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==Career==
==Career==
===Music industry beginnings===
===Music industry beginnings===
Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Seals relocated to Los Angeles in 2004 at the age of 20, eventually catching his big break in 2006 when he produced and co-wrote “My Love” on [[Ciara]]’s sophomore album, ''[[Ciara: The Evolution]]'', securing a publishing deal.<ref>https://www.umusicpub.com/us/Artists/B/Brian-Kennedy.aspx</ref> This was followed by chart-topping single "[[Disturbia (song)|Disturbia]]" for the repackage of [[Rihanna]]'s 2007 album [[Good Girl Gone Bad]], and chart-topper "[[Forever (Chris Brown song)|Forever]]" for [[Chris Brown]]'s repackage of 2007 album ''[[Exclusive (album)|Exclusive]]''.<ref>https://www.umusicpub.com/us/Artists/B/Brian-Kennedy.aspx</ref> Seals would continue to work with both Brown and Fenty, resulting in numerous future album placements on their projects, as well as co-written songs shopped to other artists (such as [[Joe Jonas]]' "[[See No More]]" ). Seals would then begin work on R&B singer [[Brandy Norwood]]'s comeback album ''[[Human (Brandy album)|Human]]'' as executive producer, but would be later replaced by notable Norwood collaborator [[Rodney Jerkins]] after their long-awaited creative reunion.<ref>https://www.mtv.com/news/1s34l7/brandy-says-shes-older-wiser-and-ready-for-a-comeback-in-music-and-tv</ref><ref>https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/brandy-people-are-people-266084/</ref> Seals would contribute two songs to the album, and built a lasting writing relationship with then-unknown New Orleans songwriter [[Christopher Breaux|Christopher "Frank Ocean" Breaux]], who together co-wrote bonus track "Locket (Lost In Love)". Breaux and Seals would collaborate frequently for the next several years alongside several other producers, creating a pre-debut album, unofficial compilation/mixtape for Breaux titled ''The Lonny Breaux Collection'', comprised of completed songs, rough demos, and songs written for other artists. In 2009, Seals contributed five songs to Disney Star [[Corbin Bleu]]'s second album ''[[Speed of Light (album)|Speed of Light]]''.<ref>https://books.google.ca/books?id=2nSqjFG6npwC&pg=PT36&lpg=PT36&dq=brian+kennedy+producer+demos&source=bl&ots=guHEe1TnKA&sig=ACfU3U0YA8tdHwM9tfyorpJaAfmHup3sKA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwij2uiey4OEAxUqLzQIHQYeDII4MhDoAXoECAUQAw#v=onepage&q=brian%20kennedy%20producer%20demos&f=false</ref> Seals would solidify his place in the music industry with singles "[[If This Isn't Love (Jennifer Hudson song)|If This Isn't Love]]" for [[Jennifer Hudson]]'s [[Jennifer Hudson (album)|eponymous debut album]], as well as top-ten lead single "[[Mr. Know It All]]" for [[Kelly Clarkson]]'s 2011 album ''[[Stronger (Kelly Clarkson album)|Stronger]]''. These initial contributions would earn Seals his first three Grammy awards (Winner's certificates for production participation on Grammy-winning albums) and first three ASCAP Awards.<ref>https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/emi-sonyatv-win-big-at-ascap-pop-music-awards-1271493/</ref><ref>https://www.umusicpub.com/us/Artists/B/Brian-Kennedy.aspx</ref><ref>https://hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=279986&title=SONY-ATV-AND-EMI-MCCARTNEY-TEDDER-HEART-ARE-BIG-ASCAP-WINNERS</ref>
Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Seals relocated to Los Angeles in 2004 at the age of 20, eventually catching his big break in 2006 when he produced and co-wrote “My Love” on [[Ciara]]’s sophomore album, ''[[Ciara: The Evolution]]'', securing a publishing deal.<ref>https://www.umusicpub.com/us/Artists/B/Brian-Kennedy.aspx</ref> This was followed by chart-topping single "[[Disturbia (song)|Disturbia]]" for the repackage of [[Rihanna]]'s 2007 album [[Good Girl Gone Bad]], and chart-topper "[[Forever (Chris Brown song)|Forever]]" for [[Chris Brown]]'s repackage of 2007 album ''[[Exclusive (album)|Exclusive]]''.<ref>https://www.umusicpub.com/us/Artists/B/Brian-Kennedy.aspx</ref> Seals would continue to work with both Brown and Fenty, resulting in numerous future album placements on their projects, as well as co-written songs shopped to other artists (such as [[Joe Jonas]]' "[[See No More]]" ). Seals would then begin work on R&B singer [[Brandy Norwood]]'s comeback album ''[[Human (Brandy album)|Human]]'' as executive producer, but would be later replaced by notable Norwood collaborator [[Rodney Jerkins]] after their long-awaited creative reunion.<ref>https://www.mtv.com/news/1s34l7/brandy-says-shes-older-wiser-and-ready-for-a-comeback-in-music-and-tv</ref><ref>https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/brandy-people-are-people-266084/</ref> Seals would contribute two songs to the album, and built a lasting writing relationship with then-unknown New Orleans songwriter [[Christopher Breaux|Christopher "Frank Ocean" Breaux]], who together co-wrote bonus track "Locket (Lost In Love)". Breaux and Seals would collaborate frequently for the next several years alongside several other producers, creating a pre-debut album, unofficial compilation/mixtape for Breaux titled ''The Lonny Breaux Collection'', comprised of completed songs, rough demos, and songs written for other artists. In 2009, Seals contributed five songs to Disney Star [[Corbin Bleu]]'s second album ''[[Speed of Light (album)|Speed of Light]]''.<ref>https://books.google.ca/books?id=2nSqjFG6npwC&pg=PT36&lpg=PT36&dq=brian+kennedy+producer+demos&source=bl&ots=guHEe1TnKA&sig=ACfU3U0YA8tdHwM9tfyorpJaAfmHup3sKA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwij2uiey4OEAxUqLzQIHQYeDII4MhDoAXoECAUQAw#v=onepage&q=brian%20kennedy%20producer%20demos&f=false</ref> Seals would solidify his place in the music industry with singles "[[If This Isn't Love (Jennifer Hudson song)|If This Isn't Love]]" for [[Jennifer Hudson]]'s [[Jennifer Hudson (album)|eponymous debut album]], "[[This Time (Pia Toscano song)|This Time]]" for ''[[American Idol]]'' contestant [[Pia Toscano]], as well as top-ten lead single "[[Mr. Know It All]]" for [[Kelly Clarkson]]'s 2011 album ''[[Stronger (Kelly Clarkson album)|Stronger]]''.<ref>https://hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=290816&title=Pia-Toscano-Inks-with-Interscope</ref><ref>https://tasteofcountry.com/kelly-clarkson-mr-know-it-all-lyrics-uncovered/</ref><ref>https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/kelly-clarksons-mr-know-it-all-single-what-do-you-think-467652/</ref> These initial contributions would earn Seals his first three Grammy awards (Winner's certificates for production participation on Grammy-winning albums) and first three ASCAP Awards.<ref>https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/emi-sonyatv-win-big-at-ascap-pop-music-awards-1271493/</ref><ref>https://www.umusicpub.com/us/Artists/B/Brian-Kennedy.aspx</ref><ref>https://hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=279986&title=SONY-ATV-AND-EMI-MCCARTNEY-TEDDER-HEART-ARE-BIG-ASCAP-WINNERS</ref>


