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Ne-Yo, AllStar, Eric Dawkins, Diane Warren, Kip Collins, Evan Rogers

Formal Connection With:

Rihanna, Promise Keepers, B.G. Vox

Relationship With:

Chris "Tricky" Stewart
  • Active: '90s, 2000s
  • Genres: Rock
  • Instrument: Engineer, Producer, Vocals
  • Representative Albums: "Times of Joy," "Happy Day/Times of Joy," "Happy Day"

Biography

The career of producer, songwriter, and arranger Kuk Harrell began in his native Chicago, where he performed as a drummer and vocalist before working as a session musician. He eventually became a commercial writer and producer, working for Joy Art Music to create material for McDonald's, Coke, and Kraft, among others. He also toured internationally with Chicago-based band B.G. Vox. After his work in advertising, Harrell moved on to become a children's worship leader, as well as a touring vocalist and choir director for Promise Keepers. During this time, he also sang on tracks that were written and produced by Diane Warren and David Foster. In 2004, Harrell went to Atlanta to work with his cousin, Tricky Stewart, at RedZone Entertainment as a songwriter and producer. By 2007, he had co-written Rihanna's hit "Umbrella" and worked with members of the Pussycat Dolls, Mary J. Blige, Usher, Nicole Scherzinger, Celine Dion, and Sting, among others. ~ Katherine Fulton, All Music Guide
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Kuk Harrell

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Background information
Born December 30, 1964(1964-12-30)
Genres Pop, R&B, Worship Music, Rap/Hip-Hop,
Occupations Songwriter, Vocal Producer, Arranger and Engineer
Years active 1992–present
Associated acts Rihanna, Jay-Z, Ciara, Chris Brown, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Diane Warren, Janet Jackson, Beyonce, Jamie Foxx, Usher, and many others

Thaddis "Kuk" Harrell is an Atlanta-based songwriter, vocal producer, arranger and engineer. He is managed by RedZone Entertainment, and is a member of a songwriting–production team composed of himself, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart and Terius "The Dream" Nash. Harrell is the vocal producer and co-writer of Rihanna's Grammy-winning single "Umbrella", and a composer and engineer on Beyonce's current chart topping "Put A Ring On It" from the album I Am... Sasha Fierce. He also produced the majority of the vocals on Mary J. Blige's Platinum album Growing Pains, which recently won a Grammy for "Best Contemporary R&B Album", 2008. The first single off of Growing Pains, "Just Fine", earned a Grammy nomination for best R&B vocal performance in 2007. Kuk Harrell is currently signed to a worldwide publishing deal with Sony/ATV U.K.[1], and is considered one of the most sought after vocal producers in the industry.[2]

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Biography

Early Years

Harrell's music career began in his native Chicago, where he performed as a drummer and a vocalist before becoming a session musician.[3] He soon became a commercial writer and producer, working for Joy Art Music, contributing to major ad campaigns for McDonald's, Kraft, Coca-Cola and many others. After relocating to Los Angeles with his writing and production partner, Laney Stewart in 1992, Harrell then added worship leader to his repertoire, and became a touring vocalist and choir director for Promise Keepers as well. During this time, he sang on tracks written and produced by Diane Warren and David Foster.[3]

2004-present

RedZone Entertainment

2004 brought Harrell to Atlanta, where he joined his cousins Tricky Stewart and Mark Stewart at RedZone Entertainment as a writer, producer, and engineer. RedZone Entertainment is an Atlanta-based, music-production entity, whose discography includes collaborations with many artists, producers, and composers of note, and is responsible for over 25 million records sold.[4]

In a recent Billboard interview, Mark Stewart describes Kuk Harrell as "...the secret weapon."

“ He produces all the vocals as well as writes and produces. He's the silent partner and a major part of what we do on a creative basis.[5] ”

2007 was a pivotal year for Harrell. Rihanna's "Good Girl Gone Bad" and Mary J. Blige's "Growing Pains" were release this year, both featuring his composition and vocal production skills. The single "Umbrella" off of "Good Girl Gone Bad" and "Just Fine" off of "Growing Pains" were both nominated for Grammys in 2007. This was also the year that Harrell established his own music production company, Suga Wuga Music.

