Dana Stinson a.k.a. Rockwilder is an American hip hop producer and songwriter best known for his work with Redman, Jay-Z, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, Xzibit, and Janet Jackson. He has appeared on every Redman studio album since 1994.[1][2][3][4]
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| Birth name | Dana Stinson |
| Also known as | Rockwilder |
| Born | February 2, 1971 |
| Origin | New York City, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
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Biography
editStinson began his career in 1993, working with close friend Redman in New York City. He contributed intro song "Bobyahead2dis" to his classic 1994 sophomore album Dare Iz a Darkside, while also producing numerous Redman album tracks, songs for Redman-endorsed proteges, and productions for other collaborators, such as Method Man, Busta Rhymes, and Erick Sermon.[3] In 1997, he produced third single "One" for Busta Rhymes and Erykah Badu from 1997 album When Disaster Strikes.... He later produced Method Man and Redman's 1999 single "Da Rockwilder", which became a rap staple after peaking in the top 15 of the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart.[5][6] He ended the 1990s decade producing songs for Jay-Z's Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter, including lead single and top 10 rap hit "Do It Again".[3]
By 2000, Stinson's production duties began to branch out from the genre of hip-hop, as his productions were sought after by crossover R&B artists seeking additional radio airplay from hip-hop fused formats including: Janet Jackson (co-writing and producing six songs from 2001 album All For You, including final airplay single "Come On Get Up", explicit album cut "Warmth" from 2004 album Damita Jo, as well as various radio edits and single remixes); Maxwell (various mixes of lead single "Get to Know Ya" from 2001 album Now); Bell Biv DeVoe (lead single "Da Hot Shit (Aight)" from 2001 comeback album BBD); Mary J. Blige ("Keep It Moving" from 2001 album No More Drama); Christina Aguilera (Stripped lead single "Dirrty" and the Grammy-winning 2001 Moulin Rouge! soundtrack remake of "Lady Marmalade"); Pink ("Get the Party Started/Sweet Dreams", the B-side to lead single "Get the Party Started" from 2001 sophomore album, Missundaztood); Me’Shell NdegeOcello (remix to lead single "Pocketbook" from acclaimed 2002 album Cookie: The Anthropological Mixtape); Solange ("Wonderland" from 2002 debut album Solo Star); Mya ("Why You Gotta Look So Good?" from 2003 album Moodring); Kelis (hit European single "In Public" featuring Nas from 2003 album Tasty); NSYNC member JC Chasez ("Come To Me' from 2004 debut album Schizophrenic); Destiny's Child (a Missy Elliott remix of hit single "Bootylicious" to promote 2001 projects Carmen: A Hip Hopera and This Is the Remix, as well as "If" and "Free" from 2004 album Destiny Fulfilled); and various productions for Kelly Rowland, Musiq Soulchild, and Tyrese.[7][8][9]
Production credits
editSelected songwriting credits
editNon-produced songwriting contributions.
| Title | Year | Artist | Album |
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| "Doves in the Wind" (featuring Kendrick Lamar) | 2017 | SZA | Ctrl |
| "Self Righteous" | 2020 | Bryson Tiller | Trapsoul (Deluxe Edition) |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Ceremony | Award | Result | Ref |
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| 2001 | BMI Urban Awards | 2000-2001 Top Producers Award | Won | [10] |
References
edit- ^ "Rockwilder". BMI.com. August 2, 2005. Archived from the original on March 16, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ "It List: Music". EW.com. Archived from the original on January 23, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ a b c Brown, Preezy. "The Produce Section | 11 of Rockwilder's Most Iconic Beats". REVOLT. Archived from the original on March 29, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ "Super Producers of the '90s and the Top of the Millennium". BET. Archived from the original on March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ Elibert, Mark (November 2, 2022). "Redman Confirms An Extended Version Of 'Da Rockwilder' Does Exist". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ Maglio, Tony (August 17, 2020). "Method Man Tells Us Why 1999 Hit 'Da Rockwilder' Is So Short: Redman 'Didn't Like the Track'". Archived from the original on March 16, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ "Rockwilder Has Plans For Janet, Destiny's Child, More". MTV. Archived from the original on February 12, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ Mitchell, Gail (December 8, 2001). "Bell Biv DeVoe Returns". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ "'Destiny Fulfilled' Turns 15: Looking Back At Destiny's Child's Fifth And Final Album | GRAMMY.com". grammy.com. Archived from the original on December 1, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ "BMI Urban Award Winners Announced". BMI. October 2, 2001. Archived from the original on October 11, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2024.