===Personal Life===
===Personal Life===

Revision as of 22:54, 29 January 2024

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Brian Kennedy Seals
Born (1983-08-08) August 8, 1983 (age 41)
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Other namesBrian Kennedy, BK
Musical career
Genres
Occupations
  • Songwriter
  • producer
  • composer
  • multi-instrumentalist
LabelsUniversal Music Publishing Group
Websitebriankennedy.me

Brian Kennedy Seals is an American songwriter, producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, best known for co-writing and producing pop hit singles "Disturbia", "Forever", "Don't Wake Me Up", and "Mr. Know It All", as well as hit R&B singles "If This Isn't Love", "What It Is (Block Boy)", and "No Time for It".[1][2]

Career

Music industry beginnings

Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Seals relocated to Los Angeles in 2004 at the age of 20, eventually catching his big break in 2006 when he produced and co-wrote “My Love” on Ciara’s sophomore album, Ciara: The Evolution, securing a publishing deal.[3] This was followed by chart-topping single "Disturbia" for the repackage of Rihanna's 2007 album Good Girl Gone Bad, and chart-topper "Forever" for Chris Brown's repackage of 2007 album Exclusive.[4] Seals would continue to work with both Brown and Fenty, resulting in numerous future album placements on their projects, as well as co-written songs shopped to other artists (such as Joe Jonas' "See No More" ). Seals would then begin work on R&B singer Brandy Norwood's comeback album Human as executive producer, but would be later replaced by notable Norwood collaborator Rodney Jerkins after their long-awaited creative reunion.[5][6] Seals would contribute two songs to the album, and built a lasting writing relationship with then-unknown New Orleans songwriter Christopher "Frank Ocean" Breaux, who together co-wrote bonus track "Locket (Lost In Love)". Breaux and Seals would collaborate frequently for the next several years alongside several other producers, creating a pre-debut album, unofficial compilation/mixtape for Breaux titled The Lonny Breaux Collection, comprised of completed songs, rough demos, and songs written for other artists. In 2009, Seals contributed five songs to Disney Star Corbin Bleu's second album Speed of Light.[7] Seals would solidify his place in the music industry with singles "If This Isn't Love" for Jennifer Hudson's eponymous debut album, "This Time" for American Idol contestant Pia Toscano, as well as top-ten lead single "Mr. Know It All" for Kelly Clarkson's 2011 album Stronger.[8][9][10] These initial contributions would earn Seals his first three Grammy awards (Winner's certificates for production participation on Grammy-winning albums) and first three ASCAP Awards.[11][12][13]

Personal Life

In 2017, at the age of 33 following a urinalysis test to determine the origin of high blood pressure, doctors discovered that Seals was experiencing kidney problems. A biopsy showed he had FSGS, or focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, a relatively common form of kidney disease.[14] Seals subsequently received a kidney transplant from his brother Kevin, who had moved to Los Angeles to be his manager. Seals continues to be an advocate for frequent blood-pressure check-ups and avoidance of hypertension in the African-American community.[15]

Selected songwriting and production credits

Title Year Artist Album
"My Love" 2006 Ciara Ciara: The Evolution
"How We Do It" Mario Vazquez Mario Vazquez
"Disturbia" 2008 Rihanna Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded
"Forever" Chris Brown Exclusive: The Forever Edition
"Obsessed" BoA BoA
"Lie" (featuring St. Lunatics) Nelly Brass Knuckles
"Fall" Brandy Human
"Locket (Locked in Love)"
"I Fell" Noel Gourdin After My Time
"It's Over" Jesse McCartney Departure
"Runnin'"
"If This Isn't Love" Jennifer Hudson Jennifer Hudson
"My Heart"
"Lights, Camera, Action" A New Kids on the Block The Block
"Fire Bomb" 2009 Rihanna Rated R
"The Last Song"
"Crash & Burn" Jesse McCartney Departure: Recharged Edition
"Speed of Light" Corbin Bleu Speed of Light
"Paralyzed"
"Fear of Flying"
"Rock 2 It"
"My Everything"
"They Don't Know" Alexandra Burke Overcome
"Control" BoA BoA: Deluxe
"I'll Go" Chris Brown Graffiti
"Pass Out" (featuring Eva Simons)
"Avalanche" Marié Digby Breathing Underwater
"Overboard" (featuring Livvi Franc)
"Daydreaming" Kid Sister Ultraviolet
"Masquerade" Backstreet Boys This Is Us
"The Difference" Westlife Where We Are
"Easy" (With Natasha Bedingfield) 2010 Rascal Flatts Nothing Like This
"Nobody's Singin' to Me" Jake Zyrus Charice
"See No More" 2011 Joe Jonas Fastlife
"Should've Kissed You" Chris Brown F.A.M.E.
"Get Out My Head" Keke Palmer Awaken
"Mr. Know It All" Kelly Clarkson Stronger
"Get It Over With" 2012 Rihanna Unapologetic
"Meet Ya" Rita Ora Ora
"Don't Wake Me Up" Chris Brown Fortune
"Party Hard / Cadillac (Interlude" (featuring Sevyn Streeter)
"Stuck on Stupid"
"Guns and Roses" 2013 Jay Sean Neon
"Business" 2014 Teyana Taylor VII
"Partners In Crime Part Three" 2015 The Internet Ego Death
"Smells Like Fire" CeeLo Green Heart Blanche
"Close To You" 2016 Rihanna Anti
"No Time for It" Fantasia The Definition Of...
"Ivy" 2017 Mabel Ivy to Roses
"Gravity" 2018 Daughtry Cage to Rattle
"Party Of One" 2020 Jessica Simpson Open Book: A Memoir
"Here We Go Again" (featuring Tyler the Creator) 2022 The Weeknd Dawn FM
"What It Is (Block Boy)" (solo or featuring Kodak Black) 2023 Doechii

Notes

A. A "Lights, Camera, Action" also appears as a bonus track on the 2008 Pussycat Dolls reissue album Doll Domination: International Edition.