Rihanna, Good Girl Gone Bad / "Umbrella"

Rihanna performing at Brisbane, 2008

On March 29, 2007, the first single off of Rihanna's Good Girl Gone Bad, "Umbrella", was released. Harrell co-wrote and produced the vocals on the track, which subsequently had one of the highest digital debuts in the United States since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking downloads in 2003.[6] The song, which featured an introductory rap verse from legendary rapper Jay-Z, won Harrell a Grammy for "Best Rap/Song Collaboration[7], a Grammy nomination for "Record of the Year"[8], and a Grammy nomination for "Song of the Year."[9]

The song won ASCAP’s “Pop Music Award”[10] which honored “Umbrella” as one of the most performed pop songs of the year 2007, and was also nominated at the Teen Choice Awards for Choice Music: Single.[11] Time magazine named "Umbrella" one of The 10 Best Songs of 2007, ranking it at #3.[12] Writer for Time magazine, Josh Tyrandiel, cited Rihanna's vocal performance and special talent for vocal innuendo as the reason he declared it "The Sexiest Song of 2007."[13] Umbrella was set at #2 at the Billboard Hot 100 year-end chart, behind Beyoncé's "Irreplaceable".[14]

In the United Kingdom, "Umbrella" broke a record on the UK Singles Chart by debuting at number one on the chart based on digital sales alone,[15] becoming Rihanna's first chart-topper in the country.[16] During the single's fourth week on the chart, both the single and album topped the UK Singles Chart and UK Albums Chart.[17] "Umbrella" eventually reached a total of ten weeks at number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the country's longest-running number-one single of the 21st century since 1994.[18] Rihanna has become the seventh artist in the history of the UK Singles Chart to top the chart for ten straight weeks.[19] By the end of 2007, "Umbrella" had sold 512,730 units, making it her biggest-selling single to date and the second biggest-selling single of 2007 in the United Kingdom.[20] It has since been certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry on July 20, 2007.[21]

"Umbrella" had a similar success throughout Europe, reaching number one in Ireland, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Norway, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Germany and Spain.

The music video premiered on April 26, 2007 at Thisisrihanna.com, and was officially released on the iTunes Store on May 11, 2007, peaking at number one for a period eight weeks. On May 1, 2007, It received five nominations at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards, including "Female Artist of the Year", "Video of the Year" and "Monster Single of the Year", going on to win the latter two.[22]

Just recently, "Good Girl Gone Bad Live" was nominated for a 2008 Grammy for "Best Long Form Music Video"[23]

Mary J. Blige, Growing Pains / "Just Fine"

Mary J. Blige

The single "Just Fine" off of Mary J. Blige's Growing Pains was release in the U.S. on October 19, 2007. Harrell produced Blige's vocals on the track, which earned him a Grammy nomination for "Best female R&B Vocal Performance".[24]. Harrell produced the majority of the vocals on the album, and co-wrote the song "Come To Me (Peace)".

Growing Pains has been certified 2x Platinum by RIAA and Gold by the BPI.

This single "Just Fine", was #41 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007.[25]"Just Fine" received another Grammy nomination in 2008 for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical.

It was a successful chart single, peaking at #22 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and #13 on the UK Singles Chart, while also topping the American Hot Dance Club Play chart. This single sold over 500,000 in the United States alone and over 700,000 worldwide making it eligible for Gold in the United States.

Growing Pains won the Grammy on Feb 8, 2009 for "Best Contemporary R&B Album".[24].

In a recent interview, Harrell described working with Blige thusly:

“ "With Mary it's the same tedious grind work but it's always a pleasure because of how she approaches a project. She's always an open canvas ready to let you take her to the next level."[26] ”

Chris Brown, Exclusive

Harrell produced Chris Brown's vocals and engineered on the song "You" from the 2007 release "Exclusive". The album was commercially successful, reaching number 4 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart on its debut. It sold 295,000 units within a week of release. The album yielded three Billboard Hot 100 top five singles, and was successful in music markets, entering the top twenty of many charts worldwide. The album has earned platinum certification in the United States from the Recording Industry Association of America and has sold more than three million copies worldwide.

This album was #34 on Rolling Stone's list of the Top 50 Albums of 2007.[27]

Celine Dion, Taking Chances

Celine Dion

Harrell is also a vocal producer and engineer on Celine Dion's release of November 7, 2007, "Taking Chances", and co-wrote the ballad "Skies of LA". According to IFPI, the album had shipped 3.1 million copies by the end of 2007, becoming the 19th best selling album that year with a November release.[28] To date, it has sold 3,500,000 copies worldwide. It is certified gold in many countries, and platinum or multi-platinum in many others. Particularly successful in Canada, it reached number 1 on the chart with the biggest first week sales of 2007 (79,354). It also became the best-selling album in Canada that year (340,000 copies sold) and to date, has shipped 400,000 copies and is certified 4x platinum.

