Soundz
Encyclopedia
Soundz is a producer specialising in Hip-Hop and R&B genres. Soundz has produced many songs of these genres, including "Look at Her
" by One Chance
, and has produced a lot of content for artists Pitbull
, Trina
, Young Boss, Ciara
, Brandy
and Rihanna
.
on the outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia
. His parents relocated from Milwaukee to pursue careers in the music industry. While his parents worked, Soundz attended Redan High School
, where he developed a passion for basketball. Although he aimed to become a professional basketball player, he was dismissed from the school team during his senior year.
He eventually used his time writing music and rapping, as he wanted to follow in the footsteps of Jay-Z
. He initially called himself "Soundmind", then changed it to "Sounds" and eventually "Soundz".
Soundz was eventually noticed by Usher
, who heard a track produced by Soundz for One Chance
titled "Look at Her
". He offered Soundz an opportunity to work with him, which the producer accepted.
Soundz is now under Redzone Management Infra-Red Management.
Soundz worked with Ciara
on her fourth studio album, "Basic Instinct
" (2010). He and Tricky Stewart co-produced the album's third single "Gimmie Dat
". He is also currently working on Ciara's upcoming fifth studio album, and debut release with Epic Records
.
Scalez (as JR da Supastar) - "Die Another Day"
One Chance
- "One Chance (album sampler)"
Filthy Rich - "Filty By Association"
One Chance - "Out Da Chi"
Al Grean - "Sampler / Unreleased"
Atozzio - "He Say She Say"
Young Boss - "In New Jerzey"
Berg - "Gettin' Paid"
Pitbull
- "The Boatlift
"
Scott Knoxx - "Mr. International
" (mixtape with the Core DJs' DJ Backspin and Homer Blow)
Scalez - Rebirth of Scalez mixtape
i15
- Here I Stand
Brandy
- Human-Release Date: 12/9/08
Sterling Simms
-Your's, Mine and the Truth- Release Date: 12/23/08
Brutha -BRUTHA- Release Date: 12/23/08
Chilli
- Bi-Polar
One Chance
- TBA
Trey Songz
-Ready
Scalez - The Fly Report
Paper Chase - Midwest Livin
Red Cafe
D. Woods
-Independence Day Mixtape Vol. 1
LeToya Luckett
- Lady Love
Ciara
- Basic Instinct
Clyde McKnight - Animated
Rihanna
- Loud
N-Dubz
- Love.Live.Life
Bryan J - N/A
Flo-Rida - N/A
Gail Scott - N/A
Jeffery J-Boe - Unisex
Kelly Rowland
- N/A
Look At Her
"Look at Her" is a song by R&B group One Chance. Released as a single July 26, 2006, it features Fabo of rap group D4L. It was produced by Soundz, a producer based in Milwaukee and Atlanta.-Track listing:*"Look at Her"...
" by One Chance
One Chance
One Chance is an R&B vocal group based in Chicago, best known for their 2006 song "Look at Her", which peaked at number 53 on the Billboard R&B chart.-Biography:...
, and has produced a lot of content for artists Pitbull
Pitbull (rapper)
Armando Christian Pérez , better known by his stage name Pitbull, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter and record producer. His first recorded performance was from the Lil Jon album Kings of Crunk in 2002, after which he released his debut album in 2004 titled M.I.A.M.I. under TVT Records...
, Trina
Trina
Katrina Laverne Taylor , better known by her stage name Trina, is an American rapper, songwriter and model from Miami, Florida. Trina first gained notoriety in 1998 with her appearance on Trick Daddy's second studio album www.thug.com to the single "Nann Nigga"...
, Young Boss, Ciara
Ciara
Ciara Princess Harris , known mononymously as Ciara, is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, actress and fashion model. Born in Austin, Texas, she traveled around the world during her childhood, only to land in Atlanta, Georgia where she met music producer, Jazze Pha...
, Brandy
Brandy Norwood
Brandy Rayana Norwood , known professionally as Brandy, is an American singer-songwriter, producer, actress, and dancer. In 2009, she introduced her rap alter-ego Bran'Nu....
and Rihanna
Rihanna
Robyn Rihanna Fenty , better known as simply Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a recording career under the guidance of record producer Evan Rogers...
