Nikhil Seetharam is a multi-platinum Grammy winning Canadian composer and record producer from

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. He has worked with several notable artists such as Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, and DJ Khaled. Nikhil composes film and television scores and has worked with companies such as Disney+, Hulu, BET, CTV, HBO and more.

Musical career

In 2010, Nikhil contributed production on

Nicki Minaj Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (; born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj ( ), is a Trinidadian-born rapper based in the United States. She is known for her musical versatility, animated flow in her rapping, alter egos and accents. ...

's single "

Moment 4 Life "Moment 4 Life" is a song by Trinidadian-American rapper and singer Nicki Minaj featuring Canadian rapper Drake. It serves as the fourth single from Minaj's debut studio album '' Pink Friday'' (2010). The song was produced by T-Minus and writt ...

", which peaked at number 13 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart.

2010

* T.I. - '' No Mercy'': 12. "Poppin Bottles" (feat.

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) ''(produced with T-Minus)'' *

Ciara Ciara Princess Wilson ( ; Harris; born October 25, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, model and entrepreneur. She released her debut studio album, '' Goodies'' in 2004, which spawned four singles: " Goodies" (featuring Petey Pa ...

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Basic Instinct ''Basic Instinct'' is a 1992 neo-noir erotic thriller film directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Joe Eszterhas. The film follows San Francisco police detective Nick Curran ( Michael Douglas), who is investigating the brutal murder of a w ...

'': 9. "Turn It Up" (feat.

Usher Usher may refer to: Several jobs which originally involved directing people and ensuring people are in the correct place: * Usher (occupation) ** Church usher ** Wedding usher, one of the male attendants to the groom in a wedding ceremony ** Fie ...

) ''(produced with T-Minus)'' *

- ''

Pink Friday ''Pink Friday'' is the debut studio album by rapper Nicki Minaj. It was released on November 22, 2010, by Young Money, Cash Money and Universal Motown. After signing a recording contract with Young Money Entertainment in 2009, Minaj began plann ...

'': 7. "

" (feat.

) ''(produced with T-Minus)''

2011

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 ...

: ''

We the Best Forever ''We the Best Forever'' is the fifth studio album by American disc jockey and record producer DJ Khaled. It was released under We the Best Music Group, Terror Squad Entertainment, Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, and Universal M ...

'': "

I'm On One I Am or I'm may refer to: Language and literature * "I Am that I Am", a common English translation of the response God used in the Hebrew Bible when Moses asked for His name ** I am (biblical term), a Christian term used in the Bible * "I Am" (po ...

" (feat Drake, Rick Ross, and Lil Wayne) ''(produced with T-Minus)'' *

- '' Take Care'': :* 09. "

Make Me Proud "Make Me Proud" is a hip hop song by Canadian recording artist Drake, released as the third single from his second studio album, '' Take Care'', featuring rapper Nicki Minaj. It was released as a digital download on October 16, 2011 and impacted r ...

" (feat.

)

2012

- '' Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded'': :* 07. "Champion" (feat.

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Young Jeezy Jay Wayne Jenkins (born September 28, 1977), known by his stage name Jeezy (or Young Jeezy), is an American rapper. Signing to Def Jam Recordings in 2004, his major label debut, '' Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101'', was released the followi ...

)

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- ''This Is How I Feel'': :* 00. "Compliments" (feat. Kris Stephens & T.I.)

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- '' Welcome to: Our House'' :* 12. "Frat House"

Kendrick Lamar Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper and songwriter. Known for his progressive musical styles and socially conscious songwriting, he is often considered one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generat ...

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good kid, m.A.A.d city ''Good Kid, M.A.A.D City'' (stylized as ''good kid, m.A.A.d city'') is the second studio album by American rapper Kendrick Lamar. It was released on October 22, 2012, through Top Dawg Entertainment, Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records ...

'' :* 09. " Swimming Pools (Drank)[Extended Version">xtended_Version.html" ;"title=" Swimming Pools (Drank)[Extended Version"> Swimming Pools (Drank)[Extended Version" T.I. - ''Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head'': * 08. "Go Get It" * 09. "Guns and Roses" (feat. P!nk) ASAP Rocky - ''Long. Live. ASAP'': * 03. "PMW (All I Need)" (feat. ScHoolboy Q)

2013

- ''

Nothing Was the Same ''Nothing Was the Same'' is the third studio album by Canadian rapper Drake. It was released on September 24, 2013, through OVO Sound, Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, and Republic Records. Work on the record began in 2012 and cont ...

