Dapo Torimiro
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Dapo Torimiro is a multi-platinum songwriter
, record producer
, multi-instrumentalist and singer. Born in Lagos
, Nigeria
, he has worked in the music industry in the U.S.
for several years writing and producing music for artists' album projects, touring with numerous artists, as well as scoring various television and film projects.
's third studio album, Evolver
, which was released in Fall of 2008. Featuring multi-platinum-selling artist Brandy
, "Quickly" received early industry buzz as not only an inspired, sleek duet featuring R&B/pop music's leading artists, but also as one of the album's stand-out gems. Later in the Fall of 2008, Dapo also enjoyed credit for other tracks, including "Running" on David Archuleta
's self-titled debut album (November 11, 2008) -- his first since becoming runner-up on American Idol
in June 2008—and "Torn Down" from Brandy's highly-anticipated album, Human
(December 9, 2008), which she describes as her most personal album to date. Dapo teamed up with the award-winning production duo Midi Mafia
(50 Cent
, Fantasia
) in Los Angeles to collaborate on various projects. In the Spring of 2009, Dapo received songwriter and producer credit for the tracks "Know Better", "Apart From Me", and "This Step Alone" on Fight for Love
, the second album by American Idol
Season 5
finalist Elliott Yamin
, which was released on May 5, 2009. He also received credit for "Forever in You", which was included on the album as an iTunes
and Japan
bonus track.
Dapo is a Yamaha
-endorsed artist. Dapo worked with two-time Grammy-winning producer Jeffrey Weber to record a song for Senator Barack Obama
's presidential campaign called "Change".
Dapo worked with American Idol
winner and Grammy-nominated artist Jordin Sparks
on her second album Battlefield
on the track titled "No Parade". Dapo wrote and produced the track "No Parade" along with Oscar-nominated songwriting duo Scott Cutler
and Anne Preven
. "Listen", is sung by Beyoncé Knowles
in the 2006 film Dreamgirls
. Early reviews of the album have generally been positive with most critics highlighting individual tracks such as "No Parade", which is described as 'breaking your heart even before she gets to the bruising chorus.'.
Dapo was announced as one of the songwriters for the hit Disney Channel Original Movie Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam along with Kara DioGuardi
and others. (Dapo co-wrote, produced and mixed "Fire" performed by Matthew "Mdot" Finley
.)
On October 30, 2009, Atlantic Records
announced that Dapo will be one of the producers personally chosen by Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Toni Braxton
to work on her highly anticipated label debut album (Pulse) to be released February 2, 2010.
Dapo co-wrote and produced the track "Bigger" on Canadian singer Justin Bieber
's first part of his two-part debut studio album, My World
, which was released on November 17, 2009, via Island Records
. The second part of the album, My World 2.0
, on which Dapo co-wrote and produced the track "Overboard" (a duet featuring Jessica Jarrell), was released on March, 23 2010 and debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200
. In less than one month of release, the first part of the album was certified Gold in the United States by the RIAA, and in less than two months (January 8, 2010), it was certified Platinum in the United States, by the RIAA selling over one million copies.
Channeling his jazz roots, Dapo produced and recorded songs with Tony Award-winning singer/actress, Anika Noni Rose
for Disney's album, The Princess and The Frog: Tiana and Her Princess Friends. The album is inspired by the 2009 Disney animated film The Princess and the Frog and was released on November 24, 2009. The album is the follow-up release in the successful Disney 'And Friends' musical series and features the song "Down in New Orleans" performed by Anika Noni Rose
as written by Academy Award-winning composer Randy Newman
and produced by Dapo Torimiro. In another Princess and the Frog-inspired album, Bayou Boogie (Release date 3/16/10), Dapo wrote and produced two songs: "Everyday Princess" and "Sing Away Your Blues", both performed by Anika Noni Rose
(as Princess Tiana).
Dapo was a featured performer on stage with Andrea Bocelli
and David Foster
on the PBS Great Performances
special, "Andrea Bocelli & David Foster: My Christmas." The special debuted on Thanksgiving night 2009 with additional broadcasts through the month of December.
, Charice, Oprah’s Karaoke Challenge Winner, Abraham McDonald, Def Jam artist, Khalil, Guy Sebastian
, Jesse McCartney
, and Jacob Latimore.
On July 14, 2010, Demi Lovato
posted on her Twitter "With @dapotorimiro! This will be the first song I've recorded for my next record.... and we're starting off with a BIG bang!!!"
Dapo can be heard rapping on the Ester Dean
-penned, Jesse McCartney
dance song, "Up". Dapo wrote and recorded the song exclusively for Jon Chu
's Step Up 3D dance movie soundtrack, Step Up 3D Soundtrack
. (July 27, 2010) A remixed version of the song can also be heard in a rooftop dance scene in the movie.
On August 10, 2010, the soundtrack for Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
- a 2010 Disney Channel Original Movie was released. The movie was 2010's #1 cable movie premiere with over 7.9 million viewers on its premiere night. "Fire" was the third single on the soundtrack. On June 25, the song was released on Radio Disney
during a Take Over with Meaghan Martin
and Matthew "Mdot" Finley
.
On September 28, 2010, Justin Bieber
's My World 2.0
was certified 2x Platinum by RIAA in the United States.
Dapo broke into Japan's music market with Japan's mega-group, Arashi
with the song, "Mada Ue o". The song appears on Arashi's ninth studio album, Boku no Miteiru Fūkei
which debuted at number one, selling 731,000 copies in the first week and ended up being the best-selling album in Japan in 2010. Before the end of the year, Dapo also wrote a song for Sony Music Japan artist, Fukuhara Miho's Regrets of Love album (12/22/10). The song, "Regrets of Love" was written by Dapo, Fukuhara Miho, Damon Sharpe
, and Drew Ryan Scott.
Dapo played upright bass on Def Jam recording artist Chrisette Michele
’s "If Nobody Sang Along" on Let Freedom Reign
(11/30/10). The album was produced by Chrisette Michele
, L.A. Reid, Ne-Yo
and Chuck Harmony
. Dapo performed with his jazz band, "DMP", (on keys) in Hollywood on 12/8/10. On the final song, while Dapo played the melodica
, Chuck Harmony
sat in on keys.
Concert footage of Justin Bieber performing "Bigger" and "Overboard" live at Madison Square Garden
as part of his My World Tour
, can been seen in the film Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2/11/11). The live version of "Overboard", performed by Justin Bieber
and Miley Cyrus
at Madison Square Garden
, is available on the Never Say Never: The Remixes
CD (2011) - a musical companion piece to the movie.
On May 5, 2011, Justin Bieber
's Never Say Never – The Remixes
was certified Platinum by RIAA in the United States.
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, multi-instrumentalist and singer. Born in Lagos
Lagos
Lagos is a port and the most populous conurbation in Nigeria. With a population of 7,937,932, it is currently the third most populous city in Africa after Cairo and Kinshasa, and currently estimated to be the second fastest growing city in Africa...
, Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
, he has worked in the music industry in the U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
for several years writing and producing music for artists' album projects, touring with numerous artists, as well as scoring various television and film projects.
Music career
Dapo's first break was placing the song "Quickly" on five-time Grammy winner John LegendJohn Legend
John Roger Stephens , better known by his stage name John Legend, is an American singer, musician, and actor. He is the recipient of nine Grammy Awards, and in 2007, he received the special Starlight award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.Prior to the release of his debut album, Stephens' career...
's third studio album, Evolver
Evolver (John Legend album)
Evolver is the third studio album by R&B/soul singer John Legend, released by GOOD Music and Columbia Records on October 28, 2008 in the United States and on October 20 in the United Kingdom. It features guest appearances by Kanye West, Brandy, Estelle and Andre 3000, among others.The album debuted...
, which was released in Fall of 2008. Featuring multi-platinum-selling artist Brandy
Brandy (entertainer)
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....
, "Quickly" received early industry buzz as not only an inspired, sleek duet featuring R&B/pop music's leading artists, but also as one of the album's stand-out gems. Later in the Fall of 2008, Dapo also enjoyed credit for other tracks, including "Running" on David Archuleta
David Archuleta
David Archuleta, is a former United States Air Force Airman of Okinawan stationary troops and is currently an American male kickboxer.-Biography:...
