Brian Kennedy (record producer)
| Brian Kennedy | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Brian Kennedy Seals |
| Born |
August 8, 1983 Kansas City, Missouri, United States |
| Genres | Pop, Country, R&B, Hip Hop |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, Musician, Songwriter |
| Instruments | Piano, Keytar |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Associated acts | Rob. A!, Chris Brown, Ciara, Kelly Rowland, Backstreet Boys, Jennifer Hudson, Jesse McCartney, Rihanna, Fantasia Barrino, Polow Da Don, Corbin Bleu, Marié Digby, Westlife, Pia Toscano, CeeLo Green |
| Website |
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Brian Kennedy is an American songwriter, record producer and musician from Kansas City, Missouri.[1] In 2006 he was credited with featured production on singer Ciara's album Ciara: The Evolution. He has worked with Brandy, Chris Brown, Jesse McCartney, Rihanna, Jessica Mauboy, Natasha Bedingfield, BoA, Cheryl Cole, Backstreet Boys, Jamie Foxx, Nelly, and Westlife. Kennedy has also worked with and learned from popular producers including David Foster, Polow da Don, Clive Davis, Timbaland, the Underdogs, and Diane Warren.
Kennedy is best known for his work on "Disturbia", recorded by Rihanna for her "Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded" album and "Forever", the 2nd song released by Chris Brown from his "Exclusive: The Forever Edition" album. He earned a Grammy Award in 2009 for his contribution to Jennifer Hudson's self-titled debut album, which took home honors as Best R&B Album. The song "If This Isn't Love" garnered an ASCAP win for him as well.
He is a graduate of Paseo Academy of Performing Arts in Kansas City, MO. He is an alumnus of the Kansas City Boys Choir in Kansas City, MO. He now resides in Southern California and is the founder and owner of Kennedy Compound Recording Studios.[2]
Early life
Brian Kennedy was born August 8, 1983 in Kansas City, Missouri. He is the fourth of five children to Charles and Beverly Seals (née Davis). At an early age, he developed an appreciation for the piano. He began taking formal classical piano lessons at age six.
Kennedy attended the Paseo Academy school of performing arts with a major in music from 1998–2002.[3]
Production credits
2006
- 08. "My Love" (co-produced by Ciara Harris, Antwoine Collins)
- 11. "How We Do It" (co-produced by The Underdogs & Antwoine "T-Wiz" Collins)
2008
- 15. "Fall"
- 17. "Locket (Locked in Love)" [bonus track]
- 17. "Forever" (co-produced with Polow da Don)
- 08. "I Fell"
- 02. "If This Isn't Love"
- 06. "My Heart" (co-produced with Polow da Don)
- 07. "You Pulled Me Through" (co-produced with The Underdogs)
- 02. "It's Over" (co-produced with The Clutch)
- 10. "Runnin'" (co-produced with The Clutch)
- 14. "Crash & Burn"
- 11. "Lights, Camera, Action" (co-produced with Polow da Don)
- 13. "Disturbia"
2009
- 01. "Speed of Light"
- 02. "Paralyzed"
- 04. "Fear of Flying"
- 06. "Rock 2 It"
- 09. "My Everything"
- 06. "Obsessed"
- 02. "Control"
- 08. "Masquerade"
- 09. "Pass Out" (featuring Eva Simons)
- 13. "I'll Go"
- Lee Charm – TBA
- 01. "D.E.T.O.X"
- 02. "Avalanche"
- 03. "Breathing Underwater"
- 04. "Should've Been Simple"
- 07. "Come Find Me"
- 09. "Machine"
- 10. "Overboard"
- 12. "Come to Life"
- 07. "Daydreaming" (featuring Cee-Lo)
- 07. "Fire Bomb"
- 13. "The Last Song"
- 07. "The Difference"
- 12. "They Don't Know"
2010
- 5. "Saturday Night" (featuring Ludacris)
- 4. "Nobody's Singin' to Me"
2011
- 12. "Should've Kissed You"
- 03. "See No More"
- Pia Toscano – TBD
2012
- Jeffree Star – Virginity
- 03. "Best. Night. Ever."
- 10. "Stuck on Stupid"
- 12. "Party Hard / Cardillac (Interlude) (feat. Sevyn)"
- 13. "Don't Wake Me Up"
- 12. "Get It Over With"
2014
- 11. "Business"
2015
- 13. "Smells Like Fire"
- 10. "Partners In Crime Part Three"
2016
- 13. "Close To You"
Grammy Awards
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Jennifer Hudson - Jennifer Hudson | Best R&B Album | Won |
| 2009 | Rihanna - Disturbia | Best Dance Recording | Nominated |
| 2011 | Chris Brown - F.A.M.E | Best R&B Album | Won |
| 2012 | Rihanna - Unapologetic | Best Urban Contemporary Album | Won |
| 2012 | Kelly Clarkson - Stronger | Best Pop Vocal Album | Won |
Ascap Awards
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Rihanna - Disturbia | Among the most performed songs of 2008 | Won |
| 2009 | Chris Brown - Forever | Among the most performed songs of 2008 | Won |
| 2010 | Jennifer Hudson - If This Isn't Love | Among the songs that reached the top of the R&B and Hip Hop Charts in 2009 | Won |
| 2013 | Chris Brown - Don't Wake Me Up | Among the most performed songs of 2012 | Won |
| 2013 | Kelly Clarkson - Mr. Know It All | Among the most performed songs of 2012 | Won |
Notes and references
- ↑ "Q&A w/ Brian Kennedy - Wheat City Magazine". Wheat City Magazine. Retrieved 2015-12-07.
- ↑ "Kennedy Compound". Kennedy Compound. Retrieved 2015-12-03.
- ↑ "Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts @ 4747 Flora Ave - Kansas City, MO 64110 - Places to Go in Kansas City". www.placestogoinkansascity.com. Retrieved 2015-12-07.