.
Biography
Soundz, whose real name is Kenneth C. Coby, was born in Milwaukee, and grew up in DecaturDecatur, Georgia
Decatur is a city in, and county seat of, DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. With a population of 19,335 in the 2010 census, the city is sometimes assumed to be larger since multiple zip codes in unincorporated DeKalb County bear the Decatur name...
on the outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
. His parents relocated from Milwaukee to pursue careers in the music industry. While his parents worked, Soundz attended Redan High School
Redan High School
Redan High School is a public secondary school located in unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. The school is south of the city of Stone Mountain....
, where he developed a passion for basketball. Although he aimed to become a professional basketball player, he was dismissed from the school team during his senior year.
He eventually used his time writing music and rapping, as he wanted to follow in the footsteps of Jay-Z
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
. He initially called himself "Soundmind", then changed it to "Sounds" and eventually "Soundz".
Soundz was eventually noticed by Usher
Usher (entertainer)
Usher Terry Raymond IV , who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American singer-songwriter, and actor. He is considered around the world to be the reigning King of R&B. Usher rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album My Way, which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100...
, who heard a track produced by Soundz for One Chance
One Chance
One Chance is an R&B vocal group based in Chicago, best known for their 2006 song "Look at Her", which peaked at number 53 on the Billboard R&B chart.-Biography:...
titled "Look at Her
Look At Her
"Look at Her" is a song by R&B group One Chance. Released as a single July 26, 2006, it features Fabo of rap group D4L. It was produced by Soundz, a producer based in Milwaukee and Atlanta.-Track listing:*"Look at Her"...
". He offered Soundz an opportunity to work with him, which the producer accepted.
Soundz is now under Redzone Management Infra-Red Management.
Soundz worked with Ciara
Ciara
Ciara Princess Harris , known mononymously as Ciara, is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, actress and fashion model. Born in Austin, Texas, she traveled around the world during her childhood, only to land in Atlanta, Georgia where she met music producer, Jazze Pha...
on her fourth studio album, "Basic Instinct
Basic Instinct (album)
Basic Instinct is the fourth studio album by American recording artist Ciara, released from December 10, 2010 by LaFace Records . Executively produced by A&R agent Mark Pitts, Ciara, Tricky Stewart and The-Dream, Basic Instinct returnes Ciara to her urban roots with mid-tempo R&B cuts and...
" (2010). He and Tricky Stewart co-produced the album's third single "Gimmie Dat
Gimmie Dat
"Gimmie Dat" is a song by American recording artist Ciara. The song was written by Ciara, along with its two producers Christopher "Tricky" Stewart and Kenneth "Soundz" Coby for her fourth studio album, Basic Instinct . "Gimmie Dat" is an uptempo dance song, featuring speedy, kinetic beats and a...
". He is also currently working on Ciara's upcoming fifth studio album, and debut release with Epic Records
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
.
Tracks produced
The following list of tracks are those which have been produced by Soundz, or co-produced with Soundz.2006
Le'Che Martin - Album sampler- I'm So featuring Rico LoveRico LoveRichard Preston Butler, Jr. , better known by his stage name Rico Love, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Love wrote and produced hit records such as Usher’s "There Goes My Baby" and "Hey Daddy ”, Nelly's "Just a Dream" and "Gone", Beyoncé Knowles' "Sweet Dreams"...
Scalez (as JR da Supastar) - "Die Another Day"
- I Just Wanna Hit That featuring Shagg
One Chance
One Chance
One Chance is an R&B vocal group based in Chicago, best known for their 2006 song "Look at Her", which peaked at number 53 on the Billboard R&B chart.-Biography:...