's self-titled debut album (November 11, 2008) -- his first since becoming runner-up on American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
in June 2008—and "Torn Down" from Brandy's highly-anticipated album, Human
Human (Brandy album)
Human is the fifth studio album by American R&B singer Brandy, first released in France in December 2008 and by March 2009 in most international music markets...
(December 9, 2008), which she describes as her most personal album to date. Dapo teamed up with the award-winning production duo Midi Mafia
Midi Mafia
Midi Mafia is a hip hop/R&B production duo consisting of American Bruce Waynne from Brooklyn, New York and Canadian Dirty Swift from Ottawa, Ontario...
(50 Cent
50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...
, Fantasia
Fantasia Barrino
Fantasia Monique Barrino commonly known as Fantasia, is an American R&B singer, Broadway and television actress who rose to fame as the winner of the third season of the reality television series American Idol in 2004. Following her victory, she released her debut single, "I Believe", which...
) in Los Angeles to collaborate on various projects. In the Spring of 2009, Dapo received songwriter and producer credit for the tracks "Know Better", "Apart From Me", and "This Step Alone" on Fight for Love
Fight for Love (Elliott Yamin album)
-Note:* "Shelter" was only available to stream on Yamin's official MySpace music player until May 15, 2009. After that, the song was added to the already existing AmazonMP3 album download. Originally, there were two album entries, one with the previous "Believe" track, but once "Shelter" was added,...
, the second album by American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
Season 5
American Idol (season 5)
The fifth season of American Idol began on January 17, 2006 and concluded on May 24, 2006. Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell returned to judge, and Ryan Seacrest returned to host. It is the most successful season to date ratings-wise and also with 18 contestants getting record deals -...
finalist Elliott Yamin
Elliott Yamin
Elliott Yamin , born Efraym Elliott Yamin, is an American singer known for his hit single "Wait for You" and placing third on the fifth season of American Idol....
, which was released on May 5, 2009. He also received credit for "Forever in You", which was included on the album as an iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
and Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
bonus track.
Dapo is a Yamaha
Yamaha
Yamaha may refer to:* Yamaha Corporation, a Japanese company with a wide range of products and services** Yamaha Motor Company, a Japanese motorized vehicle-producing company...
-endorsed artist. Dapo worked with two-time Grammy-winning producer Jeffrey Weber to record a song for Senator Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
's presidential campaign called "Change".
Dapo worked with American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
winner and Grammy-nominated artist Jordin Sparks
Jordin Sparks
Jordin Brianna Sparks is an American pop / R&B singer-songwriter and actress. She hails from Glendale, Arizona who rose to fame as the winner of the sixth season of American Idol. Sparks won when she was 17 years old, making her the youngest winner in Idol history...
on her second album Battlefield
Battlefield (album)
Battlefield is the second studio album by American R&B and pop singer Jordin Sparks. It was first released on July 17, 2009 in Australia and Ireland, July 20 in the UK and from July 21 worldwide, on Jive Records...
on the track titled "No Parade". Dapo wrote and produced the track "No Parade" along with Oscar-nominated songwriting duo Scott Cutler
Scott Cutler
Scott M. Cutler is an American musician and music producer.-Personal life:He recently had his 1st son "Lane" and his 2nd son "Duke" with his wife Meredith Morton.-Career:...
and Anne Preven
Anne Preven
Anne Preven is an American songwriter and musician, originally from New York. She has co-written songs for Beyoncé , Katy Perry, Madonna, Natalie Imbruglia, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Sinéad O'Connor, Charice, The Hush Sound, Jordin Sparks, Miranda Cosgrove, Black Veil Brides, Pnau, Pixie Lott,...
. "Listen", is sung by Beyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles , often known simply as Beyoncé, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she enrolled in various performing arts schools and was first exposed to singing and dancing competitions as a child...
in the 2006 film Dreamgirls
Dreamgirls (film)
Dreamgirls is a 2006 musical drama film, directed by Bill Condon and jointly produced and released by DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures. The film debuted in three special road show engagements beginning December 15, 2006 before its nationwide release on December 25, 2006...
. Early reviews of the album have generally been positive with most critics highlighting individual tracks such as "No Parade", which is described as 'breaking your heart even before she gets to the bruising chorus.'.
Dapo was announced as one of the songwriters for the hit Disney Channel Original Movie Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam along with Kara DioGuardi
Kara DioGuardi
Kara Elizabeth DioGuardi is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, music publisher, A&R executive, composer and TV personality. She writes music primarily in the light pop-rock, dance, and R&B genres. DioGuardi has worked with many popular artists; her songs have appeared on more than 159...
and others. (Dapo co-wrote, produced and mixed "Fire" performed by Matthew "Mdot" Finley
Matthew "Mdot" Finley
Matthew Finley , who performs under the mononym "Mdot", and is also known as, and credited as Matthew "Mdot" Finley, is an American R&B recording artist, songwriter, dancer, musician, actor and record producer. He recently starred as Luke Williams in the Disney Channel Original Movie, Camp Rock 2:...
.)
On October 30, 2009, Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
announced that Dapo will be one of the producers personally chosen by Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Toni Braxton
Toni Braxton
Toni Michelle Braxton is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. Braxton has won six Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, and five Billboard Music Awards and has sold over 60 million records worldwide...
to work on her highly anticipated label debut album (Pulse) to be released February 2, 2010.
Dapo co-wrote and produced the track "Bigger" on Canadian singer Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber
Justin Drew Bieber is a Canadian pop/R&B singer, songwriter and actor. Bieber was discovered in 2008 by Scooter Braun, who came across Bieber's videos on YouTube and later became his manager...
's first part of his two-part debut studio album, My World
My World (Justin Bieber album)
My World is the first release by Canadian singer Justin Bieber. It is considered to be the first part of a two-part debut release. My World, being the first part is considered an extended play standalone. It was released on November 17, 2009, via Island Records, and its follow up was released on...
, which was released on November 17, 2009, via Island Records
Island Records
Island Records is a record label that was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica. It was based in the United Kingdom for many years and is now owned by Universal Music Group...
. The second part of the album, My World 2.0
My World 2.0
My World 2.0 is the latter of two-part debut studio album from Canadian singer Justin Bieber, and is his first full studio release. The album is the follow-up to the first platinum certified half of the album, which was released on November 17, 2009, via Island Records, and 2.0 was first released...
, on which Dapo co-wrote and produced the track "Overboard" (a duet featuring Jessica Jarrell), was released on March, 23 2010 and debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
. In less than one month of release, the first part of the album was certified Gold in the United States by the RIAA, and in less than two months (January 8, 2010), it was certified Platinum in the United States, by the RIAA selling over one million copies.
Channeling his jazz roots, Dapo produced and recorded songs with Tony Award-winning singer/actress, Anika Noni Rose
Anika Noni Rose
Anika Noni Rose is an American singer and actress known for her Tony Award winning performance in the Broadway production of Caroline, or Change and her starring roles in the films Dreamgirls and The Princess and the Frog....
for Disney's album, The Princess and The Frog: Tiana and Her Princess Friends. The album is inspired by the 2009 Disney animated film The Princess and the Frog and was released on November 24, 2009. The album is the follow-up release in the successful Disney 'And Friends' musical series and features the song "Down in New Orleans" performed by Anika Noni Rose
Anika Noni Rose
Anika Noni Rose is an American singer and actress known for her Tony Award winning performance in the Broadway production of Caroline, or Change and her starring roles in the films Dreamgirls and The Princess and the Frog....
as written by Academy Award-winning composer Randy Newman
Randy Newman
Randall Stuart "Randy" Newman is an American singer-songwriter, arranger, composer, and pianist who is known for his mordant pop songs and for film scores....
and produced by Dapo Torimiro. In another Princess and the Frog-inspired album, Bayou Boogie (Release date 3/16/10), Dapo wrote and produced two songs: "Everyday Princess" and "Sing Away Your Blues", both performed by Anika Noni Rose
Anika Noni Rose
Anika Noni Rose is an American singer and actress known for her Tony Award winning performance in the Broadway production of Caroline, or Change and her starring roles in the films Dreamgirls and The Princess and the Frog....
(as Princess Tiana).
