Marco Rodriguez-Diaz Jr., professionally known as Infamous or DJ Infamous, is a Grammy Award-winning American record producer , songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and three-time world champion DJ. He is best known for his long-standing collaboration with Lil Wayne, and as a co-writer and co-producer of the Billboard #1 hit “Lose Control” by Teddy Swims. Infamous first gained international recognition in the late 1990s and early 2000s as a battle DJ and founding member of the legendary DJ crew The-Allies, alongside DJ Craze, A-Trak, DVLP, Spectacular, and J-Smoke. His final competition appearance was in 2001 in London England, where he won the DMC World Team Championship alongside DJ Craze, Prime Cuts, and Tony Vegas. After retiring from the competitive DJ circuit, Infamous returned to his roots as a guitarist and founded the alt-rock band Antenna, where he honed his skills as a songwriter and producer. Though the band attracted interest from major labels, it disbanded before releasing its debut album. In 2006, Infamous began working closely with Lil Wayne, producing multiple tracks on the Grammy-winning album Tha Carter III, including the standout collaboration “Mr. Carter” feat. Jay-Z. The track earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, while the album itself was nominated for Album of the Year and won Best Rap Album. Infamous continued his work with Wayne throughout the years becoming one of his most frequent collaborators. He produced six tracks on Rebirth, including the lead single “Prom Queen”, which peaked at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100. The title track for the album series I Am Not A Human Being. Multiple tracks on Tha Carter IV and FWA and in 2018, he produced “Mona Lisa” feat. Kendrick Lamar for Tha Carter V, which debuted at #2 on the Hot 100, and topped multiple Billboard charts including Rap Songs, R&B/Rap Songs, Rap Digital Downloads, and Rap Streaming Songs. In 2024, Infamous co-wrote and produced “Lose Control” by Teddy Swims, which became a global smash, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and breaking the record for longest running top ten in Hot 100 history as well as holding the record for most weeks spent on The Hot 100. “Lose Control” currently stands as the 7th biggest hit in Hot 100 history.

DJ Titles

* 1998 ITF USA DJ Champion * 1998 ITF World DJ Champion (2nd) * 1999 ITF Western Hemisphere Team Champion * 1999 ITF World Team DJ Champion * 1999 DMC USA Team DJ Champion * 1999 DMC World DJ Team (2nd) * 2000 ITF Western Hemisphere Beatjuggling Champion * 2000 ITF World Beatjuggling Champion * 2000 ITF World Advancement (3rd) * 2000 DMC USA Team Champion * 2001 Vestax Extravaganza (3rd) * 2001 DMC USA (3rd) * 2001 DMC World Team Champion (Perverted Allies)

Releases

''Midget Madness'' (2002)

Business endeavors

* Tablist Magazine (Founder) * Allstar Beatdown (Founder) * Ammo Records (Co-Founder with Develop)

Production discography

Lil Wayne - ''Light Up My La La'' (2007)

* 00. "Light Up My La La"

Lil Wayne - '' The Leak'' (2007)

* 05. "Talkin Bout It" (produced with Develop)

Lil Wayne - '' Tha Carter III'' (2008)

* 02. " Mr. Carter" (featuring

Jay-Z Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American Rapping, rapper, businessman, and record executive. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, he was named Billboard and Vibe's 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time, the ...

) (produced with Drew Correa) * 14. "Playin With Fire" (featuring Betty Wright) (Guitars and keyboards by Infamous)

Fat Joe Joseph Antonio Cartagena (born August 19, 1970), better known by his stage name Fat Joe, is an American rapper. He began recording as a member of Hip-hop, hip hop group D.I.T.C., Diggin' in the Crates Crew (D.I.T.C.) in 1992, and pursued a sol ...
- '' The Elephant in the Room'' (2008)

* 01. "The Fugitive"

LL Cool J James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), known professionally as LL Cool J (short for Ladies Love Cool James), is an American rapper and actor. He is one of the earliest rappers to achieve commercial success, alongside fellow new school hip ho ...
- '' Exit 13'' (2008)

* 19. "Dear Hip Hop" (string arrangement by Infamous)

Ace Hood Antoine Franklin McColister (born May 11, 1988), known professionally Ace Hood, is an American rapper. Born in Port St. Lucie and raised in Deerfield Beach, Florida, he was discovered by DJ Khaled and became the first act to sign with his rec ...
- '' Gutta'' (2008)

* 13. "Top of the World"

Plies - '' Da Realist'' (2008)

* 06. "Family Straight"