- "One Chance (album sampler)"
- Look At HerLook At Her"Look at Her" is a song by R&B group One Chance. Released as a single July 26, 2006, it features Fabo of rap group D4L. It was produced by Soundz, a producer based in Milwaukee and Atlanta.-Track listing:*"Look at Her"...
featuring FaboFaboLefabian Williams better known by his stage name Fabo is an American rapper, producer and the frontman of the snap music group D4L...
of D4L, released as One Chance's first single
Filthy Rich - "Filty By Association"
- Mobbin' (Hat Down Low) featuring Young Boss, released as part of a mixtape
- Get Money released as part of a mixtape
One Chance - "Out Da Chi"
- Out Da Chi the second track produced for One Chance, promo'd but didn't make a commercial release
2007
2 Much - "Knock Out"- Knock Out produced by soundz, at the same time as "Holla At Ya Boy" which is produced by Darkchild
Al Grean - "Sampler / Unreleased"
- Throwin' Ones featuring Courtney of One Chance
- Red Carpet recorded for including on a possible future album
Atozzio - "He Say She Say"
- He Say She Say
Young Boss - "In New Jerzey"
- In New Jerzey featured on Black Noize Entertainment's Best of Jerzey CD
Berg - "Gettin' Paid"
- Gettin' Paid song produced for newbie unsigned artist Berg
Pitbull
Pitbull (rapper)
Armando Christian Pérez , better known by his stage name Pitbull, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter and record producer. His first recorded performance was from the Lil Jon album Kings of Crunk in 2002, after which he released his debut album in 2004 titled M.I.A.M.I. under TVT Records...
- "The Boatlift
The Boatlift
-References:.......
"
- Go Girl featuring Trina & Young Boss, also released as a single
Scott Knoxx - "Mr. International
Mr. International
Mr. International a male pageant, organized by Graviera, a men's clothing company in India began in 1998 and was held annually in India until 2003, when it was staged in London. It is not been held since then....
" (mixtape with the Core DJs' DJ Backspin and Homer Blow)
- Miss Me
- Do It featuring Felicia Renee
- She Likes Me featuring Le'Che Martin
- Say Somethin'
- Killtown
Scalez - Rebirth of Scalez mixtape
- Ridin' Fly
i15
- In the Studio
- Blazed and Faded
- Work Ya way up
- Fix
- 100 degress
- White Nike ya
2008
UsherUsher (entertainer)
Usher Terry Raymond IV , who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American singer-songwriter, and actor. He is considered around the world to be the reigning King of R&B. Usher rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album My Way, which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100...
- Here I Stand
Here I Stand (Usher album)
Here I Stand is the fifth studio album by American R&B recording artist Usher, released on May 13, 2008 by LaFace Records. Inspired by love for his new wife—Tameka Foster—and son, Usher recorded many ballads for the album. Prior to the album's recording, Usher split with his...
- Love in This Club, Pt. II (featuring Beyoncé & Lil WayneLil WayneDwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
)
Brandy
Brandy Norwood
Brandy Rayana Norwood , known professionally as Brandy, is an American singer-songwriter, producer, actress, and dancer. In 2009, she introduced her rap alter-ego Bran'Nu....
- Human-Release Date: 12/9/08
- A Capella(Something's Missing)
Sterling Simms
Sterling Simms
Sterling Simms , is an American R&B singer-songwriter. His debut album, Yours, Mine & The Truth was released on December 23, 2008 by Def Jam Records. He is currently working on his sophomore album on J Records, and recently released a mixtape entitled July's Finest.- Biography and career :Sterling...
-Your's, Mine and the Truth- Release Date: 12/23/08
- Doin Dat
- Boom Boom Room(Making Music)
- Playa
Brutha -BRUTHA- Release Date: 12/23/08
- Ghost
2009
Huey - Strictly Business- No Make Up (featuring Trey SongzTrey SongzTremaine "Trey" Aldon Neverson , better known by his stage name Trey Songz, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor. His debut album, I Gotta Make It, was released in 2005, while his second album, Trey Day, was released in 2007...
)
Chilli
Rozonda Thomas
Rozonda Ocelean Thomas , best known by her stage name Chilli, is a four-time Grammy Award–winning American R&B singer and actress who rose to fame as one third of the successful R&B/Hip-Hop/Pop girl group TLC.-Early life:...
- Bi-Polar
- Flirt
One Chance
One Chance
One Chance is an R&B vocal group based in Chicago, best known for their 2006 song "Look at Her", which peaked at number 53 on the Billboard R&B chart.-Biography:...