Dapo was a featured performer on stage with Andrea Bocelli
Andrea Bocelli
Andrea Bocelli, is an Italian tenor, multi-instrumentalist and classical crossover artist. Born with poor eyesight, he became blind at the age of twelve following a soccer accident....
and David Foster
David Foster
David Walter Foster, OC, OBC , is a Canadian musician, record producer, composer, singer, songwriter, and arranger, noted for discovering singers such as Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, and Charice Pempengco; and for producing some of the most successful artists in the world, such as Céline Dion, Toni...
on the PBS Great Performances
Great Performances
Great Performances, a television series devoted to the performing arts, has been telecast on Public Broadcasting Service public television since 1972...
special, "Andrea Bocelli & David Foster: My Christmas." The special debuted on Thanksgiving night 2009 with additional broadcasts through the month of December.
2010 to Present
Early 2010, Dapo wrote and recorded with David ArchuletaDavid Archuleta
David Archuleta, is a former United States Air Force Airman of Okinawan stationary troops and is currently an American male kickboxer.-Biography:...
, Charice, Oprah’s Karaoke Challenge Winner, Abraham McDonald, Def Jam artist, Khalil, Guy Sebastian
Guy Sebastian
Guy Theodore Sebastian is an Australian pop, R&B, and soul singer-songwriter who was the first winner of Australian Idol in 2003. He is currently a judge on the Australian version of The X Factor. Sebastian has released six top ten platinum/multi platinum albums, including a number-one and...
, Jesse McCartney
Jesse McCartney
Jesse McCartney is an American singer-songwriter, actor and voice actor. McCartney achieved fame in the late 1990s on the daytime drama All My Children as JR Chandler. He later joined boy band Dream Street, and eventually branched out into a solo musical career...
, and Jacob Latimore.
On July 14, 2010, Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato
"She’s got the range, the full emotional spectrum, incredible control… Vocally, she’s the best thing Disney’s had since Christina Aguilera."—Producer Toby Gad on Demi Lovato's vocals...
posted on her Twitter "With @dapotorimiro! This will be the first song I've recorded for my next record.... and we're starting off with a BIG bang!!!"
Dapo can be heard rapping on the Ester Dean
Ester Dean
Ester Renay Dean is an American singer and songwriter, and record producer signed to Zone 4 Records/Interscope Records. She is most notable for her dual appearance on Rio: Music From The Motion Picture and her 2009 US hit single "Drop It Low", which featured singer Chris Brown...
-penned, Jesse McCartney
Jesse McCartney
Jesse McCartney is an American singer-songwriter, actor and voice actor. McCartney achieved fame in the late 1990s on the daytime drama All My Children as JR Chandler. He later joined boy band Dream Street, and eventually branched out into a solo musical career...
dance song, "Up". Dapo wrote and recorded the song exclusively for Jon Chu
Jon Chu
Jonathan Murray "Jon" Chu is an American film director and screenwriter best known for directing the movies Step Up 2: The Streets, Step Up 3D and Justin Bieber: Never Say Never. Chu is an alumnus of the University of Southern California School of Cinema-Television...
's Step Up 3D dance movie soundtrack, Step Up 3D Soundtrack
Step Up 3D (soundtrack)
Step Up 3D Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the film soundtrack album from the motion picture Step Up 3D. The album was released on July 27, 2010.-Track listing:-Charts:...
. (July 27, 2010) A remixed version of the song can also be heard in a rooftop dance scene in the movie.
On August 10, 2010, the soundtrack for Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (soundtrack)
Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam is the official soundtrack of the film with the same name. The soundtrack was released on August 10, 2010, following four single releases. The soundtrack debuted at #3 on Billboard 200 album charts with over 41,000 copies sold in the first week.-Track listing:Standard...
- a 2010 Disney Channel Original Movie was released. The movie was 2010's #1 cable movie premiere with over 7.9 million viewers on its premiere night. "Fire" was the third single on the soundtrack. On June 25, the song was released on Radio Disney
Radio Disney
Radio Disney is a radio network based in Burbank, California and headquartered out of the Disney Channel headquarters on West Alameda Ave., from where it has been based since November 2008. Prior to that, the network was based in Dallas, Texas...
during a Take Over with Meaghan Martin
Meaghan Jette Martin
Meaghan Jette Martin is an American actress and singer, who is known for her role as Tess Tyler in the Disney Channel original movies Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam...
and Matthew "Mdot" Finley
Matthew "Mdot" Finley
Matthew Finley , who performs under the mononym "Mdot", and is also known as, and credited as Matthew "Mdot" Finley, is an American R&B recording artist, songwriter, dancer, musician, actor and record producer. He recently starred as Luke Williams in the Disney Channel Original Movie, Camp Rock 2:...
.
On September 28, 2010, Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber
Justin Drew Bieber is a Canadian pop/R&B singer, songwriter and actor. Bieber was discovered in 2008 by Scooter Braun, who came across Bieber's videos on YouTube and later became his manager...
's My World 2.0
My World 2.0
My World 2.0 is the latter of two-part debut studio album from Canadian singer Justin Bieber, and is his first full studio release. The album is the follow-up to the first platinum certified half of the album, which was released on November 17, 2009, via Island Records, and 2.0 was first released...
was certified 2x Platinum by RIAA in the United States.
Dapo broke into Japan's music market with Japan's mega-group, Arashi
Arashi
is a Japanese boy band formed under the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates, which announced the formation of the group on November 3, 1999 in Honolulu, Hawaii...
with the song, "Mada Ue o". The song appears on Arashi's ninth studio album, Boku no Miteiru Fūkei
Boku no Miteiru Fūkei
is the ninth studio album by Japanese boy band Arashi. The album was released on August 4, 2010 in Japan under their record label J Storm in two editions: a first press version and a regular version. The album debuted at number-one on the Oricon weekly album chart, selling around 731,000 copies. As...
which debuted at number one, selling 731,000 copies in the first week and ended up being the best-selling album in Japan in 2010. Before the end of the year, Dapo also wrote a song for Sony Music Japan artist, Fukuhara Miho's Regrets of Love album (12/22/10). The song, "Regrets of Love" was written by Dapo, Fukuhara Miho, Damon Sharpe
Damon Sharpe
Damon Sharpe is an award-winning music producer and songwriter who works in Los Angeles. He has contributed many recognizable songs to popular culture and has been involved with the production of various popular albums that cumulatively have sold over 34 million copies.-Early life:Sharpe was born...
, and Drew Ryan Scott.
Dapo played upright bass on Def Jam recording artist Chrisette Michele
Chrisette Michele
Chrisette Michele Payne , known professionally as Chrisette Michele, is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter....
’s "If Nobody Sang Along" on Let Freedom Reign
Let Freedom Reign
- Personnel :Credits for Let Freedom Reign adapted from Allmusic.* Alejandro Barajas – assistant* Jesse Bond – bass, guitar* Jesse Bonds – guitar* Leesa D...
(11/30/10). The album was produced by Chrisette Michele
Chrisette Michele
Chrisette Michele Payne , known professionally as Chrisette Michele, is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter....
, L.A. Reid, Ne-Yo
Ne-Yo
Shaffer Chimere Smith, Jr. , better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and actor. Beginning his career as a songwriter, Ne-Yo penned the hit "Let Me Love You" for singer Mario...
and Chuck Harmony
Chuck Harmony
Charles T. Harmon better known as Chuck Harmony is an American music producer, musician and songwriter, based in Los Angeles, California, USA.-Early life:Harmon was born and raised in East St. Louis, Illinois...
. Dapo performed with his jazz band, "DMP", (on keys) in Hollywood on 12/8/10. On the final song, while Dapo played the melodica
Melodica
The melodica, also known as the "blow-organ" or "key-flute", is a free-reed instrument similar to the melodeon and harmonica. It has a musical keyboard on top, and is played by blowing air through a mouthpiece that fits into a hole in the side of the instrument. Pressing a key opens a hole,...
, Chuck Harmony
Chuck Harmony
Charles T. Harmon better known as Chuck Harmony is an American music producer, musician and songwriter, based in Los Angeles, California, USA.-Early life:Harmon was born and raised in East St. Louis, Illinois...
sat in on keys.