Jah Cure Jah Cure, or Iyah Cure (born Siccature Alcock on 11 October 1978 in Hanover, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae musician. Raised in Kingston, he was given the name Jah Cure by Capleton. Career His first big break came in March 1997 when he rele ...
- The Universal Cure ''(2009)''

* 06. "Universal Cure"

Capone-n-Noreaga Capone-N-Noreaga (also known as C-N-N) is an American hip hop duo formed in 1995 from Queens, New York. The duo features East Coast rappers Capone and N.O.R.E. History In October 1995, Capone-N-Noreaga appeared in '' The Source'' magazine's ...
- '' Channel 10'' (2009)

* 11. "Beef" {Keys by Infamous)

Lil Wayne - ''Kobe Bryant'' (2009)

* 00. "Kobe Bryant"

Fat Joe - '' J.O.S.E. 2'' (2009)

* 02. "Hey Joe" * 12. "Music"

Birdman - '' Priceless'' (2009)

* 06. "Bring It Back" (feat. Lil Wayne) * 18. "Southside (Remix)" (feat. Lil Wayne,

Rick Ross William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known professionally as Rick Ross, is an American rapper. An influential figure in modern Hip-hop, hip hop music, Rick Ross has become known for his "Wiktionary:booming, booming" vocal perfor ...

and Mack Maine)

Young Money Entertainment Young Money Entertainment is an American record label founded by rapper Lil Wayne in 2005. It was launched as an imprint of Cash Money Records — a joint venture colloquially branded as Young Money Cash Money Billionaires (abbreviated as YMCMB ...
- '' We Are Young Money'' (2009)

* 15. "Finale" (T-Streets, Gudda Gudda, Jae Millz,

Tyga Micheal Ray StevensonMicheal Ray Stevenson

, Lil Chuckee, Lil Twist,

Nicki Minaj Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj ( ), is a Trinidadian rapper, singer, and songwriter. Regarded as the "Queen of Rap" and one of the most influential rappers of all time, she is noted for her ...

, Shanell, Mack Maine,

Drake Drake may refer to: Animals and creatures * A male duck * Drake (mythology), a term related to and often synonymous with dragon People and fictional characters * Drake (surname), a list of people and fictional characters with the family ...

and

Lil Wayne Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. He is often regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation, as well as one of the greatest rappers of all ...

) (produced with Onhel)

Lil Wayne - ''
Rebirth Rebirth may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Film * ''Rebirth'' (2011 film), a 2011 Japanese drama film * ''Rebirth'' (2016 film), a 2016 American thriller film * ''Rebirth'', a 2011 documentary film produced by Project Rebirth * '' ...
'' (2010)

* 02. " Prom Queen" (feat.

Shanell Shanell Lynn Woodgett (born November 15, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia. She is best known for her guest appearance on Lil Wayne's 2009 single "Prom Queen (Lil Wayne song), Prom Queen", which pe ...

) * 03. "Ground Zero" * 10. "One Way Trip" (feat. Kevin Rudolf) * 12. "The Price is Wrong" * 14. "I'm So Over You" (feat.

)

Fat Joe - '' The Darkside Vol. 1'' (2010)

* 05. "Rappers are in Danger" * 04. "Kilos" (feat. Camron and

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)

Drake Drake may refer to: Animals and creatures * A male duck * Drake (mythology), a term related to and often synonymous with dragon People and fictional characters * Drake (surname), a list of people and fictional characters with the family ...
- ''I'm on My Way'' (2010)

* 00. "I'm on My Way" (produced with Noah "40" Shebib)

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- '' The Albert Anastasia EP'' (2010)

* 01. "Diddy Speaks" (feat. Diddy)

Travis McCoy - '' Lazarus'' (2010)

* 06. "Akidagain"

Lil Wayne - ''
I Am Not a Human Being ''I Am Not a Human Being'' is the eighth studio album by the American rapper Lil Wayne. It had a digital release on September 27, 2010, and on compact disc on October 12, 2010, by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Universal Mot ...
'' (2010)

* 04. "I Am Not a Human Being"

Kid Sister - ''Fool's Gold Records Vol. 1'' (2010)

* 06. "Don't Stop Movin"

Nelly Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. (born November 2, 1974), better known by his stage name Nelly, is an American rapper, singer, and actor. He grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and embarked on his musical career in 1993 as a member of the Midwest hip hop g ...
- '' 5.0'' (2010)

* 01. "I'm Number One" (feat. Birdman &

DJ Khaled Khaled Mohammed Khaled (; born November 26, 1975), known professionally as DJ Khaled, is an American DJ and record producer. Originally a Miami-based radio personality, Khaled has since become known for enlisting high-profile music industry ar ...

