Dawaun Parker (born May 9, 1984) 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 ...

and

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. After graduating from

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in 2005, he became a producer for

Dr. Dre Andre Romell Young (born February 18, 1965), known professionally as Dr. Dre, is an American rapper, record producer, record executive, and actor. He is the founder and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics, and co-founder of ...

’s record label

Aftermath Entertainment Aftermath Entertainment is an American record label founded by hip hop producer and rapper Dr. Dre in 1996. It operates as a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, and is distributed through Interscope Records. The label's roster includes artists ...

. He received his first formal credit on

50 Cent Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975), known professionally as 50 Cent, is an American rapper, actor, and television producer. Born in Queens, a borough of New York City, Jackson began pursuing a musical career in 1996. In 1999–2000, ...

’s ''Get Rich or Die Tryin soundtrack, and contributed to several songs on

Busta Rhymes Trevor George Smith Jr. (born May 20, 1972), known professionally as Busta Rhymes, is an American rapper, singer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the moniker Busta Rhymes, after National Football League, NFL and Canadian Football Lea ...

' number 1 album, ''The Big Bang'', as well as Jay-Z's return record, ''Kingdom Come''. Parker co-wrote the number 1 single, " Crack a Bottle", by Eminem, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent, and co-produced nearly every track on ''Relapse''. On October 20, 2010, Parker released his first single, Lost, co-produced by Dr. Dre and featuring Phil Beaudreau. Since he left Aftermath sometime in 2014, he has been working on several projects, including production on Phil Beaudreau's album ''Ether''.

Production

– Come & Go * 50 Cent feat.

Nicole Scherzinger Nicole Prascovia Elikolani Scherzinger ( ; ; born June 29, 1978) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and television personality. She was a member of the girl group and dance ensemble the Pussycat Dolls between 2003 and 2010. With ...

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– Fire * 50 Cent – I Get It In * 50 Cent – Talk About Me * 50 Cent – Death To My Enemies * 50 Cent feat.

Eminem Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time, he is credited with popula ...

– Psycho * 50 Cent – Straight to the Bank * Bishop Lamont – No Stoppin' Carson * Bishop Lamont – Grow Up * Bobby Digital – Up Again *

– Get You Some * Busta Rhymes – How We Do It Over Here * Busta Rhymes feat.

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– Don't Get Carried Away * Busta Rhymes feat. Q-Tip – You Can't Hold The Torch * Busta Rhymes – Legend Of The Fall Off's * Busta Rhymes feat. Raekwon – Goldmine * Busta Rhymes feat. Rick James –

In The Ghetto "In the Ghetto" (originally titled "The Vicious Circle") is a 1969 song written by Mac Davis and recorded by Elvis Presley. It was a major hit released in 1969 as a part of Presley's comeback album, ''From Elvis in Memphis'', and was also relea ...

* Busta Rhymes feat.

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– Been Through The Storm *

Cory Gunz Peter Cory Pankey, Jr. (born June 22, 1987), better known by his stage name Cory Gunz, is an American rapper from the Bronx, New York City.Jessica Koslow, "Interview: Cory Gunz: Youngest In Charge," February 1, 2005, found aHipHopDx website Acc ...

– Go Slow * Dawaun Parker – Lost (Co-Produced By

) * Dawaun Parker – Schemin' *

feat.

and 50 Cent – Crack A Bottle * Eminem – Hello * Eminem – Medicine Ball * Eminem – Same Song & Dance * Eminem feat. Dr. Dre – Old Time's Sake * Eminem – Must Be the Ganja * Eminem – 3 a.m. * Eminem – My Mom * Eminem – Insane * Eminem – Bagpipes From Baghdad * Eminem – We Made You * Eminem – Stay Wide Awake * Eminem – Déjà Vu * Eminem – Underground * Eminem – Im Having A Relapse * Eminem feat. Dr. Dre – Hell Breaks Loose * Eminem – Taking My Ball * Eminem – Music Box * Eminem – Drop The Bomb On 'Em * Eminem – So Bad * Eminem – Walk On Water * Eminem – Premonition (Intro) * Eminem – Alfred (Interlude) * Eminem – Never Love Again * Eminem – Little Engine * Eminem – Lock It Up * Eminem – Alfred (Outro) * G.A.G.E. feat.