Concert footage of Justin Bieber performing "Bigger" and "Overboard" live at Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG and known colloquially as The Garden, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the New York City borough of Manhattan and located at 8th Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets, situated on top of Pennsylvania Station.Opened on February 11, 1968, it is the...
as part of his My World Tour
My World Tour
The My World Tour is the debut concert tour by Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber. It is Bieber's first concert tour which supports his two-part debut album My World and My World 2.0. The tour was officially announced on March 16, 2010, a week before My World 2.0 was released...
, can been seen in the film Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2/11/11). The live version of "Overboard", performed by Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber
Justin Drew Bieber is a Canadian pop/R&B singer, songwriter and actor. Bieber was discovered in 2008 by Scooter Braun, who came across Bieber's videos on YouTube and later became his manager...
and Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus
Miley Ray Cyrus is an American actress and pop singer-songwriter. She achieved wide fame for her role as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana....
at Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG and known colloquially as The Garden, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the New York City borough of Manhattan and located at 8th Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets, situated on top of Pennsylvania Station.Opened on February 11, 1968, it is the...
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Never Say Never – The Remixes
Never Say Never: The Remixes is the second remix album by Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber. Released on February 14, 2011, the album accompanies the release of his film, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never...
CD (2011) - a musical companion piece to the movie.
On May 5, 2011, Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber
Justin Drew Bieber is a Canadian pop/R&B singer, songwriter and actor. Bieber was discovered in 2008 by Scooter Braun, who came across Bieber's videos on YouTube and later became his manager...
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Never Say Never – The Remixes
Never Say Never: The Remixes is the second remix album by Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber. Released on February 14, 2011, the album accompanies the release of his film, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never...
was certified Platinum by RIAA in the United States.
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- "Quickly" EvolverEvolver (John Legend album)Evolver is the third studio album by R&B/soul singer John Legend, released by GOOD Music and Columbia Records on October 28, 2008 in the United States and on October 20 in the United Kingdom. It features guest appearances by Kanye West, Brandy, Estelle and Andre 3000, among others.The album debuted...
, John LegendJohn LegendJohn Roger Stephens , better known by his stage name John Legend, is an American singer, musician, and actor. He is the recipient of nine Grammy Awards, and in 2007, he received the special Starlight award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.Prior to the release of his debut album, Stephens' career...
(2008) - "Torn Down" HumanHuman (Brandy album)Human is the fifth studio album by American R&B singer Brandy, first released in France in December 2008 and by March 2009 in most international music markets...
, BrandyBrandy (entertainer)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....
(2008) - "Running" David Archuleta (album)David Archuleta (album)David Archuleta is the self-titled debut album of American Idol season 7 runner-up David Archuleta. It was released on November 11, 2008, in the United States, under Jive Records. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA on January 29, 2009. The first single, "Crush", was released to radio on...
, David ArchuletaDavid ArchuletaDavid Archuleta, is a former United States Air Force Airman of Okinawan stationary troops and is currently an American male kickboxer.-Biography:...
(2008) - "Know Better", "Apart From Me", and "This Step Alone", "Forever in You" (iTunesITunesiTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
and JapanJapanJapan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
bonus track) Fight for LoveFight for Love (Elliott Yamin album)-Note:* "Shelter" was only available to stream on Yamin's official MySpace music player until May 15, 2009. After that, the song was added to the already existing AmazonMP3 album download. Originally, there were two album entries, one with the previous "Believe" track, but once "Shelter" was added,...
, Elliott YaminElliott YaminElliott Yamin , born Efraym Elliott Yamin, is an American singer known for his hit single "Wait for You" and placing third on the fifth season of American Idol....
(2009) - "No Parade" BattlefieldBattlefield (album)Battlefield is the second studio album by American R&B and pop singer Jordin Sparks. It was first released on July 17, 2009 in Australia and Ireland, July 20 in the UK and from July 21 worldwide, on Jive Records...
, Jordin SparksJordin SparksJordin Brianna Sparks is an American pop / R&B singer-songwriter and actress. She hails from Glendale, Arizona who rose to fame as the winner of the sixth season of American Idol. Sparks won when she was 17 years old, making her the youngest winner in Idol history...
(2009) - "Bigger"Bigger (Justin Bieber song)"Bigger" is a song by Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber, included as a track on his debut release, My World, released on November 17, 2009. It was written by Bieber, Dapo Torimiro and Lonny Breaux , Kevin Risto and Waynne Nugent of Midi Mafia, with the latter duo and Torimiro producing the song...
My WorldMy World (Justin Bieber album)My World is the first release by Canadian singer Justin Bieber. It is considered to be the first part of a two-part debut release. My World, being the first part is considered an extended play standalone. It was released on November 17, 2009, via Island Records, and its follow up was released on...
, Justin BieberJustin BieberJustin Drew Bieber is a Canadian pop/R&B singer, songwriter and actor. Bieber was discovered in 2008 by Scooter Braun, who came across Bieber's videos on YouTube and later became his manager...
(2009) - "Down in New Orleans" The Princess and The Frog: Tiana and Her Princess Friends, Anika Noni RoseAnika Noni RoseAnika Noni Rose is an American singer and actress known for her Tony Award winning performance in the Broadway production of Caroline, or Change and her starring roles in the films Dreamgirls and The Princess and the Frog....
(2009) - "Hope Is Always Here" Olivia Newton-JohnOlivia Newton-JohnOlivia Newton-John AO, OBE is a singer and actress. She is a four-time Grammy award winner who has amassed five No. 1 and ten other Top Ten Billboard Hot 100 singles and two No. 1 Billboard 200 solo albums. Eleven of her singles and 14 of her albums have been certified gold by the RIAA...
, David FosterDavid FosterDavid Walter Foster, OC, OBC , is a Canadian musician, record producer, composer, singer, songwriter, and arranger, noted for discovering singers such as Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, and Charice Pempengco; and for producing some of the most successful artists in the world, such as Céline Dion, Toni...
and the kids from Purple Songs Can Fly Project (2009) - "Everyday Princess" Bayou Boogie: Inspired By The Princess & The Frog, Anika Noni RoseAnika Noni RoseAnika Noni Rose is an American singer and actress known for her Tony Award winning performance in the Broadway production of Caroline, or Change and her starring roles in the films Dreamgirls and The Princess and the Frog....
(2010) - "Sing Away Your Blues" Bayou Boogie: Inspired By The Princess & The Frog, Anika Noni RoseAnika Noni RoseAnika Noni Rose is an American singer and actress known for her Tony Award winning performance in the Broadway production of Caroline, or Change and her starring roles in the films Dreamgirls and The Princess and the Frog....
(2010) - "Overboard" (featuring Jessica Jarrell) My World 2.0My World 2.0My World 2.0 is the latter of two-part debut studio album from Canadian singer Justin Bieber, and is his first full studio release. The album is the follow-up to the first platinum certified half of the album, which was released on November 17, 2009, via Island Records, and 2.0 was first released...
, Justin BieberJustin BieberJustin Drew Bieber is a Canadian pop/R&B singer, songwriter and actor. Bieber was discovered in 2008 by Scooter Braun, who came across Bieber's videos on YouTube and later became his manager...
(2010) - "Woman" PulsePulse (Toni Braxton album)Pulse is the sixth studio album by American R&B singer–songwriter Toni Braxton, released May 4, 2010, on Atlantic Records. It is her first album in five years and serves as her debut for the Atlantic label after signing a new record deal...
, Toni BraxtonToni BraxtonToni Michelle Braxton is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. Braxton has won six Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, and five Billboard Music Awards and has sold over 60 million records worldwide...
(2010) - "Fire" Camp Rock 2: The Final JamCamp Rock 2: The Final Jam (soundtrack)Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam is the official soundtrack of the film with the same name. The soundtrack was released on August 10, 2010, following four single releases. The soundtrack debuted at #3 on Billboard 200 album charts with over 41,000 copies sold in the first week.-Track listing:Standard...
, Matthew "Mdot" FinleyMatthew "Mdot" FinleyMatthew Finley , who performs under the mononym "Mdot", and is also known as, and credited as Matthew "Mdot" Finley, is an American R&B recording artist, songwriter, dancer, musician, actor and record producer. He recently starred as Luke Williams in the Disney Channel Original Movie, Camp Rock 2:...
(2010) - "Up!" (featuring Dapo Torimiro) Step Up 3D SoundtrackStep Up 3D (soundtrack)Step Up 3D Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the film soundtrack album from the motion picture Step Up 3D. The album was released on July 27, 2010.-Track listing:-Charts:...