) * 16. "Giving her the Grind" (feat.

Sean Paul Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques (born 9 January 1973) is a Jamaican dancehall musician. Paul's first album, ''Stage One'', was released in 2000. He gained international fame with his second album, ''Dutty Rock'', in 2002. Its single "Get Busy ...

and City Spud)

Swizz Beatz Kasseem Daoud Dean (born September 13, 1978), known professionally as Swizz Beatz, is an American rapper and record producer. Born and raised in the Bronx borough of New York City, Dean embarked on his musical career as a DJ in 1994. At the age ...
- ''Monster Mondays Volume One'' (2011)

* 07. "Hot Steppa #1" (feat.

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)

Kool G Rap Nathaniel Thomas Wilson (born July 20, 1968), better known by his stage name Kool G Rap (or simply G Rap), is an American rapper. He began his career in the mid-1980s as one half of the group Kool G Rap & DJ Polo and as a member of the Juice Cr ...
- '' Riches, Royalty, Respect'' (2011)

* 15. "Harmony Homicide"

Lil Wayne Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. He is often regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation, as well as one of the greatest rappers of all ...
- ''
Tha Carter IV ''Tha Carter IV'' is the ninth studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne, released on August 29, 2011, through Cash Money Records, Universal Republic Records and Young Money Entertainment. Recording sessions for the album began in late 2008, sho ...
'' (2011)

* 14. "President Carter"

The Game - ''
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'' (2012)

* 14. "Skate On" (feat.

Lupe Fiasco Wasalu Muhammad Jaco (born February 16, 1982), better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco ( ), is an American rapper, record producer and Music education, music educator. Born and raised in Chicago, he gained mainstream recognition for his gue ...

)

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- '' Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1'' (2012)

* 13. "Form Follows Function"

Meek Mill Robert Rihmeek Williams (born May 6, 1987), known professionally as Meek Mill, is an American rapper. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he embarked on his career as a battle rapper, and later formed a short-lived rap group the Blo ...
- '' Dreams and Nightmares'' (2012)

* 06. "Maybach Curtains" (feat.

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and

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)

Yo Gotti Mario Sentell Giden Mims (born May 19, 1981), known professionally as Yo Gotti, is an American rapper, singer, and record executive. Rooted in Memphis rap, he released five independent albums—''Youngsta's on a Come Up'' (1996), ''From da Dope ...
- '' Nov 19th: The Mixtape'' (2013)

* 04. "Fuck You" (feat.

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)

Wrekonize - '' The War Within'' (2013)

* 12. "Modern Man"

¡Mayday! - '' Believers'' (2013)

* 05. "High Ride" * 07. "My Life" * 09. "Tear Shit Down" * 12. "Marathon Man"

Yo Gotti Mario Sentell Giden Mims (born May 19, 1981), known professionally as Yo Gotti, is an American rapper, singer, and record executive. Rooted in Memphis rap, he released five independent albums—''Youngsta's on a Come Up'' (1996), ''From da Dope ...
- '' I Am'' (2013)

* 02. "Dont Come Around" (feat. Kendall Morgan) * 05. "F-U" (feat. Meek Mill)

Lil Wayne - ''Krazy'' (2014)

* 00. "Krazy"

Vince Staples - '' Hell Can Wait'' (2014)

* 02. "65Hunnid"

Yo Gotti - ''Concealed'' (2014)

* 11. "11/11"

Viv & The Revival - ''The Introduction'' (2015)

* 05. "Flash"

Lil Wayne - '' FWA'' (2015)

* 01. "Glory" (produced with Avenue Beatz & Onhel) * 03. "I Feel Good" (produced with T@) * 07. "Psycho" (feat. Leah Hayes) * 09. "Thinking Bout You" (produced with T@) * 13. "Living Right" (feat. Wiz Khalifa) (produced with T@) * 14. "White Girl" (feat. Young Jeezy)

Yo Gotti - ''CM8'' (2015)

* 05. "Long Way" (feat. Big Sean)

Yo Gotti - ''The Return'' (2015)

* 05. "Real Nigga Holiday" (produced with Ben Billions)

Black Violin - ''Stereotypes'' (2015)

* 01. "Stereotypes" * 05. "Shaker" * 12. "Runnin"

Lil Wayne - ''Pour Up'' (2015)

* 00. "Pour Up"

Belly - '' Up For Days'' (2015)

