Darius Harrison, also known by his stage name as "DEEZLE", is an American record producer,[1] rapper and singer.

Deezle
Deezle poses with his 2009 Grammys for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Album
Deezle poses with his 2009 Grammys for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Album
Background information
Birth nameDarius Harrison
BornOctober 14
OriginNew Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
GenresRap, hip hop, R&B, pop, gospel, pop punk, classical
Occupation(s)Producer, rapper, singer
Years active1989–present
LabelsBox Bangers Media

Music career

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He was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. Deezle has garnered many industry accolades for his creative works—including co-producing Lil Wayne's hit single "Lollipop", which led to a Grammy win alongside Jim Jonsin.[2] From this, Deezle's credits, music contributions, and numerous artistic collaborations expanded significantto ly. This included co-authoring Drake's hit "In My Feelings," engineering Chris Brown's singles' "Gimme That" and "Graffiti," producing Lil Wayne's hit album "Tha Carter III," as well as sharing a co-producing credit with Kanye West on "Let the Beat Build." Ever since his start as a producer, engineer and artist in the music industry, he has sold over seventy-five million records. In addition to records, Deezle has also made musical contributions alongside Donald Harrison to movie scores such as Right to Return and Rachel Getting Married by Academy Award–winning filmmaker Jonathan Demme.

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In 2011, Dezzle filed a lawsuit against Young money and Cash money records claiming he is owed millions.[3][2][4]

Awards and nominations

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Grammy Awards

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2008

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Production, engineering, and songwriting credits

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2004

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Destiny's ChildDestiny Fulfilled
T.I.Urban Legend

2005

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Lil WayneTha Carter II
  • 17. "Weezy Baby" (featuring Nikki)
TrinaGlamorest Life
The Longest YardThe Longest Yard
  • 02. "Shorty Bounce"
AvantDirector
BirdmanFast Money
  • 01. "Intro"
  • 07. "Shovlin Snow" (featuring Curren$y, Mack Maine and Lil Wayne)
  • 09. "Get It All Together" (featuring Lil Wayne)
  • 10. "We Got That" (featuring Six Shot)
  • 13. "Out the Ghetto" (featuring Magnolia Chop)
  • 14. "Around the World"

2006

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Yung JocNew Joc City
  • 05. "Don't Play Wit It" (featuring Big Gee)
Chris BrownChris Brown
Birdman and Lil WayneLike Father, Like Son
LloydYou
Robin ThickeThe Evolution of Robin Thicke
Donald Harrison3D Volume I Smooth Jazz
  • 01. "The Magic Touch"
  • 02. "Now Is the Time"
  • 03. "Chillin' at the Penthouse"
  • 04. "All My Love"
  • 05. "Soul to Soul"
  • 06. "A Beautiful Day"
  • 07. "Dreamgirl"
  • 08. "Eddie Palmieri"
  • 09. "Step in the Name of Love" (R. Kelly cover)
  • 10. "Now Is the Time" (Instrumental)
  • 11. "Rainy Nights"

2007

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Sean KingstonBeautiful Girls single
Wyclef Jean – "Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)" single
Mary J. BligeJust Fine single
Shop Boyz – "Party Like a Rockstar"
MarioCrying Out for Me
TrinaSingle Again single
Playaz CircleDuffle Bag Boy single
Birdman5 * Stunna

2008

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Lil WayneTha Carter III
Shawty LoDey Know single
Keri HilsonTurnin' Me On single
Flo RidaMail on Sunday
  • 01. "American Superstar" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
Robin ThickeSomething Else
Rick RossTrilla
LloydLessons in Love
Bun BII Trill
  • 03. "Damn I'm Cold" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
Kevin RudolfLet It Rock single
LudacrisTheater of the Mind
  • 11. "Last Of A Dying Breed" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
The GameLAX
  • 05. "My Life" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
UsherHere I Stand
  • 16. "Love In This Club,Pt. II" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
T-PainCan't Believe It single
SolangeSol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams (Deluxe)