, Jesse McCartneyJesse McCartneyJesse McCartney is an American singer-songwriter, actor and voice actor. McCartney achieved fame in the late 1990s on the daytime drama All My Children as JR Chandler. He later joined boy band Dream Street, and eventually branched out into a solo musical career...
(2010) - "If Nobody Sang Along" (bass) Let Freedom ReignLet Freedom Reign- Personnel :Credits for Let Freedom Reign adapted from Allmusic.* Alejandro Barajas – assistant* Jesse Bond – bass, guitar* Jesse Bonds – guitar* Leesa D...
, Chrisette MicheleChrisette MicheleChrisette Michele Payne , known professionally as Chrisette Michele, is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter....
(2010) - "Mada Ue o" Boku no Miteiru FūkeiBoku no Miteiru Fūkeiis the ninth studio album by Japanese boy band Arashi. The album was released on August 4, 2010 in Japan under their record label J Storm in two editions: a first press version and a regular version. The album debuted at number-one on the Oricon weekly album chart, selling around 731,000 copies. As...
ArashiArashiis a Japanese boy band formed under the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates, which announced the formation of the group on November 3, 1999 in Honolulu, Hawaii...
(2010) - "Regrets of Love" Miho FukuharaMiho Fukuharais a Japanese pop star who made an indies debut in 2006, releasing a single titled "The Roots" and mini-album titled Step Out. In early 2008, she made her major-label debuted under Sony Music Entertainment Japan . Her debut single, "Change", was the number ninety-two yearly song on the Billboard...
(2010) - "Bigger" (LIVE VERSION: Justin BieberJustin BieberJustin Drew Bieber is a Canadian pop/R&B singer, songwriter and actor. Bieber was discovered in 2008 by Scooter Braun, who came across Bieber's videos on YouTube and later became his manager...
) Never Say Never (film) - "Overboard" (LIVE VERSION: Justin BieberJustin BieberJustin Drew Bieber is a Canadian pop/R&B singer, songwriter and actor. Bieber was discovered in 2008 by Scooter Braun, who came across Bieber's videos on YouTube and later became his manager...
duet with Miley CyrusMiley CyrusMiley Ray Cyrus is an American actress and pop singer-songwriter. She achieved wide fame for her role as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana....
) Never Say Never (film) musical companion piece, Never Say Never: The RemixesNever Say Never – The RemixesNever Say Never: The Remixes is the second remix album by Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber. Released on February 14, 2011, the album accompanies the release of his film, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never...
cd (2011) - "We Right Here" Shake It Up: Break It Down Disney ChannelDisney ChannelDisney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
SoundtrackSoundtrackA soundtrack can be recorded music accompanying and synchronized to the images of a motion picture, book, television program or video game; a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured in the soundtrack of a film or TV show; or the physical area of a film that contains the...
(2011)
Soundtracks TV & Film
- Christmas At Water's EdgeChristmas at Water's EdgeChristmas at Water's Edge is a film about a wealthy collegian and an angel-in-training who work together to organize a holiday concert for a youth center.-External links:* Christmas at Water's Edge:...
(2004) (TV) (writer: "Christmas At Water's Edge" Theme, "But Most of All", "Where Angels Fly", "It's All About Peace", "Still Dreaming", "So Real") - Made in Hollywood Theme song (48 episodes, 2005–2007)
- Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition Theme song (2006) TV series
- Spin (Movie) (2007) Score & Soundtrack
- "Fire" Matthew "Mdot" FinleyMatthew "Mdot" FinleyMatthew Finley , who performs under the mononym "Mdot", and is also known as, and credited as Matthew "Mdot" Finley, is an American R&B recording artist, songwriter, dancer, musician, actor and record producer. He recently starred as Luke Williams in the Disney Channel Original Movie, Camp Rock 2:...
Camp Rock 2: The Final JamCamp Rock 2: The Final Jam (soundtrack)Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam is the official soundtrack of the film with the same name. The soundtrack was released on August 10, 2010, following four single releases. The soundtrack debuted at #3 on Billboard 200 album charts with over 41,000 copies sold in the first week.-Track listing:Standard...
, Matthew "Mdot" Finley (2010) - "Up!" Jesse McCartneyJesse McCartneyJesse McCartney is an American singer-songwriter, actor and voice actor. McCartney achieved fame in the late 1990s on the daytime drama All My Children as JR Chandler. He later joined boy band Dream Street, and eventually branched out into a solo musical career...
Featuring Dapo Torimiro Step Up 3D SoundtrackStep Up 3D (soundtrack)Step Up 3D Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the film soundtrack album from the motion picture Step Up 3D. The album was released on July 27, 2010.-Track listing:-Charts:...
, Jesse McCartney (2010) - "We Right Here" Shake It UpShake It Up (TV series)Shake It Up is an American television sitcom airing on Disney Channel in the United States. The series premiered on November 7, 2010. Created by Chris Thompson and starring Bella Thorne and Zendaya, the show follows the adventures of Cece Jones and Rocky Blue as they star as background dancers on...
(Disney ChannelDisney ChannelDisney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
TV series) (2010) Meatball episode - "Overboard" Justin BieberJustin BieberJustin Drew Bieber is a Canadian pop/R&B singer, songwriter and actor. Bieber was discovered in 2008 by Scooter Braun, who came across Bieber's videos on YouTube and later became his manager...
live duet with Miley CyrusMiley CyrusMiley Ray Cyrus is an American actress and pop singer-songwriter. She achieved wide fame for her role as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana....
(2011) - "Bigger" Justin Bieber Never Say Never (film) (2011)
Unreleased songs
- AdonisAdonis ShropshireAdonis Shropshire or Adonis for short, is an award-winning American songwriter and record producer.He has written and or produced singles including: Mariah Carey's "I Stay In Love", Usher Raymond's "My Boo", P...
— "Can't Afford To Lose You" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia) - Adonis — "Fix Me" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Adonis — "Turn Around" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Adonis — "Put Me On" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Adonis — "Nearest Exit" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Harvey Mason jr.)
- Ali Tamposi, Steve Diamond — "I Could, I Would" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Andre Merritt, Lindy RobbinsLindy RobbinsLindy Robbins is a songwriter from Los Angeles. She has contributed many recognizable songs to popular culture.-Career:She started singing with her late, gifted musician father Walter Wissman when she was three-years-old, and was an acclaimed performer in NYC and LA before becoming a full-time...
, Antwoine "T-wiz" Collins — "Mascot" (Prod.by Dapo Torimiro) - Andre Merritt & Andrew Dorff — "00Beautiful" (Prod.by Dapo Torimiro)
- August RigoAugust RigoDan August Rigo or better known professionally as August Rigo is a recording artist, songwriter, producer and musician. August Rigo is signed to a publishing contract with Sony/ATV as a songwriter.-Early life:...
— "Little Bit Longer" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro) - August Rigo — "Unspoken" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Bonnie McKeeBonnie McKeeBonnie Leigh McKee is a North American singer-songwriter, formerly signed to Reprise Records. She released her debut album Trouble in 2004, which was a minor success. The single "Somebody" was included in the soundtrack to the 2004 comedy film Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!...
— "Looking Glass" (Prod.by Dapo Torimiro) - BrandyBrandy NorwoodBrandy 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....
— "Casualties" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia) - Brian KennedyBrian Kennedy (producer)Brian Kennedy Seals is an American songwriter, record producer and musician from Kansas City, MO. Revered as a piano prodigy, he has been making music tracks since 2001...
, Hillary LindsayHillary LindseyHillary Lindsey is a country music singer-songwriter. As a songwriter, she has written songs with or for Faith Hill, Martina McBride, Sara Evans, Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler, Bon Jovi, Taylor Swift, and Tim McGraw. One of her compositions, Underwood's Number One hit "Jesus, Take the Wheel",...
, Troy VergesTroy VergesTroy Verges is an American country music songwriter. His credits include the singles "Who I Am" by Jessica Andrews, "Blessed" by Martina McBride and "Wasted", all of which went to number one on the country music charts...
— "Love In Reverse" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Brian Kennedy) - Charice (artist) Drew Ryan Scott (writer) — "Quicksand" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Christina MilianChristina MilianChristine Flores , better known by her stage name Christina Milian , is an American singer-songwriter, actress, dancer, and model....