- TBA
- Out Dem Clothes
Trey Songz
Trey Songz
Tremaine "Trey" Aldon Neverson , better known by his stage name Trey Songz, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor. His debut album, I Gotta Make It, was released in 2005, while his second album, Trey Day, was released in 2007...
-Ready
Ready (Trey Songz album)
Ready is the third studio album by American R&B singer Trey Songz. The album, his first studio release since 2007's Trey Day, was released by Songbook and Atlantic Records on August 31, 2009, in the United States...
- Brand New
Scalez - The Fly Report
- Put It Down
Paper Chase - Midwest Livin
- Time To Switch It Up
Red Cafe
Red Cafe
Jermaine Denny , better known as his stage name Red Café, is an American rapper. He was born to Afro-Guyanese parents and is signed to Akon's Konvict Muzik, Diddy's Bad Boy Records and DJ Clue's Desert Storm label.-Biography:...
- Hottest in the Hood"
D. Woods
D. Woods
Wanita "D. Woods" Woodgett is an American R&B singer, dancer, and actress. She is a former member of the girl group Danity Kane. Woods is the founder and CEO of Woodgrane Entertainment.-Early life:...
-Independence Day Mixtape Vol. 1
- On My Side
LeToya Luckett
LeToya Luckett
LeToya Nicole Luckett , known professionally as LeToya, is an American R&B singer-songwriter and actress. She was a member of the R&B group Destiny's Child, with whom she won two Grammy Awards and released many successful commercial recordings.After signing a record deal with Capitol Records, she's...
- Lady Love
Lady Love
"Lady Love" was the highest-ranking single cut from Lou Rawls's 1977 album When You Hear Lou, You've Heard It All."Lady Love" was written by Von Gray and Marshall Sherman. It was released as a single in January 1978 and peaked at #24 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also rose to #21 on the R&B charts...
2010
Angie Romasanta - Untitled- Check Yourself
Ciara
Ciara
Ciara Princess Harris , known mononymously as Ciara, is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, actress and fashion model. Born in Austin, Texas, she traveled around the world during her childhood, only to land in Atlanta, Georgia where she met music producer, Jazze Pha...
- Basic Instinct
Basic Instinct (album)
Basic Instinct is the fourth studio album by American recording artist Ciara, released from December 10, 2010 by LaFace Records . Executively produced by A&R agent Mark Pitts, Ciara, Tricky Stewart and The-Dream, Basic Instinct returnes Ciara to her urban roots with mid-tempo R&B cuts and...
- Heavy Rotation
Clyde McKnight - Animated
- Rockstar
Rihanna
Rihanna
Robyn Rihanna Fenty , better known as simply Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a recording career under the guidance of record producer Evan Rogers...
- Loud
Loud (Rihanna album)
Loud is the fifth studio album by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna, first released on November 12, 2010 by Def Jam Recordings. The album was recorded between February and August 2010, predominantly during Rihanna's Last Girl on Earth Tour and filming for her first feature film Battleship...
- SkinSkin (Rihanna song)"Skin" is a song by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna from her fifth studio album, Loud . The song was written by Kenneth Coby and Ursula Yancy, whilst production of the song was completed by Soundz...
N-Dubz
N-Dubz
N-Dubz are a British hip hop group from Camden Town, London. The group consists of members Dappy, Tulisa Contostavlos and Fazer.N-Dubz were previously signed to Polydor Records before joining All Around the World Records...
- Love.Live.Life
Love.Live.Life
Love.Live.Life is the third studio album by British hip hop group N-Dubz, released on 29 November 2010, as a collaboration by All Around the World and Island Records.-Background:...
- Living For The Moment
2011
Jawan Harris - N/A- Another Planet (featuring Chris Brown)
- Scholarship
Bryan J - N/A
- Let Me Take You Out (featuring Travis Porter)
Flo-Rida - N/A
- Broke It Down
Gail Scott - N/A
- Jack N' Jill
Jeffery J-Boe - Unisex
- Any Way I Like It
- Never Ever Again
- Wonderful
Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland
Kelendria Trene "Kelly" Rowland is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and television personality. She rose to fame as one of the founding members of the American girl group Destiny's Child...
- N/A
- Make Believe