Raekwon Corey Woods (born January 12, 1970), better known by his stage name Raekwon ( ), is an American rapper. He rose to prominence as a founding member of the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, which achieved mainstream success following the release of the ...

& Jabar – Goin Leave You *

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– Blood of Christ * Game – Dead People * The GodBody – Beef * The GodBody – The Fly Butter (Holy Smokes) * The GodBody – Just Another Day * The GodBody – Fell Off *

Jay Z Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, businessman, and record executive. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, he was named the greatest rapper of all time by ''Billboard'' and '' Vibe'' i ...

– 30 Something * Jay-Z – Lost One * Jay-Z – Trouble * Jay-Z feat.

Ne-Yo Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1979), known professionally as Ne-Yo ( ), is an American singer and songwriter. Regarded as a leading figure of Contemporary R&B#2000s, 2000s R&B music, he is the recipient of numerous accolades, includi ...

– Minority Report *

Joe Budden Joseph Anthony Budden II (born August 31, 1980) is an American broadcaster and former rapper. He first gained recognition with his 2003 single " Pump It Up", which peaked in the top 40 of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and preceded the release of h ...

– Hate Me *

Joyner Lucas Gary Maurice "Joyner" Lucas Jr. (born August 17, 1988) is an American rapper, actor and entrepreneur. Lucas first received exposure after the release of his single "Ross Capicchioni" in 2015. In June 2017, he released his fourth mixtape, ''508-5 ...

- Just Like You * Joyner Lucas - Lullaby *

Kendrick Lamar Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. Regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, he was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music, becoming the first music ...

– Black Boy Fly *

– Catalina *

– About Me *

Snoop Dogg Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. ( ; born October 20, 1971), better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop Doggy Dogg), is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Rooted in West Coast hip-hop, he is widely regarded as one of t ...

– Round Here * Snoop Dogg feat. Dr. Dre and

D'Angelo Michael Eugene Archer (born February 11, 1974), better known by his stage name D'Angelo (), is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He first garnered attention after co-producing the single "U Will Know" ...

– Imagine * Snoop Dogg feat.

Nate Dogg Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (August 19, 1969 – March 15, 2011), known professionally as Nate Dogg, was an American rapper and singer. He gained recognition for providing guest vocals on several hit rap songs between 1992 and 2007, earning him the ...

and – Boss' Life *

Stat Quo Stanley Bernard Benton (born July 24, 1978), better known by his stage name Stat Quo, is an American rapper and record producer.Shaheem Reid (January 12, 2004).Mixtape Mondays: Stat Quo" ''MTV''. Accessed February 5, 2008. Benton worked his way ...

– Get Low *

T.I. Clifford Joseph Harris Jr. (born September 25, 1980), known professionally as T.I. or Tip, is an American rapper and singer raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Harris is credited as a pioneer of the hip hop subgenre trap music, along with fellow Georgi ...

– Why You Wanna *

Travis Barker Travis Landon Barker (born November 14, 1975) is an American musician, songwriter, and music producer who is the drummer for the rock band Blink-182. He has collaborated with hip hop artists, is a member of the rap rock group Transplants ...

feat. The Clipse & Kobe – City Of Dreams * Travis Barker and

Yelawolf Michael Wayne Atha (born December 30, 1979), better known by his stage name Yelawolf, is an American rapper. Born in Gadsden, Alabama, and raised in Antioch, Tennessee, he embarked on his recording career in 2005, releasing four mixtapes to pos ...

– Director's Cut *

– Hold On * Young Buck – U Ain't Goin' Nowhere

Awards and nominations

References

External links

Aftermath Entertainment website

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