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Darius Harrison, also known by his stage name as "DEEZLE", is an American record producer,[1] rapper and singer.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Darius Harrison |
Born | October 14 |
Origin | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Genres | Rap, hip hop, R&B, pop, gospel, pop punk, classical |
Occupation(s) | Producer, rapper, singer |
Years active | 1989–present |
Labels | Box Bangers Media |
Music career
editHe 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.
Legal issues
editIn 2011, Dezzle filed a lawsuit against Young money and Cash money records claiming he is owed millions.[3][2][4]
Awards and nominations
editGrammy Awards
edit2008
editProduction, engineering, and songwriting credits
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2004
edit- 16. "Stand Up" (featuring Lil Jon, Trick Daddy and Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
2005
edit- 17. "Weezy Baby" (featuring Nikki)
- 02. "Don't Trip" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
- 02. "Shorty Bounce"
- 01. "You Know What" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
- 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
edit- 05. "Don't Play Wit It" (featuring Big Gee)
- 18. "Gimme That" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
- 18. "Stuntin' Like My Daddy" (engineering credit)
- Donald Harrison – 3D 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
edit- Sean Kingston – Beautiful Girls single
- 01. "Beautiful Girls (Remix)" (featuring Fabolous and Lil' Boosie) (engineering credit)
- Wyclef Jean – "Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)" single
- 01. "Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)" (featuring Akon and Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
- Mary J. Blige – Just Fine single
- 01. "Just Fine (Treat 'Em Right Remix)" (featuring Lil Wayne and Swizz Beatz) (engineering credit)
- 18. "Party Like a Rockstar" (featuring Lil Wayne and Chamillionaire) (engineering credit)
- 00. "Crying Out for Me (Remix)" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
- Trina – Single Again single
- 00. "Single Again (Remix)" (featuring Lil Wayne, Rick Ross and Plies) (engineering credit)
- Playaz Circle – Duffle Bag Boy single
- 00. "Duffle Bag Boy (Remix)" (featuring Juelz Santana, Birdman and Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
- 03. "I Run This" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
- 06. "100 Million" (featuring Jeezy, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
- 07. "Believe Dat" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
- 09. "Grind" (featuring Lil Wayne and Brisco) (engineering credit)
- 13. "Pop Bottles" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
- 17. "Make Way" (featuring Lil Wayne and Fat Joe) (engineering credit)
- 18. "So Tired" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
2008
edit- 09. "Mrs. Officer" (featuring Bobby V)
- 10. "Let the Beat Build" (co-produced by Kanye West)
- 12. "Lollipop" (featuring Static Major) (co-produced by Jim Jonsin and Static Major)
- 15. "You Ain't Got Nuthin" (featuring Juelz Santana and Fabolous) (co-produced by The Alchemist)
- 00. "Action"
- 00. "Lollipop (Remix)" (featuring Kanye West and Static Major) (co-produced by Jim Jonsin and Static Major)
- 00. "Prostitute 2" (co-produced by Maestro)
- 00. "Whip It"
- 00. "Showtime"
- 00. "Eat You Alive"
- 01. "Dey Know (Dirty South Remix)" (featuring Ludacris, Young Jeezy, Plies and Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
- Keri Hilson – Turnin' Me On single
- 01. "Turnin' Me On (Original Dirty)" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
- 01. "American Superstar" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
- 12. "Tie My Hands" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
- 00. "Speedin' (We the Best Remix)" (featuring R. Kelly, DJ Khaled, Plies, Birdman, Busta Rhymes, DJ Drama, Webbie, Gorilla Zoe, Fat Joe, Torch, Gunplay, DJ Bigga Rankin', Flo Rida, Brisco and Lil' Wayne) (engineering credit)
- 02. "Girls Around the World" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
- 03. "Damn I'm Cold" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
- Kevin Rudolf – Let It Rock single
- 01. "Let It Rock" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
- 11. "Last Of A Dying Breed" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
- 05. "My Life" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
- 16. "Love In This Club,Pt. II" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
- T-Pain – Can't Believe It single
- 01. "Can't Believe It" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
- Solange – Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams (Deluxe)
- 17. "ChampagneChroniKnightcap" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
2009
edit- D Boyz – Life of a D-Boy
- 05. "Work to Move" (featuring Jazze Pha)
- 06. "Ballin' in My City"
- 00. "It's Yo Money"
- Eminem – Relapse:Refill
- 01. "Forever" (featuring Drake, Kanye West and Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
- 01. "I'm Goin' In" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
- 01. "I Can Transform Ya" (featuring Lil Wayne and Swizz Beats) (engineering credit)
2011
edit- 01. "Hit the Lights" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
2012
edit- 05. "Sucka for Love" (featuring Dani Stevenson)
- N.O.4 – The Beginning
- 04. "Tell Ya Friends" (featuring DMX and Dani Stevenson)
2013
edit- Teena Marie – Beautiful
- 00. "The Love Game"
- Master P – Al 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
edit- Jennifer Lopez – A.K.A.
- Chris Brown – X
- 10. "Time For Love"
2018
edit- 21. "In My Feelings" (co-author)
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
edit- 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
editClaudio Zayas – Regreso Atras
- 01. "Regreso Atras" (featuring Sebastian Martingaste, and Deezle)
Deezle – Merry Christmas
- 01. "Merry Christmas" (featuring Robby Swervin)
2021
editDeezle – 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
edit- ^ Horowitz, Stephen (April 30, 2012). "Lil Wayne settles 20 million lawsuit with Lollipop producer Dezzle". Hiphopdx. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ a b Brad, Wete (March 4, 2011). "Lil Wayne sued for $20 million by unpaid 'Lollipop' producer". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ Lauretta, Charlton (March 23, 2011). "Report: Deezle Sues Young Money and Cash Money". BET. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ "Lil Wayne lollipop lawsuit settlement". TMZ. April 30, 2012. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ a b "Darius "Deezle" Harrison". GRAMMY.com. November 23, 2020.
- "Deezle: Drum Major to Super-Producer". School Band & Orchestra Magazine. February 6, 2021. Retrieved January 16, 2022.