David "Jam" Hall is an American

record producer A record producer or music producer is a music creating project's overall supervisor whose responsibilities can involve a range of creative and technical leadership roles. Typically the job involves hands-on oversight of recording sessions; ensu ...

. He first became known for his production work on

Mariah Carey Mariah Carey ( ; born March 27, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. Dubbed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Songbird Supreme" by ''Guinness World Records'', Carey is known for her five-octave voc ...

's 1993 single " Dreamlover", which topped the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The year prior, he was credited on

Mary J. Blige Mary Jane Blige ( ; born January 11, 1971) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, actress, and entrepreneur. Often referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Queen of Hip-Hop Soul" and "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Qu ...

's debut album ''

What's the 411? ''What's the 411?'' is the debut album by American R&B singer Mary J. Blige. It was released on July 28, 1992, by Uptown Records and MCA Records. After signing a record contract with Uptown, Blige began working on the album with producer Sean " ...

'' (1992), namely on its singles " You Remind Me", " Reminisce" and "

Love No Limit "Love No Limit" is a song by American recording artist Mary J. Blige. It was co-written by Kenny Greene and Dave "Jam" Hall for her debut album, '' What's the 411?'' (1992), while production was overseen by Hall. Released in May 1993, by Uptown ...

". He was further credited with similar roles on releases including

Madonna Madonna Louise Ciccone ( ; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Referred to as the "Queen of Pop", she has been recognized for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, ...

's album '' Bedtime Stories'' (1994),

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's 1994 single " If You Love Me", and Carey's 1995 single "

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"—his second ''Billboard'' Hot 100-number one production. Hall has also produced for Usher,

Donell Jones Donell Jones (born May 22, 1973) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer from Chicago, Illinois. He met record producer Eddie F in the mid-1990s and signed with his record label Untouchables Entertainment, beginning his car ...

CeCe Peniston Cecilia Veronica "CeCe" Peniston (; born September 6, 1969) is an American singer and former beauty queen. In the early 1990s, she scored five number one hits on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Music/Club Play. Her signature song " Finally" re ...

, and Joe early in their respective careers. He was also a remixer for "Scream" (1995) by

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and

Janet Jackson Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreogr ...

, and "Goldeneye" for

Tina Turner Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock; November 26, 1939 – May 24, 2023) was a singer, songwriter, actress, and author. Dubbed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Queen of Rock 'n' Roll", her vocal prowess, raspy voice, and electrifyin ...

that same year. He was married to comedienne

Wanda Sykes Wanda Yvette Sykes (born March 7, 1964) is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and writer. She was first recognized for her work as a writer on ''The Chris Rock Show'', for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award in 1999. In 2004, ''Entertainme ...

from 1991 to 1998.

Production discography

Brand Nubian Brand Nubian is an American hip hop group from New Rochelle, New York, composed of three emcees ( Grand Puba, Sadat X and Lord Jamar), and formerly three DJs ( DJ Alamo, DJ Sincere, and DJ Stud Doogie). Their debut studio album, '' One for Al ...

– One For All (1990)'' * Try To Do Me '' Heavy D. & the Boyz –

Peaceful Journey ''Peaceful Journey'' is the third album by American rap group Heavy D & the Boyz. It was released on July 2, 1991, for Uptown Records and was produced by Pete Rock, DJ Eddie F, Teddy Riley, Marley Marl and Howie Tee. This marked the group's f ...

(1991)'' * Body and Mind (produced with Nevelle Hodge) '' Strictly Business- Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1991)'' *

Stephanie Mills Stephanie Dorthea Mills (born March 22, 1957) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She rose to stardom as Dorothy Gale in the original seven-time Tony Awards, Tony Award winning Broadway theatre, Broadway run of the musical ''The Wiz'' ...

– I Just Want Love *

Jeff Redd Jeff Redd is an American singer and record producer who performed new jack swing-style R&B music in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Career A New York native, Redd began singing with the short-lived group, The Sophisticated Gents, at the age of ...

– You Called and Told Me *

– You Remind Me ''Stephanie Mills – Something Real (1992)'' * I Just Want Love ''

Shinehead Edmund Carl Aiken (born 10 April 1962 in Kent, England), better known as Shinehead, is a British Jamaican reggae singer/Deejay (Jamaican), toaster/rapping, rapper. Career He began his music career by performing for different New York City regg ...