'': * Bonus. "5 AM in Toronto" T.I. *00. "My Potna"

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- ''

I Am Not a Human Being 2 ''I Am Not a Human Being II'' is the tenth studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released on March 26, 2013, by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Republic Records.Recording sessions took place during 2006 to 2012, ...

'': *09. "

Rich As Fuck "Rich As Fuck" (edited for explicit album as "Rich As F**k" and for clean album as "Rich As F***") is a song by American hip hop recording artist Lil Wayne, sent to urban radio on April 9, 2013, as the third and final single from his tenth stud ...

" (feat.

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)

2014

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- ''

Talk a Good Game ''Talk a Good Game'' is the fourth studio album by American singer Kelly Rowland. Formerly titled ''Year of the Woman'', the album was released on June 14, 2013 through Universal Republic and its affiliated record labels. Incorporating a base co ...

'': * Bonus. "Love me Til I Die'

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- '' Can U Digg It?'': *08. "Diamonds" (feat. August Alsina)

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- ''

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'' *00. Wild Side

2015

Marc E. Bassy Marc Griffin, known professionally as Marc E. Bassy, is an American singer and songwriter from the San Francisco Bay Area. He is the former vocalist of the Los Angeles-based pop band 2AM Club. His solo works include his 2014 mixtape ''Only the Poe ...

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'': *02. "XX" *03. "On Top"

2016

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 ...

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Heartbreak on a Full Moon ''Heartbreak on a Full Moon'' is the eighth studio album by American singer Chris Brown. The album is a double-disc, consisting of 45 tracks, and was released digitally on October 31, 2017, and onto CD three days later by RCA Records. Brown for ...

'': *45. "

Grass Ain't Greener "Grass Ain't Greener" is a song by American singer Chris Brown released on May 5, 2016 as the lead single from Brown's eight studio album, ''Heartbreak on a Full Moon''. The song was written by Brown and Prince Chrishan, and produced by Nikhil. ...

" Chris Brown & OHB - '' Before the Trap: Nights in Tarzana'': *04. "I Need Love"

Filmography

2012

''Searching for Angels'' - feature film (starring

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and Veronika London)

2020

Utopia Falls ''Utopia Falls'' is a Canadian TV series that combines science fiction with hip hop. Created by R.T. Thorne with Joseph Mallozzi as showrunner, the show premiered on the streaming service Hulu on February 14, 2020. Plot In the distant future, ...

'' - Hulu series created by R.T. Thorne & Joseph Mallozzi

2021

Good Trouble (TV series) ''Good Trouble'' is an American drama television series. It is a spin-off of the Freeform show '' The Fosters''. ''Good Trouble'' began in January 2019 with a thirteen-episode first season and follows Callie Adams Foster ( Maia Mitchell) and Ma ...

'' - Season 3 - Freeform series created by Joanna Johnson, Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige. Composed with Amanda Jones ''

Twenties (TV series) ''Twenties'' is an American single-camera comedy series created by Lena Waithe. The plot is semi-autobiographical and follows "a queer black girl, Hattie, and her two straight best friends, Marie and Nia, who spend most of their days talking 'ish' ...

'' - Season 2 - BET series created by Lena Waithe. Composed with Amanda Jones ''

A Black Lady Sketch Show ''A Black Lady Sketch Show'' is an American television sketch comedy series created by Robin Thede for HBO. The show consists of comedy sketches performed by a main cast of Black women, currently consisting of producer and creator Thede, Gabrielle ...

'' - Season 2 - HBO series created by Robin Thede. Additional Music

2022

Children Ruin Everything ''Children Ruin Everything'' is a Canadian sitcom television series, that premiered on CTV on January 12, 2022. Created by Kurt Smeaton for CTV and Roku and co-produced by New Metric Media and Bell Media Studios, the series focuses on Astrid ( Me ...

'' - CTV/Roku series created by

Chuck Tatham Charles Tatham (born 1963) is a Canadian screenwriter and television producer best known for his work on ''Arrested Development'', ''How I Met Your Mother'', and ''Modern Family''. Biography Early life Tatham was born in Listowel, Ontario. He g ...

, Kurt Smeaton, Mark Montifore ''

Naomi (TV series) ''Naomi'' is an American superhero drama television series created by Ava DuVernay and Jill Blankenship which is based on the comic book series of the same name co-written by Brian Michael Bendis and David F. Walker and illustrated by Jamal ...

'' - DC Entertainment/Warner Bros. Television series created by Ava DuVernay. Composed with Amanda Jones ''

'' - Season 4 - Freeform series created by Joanna Johnson, Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige. Composed with Amanda Jones

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