* 10. "Who am I" (produced with Ben Billions)

Lil Dicky - '' Professional Rapper'' (2015)

* 11. "Oh Well" (additional keys)

Yo Gotti - ''Again (Single)'' (2016)

* 01. "Again" (feat. LunchMoneyLewis) (produced with Ben Billions and JMIKE)

Charlie Puth - '' Nine Track Mind'' (2016)

* 02. "Dangerously"

Yo Gotti - '' The Art of Hustle'' (2016)

* 05. "General" (feat. Future) (produced with Ben Billions)

2 Chainz - '' ColleGrove'' (2016)

* 03. "Bounce" (feat. Lil Wayne) (produced with T@)

Belly - '' Inzombia'' (2016)

* 03. "Trap Phone" (feat. Jadakiss) * 09. "Seven Day Love" (feat. Ashanti) (produced with Ben Billions and Belly)

Yo Gotti - '' CM9'' (2016)

* 12. "What Happened" (produced with Ben Billions)

Belly - ''
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'' (2016)

* 01. "It's all Love" (feat. Starrah)

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- '' Fast and Furious 8'' (2017)

* 03. " Good Life" (feat.

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) (produced with DJ Frank E, Ben Billions, Evigan and Danny Majic)

Yo Gotti - ''Top Down'' (2017)

* 00. "Top Down"(feat. Meek Mill) (produced with Ben Billions)

Kevin Gates - ''What If'' (2017)

* 00. "What If" (produced with Ben Billions)

Kodak Black - '' Project Baby 2'' (2017)

* 01. "Codeine Dreamin" (feat. Lil Wayne) (produced with Ben Billions and Schife Karbeen)

Lil Wayne - ''Dedication 6 Reloaded'' (2018)

* 01. "For Nothing"

Kodak Black - '' Heart Break Kodak'' (2018)

* 05. "Codeine Dreamin" (feat. Lil Wayne) (produced with Ben Billions and Schife Karbeen) * 09. "I Get Lonely"

Kid Cudi - '' Rampage'' (2018)

* 00. "The Rage" (feat. Smashing Pumpkins) (produced with Ben Billions and Dot Da Genius)

Lil Wayne - ''
Tha Carter V ''Tha Carter V'' is the twelfth studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released on September 27, 2018, by Young Money Entertainment and Republic Records. The album's release date coincided with the day of Lil Wayne's 36th birthday. T ...
'' (2018)

* 08. "Mona Lisa" (feat. Kendrick Lamar) *10. "Open Letter" *15. "Took His Time" *19. "Mess" *22. "Used 2"

Lil Wayne & Ty Dolla $ign - '' Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse'' (2018)

* 08. "Scared of the Dark" (feat. XXXTENTACION)

Lil Wayne & Ty Dolla $ign - ''Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse'' (2019)

* 00. "Scared of the Dark" Remix (feat. XXXTENTACION & Ozuna)

Plan B - ''First Past The Post'' (2019)

* 00. "First Past The Post”

Lil Wayne -
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(2020)

* 06. "Stop Playin with me"

Lil Wayne -
Tha Carter V ''Tha Carter V'' is the twelfth studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released on September 27, 2018, by Young Money Entertainment and Republic Records. The album's release date coincided with the day of Lil Wayne's 36th birthday. T ...
Deluxe (2020)

* 03. "More To The Story" Ft. Raekwon

Lil Wayne - No Ceilings (2020)

* 06. "Kobe Bryant"

Gashi - Butterflies (2020)

* 02. "Madness"

Lunchmoney Lewis - Oceans (2021)

* 00. "Oceans” ft. Meghan Trainor

Belly - See You Next Wednesday (2021)

* 05. "Moment of silence"

Rick Ross - Richer Than I ever Been (2021)

* 09. "Outlawz" ft. Jazmine Sullivan and 21 savage

Teddy Swims - I’ve tried everything but therapy (2023)

* 02. " Lose control”

Diddy - Off the Grid (2023)

* 23. "Space” ft. H.E.R.

Jit4 Stan - A Different Jit (2024)

* 01. "A different Jit”

Lil Wayne - Tha Carter VI (2025)

* 04. "Hip Hop” ft. Big x the plugg

Film scores

'' Magic City Memoirs'' (2011) ''Heat Nation'' (2014)

References

External links

official myspace
{{DEFAULTSORT:Infamous Living people American people of Cuban descent Musicians from Miami American hip-hop DJs American hip-hop record producers 1980 births American hip-hop musicians Southern hip-hop musicians Songwriters from Florida