2007). "Features / DJs Producers : Polow Da Don: Talks To Black Women". AllHipHop. Accessed June 4, 2008.
- ^ a b Rodriguez, Jayson (August 15, 2007). "Lil Wayne, T-Pain Win Big At Ozone Awards". MTV. Accessed September 12, 2009.
- ^ Mitchell, Gail (May 21, 2008). "BMI Pop Awards Crowns Polow Da Don Top Songwriter". Billboard.biz. Accessed June 4, 2008.
- ^ "Gamble & Huff Named BMI Icons at 57th Annual Pop Awards". BMI (20 May 2009). Accessed 23 September 2009.
- ^ "BMI Honors George Clinton, T-Pain, Lil Wayne and Many More at Urban Awards in New York". BMI (10 September 2009). Accessed 23 September 2009.