– Sidewalk University (1992)'' * Try My Love ''

Father MC Timothy Brown, (born September 26, 1967) also known as Father MC, is an American rapper who achieved success in the early 1990s on the Uptown Records label. Personal life Born on September 26, 1967 in Brooklyn, he grew up in Far Rockaway, Queens. ...

– Close to You (1992)'' * All I Want ''Mary J. Blige –

(1992)'' * Reminisce * You Remind Me *

* My Love '' Intro – Intro (1993)'' * Let Me Be the One * It's All About You * So Many Reasons '' Joe –

Everything Everything, every-thing, or every thing, is all that exists; it is an antithesis of ''nothing'', or its complement. It is the totality of things relevant to some subject matter. Without expressed or implied limits, it may refer to . The uni ...

(1993)'' * Baby Don't Stop ''

–

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(1993)'' * Dreamlover '' Jomanda – Nubia Soul (1993)'' * Back to You * Tonight's the Night '' Eddie F. and the Untouchables – Let's Get It On (1994)'' * Intro- Never Again * Porche (band) – Make You Feel Real Good '' Changing Faces – Changing Faces (1994)'' * Am I Wasting My Time ''

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– Mind, Body & Song (1994)'' * If the Mood Is Right * If the Lovin' Ain't Good '' Usher – Usher (1994)'' * The Many Ways * Final Goodbye ''

– From the Bottom Up (1994)'' *

Grapevyne "Grapevyne" is a song by American R&B vocal group Brownstone, released in April 1995 by MJJ Music and Epic Records as the second single from their debut album, '' From the Bottom Up'' (1995). The song is written by Andrea Gilbert, Nichole Gilber ...

* If You Love Me ''

– Bedtime Stories (1994)'' * I'd Rather Be Your Lover *

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* Love Tried to Welcome Me ''Intro – New Life (1995)'' * Funny How Time Flies * My Love's on the Way ''

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–

(1995)'' * Now That I've Lost You ''

Phyllis Hyman Phyllis Linda Hyman (July 6, 1949 – June 30, 1995) was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Hyman's music career spanned the late 1970s through the early 1990s, and she was best known for her expansive contralto range. Some of her most ...

– I Refuse to Be Lonely (1995)'' * It's Not About You (It's About Me) ''Mariah Carey –

Daydream Daydreaming is a stream of consciousness that detaches from current external tasks when one's attention becomes focused on a more personal and internal direction. Various names of this phenomenon exist, including mind-wandering, fantasies, a ...

(1995)'' *

* Slipping Away (

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to the single "

Always Be My Baby "Always Be My Baby" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey from her fifth studio album, ''Daydream'' (1995). Written by Carey, Jermaine Dupri and Manuel Seal, and produced by Carey and Dupri, It was released by Columbia Records o ...

") '' Horace Brown – Horace Brown (1996)'' * Taste Your Love * I Like * Gotta Find a Way ''

Kenny Lattimore Kenny Lattimore (born April 10, 1970) is an American R&B singer known for his smooth, soulful voice and romantic ballads. He rose to prominence in the mid-1990s with the release of his self-titled album, '' Kenny Lattimore.'' Early life and ...

–

(1996)'' * Never Too Busy * I Won't Let You Down ''Assorted Phlavors – Assorted Phlavors (1996)'' * Tell Me * Hiding Place * Trust * What Ya Gonna Do (Interlude) * Patience * Don't Let Go * Tonight (Interlude) * Can't Get You Off My Mind * Love So Real (Interlude) * Don't Stop (Interlude) * Patience (Remix) ''

– I'm Movin' On (1996)'' * Movin' On ''

– Still Climbing (1997)'' * In the Game of Love ''

Kurupt Ricardo Emmanuel Brown (born November 23, 1972), better known by his stage name Kurupt, is an American rapper and record producer. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he formed Tha Dogg Pound in 1992 along with Daz Dillinger; the rap duo has releas ...

–

Kuruption! ''Kuruption!'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Kurupt. It was released on Antra Records, a label formed after Kurupt left Death Row Records. It was released as a double album and distributed by A&M Records. Originally scheduled for ...

(Disc Two) (1998)'' * Who Do U Be (Produced by RJ Rice, additional production and remix by Dave "Jam" Hall)

References

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