Rodney "Don Vito" Richard (born July 9, 1978) is an American record producer. He is best known as the producer who collaborated with Kandi Burruss on projects portrayed on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, including Kim Zolciak's breakout single "Tardy for the Party". He also worked as a judge on The Kandi Factory airing on Bravo, and as executive producer for Burruss' weekly webisode series Kandi Koated Nights.
Don Vito | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Rodney Richard |
| Born | July 9, 1978 Gary, Indiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, pop, R&B |
| Occupation | Record producer |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Don Vito Productions |
| Website | donvitoproductions |
Biography
editDon Vito was born Rodney Richard on July 9, 1978, in Gary, Indiana to Louis and Juanita Richard. While in high school, he learned the art of DJing and would perform at school dances and local house parties. After being discharged from the Marine Corps, Don Vito moved to Atlanta, Georgia.
In Atlanta, Vito was introduced to a record producer, DJ Cooley C, who gave him the opportunity to work with hip hop artists Ghetto Mafia and Kilo. He later met Ian Burke and was introduced to rapper Solé, who was signed to RedZone Entertainment. After being signed to RedZone by Tricky Stewart, he started working with Solé and artists such as Mya and Blu Cantrell. Less than four years later, Don Vito ventured out with the R&B group Cherish. In 2005, he launched Don Vito Productions, a music and video production company.
On August 21, 2013, Don Vito and his girlfriend, LaTavia Roberson, formerly of Destiny's Child, welcomed a daughter named Lyric.[1][2] The pair welcomed son Londyn on September 23, 2019.[3]
Discography
editCredits
edit| Artist | Album | Year | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karmin | Hello | 2012 | Producer |
| Nelly | 5.0 | 2010 | Producer, Programming |
| Nelly | 5.0 Deluxe Edition | 2010 | Producer, Programming |
| Nelly | 5.0 Deluxe Edition (Clean) | 2010 | Producer, Programming |
| Ciara | Fantasy Ride | 2009 | Producer |
| Ciara | Fantasy Ride Deluxe Edition | 2009 | Producer, Audio Production |
| Gorilla Zoe | Don't Feed Da Animals | 2009 | Producer |
| Pleasure P | The Introduction of Marcus Cooper | 2009 | Producer, Audio Production |
| Pleasure P | The Introduction of Marcus Cooper (Clean) | 2009 | Producer, Audio Production |
| Pleasure P | The Introduction of Marcus Cooper (Japan Bonus Track) | 2009 | Producer, Audio Production |
| Hurricane Chris | Unleashed | 2009 | Producer |
| Hurricane Chris | Unleashed (Clean) | 2009 | Producer |
| Rasheeda | Certified Hot Chick | 2009 | Producer |
| Karina | First Love | 2008 | Producer, Audio Producer |
| Cherish | The Truth | 2008 | 2008 |
| Cherish | The Truth (Japan Bonus Tracks) | 2008 | 2008 |
| Various Artist | Total Club Hits, Vol.2 | 2008 | Producer |
| Bow Wow & Omarion | Face Off | 2007 | Producer, Audio Production |
| Bow Wow & Omarion | Face Off (CD/DVD) | 2007 | Producer, Audio Production |
| Bow Wow & Omarion | Face Off (Japan Bonus Tracks) | 2007 | Producer |
| Rasheeda | Dat Type of Gurl | 2007 | Producer |
| Yung Joc | Hustlenomics | 2007 | Audio Production |
| Yung Joc | Hustlenomics (Clean) | 2007 | Producer, Audio Production |
| Yung Joc | Hustlenomics (Bonus MVI Clean) | 2007 | Producer |
| Various Artist | Def Jam Sessions, Vol. 1 | 2007 | Composer, Producer |
