Derrick Drop Braxton
American record producer and composer
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Derrick Braxton (born November 25, 1981, New Brunswick, New Jersey) is an American record producer and composer, best known for working with artists such as Lupe Fiasco,[1] Cassidy,[2] Amerie,[3] Rich Harrison[4] and Raekwon.[5]
November 25, 1981
Derrick Drop Braxton | |
|---|---|
| Born | Derrick Braxton November 25, 1981 New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations | Record producer, composer |
| Years active | (2001–present) |
| Label | 1st & 15th Entertainment |
Braxton is currently signed with 1st and 15th Entertainment/Atlantic Records.[6]
Early life
Braxton attended Hampton University[7] in Hampton, VA and during his matriculation, he started meeting other students that had a love for music which piqued his interest. At the age of 19, he met super producer Swizz Beatz[8] at NYC's WQHT Hot 97's[9] own Funkmaster Flex's [10] annual car show in 2001. Braxton then signed under Swizz Beatz Fullsurface/J Records[11] imprint for approximately 2 years. After that time, Braxton forged relationships and worked with Shae Haley, Chad Hugo, and Pharrell Williams of N.E.R.D.[12] from 2003-2004. N.E.R.D. ended up signed Braxton under the Blackhole/StarTrak[13] (also known as The Neptunes[14]) imprint for 2 years.
1st & 15th Entertainment
Braxton then met rapper Lupe Fiasco[15] in 2005 and started working on such albums as "The Cool" and "Food and Liquor." Shortly after, Braxton signed a deal to 1st & 15th Entertainment/Atlantic Records in 2012.
Production discography
| Title | Artist | Format | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jurassic Harlem | Poster Boy | Mixtape | |
| "So Long" | Cassidy | Single | I'm a Hustla |
| Hold That | Cassidy | Mixtape | |
| "Forcast" | Amerie | Single | Because I Love It |
| "That's What U R" | |||
| "Streets Alone" | |||
| "Intro/Outro" | Lupe Fiasco | Single | Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor |
| "Pressure" | |||
| "The Coolest" | Lupe Fiasco | Single | Lupe Fiasco's The Cool |
| "Street's On Fire" | |||
| "Gold Watch" | |||
| "Can You Let Me Know" | DJ Deckstream | Single | Deckstream Soundtracks |
| "We On" | Gemini | Single | Troubles of the World |
| "Find Me" | The Fuzz Band | Single | Change (EP) |
| "Crazy Strings" | Soundtrack track | Step Up | |
| Hug | Complete soundtrack | Hug (short film) | |
| "This is My Year" | Se7en | Single | |
| "Rat Race" | Jessica Tonder | Single | - |
| "Detox" | |||
| "The Robot and the Little Girl" | |||
| "Everyday" | |||
| "After the Circus" | |||
| "No Welcome" | |||
| "The Bee" | |||
| "The Bee Remix" | |||
| "Art of War" | |||
| "Smoking Gun" | |||
| Worldwide Renewal Program | Various (compilation) | Album presented by Adult Swim | |
| "Escape Earth" | Diverse | Single |