Taking Chances reached top 10 in many countries and is performing relatively well on the charts. In the United Kingdom, it sold about 365,000 copies and is certified platinum. In Japan, the album became Dion's biggest success since A New Day Has Come with 125,000 copies sold. In the United States it debuted at number 3 with sales of 214,556 copies and has sold over 1,000,000 copies to date and has been certified platinum.

The Dream, Love Hate / "I Luv Your Girl"

Kuk Harrell and "The-Dream" AMA's, 2008

Harrell lent his engineering expertise to his production and writing partner "The-Dream" on the single "I Luv Your Girl" in 2007. Love Hate was the premiere project of RedZone's newly formed label Radio Killa/RedZone. It was released through Island/Def Jam, and "I Luv Your Girl" was the third single released off of the album.

The single, released on September 23, 2008, peaked at number 20 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100[29], number 3, on U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[30], number 40 on the U.S. Billboard Rhythmic Top 40, and number 58 on the U.S. Billboard Pop 100.[31]

The album itself peaked on the U.S. Billboard 200 at number 30[32], and number 5 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[33].

Mariah Carey, E=MC2 / "Touch My Body"

Mariah Carey

Harrell was an engineer on the Mariah Carey single "Touch My Body", which was released on March 18, 2008 as the first single off of Carey's eleventh studio album E=MC². The song is Carey's eighteenth number one single on the Billboard Hot 100.[34] With this achievement, Carey surpassed Elvis Presley's record for number one singles. Thanks to "Touch My Body", Mariah Carey received a Honorary Achievement Award for her record-breaking accomplishments of 18 #1 singles and most weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on the 2008 American Music Awards and she was also honoured with a Special Achievement Award for most # 1 singles (18) achieved by any female solo recording artist.[35]

E=MC² debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with 463,000 copies sold, making it the biggest opening week sales of her career. In its second week, the album topped the chart again with 182,000 copies sold.[36] E=MC² is Carey's first album to spend two straight weeks at #1 since 1995's Daydream.[37] The album topped the Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart.[38] The album sold 1.8 million copies in the U.S. and was certified Platinum by the RIAA on July 8, 2008.[39][40]

Jesse McCartney, Departure / "Leavin'"

Harrell produced the vocals on Jesse McCartney's "Leavin'", which was released on March 10, 2008. The song debuted at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 making it McCartney's highest debut on the chart ever. In its second week, it rose to #10 becoming McCartney's biggest chart hit in the United States to date.[41] It stayed at #10 for 3 non-consecutive weeks. The single peaked #1 on Billboard's Mainstream Top 40 chart.[42] and the Billboard Pop 100 Airplay. "Leavin'" stayed in the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 20 weeks. The single was certified Platinum in the U.S., and was the most successful single off of the album and of McCartney's career.

Usher, Here I Stand

Usher

Harrell was heavily involved in Usher's 2008 release Here I Stand. He produced Usher's vocals on four of the tracks, and co-wrote "Moving Mountains". Here I Stand is Usher's fifth studio album, released on May 27, 2008 in the United States. [43] Currently worldwide sales stand at almost 1.9 million copies.[44]

According to building chart data, the album topped the Billboard 200, and achieved first week sales of 443,000. This made it the ninth largest album debut of the year 2008.[45]

The second single off of the album "Moving Mountains", was written and produced by Tricky Stewart, Kuk Harrell, and The-Dream. The song has since reached number 6 in New Zealand and the top 30 in Ireland, Sweden and on the UK Singles Chart. In the United States, "Moving Mountains" reached number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100 [46]

The third single released on September 9, 2008, "Trading Places" has been even more successful on the U.S. Billboard charts than the previous single. It reached #5 on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and #45 on the Billboard Hot 100. Kuk Harrell produced Usher's vocals.

Beyonce, I am... Sasha Fierce / Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)

I Am… Sasha Fierce is the third solo studio album by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles, released on November 18, 2008 in the United States.[47][48]

The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making it Knowles' third consecutive number-one album. I Am… Sasha Fierce is ranked number two on Entertainment Weekly magazine's list of the 10 Best Albums of 2008.[49] It was also the tenth best-selling album in 2008 in the United States.[50] The album was certified 2x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA after only being released in the U.S. for 10 weeks.