| Don Vito | Don Vito Presents: Crunk and Famous | 2006 | Executive Producer |
| Cherish | Unappreciated | 2006 | Producer, Mixing, Audio Production |
| Young Quon | Doin It...Movin' | 2006 | Producer |
| Various Artist | Young, Fly & Flashy, Vol. 1 | 2005 | Producer, Engineer |
| Various Artist | Young, Fly & Flashy, Vol. 1 (Clean) | 2005 | Producer, Engineer |
| Nasty Nardo | Can't Stop Ballin | 2004 | Composer |
| Mýa | Moodring | 2003 | Producer |
| Mýa | Moodring (UK Bonus Tracks) | 2003 | Producer |
| Blu Cantrell | Bittersweet (Clean Bonus DVD) | 2003 | Producer, Drum Programming |
| Gangsta Boo | Enquiring Minds, Vol. 2: The Soap Opera | 2003 | Producer |
| Gangsta Boo | Enquiring Minds, Vol. 2: The Soap Opera (Clean) | 2003 | Producer |
| Psy2ko & Mic L Moodswing | Blood is Thicker Than Water | 2002 | Producer |
| Original Soundtrack | Bad Company (Original Soundtrack) | 2002 | Producer |
| Blu Cantrell | So Blu | 2001 | Keyboards, Programming |
| Original Soundtrack | Da New Dirty | 2002 | Producer |
Singles
edit| Artist | Single | Year | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Soloman | "Take That" | 2012 | Producer |
| Kim Zolciak | Don't Be Tardy for the Wedding (Theme Song) | 2012 | Producer |
| Beanie Sigel | "Dolla Signs" f/ 8ball & MJG | 2012 | Producer |
| Lloyd | "The One" | 2011 | Producer |
| One Chance | "Want It" | 2011 | Producer |
| Soul Train Awards | Red Carpet Theme Music | 2010 | Original Music |
| Twista | "Bad Girl" f/ Lloyd | 2010 | Producer |
| Young Berg | "Gettin' to the Money" f/ Lil Wayne | 2009 | Producer |
| Kim Zolciak | "Tardy for the Party" | 2009 | Producer |
| Lil Scrappy | "Stand Up Like a Man" f/ Lil Wayne | 2008 | Producer |
| Cherish | "Killa" | 2008 | Producer |
| Yung Joc | "Coffee Shop" | 2007 | Producer |
| Bobby V. | "Anonymous" f/ Timbaland | 2007 | Producer |
| Cherish | "Do It to It" | 2006 | Producer, Mixing |
| Twista | "Ain't It Man" | 2004 | Producer |
Awards and nominations
edit- 2010, BMI, Nomination Special Background Performance Cue
- 2007, Songwriter Award,[4] (Cherish - "Do It to It")
- 2023, Songwriter Award,[5] (Acraze feat. Cherish - "Do It to It")
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Former Destiny's Child Member LaTavia Roberson Welcomes Baby Girl". HelloBeautiful. August 22, 2013. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
- ^ "BABY SHOWER FAB: LaTavia Roberson Gets Some Gifts From LeToya Luckett, Meelah, Her Baby's Daddy And More In Atlanta | The Young, Black, and Fabulous®". Theybf.com. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
- ^ "LaTavia Roberson on Instagram: "I could not thank God for a more perfect birthday!!!!! Loved ones and family!!! Especially after having a baby! My God is an awesome God🙏🏽. And the most precious gift is Londyn Saint Richard 💜"".
- ^ "2007 BMI Urban Awards: BMI Award Winning Songs | News". BMI.com. September 8, 2007. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
- ^ "2023 BMI Pop Music Awards: BMI Award Winning Songs | News". BMI.com. May 9, 2023. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
External links
edit- Meet Superstar Producer Don Vito, Freddyo.com
- Real Housewife of Atlanta Kim Zolciak Being Sued By Music Producer, Radaronline.com
- Cast of Kandi Koated Nights, Straigftfromthea.com
- Yung Joc Album Review, XXL, xxlmag.com
- The One, Hip Hop MVP.com
- Soundcheck, Soultrain.com
- A&R, Learnthemusicindustry.com
- Don Vito Celebrity Judge, BET's 106 & Park
- The Kandi Factory is Worth Visiting, Kandi Factory