Demos

The following is a list of well-known demos produced by Seals for artists that have surfaced on blogs and various music streaming channels:

Brandy
  • "Freedom" (Human)
  • "Keyed" (Human)
  • "Know You" (Human)
  • "One Thing" (Human)

Britney Spears

  • "After Tonight" (Femme Fatale)
  • "Fire Drill" (Circus)
  • "Oblivious" (Femme Fatale)

Frank Ocean

  • "Day Away" (Lonny Breaux Collection)
  • "Denim" (Lonny Breaux Collection)
  • "Done" (Lonny Breaux Collection)
  • "Know Better" (Lonny Breaux Collection)
  • "Lost Angel" (Lonny Breaux Collection)
  • "Stay If You Go" (Lonny Breaux Collection)
  • "Together" (Lonny Breaux Collection)

Awards and nominations

Year Ceremony Award Result Ref
2009 51st Annual Grammy Awards Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording ("Disturbia") Nominated [16]
Grammy Award for Best R&B Album (Jennifer Hudson) A Won
ASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed Songs ("Forever") Won [17]
Most Performed Songs ("Disturbia") Won [18]
ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Most Performed Songs ("If This Isn't Love") Won
2012 54th Annual Grammy Awards Grammy Award for Best R&B Album (F.A.M.E.) A Won
2013 55th Annual Grammy Awards Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album (Stronger) B Won
Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album (Fortune) Nominated
ASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed Songs ("Don't Wake Me Up") Won [19]
2014 56th Annual Grammy Awards Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album (Unapologetic) C Won
2016 58th Annual Grammy Awards Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album (Ego Death) Nominated
2017 59th Annual Grammy Awards Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album (Anti) Nominated

Notes

A. A Winning producers in this category with less than a 50% album contribution are awarded with a Winner's Certificate.
B. B Winning producers in this category with less than a 50% album contribution are awarded with a Winner's Certificate.
C. C Winning producers in this category with less than a 50% album contribution are awarded with a Winner's Certificate.

References

  1. ^ https://www.ascap.com/playback/2008/FALL/ACTION/kennedy
  2. ^ https://www.ascap.com/press/2017/02-06-new-expo-panelists-announced
  3. ^ https://www.umusicpub.com/us/Artists/B/Brian-Kennedy.aspx
  4. ^ https://www.umusicpub.com/us/Artists/B/Brian-Kennedy.aspx
  5. ^ https://www.mtv.com/news/1s34l7/brandy-says-shes-older-wiser-and-ready-for-a-comeback-in-music-and-tv
  6. ^ https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/brandy-people-are-people-266084/
  7. ^ https://books.google.ca/books?id=2nSqjFG6npwC&pg=PT36&lpg=PT36&dq=brian+kennedy+producer+demos&source=bl&ots=guHEe1TnKA&sig=ACfU3U0YA8tdHwM9tfyorpJaAfmHup3sKA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwij2uiey4OEAxUqLzQIHQYeDII4MhDoAXoECAUQAw#v=onepage&q=brian%20kennedy%20producer%20demos&f=false
  8. ^ https://hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=290816&title=Pia-Toscano-Inks-with-Interscope
  9. ^ https://tasteofcountry.com/kelly-clarkson-mr-know-it-all-lyrics-uncovered/
  10. ^ https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/kelly-clarksons-mr-know-it-all-single-what-do-you-think-467652/
  11. ^ https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/emi-sonyatv-win-big-at-ascap-pop-music-awards-1271493/
  12. ^ https://www.umusicpub.com/us/Artists/B/Brian-Kennedy.aspx
  13. ^ https://hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=279986&title=SONY-ATV-AND-EMI-MCCARTNEY-TEDDER-HEART-ARE-BIG-ASCAP-WINNERS
  14. ^ https://www.heart.org/en/news/2022/06/06/grammy-winner-chart-topping-producer-and-kidney-transplant-recipient
  15. ^ https://www.heart.org/en/news/2022/06/06/grammy-winner-chart-topping-producer-and-kidney-transplant-recipient
  16. ^ https://www.grammy.com/artists/brian-kennedy/11663
  17. ^ https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/emi-sonyatv-win-big-at-ascap-pop-music-awards-1271493/
  18. ^ https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/emi-sonyatv-win-big-at-ascap-pop-music-awards-1271493/
  19. ^ https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/diplo-fun-max-martin-sonyatv-more-honored-at-ascap-pop-awards-1558789/

Category:African-American songwriters Category:Songwriters from Missouri Category:Living people Category:1983 births Category:Kidney transplant recipients Category:African-American record producers

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