— "One Kiss" (prod. by Midi Mafia and Dapo Torimiro) - Claude KellyClaude KellyClaude Kelly is an American singer-songwriter. He has a prolific discography, well known for writing for artists such as Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks, Kelly Clarkson, Jay Sean, Adam Lambert, Jessie J and Charice.-Career:He began playing the piano...
— "Angels Among Men" (Prod.by Dapo Torimiro) - Claude Kelly — "If I Never Met You" (Prod.by Dapo Torimiro)
- David ArchuletaDavid ArchuletaDavid Archuleta, is a former United States Air Force Airman of Okinawan stationary troops and is currently an American male kickboxer.-Biography:...
& Priscilla ReneaPriscilla ReneaPriscilla Renea Hamilton is an American singer and songwriter. She is signed to Capitol Records, and her debut album, Jukebox, was released on December 1, 2009 but failed to garner success. Her second album is expected to be released sometime in 2011, although no official release details have been...
— "All The Time" (Prod.by Dapo Torimiro) - David Archuleta & Priscilla Renea — "The Last Thing" (Prod.by Dapo Torimiro)
- David Archuleta, Priscilla Renea, Lindy RobbinsLindy RobbinsLindy Robbins is a songwriter from Los Angeles. She has contributed many recognizable songs to popular culture.-Career:She started singing with her late, gifted musician father Walter Wissman when she was three-years-old, and was an acclaimed performer in NYC and LA before becoming a full-time...
— "Fall Down" (Prod.by Dapo Torimiro) - David Archuleta & The Jackie BoyzThe Jackie BoyzThe Jackie Boyz are an American multi-platinum singer/songwriter tandem that consists of two brothers, Carlos Battey and Steven Battey...
— "Beautiful Distraction" (Prod.by Dapo Torimiro) - Debra Arlyn — "Worth The Wait" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Drew Ryan Scott — "Not Even You" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Drew Ryan Scott — "Quicksand" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Drew Ryan Scott — "Red Alert" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Drew Ryan Scott & Damon Sharpe — "Live & Let Live" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Drew Ryan Scott & Jörgen ElofssonJörgen ElofssonJörgen Kjell Elofsson is a Swedish songwriter who has written or co-written hits for stars such as Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson, Guy Sebastian, Ana Johnsson, Marie Serneholt, Shayne Ward and Super Junior. He has also written hit singles for groups such as Il Divo and Westlife...
— "Don't Belong Here" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro) - E. Myles — "My Kinda Girl" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Erika Nuri and Jared CotterJared CotterJared Lincoln Cotter is an American pop/R&B singer, songwriter and model. He has hosted a number of TV shows, and he co-wrote the number 1 song "Down" by Jay Sean.-Biography:...
— "Save The World" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro) - Ericka J. Coulter & Mishcke — "Better Be Good" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Ericka J. Coulter — "Why You" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Ericka J. Coulter — "Got The Fix" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Ester DeanEster DeanEster Renay Dean is an American singer and songwriter, and record producer signed to Zone 4 Records/Interscope Records. She is most notable for her dual appearance on Rio: Music From The Motion Picture and her 2009 US hit single "Drop It Low", which featured singer Chris Brown...
— "Playing With My Heart" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro) - Fefe DobsonFefe DobsonFelicia Lily "Fefe" Dobson is a Canadian singer-songwriter. Her self-titled debut album earned her two Juno Award nominations. Her second album, Sunday Love, was not released and she was terminated from her recording company...
— "Who's Gonna Love You" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro) - Fefe DobsonFefe DobsonFelicia Lily "Fefe" Dobson is a Canadian singer-songwriter. Her self-titled debut album earned her two Juno Award nominations. Her second album, Sunday Love, was not released and she was terminated from her recording company...
— "Baby Love" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro) - Frankie Storm — "Spin The World" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Frankie Storm — "Calling All Cars" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Frankie Storm — "I Can't Fall" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Frank OceanFrank OceanChristopher Francis Ocean , better known by his stage name Frank Ocean, is an American singer-songwriter and rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is a member of OFWGKTA.-2005-2010: Career beginnings:...
— "Back To You" (Prod. Dapo Torimiro) - Frank OceanFrank OceanChristopher Francis Ocean , better known by his stage name Frank Ocean, is an American singer-songwriter and rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is a member of OFWGKTA.-2005-2010: Career beginnings:...
— "Bedtime Story" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia) - Frank OceanFrank OceanChristopher Francis Ocean , better known by his stage name Frank Ocean, is an American singer-songwriter and rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is a member of OFWGKTA.-2005-2010: Career beginnings:...
— "Cannon Ball" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia) - Frank OceanFrank OceanChristopher Francis Ocean , better known by his stage name Frank Ocean, is an American singer-songwriter and rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is a member of OFWGKTA.-2005-2010: Career beginnings:...
— "Done" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia) - Frank OceanFrank OceanChristopher Francis Ocean , better known by his stage name Frank Ocean, is an American singer-songwriter and rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is a member of OFWGKTA.-2005-2010: Career beginnings:...
— "I'll Wait" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia) - Frank OceanFrank OceanChristopher Francis Ocean , better known by his stage name Frank Ocean, is an American singer-songwriter and rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is a member of OFWGKTA.-2005-2010: Career beginnings:...
— "Lights" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia) - Frank OceanFrank OceanChristopher Francis Ocean , better known by his stage name Frank Ocean, is an American singer-songwriter and rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is a member of OFWGKTA.-2005-2010: Career beginnings:...
— "Mama's Boy" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia) - Frank OceanFrank OceanChristopher Francis Ocean , better known by his stage name Frank Ocean, is an American singer-songwriter and rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is a member of OFWGKTA.-2005-2010: Career beginnings:...
— "Read The Stars" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia) - Frank OceanFrank OceanChristopher Francis Ocean , better known by his stage name Frank Ocean, is an American singer-songwriter and rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is a member of OFWGKTA.-2005-2010: Career beginnings:...
— "Still Standing" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia) - Harvey Mason jr. & AdonisAdonis ShropshireAdonis Shropshire or Adonis for short, is an award-winning American songwriter and record producer.He has written and or produced singles including: Mariah Carey's "I Stay In Love", Usher Raymond's "My Boo", P...
— "Nearest Exit" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro & Harvey Mason Jr.) - Harvey Mason jr. & Dewain Whitmore Jr. — "Take You Over" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro & Harvey Mason Jr.)
- Heather Bright — "Headturner" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia)
- Heather Bright — "Insatiable" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia)
- The Jackie BoyzThe Jackie BoyzThe Jackie Boyz are an American multi-platinum singer/songwriter tandem that consists of two brothers, Carlos Battey and Steven Battey...
— "Quitter" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia) - The Jackie Boyz — "Seven Days" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia)
- The Jackie Boyz — "Where" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- The Jackie Boyz, David ArchuletaDavid ArchuletaDavid Archuleta, is a former United States Air Force Airman of Okinawan stationary troops and is currently an American male kickboxer.-Biography:...
— "Beautiful Distraction" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro) - The Jackie Boyz — "Right In My Face" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Jacob Latimore (artist) TC (writer) — "I'm Outa Control" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- James Fauntleroy IIJames Fauntleroy IIJames Edward Fauntleroy II is an American R&B singer-songwriter signed to Roc Nation. Formerly a member of The Underdogs, Fauntleroy currently works with the production group The Y's, and is the acting president of entertainment conglomerate "1500 Or Nothin"...
and Andrew Dorff — "Concrete" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro) - James Fauntleroy IIJames Fauntleroy IIJames Edward Fauntleroy II is an American R&B singer-songwriter signed to Roc Nation. Formerly a member of The Underdogs, Fauntleroy currently works with the production group The Y's, and is the acting president of entertainment conglomerate "1500 Or Nothin"...
and Andrew Dorff — "Flash" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro) - James Fauntleroy IIJames Fauntleroy IIJames Edward Fauntleroy II is an American R&B singer-songwriter signed to Roc Nation. Formerly a member of The Underdogs, Fauntleroy currently works with the production group The Y's, and is the acting president of entertainment conglomerate "1500 Or Nothin"...
