Derrick Baker, professionally known as Bigg D, is an American

producer Producer or producers may refer to: Occupations *Producer (agriculture), a farm operator *A stakeholder of economic production *Film producer, supervises the making of films **Executive producer, contributes to a film's budget and usually does not ...

from

Miami, Florida Miami ( ), officially the City of Miami, known as "the 305", "The Magic City", and "Gateway to the Americas", is a coastal metropolis and the county seat of Miami-Dade County in South Florida, United States. With a population of 442,241 at th ...

.Pajot, S (2010)
Bigg D: The Next Music Mogul
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Miami New Times The ''Miami New Times'' is a newspaper published in Miami, Florida, United States, and distributed every Thursday. It primarily serves the Miami area and is headquartered in Miami's Wynwood Art District. Overview It was acquired by Village Voi ...

'', November 25, 2010, retrieved June 5, 2011.

Biography

Born in

Miami Miami ( ), officially the City of Miami, known as "the 305", "The Magic City", and "Gateway to the Americas", is a coastal metropolis and the county seat of Miami-Dade County in South Florida, United States. With a population of 442,241 at th ...

, Baker grew up in Carol City, his father a professional musician, and his mother a church pianist. He learned guitar and toured with

BeBe & CeCe Winans BeBe & CeCe Winans are an American gospel music brother and sister duo. BeBe and CeCe Winans are the seventh and eighth of the Winans family's ten children, most of whom have had gospel music careers. Together, they have received several award ...

and

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in the 1980s.Handelsman, Jason (2007)
Bigg Pimpin': Local producer Bigg D's rise to the top of the charts
, ''

'', December 13, 2007, retrieved June 5, 2011. He had always wanted to work as a producer, and began producing rap artists such as G-Shorties. He went on to produce for artists such as The Rich Collective,

Pitbull Pit bull is a term used in the United States for a type of dog descended from bulldogs and terriers, while in other countries such as the United Kingdom the term is used as an abbreviation of the American Pit Bull Terrier breed. The term was f ...

Lil Wayne Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September 27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. His career began in 1995, at the age of 12, when he was signed by rapper Birdman (rapper), ...

Rick Ross William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known professionally as Rick Ross, is an American rapper. Prior to releasing his debut single, "Hustlin'", in 2006, Ross was the subject of a bidding war, receiving offers from Diddy's Bad ...

, Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez, and

Jamie Foxx Eric Marlon Bishop (born December 13, 1967), known professionally as Jamie Foxx, is an American actor, comedian, and singer. He became widely known for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the 2004 biographical film ''Ray'', for which he won the A ...

.Jones, Steve
Album, film round out Jay-Z's 'Gangster' story
, ''

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'', retrieved June 5, 2011. In 2006 he won the award for 'Songwriter of the Year' with

Mariah Carey Mariah Carey (; born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Referred to as the " Songbird Supreme", she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style and signature use of the ...

at the 2006 BMI Urban Music Awards.For The Record: Quick News On Mariah Carey, Kanye West, Beatles, Great White, Green Day, Audioslave & More
, MTV, August 31, 2006, retrieved June 5, 2011.

Production discography

Jay Burna Jude Francois, (born March 7, 1995), better known by his stage name Jay Burna, is a Haitian American Hip Hop Recording artist. Jay is best known for his hit singles "Ready", "Mood", and "Mine All Mine". Jay has also worked with artists and produc ...

- TBA (2015) **"Mood" * Dillan Grey - Painted Asylum (2015) **"Talk This Way" **"Addicted To Crazy" *

Ludacris Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), known professionally as Ludacris (, homophonous with 'ludicrous' in American English), is an American rapper, actor, record producer and record executive. Born in Champaign, Illinois, Ludac ...

- Burning Bridges / Ludaversal (2014/2015) **"In My Life" Feat. John Legend * 4th N Ocean - TBA (2014/2015) **"Peyton Manning" **"Bussin' It" **"Mula" **"Birthday Suit" * R Kelly - TBA (2015) **"Special Delivery" * Pleasure P - Break Up To Make Up (2014) **"Letter To My Ex" **"Sex Mechanic" **"Changes" * Sebastian Mikael - Speechless (2014) **"Last Night" Feat. Wale **"Forever" **"Speechless" **"4 U" Feat. Rick Ross * B-Smyth (2013/2014) **"Twerkoholic" * Bryan J (2013) **"Caught Up" feat. Tyga * The Rich Collective (2013) "Long Lost But Remembered" (Album) **"M.A." with Richard Clarvit * Benzino - (2012) **"Oh What A Night" feat. Stevie J **"How Deep Is Your Love" *

Trina Katrina Laverne Taylor (born December 3, 1978), known professionally as Trina, is an American rapper. She rose to prominence in 1998 with her appearance on the Trick Daddy single " Nann Nigga". Trina has been described by '' XXL'' as "the mo ...

- Back 2 Business (2012) **"Petty" * Mack Maine - (2012) **"Celebrate" feat. Lil Wayne & Talib Kweli *

Chris Brown Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. According to ''Billboard'', Brown is one of the most successful R&B singers of his generation, having often been referred to by many contempor ...

- '' F.A.M.E.'' (2011) **

Wet the Bed "Wet the Bed" is a song by American R&B recording artist Chris Brown featuring American rapper Ludacris, from his fourth studio album '' F.A.M.E.'' (2011). It was written by Brown, Kevin McCall, Sevyn Streeter, and Christopher Bridges, and prod ...

feat.