One of the first singles, Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) was written by Christopher Stewart, Terius Nash, Kuk Harrell and Knowles.

Alongside "If I Were a Boy", the song was released to U.S. radio stations on October 8, 2008. The single peaked at the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was ranked number one on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the Best 100 Singles of 2008,[51] and is included in the top ten on lists produced by MTV and Time magazine. It has also been named Song of the Year by Fuse TV.[52] "Single Ladies" is certified triple platinum.

Jamie Foxx, Intuition

Jamie Foxx and Kuk Harrell

The first single off of Jamie Foxx's recent release Intuition, "Just Like Me", featuring the vocal production of Kuk Harrell, was released on November 11, 2008. It debuted at number 48 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and peaked at number 19.[53] It also peaked at #49 on the Billboard 100.

Harrell produced the vocals on five of the album's tracks. The album itself was released on Dec 16, 2008, debuting at number three on the U.S. Billboard 200, and selling 265,000 copies in its first week.[54] As of May 27, 2009, it was certified Platinum.

Alesha Dixon, The Alesha Show / "Let's Get Excited"

The Alesha Show is the second album from Alesha Dixon, ex-member of UK garage girl group, Mis-Teeq. The album was released on 24 November 2008 in the UK.[55]The Alesha Show debuted on the UK Albums Chart at #26 and peaked at #11. Kuk Harrell produced, vocal produced, and co-wrote the third single "Let's Get Excited", which peaked at #13 in May 2009.

Harrell's Vocal Production Philosophy

Harrell is a rarity in that he is a vocal producer who engineers all his own sessions. He is quoted as saying "...I engineer all of my own stuff. I create the pace that the artist wants. To have someone in the middle -- another engineer -- would slow down my process."[56]

Regarding vocal processors, Harrell says "it's the sound of today in pop music. But I use it as an enhancement and not to create the sound. My role is to capture the artist's personality. To trick them out with Auto-Tune would defeat that purpose. but consumers are used to hearing things pitch perfect so I use pitch correction to ensure that I have a flawless performance."[56]

Kuk sites the three most important things he has learned in his career as
1. "Always be professional."
2. "Be patient at all times."
3. "It's not about you. A producer has the opportunity to put his image onto a project before getting the best sound from the artist. Remember that the artist is what it's all about."[56]