— "Heartland" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro) - James Fauntleroy IIJames Fauntleroy IIJames Edward Fauntleroy II is an American R&B singer-songwriter signed to Roc Nation. Formerly a member of The Underdogs, Fauntleroy currently works with the production group The Y's, and is the acting president of entertainment conglomerate "1500 Or Nothin"...
— "Papercuts" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia) - James Fauntleroy IIJames Fauntleroy IIJames Edward Fauntleroy II is an American R&B singer-songwriter signed to Roc Nation. Formerly a member of The Underdogs, Fauntleroy currently works with the production group The Y's, and is the acting president of entertainment conglomerate "1500 Or Nothin"...
— "The Way You Are" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia) - James Fauntleroy IIJames Fauntleroy IIJames Edward Fauntleroy II is an American R&B singer-songwriter signed to Roc Nation. Formerly a member of The Underdogs, Fauntleroy currently works with the production group The Y's, and is the acting president of entertainment conglomerate "1500 Or Nothin"...
— "Casualties" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia) - Jamie Houston — "Chasin' Da Sun" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Jamie Houston — "Not What Love Is For" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Jared Cotter & Jörgen ElofssonJörgen ElofssonJörgen Kjell Elofsson is a Swedish songwriter who has written or co-written hits for stars such as Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson, Guy Sebastian, Ana Johnsson, Marie Serneholt, Shayne Ward and Super Junior. He has also written hit singles for groups such as Il Divo and Westlife...
— "Enough" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro) - Jared Cotter — "Boyfriend" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Jared Cotter — "Sweat It Out" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Jessi AlexanderJessi AlexanderJessica "Jessi" Alexander is an American country music singer-songwriter. She has had her songs recorded by Patty Loveless, Trisha Yearwood and Little Big Town. She also launched her own recording career in 2004...
— "You're My Wings" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro) - Lauren EvansLauren EvansLauren Evans is an American singer/songwriter responsible for penning hits by Alexandra Burke and Jordin Sparks.-Early life and career:Lauren Evans grew up in San Bernardino, CA, the daughter of a worship pastor, John Evans, of Maranatha! Music and Promise Keepers. She recorded several popular...
— "Drop Dead Gorgeous" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro) - Lauren Evans — "Shout" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Lauren Evans and Alex James — "Color" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Lauren Evans and Alex James — "Echo Of My Heart" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Lauren Evans and Pamela Sheyne — "No Party For Three" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Edwin "Lil' Eddie" Serrano — "Heaven Closed Her Gates" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Edwin "Lil' Eddie" Serrano & Victoria Horn — "Life Sentence" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Lindy RobbinsLindy RobbinsLindy Robbins is a songwriter from Los Angeles. She has contributed many recognizable songs to popular culture.-Career:She started singing with her late, gifted musician father Walter Wissman when she was three-years-old, and was an acclaimed performer in NYC and LA before becoming a full-time...
— "Gravity" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia) - Lindy Robbins and Kasia Livingston — "Sucker" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Lindy Robbins, David ArchuletaDavid ArchuletaDavid Archuleta, is a former United States Air Force Airman of Okinawan stationary troops and is currently an American male kickboxer.-Biography:...
, Priscilla ReneaPriscilla ReneaPriscilla Renea Hamilton is an American singer and songwriter. She is signed to Capitol Records, and her debut album, Jukebox, was released on December 1, 2009 but failed to garner success. Her second album is expected to be released sometime in 2011, although no official release details have been...
— "The Last Thing" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro) - Lonny Burrell — "Lost" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia)
- Lyrica AndersonLyrica Anderson-Music career:Lyrica Anderson started her music career at a young age. She is an artist signed to the record label Mosley Music Group a division of Interscope Records.-Select discography:*"Are You Ready" Hannah Montana Forever, By Hannah Montana...
— "No Rules" (Prod.by Dapo Torimiro) - Lyrica Anderson — "Pillow Talk" (Prod.by Dapo Torimiro)
- Lyrica Anderson — "Pretty Lie" (Prod.by Dapo Torimiro)
- Lyrica Anderson — "Dream Big" (Prod.by Dapo Torimiro)
- Lyrica Anderson — "Contagious" (Prod.by Dapo Torimiro)
- Lyrica Anderson — "Translate" (Prod.by Dapo Torimiro)
- Makeba RiddickMakeba RiddickMakeba Riddick is a singer-songwriter who has been active since 2005. She is originally from West Baltimore, United States. Currently she is managed by Jay-Z's record label and production house, Roc Nation...
— "Sober" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia) - Micah Powell & Sterling SimmsSterling SimmsSterling 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...
— "Grown Boy" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro) - Micah Powell — "Save Before Closing" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Micah Powell — "Leading Lady" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia)
- Micah Powell — "Real Thing" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia)
- Micah Powell — "Schizophrenic" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia)
- Micah Powell — "Sing To Me" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia)
- Michael Warren — "All Night" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Michael Warren — "More Than A Memory" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Michael Warren — "She Got It" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Michael Warren — "Stripper Chick" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Mr. Fantastic — "Crumble" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Nikki Flores — "Boomerang" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Priscilla ReneaPriscilla ReneaPriscilla Renea Hamilton is an American singer and songwriter. She is signed to Capitol Records, and her debut album, Jukebox, was released on December 1, 2009 but failed to garner success. Her second album is expected to be released sometime in 2011, although no official release details have been...
— "I Know What The Problem Is" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro) - Priscilla Renea — "Yes I Am" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Priscilla Renea — "Put Your Hands On Me" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Priscilla Renea — "Boy Scout" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Priscilla Renea, David ArchuletaDavid ArchuletaDavid Archuleta, is a former United States Air Force Airman of Okinawan stationary troops and is currently an American male kickboxer.-Biography:...
— "All The Time" (Prod.by Dapo Torimiro) - Priscilla Renea, David Archuleta — "The Last Thing" (Prod.by Dapo Torimiro)
- Priscilla Renea, David Archuleta, & Lindy RobbinsLindy RobbinsLindy Robbins is a songwriter from Los Angeles. She has contributed many recognizable songs to popular culture.-Career:She started singing with her late, gifted musician father Walter Wissman when she was three-years-old, and was an acclaimed performer in NYC and LA before becoming a full-time...
— "Fall Down" (Prod.by Dapo Torimiro) - Rich King — "I'll Be Standing" (Prod.by Dapo Torimiro)
- Steve Russell — "Easy" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia)
- Steve Russell — "Eraser" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia)
- Steve Russell — "Finger Nails" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia)
- Steve Russell — "Swept Away" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia)
- Steve Russell — "We Could" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia)
- Steve Russell — "What Would You Say" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia)
- Steve Russell — "You Don't Have To Go Away" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia)
- TC — "Changed Man" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- TC — "How Could I Tell Her" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- TC — "Too Hot To Handle" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- TC — "Women Rule The World" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- TC — "I'm Outa Control" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- TankTank (American singer)Tank is an American R&B singer, songwriter and producer.-Career:Tank was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and moved with his family as a child to the Washington, D.C. suburb of Clinton, Maryland. He was a multi-sport athlete at Crossland High School and was offered the opportunity to play college...
(artist) AdonisAdonis ShropshireAdonis Shropshire or Adonis for short, is an award-winning American songwriter and record producer.He has written and or produced singles including: Mariah Carey's "I Stay In Love", Usher Raymond's "My Boo", P...
(writer) — "Fix Me" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro) - The Writing CampThe Writing CampThe Writing Camp is an American songwriter collective, founded by Evan "Kidd" Bogart and David "DQ" Quiñones. Since its formation in 2007, the team has been responsible for a series of successful released in pop, R&B and dance music, including 2008's "Right Here " by Brandy and Beyoncé Knowles's...
— "Like A Ghost" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia) - The Writing Camp — "Collapse" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia)
- The Writing Camp — "I'll Wait" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia)
- The Writing Camp — "Let Me Be Loved" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia)
- The Writing Camp — "One Love" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia)
- The Writing Camp — "Let Yourself Be Loved" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia)
- The Writing Camp — "One Kiss" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia)
- Tiwa Savage — "Don't Make Me" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia)
- Tiwa Savage — "This Time" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro and Midi Mafia)
- Tiwa Savage — "Crossroads" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Toni BraxtonToni BraxtonToni Michelle Braxton is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. Braxton has won six Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, and five Billboard Music Awards and has sold over 60 million records worldwide...