(2011) **"Luxurious" feat. Scotty Boi & Terry Bennett * Glasses Malone - '' Beach Cruiser'' (2009) **"Sun Come Up" feat. T-Pain,

& Birdman *

- ''

Deeper Than Rap ''Deeper Than Rap'' is the third studio album by American rapper Rick Ross. It was released on April 21, 2009, by his record label Maybach Music Group and Slip-n-Slide Records; distributed by Def Jam Recordings. Recording sessions for the al ...

'' (2009) **"Murder Mami" feat. Foxy Brown *

Charlie Wilson Charles, Charlie, Charley, or Chuck Wilson may refer to: Entertainment * Charles Heath Wilson (1809–1882), Anglo-Scottish painter, art teacher and author * Charles C. Wilson (1894–1948), American film actor * Charles Banks Wilson (1918–2013) ...

- '' Uncle Charlie'' (2009) **"One Time" * Git Fresh - (2008) **" Booty Music" **"Booty Music Part 2" **"Tipsy" feat.

- ''

Exclusive Exclusive may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''Exclusive'' (album), by R&B singer Chris Brown * ''Exclusive'' (EP), an EP by U2 * ''Exclusive'', a 1937 American film * ''Exclusive'', a 1989 play by Jeffrey Archer * ''Exclusive'' (TV serie ...

'' (2007) **"Down feat.

Kanye West Ye ( ; born Kanye Omari West ; June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the ea ...

" * Jay-Z - '' American Gangster'' (2007) **"Hello Brooklyn 2.0 feat.

Lil' Wayne Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September 27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. His career began in 1995, at the age of 12, when he was signed by rapper Birdman, joining ...

" * Jennifer Lopez - ''

Brave Brave most commonly refers to: *Brave, an adjective for one who possesses courage *Braves (Native Americans), a EuroAmerican stereotype for Native American warriors Brave(s) or The Brave(s) may also refer to: Film and television * ''Brave'' (199 ...

'' (2007) **"Wrong When Your Gone" *

Playaz Circle Playaz Circle is an American hip hop duo signed to the Def Jam Recordings record label, composed of rappers 2 Chainz and Dolla Boy. History 1997–2010: Beginnings and debut album The duo was formed in 1997 by childhood friends Tity Boi (late ...

- '' Supply & Demand'' (2007) **"Outlaw'" * J. Valentine - '' Conversation Piece'' (2007) **"Get With This Pimpin Feat. Snoop Dogg'" *

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- ''Unrealesed track from GO'' (2007) **"This is For" *

- '' Unpredictable''(2005) **"Unpredictable Feat. Ludacris" *

Bottom of Da Map Bottom may refer to: Anatomy and sex * Bottom (BDSM), the partner in a BDSM who takes the passive, receiving, or obedient role, to that of the top or dominant * Bottom (sex), a term used by gay couples and BDSM * Buttocks or bottom, part of th ...

- " Undisclosed" **"Whats da Bizness" * Pretty Ricky - " Bluestars" **"Your Body" **"Grind on Me" **"Get A Little Closer" **"Never Let You Go" **"Juicy" **"Call Me" **"Nothing but a Number" **"Grill 'Em" **"Get You Right" **"Chevy" **"I Want You (Girlfriend)" **"Shorty Be Mine" **"Cant Live Without You" *

- " Tha Carter II" **"Best Rapper Alive" * Lil Wayne - Tha Carter III Sessions **"Staring At The World" *

Trick Daddy Maurice Samuel Young (born September 27, 1974), better known by his stage name Trick Daddy, is an American rapper from Miami's Liberty City. Early life Trick Daddy was born on September 27, 1974, at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. ...

- "

Thug Matrimony ''Thug Matrimony: Married to the Streets'' is the sixth studio album by American rapper Trick Daddy. It was released on October 26, 2004 via Slip-n-Slide Records, Slip-N-Slide/Atlantic Records. The album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200, ''Billb ...

" " Back By Thug Demand" **"Lets Go" **"So High feat. Trey Songz and 8Ball" *Trick Daddy **"Yeah, Yeah, Yeah (Original Version)" Feat. Lil Wayne &

DJ Khaled Khaled Mohammed Khaled (born November 26, 1975), known professionally as DJ Khaled, is an American DJ, record executive, record producer and rapper. Khaled first gained recognition as a radio host in the 1990s on the radio station 99 Jamz, a ...

- " M.I.A.M.I." **"Damn It Man" * Smitty - "

Smitty Album Smitty may refer to: People * Smitty (rapper), American rapper * Smitty the Jumper (1898–1995), American parachutist and skydiver H. Truesdell Smith * Big Bad Smitty (1940–2002), American blues guitar player and singer born John H. Smith * Sm ...

" **"Tell Me Feat. Mario & Chris Brown" **"For The Love of Money" *

Twista Carl Terrell Mitchell (born November 27, 1973), better known by his stage name Twista (formerly Tung Twista), is an American rapper and record producer. He is best known for his chopper style of rapping and for once holding the title of fastes ...

- "

The Day After ''The Day After'' is an American television film that first aired on November 20, 1983 on the ABC television network. More than 100 million people, in nearly 39 million households, watched the film during its initial broadcast. With ...

" **"Girl Tonite Feat. Trey Songz" * Mike Jones **"Cuddy Buddy" *

8Ball & MJG 8Ball & MJG is an American hip hop duo from Memphis, Tennessee. They met at Ridgeway Middle School (Memphis, Tennessee) in 1984. In 1993, the duo released their debut album '' Comin' Out Hard''. They went on to release '' On the Outside Looking ...

- " Ridin High" **"Ridin High" Petey Pablo "Get Me Out Of Jail"

References

External links

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