David "Jam" Hall is an American record producer. He first became known for his production work on Mariah Carey's 1993 single "Dreamlover", which peaked the Billboard Hot 100. The year prior, he was credited on Mary J. Blige's debut album What's the 411? (1992),[1] namely on its singles "You Remind Me", "Reminisce" and "Love No Limit".
Dave "Jam" Hall | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Jam |
| Occupation | Record producer |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouse | |
He was further credited with similar roles on releases including Madonna's album Bedtime Stories (1994), Brownstone's 1994 single "If You Love Me", and Carey's 1995 single "Fantasy"—his second Billboard Hot 100-number one production. Hall has also produced for Usher, Donell Jones, CeCe Peniston, and Joe early in their respective careers.
He was also a remixer for "Scream" (1995) by Michael and Janet Jackson, and "Goldeneye" for Tina Turner that same year. He was married to comedienne Wanda Sykes from 1991 to 1998.[2]
Production discography
editBrand Nubian – One For All (1990)
- Try To Do Me
Heavy D. & the Boyz – Peaceful Journey (1991)
- Body and Mind (produced with Nevelle Hodge)
Strictly Business- Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1991)
- Stephanie Mills – I Just Want Love
- Jeff Redd – You Called and Told Me
- Mary J. Blige – You Remind Me
Stephanie Mills – Something Real (1992)
- I Just Want Love
Shinehead – Sidewalk University (1992)
- Try My Love
Father MC – Close to You (1992)
- All I Want
Mary J. Blige – What's the 411? (1992)
- Reminisce
- You Remind Me
- Love No Limit
- My Love
Intro – Intro (1993)
- Let Me Be the One
- It's All About You
- So Many Reasons
Joe – Everything (1993)
- Baby Don't Stop
Mariah Carey – Music Box (1993)
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
Jade – Mind, Body & Song (1994)[3]
- If the Mood Is Right
- If the Lovin' Ain't Good
- The Many Ways
- Final Goodbye
Brownstone – From the Bottom Up (1994)
Madonna – Bedtime Stories (1994)
- I'd Rather Be Your Lover
- Human Nature
- Love Tried to Welcome Me
Intro – New Life (1995)
- Funny How Time Flies
- My Love's on the Way
- Now That I've Lost You
Phyllis Hyman – I Refuse to Be Lonely (1995)
- It's Not About You (It's About Me)
Mariah Carey – Daydream (1995)
- Fantasy
- Slipping Away (B-side to the single "Always Be My Baby")
Horace Brown – Horace Brown (1996)
- Taste Your Love
- I Like
- Gotta Find a Way
Kenny Lattimore – Kenny Lattimore (1996)
- Never Too Busy
- I Won't Let You Down
Assorted Phlavors – Assorted Phlavors (1996)[4]
- 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)
CeCe Peniston – I'm Movin' On (1996)
Brownstone – Still Climbing (1997)
- In the Game of Love
Kurupt – Kuruption! (Disc Two) (1998)
- Who Do U Be (Produced by RJ Rice, additional production and remix by Dave "Jam" Hall)
References
edit- ^ Swihart, Stanton. "Review What's the 411?". Allmusic. Archived from the original on 12 July 2011. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
- ^ Karpel, Ari (March 2009). "Black and Gay Like Me". The Advocate. No. 1024. Archived from the original on February 7, 2009.
- ^ Promis, Jose F. "Jade". "Mind, Body & Song" review. allmusic.com. Archived from the original on 2020-04-12. Retrieved 2012-07-22.
- ^ "Assorted Phlavors". allmusic.com. Archived from the original on 2020-04-12. Retrieved 2012-07-20.