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Dawaun Parker (born May 9, 1984) is a multi-platinum musician and record producer. Dawaun Parker is a staff songwriter and producer for Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment label. After receiving his first formal credit on 50 Cent’s Get Rich or Die Tryin’ soundtrack Parker contributed to several songs on Busta Rhymes #1 album, The Big Bang, as well as Jay-Z’s return record, Kingdom Come.
Parker was born in Providence, Rhode Island and grew up between there and Newport, Rhode Island, where he attended Rogers High School. Dabbling a bit on trumpet in the 4th grade, Parker’s musical journey really began in middle school, playing drums in church and in the school marching and jazz bands, before switching to piano in high school. During his sophomore year, Parker met a local rap crew, Ground Floor, which had some indie success and had their own studio. One of the members approached Parker about adding keyboard parts to some of their recorded material. It was there that Parker learned the art of beatmaking, spending long hours in the makeshift studio known as “the Basement”.
During his senior year, he met an A&R from Warner Music Group that selected one of his tracks for the R&B duo Zhane. Parker traveled to New York City to cut the track, though it never materialized. Zhane did not release another album.
In 2002 he moved to Boston to attend Berklee College of Music. After auditioning for the chair of the piano department, he received a full scholarship, where he majored in music business. He quickly made a strong presence at Berklee, playing in various high profile shows and studio sessions, and building the brand of his hip-hop group, The GodBody (in which Parker produces and rhymes as MostArt) that was birthed in 2001.
Just a day after graduating Berklee in 2005, Dawaun’s manager, got a call from the old Warner A&R telling him that Dr. Dre needed a writer/keyboard player to help make tracks for his forthcoming album as well as other artists on Dre’s label. Shortly after arriving, Dawaun was offered a production deal with Aftermath/Interscope records.
Parker has been hard at work building his imprint High Renaissance. In addition to The GodBody, its list of artists includes Britten Newbill, a blue-eyed soul singer. In the meanwhile, he’s worked on or is working on projects for artists such as Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Nas, Stevie Wonder, Stat Quo, Dave Matthews Band and the much anticipated, rumored to be final, album Detox by Dr. Dre.
Jan 29, 2011Real life talk. I need someone like him to help me. Hear my tracks on ReverbNation
Feb 6, 2011great dude! Dawaun Parker, you’re a very good rap musician. i cant wait to hear ur new album. i also have heard “lost” reocrd, its amazing.
Feb 12, 2011You just leaving GodBody behind huh? That’s pretty cold. You should be ashamed.
May 12, 2011MUSIC IS MY PASSION, CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME. I WANT TO OPEN MY OWN RECORDING STUDIO AND I WOULD REALLY APPRIECIEATE SOME ADVISE WHERE TO START. I LIVE IN LEESVILLE, LA. AND MY CONTACT IS 337-353-3067
I AM IN A SMALL TOWN THAT HAS ALOT OF TALENT AND I WANT TO HELP
PLEASE CONTACT OR POINT ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
Jul 11, 2011Hello, I am Krasimir Tenev, the manager of “Bee In The Bonnet” Band!
I would like to present the original music of the band at your attention:
http://www.myspace.com/beeinthebonnet
You could also watch a video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFywv1JrCgU
We are looking for:
· Publishing
· Promoting
· Management
· Producing
· Being a support band
- Including our music into film or advertising projects
If you are interested, please email or call me:
e-mail: krasimirtenev@gmail.com
Phone number: +359 878 390 239, Teodora Ilieva
Best regards, waiting for your answer,
K. Tenev
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Dec 24, 2011hey man i need some help to come in LA . iam from italy rapping in English … i am making international project in Europe. i want to come overthere
contact me i can send you some traks please is time for me to get off from here .
Jan 4, 2012I believe in my artistry and creativity 100%. I am unlike any other artists because I am me. I am not putting a focus on music regarding what every other artists raps about in order to build a fan base. I am not trying to focus my lyrics on drugs, hustling, money, or the average set of lyrics that are stated in almost every song you hear. Instead, I am trying to tell my story, be real, and reach an audience that can relate and respect me in the same manner. I lost my both of my parents at the same time back in 2006 and the only thing that keeps me well rounded and motivated is my music. I am able to reach a place of peace and serenity when I work on my music. I would love this opportunity to try and tell my story and do the number one thing I love the most which is make my music and have it be heard
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It is amazing to see the faces of Great Producers,In 1984 when you was Born,I was a Break Dancer and listening to the World Class Dj Dr.Dre i recall the record was called 100 speakers, and also one on a compilation with Egyptian Lover.Anyways now i can put the faces to the Best Music in the Industry you guys have a THE BEST CAMP and keep bringing the Great Music Thank you.TONZ…