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This article is about the Moroccan-Swedish Musician producer/songwriter. For the digital cinematography camera Red One, see Red Digital Cinema Camera Company. For the Canadian rapper Red 1, see Rascalz. For the character, see Choudenshi Bioman.
Nadir Khayat
OriginMorocco
GenresHouse, pop, dance, Electronica, R&B, hip-hop
Occupation(s)Producer, songwriter, Music executive, singer, rapper
Years active2003–present
Labels2101 Records
Websiteredoneprod.com

Nadir Khayat (born April 10, 1972), known by the stage name RedOne,[1] is a Moroccan producer and songwriter.[2][3] Renowned for co-producing hit singles such as "Just Dance", "LoveGame", "Bad Romance", and "Judas", he is attributed by some as the key to Lady Gaga's success. [4] He has worked with Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull, and Enrique Iglesias, producing songs such as "On the Floor" and "I Like It". [5] RedOne has established his own record label named 2101 Records as a joint venture with Universal International Music, an administrative unit of Universal Music Group.[6]

He has been nominated for six Grammy awards, winning two. RedOne penned many of the songs sung by Alex Sparrow, who represented Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest of 2011, and eventually recruited the singer to his record label. [7] He is producing the Cher and Lady Gaga duet, "The Greatest Thing". [8] He is also working on the debut album for Porcelain Black. [9]

Life and career

Early life

At the age of 19, RedOne left Morocco for Sweden in order to pursue a music career.[10] He chose the country because, "There was so much good music coming from there." ABBA, Europe and Roxette being the most influential to him.[10] Originally, he pursued his musical ambitions by singing and playing guitar in various local rock bands, but, in 1995, changed directions by opting to produce and write songs for other artists.[10] Instrumental in helping him make this change was Rami Yacoub, another fellow ex-rock musician.[11] The Swedish songwriter/producer taught RedOne about "programming and how the software works," and the pair wrote songs together.[10] According to Yacoub, RedOne worked with him in the studio for a year before Yacoub was asked to join Cheiron Studios.[11] Yacoub credits RedOne with helping bring about this turning point in his own career by having introduced Yacoub to Max Martin.[11] RedOne began his career producing European pop music after he and Yacoub split ways.

Career Beginnings

After years of struggling, RedOne finally begin to achieve recognition for his work in 2005, firstly with the Darin song "Step Up," which reached #1 in Sweden [12] and later won him and frequent collaborator Bilal Hajji both a Swedish Grammy and Scandinavian Song of the Year award [13]. He went on to produce the Canadian hits "I Wish" and "Little Mama," recorded by Juno Award nominee Carl Henry. [14]

In 2006, RedOne-produced single "Bamboo" was named "Official Melody" for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. "Bamboo" was featured for the branding and promotion of the event during television broadcasts and advertising campaigns, branded cross-promotions, and as a part of the World Cup Official Music Program, gaining much audio exposure.[15] In addition, The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) made him the main producer and songwriter for the 2006 World Cup Official Music Program.[3] RedOne also produced a "mash-up" remix of Shakira's "Hips Don't Lie" featuring Wyclef Jean and RedOne's "Bamboo." The remix was performed by Shakira and Wyclef Jean at the World Cup's Final in Berlin to an estimated worldwide television audience of more than 1.2 billion. [3]

Although "Bamboo" helped establish him as a notable producer in the global marketplace, [3] RedOne himself claimed that the song didn't have the impact he thought it would, saying:

"It was a good thing for me as a personal achievement but in terms of business or attracting labels to get more work, it didn't have a big impact, especially not in the US. It opened a few doors that closed quickly after."[10]

Lady Gaga and RedOne produced songs such as "Pokerface" and "Just Dance" in the infancy of their partnership.

After the success of Bamboo, RedOne moved to New York with the aim of breaking his career in the USA, believing it to be "now or never".[10] Initially the move proved unsuccessful; he struggled to secure even a single production and lost all of his money in the process.[10] However, on the brink of giving up and returning to Sweden, his efforts caught the attention of then Epic Records president Charlie Walk. A subsequent meeting led to the producer being given a Jennifer Lopez song to remix followed by a couple of demos for Menudo, and it was the quality of these that resulted in RedOne being given a production role on Kat DeLuna's debut album 9 Lives.[16] When Walk heard the first songs RedOne produced for DeLuna—one of which was subsequent hit single "Whine Up" featuring Elephant Man—he was impressed enough to ask the producer to produce the whole album.[10]

As 2007 came to a close, the former management company of Lady Gaga introduced her to RedOne, whom they also managed. [10] Together, they wrote a song titled, "Boys, Boys, Boys", which was intended as a spin-off of Mötley Crüe's "Girls, Girls, Girls". [17] Together, they produced more popular hits, such as "Pokerface" and "Just Dance". At this time, he continued writing and producing for Gaga, Porcelain Black, New Kids on the Block, MIKA, Akon, Brandy, Enrique Iglesias, Lionel Richie, The Cheetah Girls, Tami Chynn, Flipsyde, and RBD. [18]

2101 Records

In 2010, RedOne founded 2101 Records, a music production company and record label, as a joint venture with Universal International Music, a unit of Universal Music Group. Each artist signed to the 2101/Universal venture is released via a record label within Universal Music Group.[6][19]

Swedish-Congolese artist Mohombi (formerly of Avalon) was the first to be signed to the label in a deal with 2101. Mohombi released his debut solo studio album MoveMeant on the label on 28 February 2011.[20] Mohombi's first single "Bumpy Ride" was certified 2x platinum in Sweden in February 2011.[21]