2009

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D Boyz – Life of a D-Boy
  • 05. "Work to Move" (featuring Jazze Pha)
  • 06. "Ballin' in My City"
  • 00. "It's Yo Money"
EminemRelapse:Refill
DrakeSo Far Gone
Chris BrownGraffiti

2011

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Jay SeanHit the Lights

2012

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DMXUndisputed
N.O.4 – The Beginning

2013

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Teena MarieBeautiful
  • 00. "The Love Game"
Master PAl Capone
  • 02. "My Life" (featuring Alley Boy and Fat Trel)
  • 07. "Gangstas Need Love Too" (featuring Alley Boy, Fat Trel and Bride)
  • 09. "Scared of Me" (featuring Krazy and Tory) (co-produced by 1500)
  • 10. "We All We Got" (featuring Alley Boy and Fat Trel) (co-produced by 1500)
  • 13. "Block Party" (featuring Calliope Var and Alley Boy)
  • 14. "Friends with Benefits" (featuring Kirko Bangz)
  • 15. "Kit Kat Bars" (featuring Alley Boy and Fat Trel)

2014

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Jennifer LopezA.K.A.
Chris BrownX
  • 10. "Time For Love"

2018

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DrakeScorpion

Andres Castillo – eClectrónico

  • 01. "Let's Groove" (featuring Derek Figueroa and Deezle)
  • 02. "Here We Go Again" (featuring Deezle)

Mr. Pig – One More Kiss

  • 01. "One More Kiss" (featuring Deezle)

2019

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Deezle – The Best Is Yet To Come
  • 01. "I Got A Feelin'"
  • 02. "My Hands On Your Body"
  • 03. "Self Medicated" (featuring Tifa)
  • 04. "Show Is" (featuring Kay Klover and Raw Reem)
Mastachi – Tonight
  • .01 "Tonight" (featuring Deezle)
Marissa Kaye – Rhythm of the Night
  • 01. "Rhythm Of The Night" (featuring Deezle)
Dylan Kenjiro] – Ese Flow
  • 01. "Ese Flow" (featuring Deezle)
Nito Favel] – Coco Piña
  • 01. Jozvan Vera "Por Favor" (featuring Deezle)

Jozvan Vera -Por Favor feat Deezle

  • 01. "Coco Piña" (featuring Deezle)
Derek Figueroa – Muévete
  • 01. "Muévete" (featuring Deezle, Claudio Zayas, and Deelio)

2020

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Claudio Zayas – Regreso Atras

  • 01. "Regreso Atras" (featuring Sebastian Martingaste, and Deezle)

Deezle – Merry Christmas

  • 01. "Merry Christmas" (featuring Robby Swervin)

2021

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Deezle – Cash Talk

  • "Cash Talk" (featuring YNZ 1000)

Deezle – Brand New Whip That's Foreign

  • 01. " Brand New Whip That's Foreign" (featuring Junior Montana)

Deezle – Sex Sounds

  • 01. "Sex Sounds"

Deezle – November in La

  • 01. "November in LA"

Dylan Kenjiro – Re Bien (remix)

  • 01. "Re Bien – Remix" (featuring Deezle, Barbie Mur, and Alex Guillen)

References

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  1. ^ Horowitz, Stephen (April 30, 2012). "Lil Wayne settles 20 million lawsuit with Lollipop producer Dezzle". Hiphopdx. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Brad, Wete (March 4, 2011). "Lil Wayne sued for $20 million by unpaid 'Lollipop' producer". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  3. ^ Lauretta, Charlton (March 23, 2011). "Report: Deezle Sues Young Money and Cash Money". BET. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  4. ^ "Lil Wayne lollipop lawsuit settlement". TMZ. April 30, 2012. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Darius "Deezle" Harrison". GRAMMY.com. November 23, 2020.
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