Discography/Credits

Year Album/Song Artist Credit
2009 My World/"One Time" Justin Bieber Vocal Producer
2009 This Is the One Utada Vocal Producer
2009 Fantasy Ride/"High Price" Ciara feat. Ludacris Vocal Producer
2009 Fantasy Ride/"Like a Surgeon" Ciara Vocal Producer
2009 Fantasy Ride/"Lover's Thing" Ciara feat. The-Dream Vocal Producer
2009 Fantasy Ride/"Keep Dancin' On Me" Ciara Vocal Producer
2009 Just Go/"Somewhere in London" Lionel Richie Vocal Producer
2009 Just Go/"Into You Deep" Lionel Richie Vocal Producer
2009 Just Go/"Good Morning" Lionel Richie Vocal Producer
2009 Just Go/"I'm Not Okay" Lionel Richie Vocal Producer
2009 Just Go/"Forever and a Day" Lionel Richie Vocal Producer
2009 Just Go Lionel Richie Vocal Producer
2008 The Alesha Show/"Let's Get Excited" Alesha Dixon Producer, Vocal Producer, Composer
2008 Colby O/"The Difference" Colby O'Donis Vocal Producer
2008 Intuition Jamie Foxx Vocal Producer
2008 Intuition/"Rainman" Jamie Foxx Vocal Producer
2008 Intuition/"Slow" Jamie Foxx Vocal Producer
2008 Intuition/"Why" Jamie Foxx Vocal Producer
2008 Intuition/"Digital Girl" Jamie Foxx feat. Kanye West and The-Dream Vocal Producer
2008 Intuition/"Just Like Me" Jamie Foxx Vocal Producer
2008 I Am... Sasha Fierce/"Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" Beyoncé Composer, Engineer
2008 Here I Stand Usher Composer, Vocal Producer, Engineer
2008 Here I Stand/"Moving Mountains" Usher Composer, Vocal Producer, Engineer
2008 Here I Stand/"This Ain't Sex" Usher Vocal Producer
2008 Here I Stand/"What's Your Name?" Usher Vocal Producer
2008 Here I Stand/"Trading Places" Usher Vocal Producer
2008 Departure/Leavin' Jesse McCartney Vocal Producer
2008 E=MC²/"Touch My Body" Mariah Carey Engineer
2008 Discipline/"Greatest Ex Ever" Janet Jackson Engineer
2007 Love Hate/I Luv Your Girl The-Dream Engineer
2007 Back of My Lac' J. Holiday Engineer
2007 Back of my 'Lac/"Suffocate" J. Holiday Vocal Arranger, Engineer
2007 Taking Chances/"Skies of L.A." Celine Dion Vocal Producer, Composer, Engineer,
2007 Growing Pains Mary J. Blige Composer, Vocal Producer, Engineer, Background Vocals
2007 Growing Pains/"Just Fine" Mary J. Blige Vocal Producer
2007 Growing Pains/"Work That" Mary J. Blige Vocal Producer
2007 Growing Pains/"Grown Woman" Mary J. Blige Vocal Producer
2007 Growing Pains/"Feel Like a Woman" Mary J. Blige Vocal Producer
2007 Growing Pains/"Shakedown" featuring Usher Mary J. Blige Vocal Producer
2007 Growing Pains/"Roses" Mary J. Blige Vocal Producer
2007 Growing Pains/"Come to Me (PEACE)" Mary J. Blige Composer, Vocal Producer
2007 Growing Pains/(Japanese Bonus Track)"Mirror" Mary J. Blige Vocal Producer
2007 Growing Pains/(Japanese Bonus Track) "Sleepwalkin'" Mary J. Blige Vocal Producer
2007 Good Girl Gone Bad Rihanna Vocal Producer, Engineer
2007 Good Girl Gone Bad/"Umbrella" Rihanna feat. Jay-Z Composer, Vocal Producer, Engineer
2007 Good Girl Gone Bad/"Breakin' Dishes" Rihanna Composer, Vocal Producer, Engineer
2007 Exclusive/"You" Chris Brown Vocal Producer, Engineer
2006 Alter Ego Tyrese Engineer
2005 Back For More Shawn Desmond Vocal Producer
2004 20th Century Masters-The Millennium Collection Chante More Producer
2002 Turn the Tide Various Artist Arranger, Background Vocals
2002 Live Promise Keepers Vocals
2002 Deeper Faith John Tesh Background Vocals
1999 Top 25 Praise Songs Various Artists Vocals
1996 Vybin' Young Soul Rebels Various Artists Vocals
1996 From I Extreme II Another II D Extreme Engineer
1995 Toast to the Ladies The Whispers Producer, Programming, Engineer, Sequencing, Rhythm Arrangements
1995 Love Supreme Chante Moore Producer, Vocal Arrangement, Engineer
1995 Can We Talk? Shiro Producer
1995 Bump And Grind Various Artists Programming, Producer, Engineer, Sequencing, Rhythm Arrangements
1994 Debelah Debelah Producer
1993 Aces and Kings: The Best of Go West Go West Producer
1992 White Men Can't Jump Original Soundtrack Various Artists Composer, Recorder, Producer, Engineer

Awards

Year Artist Album/Song Award
2008 Mary J. Blige Growing Pains Winner: Grammy "Best Contemporary R&B Album"
2007 Rihanna feat. Jay-Z Good Girl Gone Bad/"Umbrella" Winner: Grammy "Best Song/Rap Collaboration"
2007 Rihanna Good Girl Gone Bad/"Umbrella" Ascap Pop Award "One of the Most Played Songs of 2007"
2007 Rihanna Good Girl Gone Bad/"Umbrella" Ascap Rhythm and Soul Award "One of the chart topping R&B/Hip Hop Songs of 2007"
1999 Various Artists Top 25 Praise Songs RIAA certified Gold Record

Nominations

Year Artist Album/Song Award
2008 Mary J. Blige Growing Pains/"Just Fine" Grammy nomination "Best non-classical remix"
2008 Rihanna Good Girl Gone Bad Live Grammy nomination "Best Long Form Music Video"
2008 Karina First Love Grammy nomination "Best Contemporary R&B Album"
2008 J. Holiday Back of my Lac' Grammy nomination "Best Contemporary R&B Album"
2007 Mary J. Blige Growing Pains/"Just Fine" Grammy nomination "Best R&B Vocal Performance"
2007 Rihanna Good Girl Gone Bad/"Umbrella" Grammy Nomination "Record of the Year"
2007 Rihanna Good Girl Gone Bad/"Umbrella" Grammy nomination "Song of the Year" (a songwriter's award)

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