In March of 2011, Porcelain Black (former lead singer of Porcelain and the Tramps, Alaina Beaton.[9]) released her debut single "This Is What Rock n' Roll Looks Like" via Universal Republic and the 2101 imprint.[22] RedOne introduced Black to her current manager Derrick "EI" Lawrence, manager of Lil Wayne. Through Lawrence, Black met the rap artist, who wanted to be featured on the single. This led Porcelain Black to join Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, and Travis Barker on the North American, "I AM MUSIC II" Tour.[23] "Naughty Naughty", Black's second single, is expected to release on 15 November 2011. [24] Answering the cry of impatient fans on his Twitter account, RedOne leaked the single to Youtube on 18 September 2011. [25]

2101 Songs

2101 Songs is a publishing company administered by Sony ATV Songs (BMI).[26]

Philanthropy

In 2011, RedOne created, 2101 Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to helping disadvantaged youth with big dreams and to inspire and motivate young people to pursue their passion in life through music, arts and education.[27] [18] He is also involved with A Place Called Home, a safe house for youth in Southern Los Angeles. The program provides children with food, a safe living environment, and educates them on sports and music-making. [18]

Discography

Main article: RedOne production discography

Grammy Awards

In 2010, RedOne received 4 Grammy nominations at the 52nd Grammy Awards including Album of the Year as a producer for Lady Gaga's The Fame, Record of the Year and Best Dance Recording as producer, and Song of the Year as a songwriter for Gaga's hit single "Poker Face", later resulting in the win for Best Dance Recording.[2] In 2011, RedOne was nominated for a Grammy Award for Producer of the Year (non-classical). He was also nominated for Album of the Year, a second time in a row, for his contributions to Lady Gaga's The Fame Monster as a producer. [18]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2010 "Poker Face" Record of the Year Nominated
Song of the Year Nominated
Best Dance Recording Won
The Fame Album of the Year Nominated
2011 The Fame Monster Album of the Year Nominated
Best Pop Vocal Album Won
RedOne Producer of the Year, Non-Classical Nominated

Latin Grammy Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2011 Euphoria (Enrique Iglesias album) Album of the Year Pending

References

  1. ^ "Music producer RedOne achieves monster fame". USA Today. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Nominees And Winners". Grammy.com. 2009. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
  3. ^ a b c d "RedOne's BMI Artist Roster". Broadcast Music, Inc. 2006 - 2011. Retrieved 15 October 2008. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ Jurgensen, John (January 28, 2010). "The Man Behind Lady Gaga". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 29 January 2010.
  5. ^ Warner, Kara. "Hit Maker RedOne Intruduces New Artists, 'DWTS' Tracks". MTV Newsroom. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
  6. ^ a b "Universal Music Announces Label Deal with Super Producer RedOne". Universal Music Group. August 2010. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
  7. ^ Siim, Jarmo (28 March 2011). "Sparrow, Pokerface writer have a go for Russia". Eurovision. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
  8. ^ Warner, Kara. "Lady Gaga And Cher's 'The Greatest Thing' Is 'Timeless' 'It's an event,' co-writer/producer RedOne tells MTV News". MTV.news. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
  9. ^ a b Ramirez, Carlos (14 June 2011). "Porcelain Black Says Rock Music Is in Her Blood". Noisecreep. Retrieved 06 August 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h i Bouwman, Kimbel (23 March 2009). "Interview With RedOne". HitQuarters. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
  11. ^ a b c Bouwman, Kimbel (10 August 2009). "Interview with Rami Yacoub". HitQuarters. Retrieved 2010-03-08.
  12. ^ "Darin- Step Up (Song)". Finnishcharts.com. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
  13. ^ "WMC 2011 Schedule Panelist: RedOne". Winter Music Conference. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
  14. ^ Montgomery-Spencer, Jeunesse (18 September 2008). "Carl Henry [Interview]". HipHopCanada.com. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
  15. ^ "World Cup Gets A Kick Out of RedOne's 'Bamboo'". Broadcast Music, Inc. 13 June 2006. Retrieved 15 October 2008.
  16. ^ Bouwman, Kimbel (20 Jan 2009). "Interview with Brandon Creed". HitQuarters. Retrieved 15 Dec 2010.
  17. ^ Reporter, Staff. "Lady GaGa Profile". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved 2009-02-20.
  18. ^ a b c d Ali, Lorraine (June 2011). "RedOne: Gaga, J.Lo, and Enrique may throw him props, but this musicmaker likes being the force behind the fame". LA Times blog. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
  19. ^ "Gaga producer signs deal with Universal records". BBC News. 9 August 2010.
  20. ^ Laker, Vanessa. "MOHOMBI: THE INTERVIEW!". MTV.com. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
  21. ^ "Veckolista Singlar - Vecka 7, 18 februari 2011". Sverigetopplistan. GLF. 18 February 2011. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
  22. ^ "Meet Lil Wayne's New Artist Porcelain Black". Rap-Up.com. 18 March 2011. Retrieved 06 August 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  23. ^ Gayles, Contessa. "Porcelain Black Reveals 'What Rock N Roll Looks Like,' Exclusive Video Q&A". Noise Creep. Retrieved 16 September 2011.}
  24. ^ Caputo, Ashley. "A New Kind of Rock and Roll: Porcelain Black". Z!nk Magazine. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
  25. ^ Kevipod. "New Music: Porcelain Black - Naughty Naughty". Retrieved 19 September 2011.
  26. ^ "2101Songs.com". Retrieved 7 April 2011.
  27. ^ "2101 Foundation".

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