(artist) Michael Warren (writer) — "Don't Leave" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro) - Toni Braxton (artist) Michael Warren (writer) — "No Way" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Traci Hale & Erica Nuri — "Rave" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Traci Hale & Erica Nuri — "One Touch" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Ursula Yancy — "Rock To A Diamond" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Ursula Yancy — "La La Lies" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Ursula Yancy — "I Still Love You" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
- Victoria Horn & Edwin "Lil' Eddie" Serrano — "Life Sentence" (Prod. by Dapo Torimiro)
TV & Film performances
- Bishop T.D. Jakes Live performance, CNNCNNCable News Network is a U.S. cable news channel founded in 1980 by Ted Turner. Upon its launch, CNN was the first channel to provide 24-hour television news coverage, and the first all-news television channel in the United States...
"Dedication of the Potter's House" (Music Director, Keyboards) - Rhian BensonRhian BensonRhiannon Afua "Rhian" Benson is a Ghanaian soul and jazz singer, songwriter, and composer.-Early life:Benson was born in Accra, Ghana to a Welsh mother, who was a singer, and an Ashanti father, who was a guitarist, and she has a younger sister.She was raised in Ghana, India, where her family moved...
Live performance, KOCE-TV/PBSKOCE-TVKOCE-TV is a Public Broadcasting Service member Public televisionstation, and is the primary PBS member for Los Angeles and Southern California. KOCE also features programming focused on the communities of Orange County, California. It airs Orange County's only nightly newscast, Real Orange, with...
's “Sound Affects” (Keyboards, Guitars, Background Vocals) - Tavis Smiley Show Live performance, piano accompaniment to Oscar Brown Jr., "People of Soul" (Piano)
- David FosterDavid FosterDavid Walter Foster, OC, OBC , is a Canadian musician, record producer, composer, singer, songwriter, and arranger, noted for discovering singers such as Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, and Charice Pempengco; and for producing some of the most successful artists in the world, such as Céline Dion, Toni...
& Andrea BocelliAndrea BocelliAndrea Bocelli, is an Italian tenor, multi-instrumentalist and classical crossover artist. Born with poor eyesight, he became blind at the age of twelve following a soccer accident....
's My Christmas, PBS Great Performances (Air date from December 1, 2009) Live performance, featured guitar player, "O' Tannenbaum" (Andrea BocelliAndrea BocelliAndrea Bocelli, is an Italian tenor, multi-instrumentalist and classical crossover artist. Born with poor eyesight, he became blind at the age of twelve following a soccer accident....
) and "What Child Is This" (Andrea BocelliAndrea BocelliAndrea Bocelli, is an Italian tenor, multi-instrumentalist and classical crossover artist. Born with poor eyesight, he became blind at the age of twelve following a soccer accident....
& Mary J. Blige) (Guitar) - Takers (Release date: August, 20, 2010) Featured piano player (Piano)
Touring
- Lauryn HillLauryn HillLauryn Noelle Hill is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.Early in her career, she established her reputation as a member of the Fugees. In 1998, she launched her solo career with the release of the commercially successful and critically acclaimed album, The Miseducation of...
- National Tour (Keyboards, Background Vocals) - Lalah HathawayLalah HathawayEulaulah Donyll Hathaway best known as Lalah Hathaway referred to as the First Daughter of Soul, is a contemporary R&B and jazz singer. She is the daughter of soul singer Donny Hathaway and a classically trained vocalist. In 1990, Lalah Hathaway released a self-titled album. The album's first...
- Berklee College of MusicBerklee College of MusicBerklee College of Music, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is the largest independent college of contemporary music in the world. Known primarily as a school for jazz, rock and popular music, it also offers college-level courses in a wide range of contemporary and historic styles, including hip...
, Boston, MA (Keyboards) - Lalah HathawayLalah HathawayEulaulah Donyll Hathaway best known as Lalah Hathaway referred to as the First Daughter of Soul, is a contemporary R&B and jazz singer. She is the daughter of soul singer Donny Hathaway and a classically trained vocalist. In 1990, Lalah Hathaway released a self-titled album. The album's first...
/Marcus MillerMarcus MillerMarcus Miller is an American jazz composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Miller is best known as a bassist, working with trumpeter Miles Davis, singer Luther Vandross, and saxophonist David Sanborn, as well as maintaining a prolific solo career...
- National Tour (Keyboards) - Stevie WonderStevie WonderStevland Hardaway Morris , better known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and activist...
- Century Club, Los Angeles, CA (Keyboards) - Impromptu/Earth, Wind & FireEarth, Wind & FireEarth, Wind & Fire is an American soul and R&B band formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1969 by Verdine and Maurice White. Also known as EWF, the band has won six Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards. They have been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of...
- National Tour (Keyboards) - Mike Phillips - Live performance, Los Angeles, CA (Keyboards)
- Rhian BensonRhian BensonRhiannon Afua "Rhian" Benson is a Ghanaian soul and jazz singer, songwriter, and composer.-Early life:Benson was born in Accra, Ghana to a Welsh mother, who was a singer, and an Ashanti father, who was a guitarist, and she has a younger sister.She was raised in Ghana, India, where her family moved...
/Anthony HamiltonAnthony Hamilton (musician)Anthony Hamilton is an American R&B, and soul singer-songwriter, and record producer who rose to fame with his platinum-selling second studio album Comin' from Where I'm From , which featured the singles "Comin' from Where I'm From" and "Charlene."-Life and career:Hamilton was born in Charlotte,...
/Calvin RichardsonCalvin RichardsonCalvin Richardson is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter. In 1999 he released his debut solo album Country Boy.-Background:...
- El-Rey TheatreEl Rey TheatreEl Rey Theatre is currently a live music venue in the Miracle Mile area of the Mid-Wilshire region in Los Angeles, California. "El Rey" means "The King" in Spanish....
, Los Angeles, CA (Keyboards, Guitars, Background Vocals) - Rhian BensonRhian BensonRhiannon Afua "Rhian" Benson is a Ghanaian soul and jazz singer, songwriter, and composer.-Early life:Benson was born in Accra, Ghana to a Welsh mother, who was a singer, and an Ashanti father, who was a guitarist, and she has a younger sister.She was raised in Ghana, India, where her family moved...
/Javier - SOB, NYCSOB'sSOB's is a live music venue and restaurant in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan. S.O.B.’s is an abbreviation of Sounds of Brazil. The New York Times writes: For a mixed crowd of all ages and all dance abilities, there’s Saturday’s Samba Soul at S.O.B.’s, after 26 years the city’s longest-running...
(Keyboards, Guitars, Background Vocals) - Rhian BensonRhian BensonRhiannon Afua "Rhian" Benson is a Ghanaian soul and jazz singer, songwriter, and composer.-Early life:Benson was born in Accra, Ghana to a Welsh mother, who was a singer, and an Ashanti father, who was a guitarist, and she has a younger sister.She was raised in Ghana, India, where her family moved...
/Musiq Soulchild - House of BluesHouse of BluesHouse of Blues is a chain of 13 live music concert halls and restaurants in major markets throughout the United States. House of Blues first location was in Cambridge's Harvard Square. It was opened in 1992 by Isaac Tigrett, co-founder of Hard Rock Cafe, and Dan Aykroyd, star of The Blues Brothers...
, Orlando, FL (Keyboards, Guitars, Background Vocals) - Rhian BensonRhian BensonRhiannon Afua "Rhian" Benson is a Ghanaian soul and jazz singer, songwriter, and composer.-Early life:Benson was born in Accra, Ghana to a Welsh mother, who was a singer, and an Ashanti father, who was a guitarist, and she has a younger sister.She was raised in Ghana, India, where her family moved...
/Raphael SaadiqRaphael SaadiqRaphael Saadiq is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. Saadiq has been a standard bearer for "old school" R&B since his early days as a member of the multiplatinum group Tony! Toni! Toné! He also produced songs of such artists as TLC, Joss Stone, D'Angelo, Mary J...
/Angie StoneAngie StoneAngie Stone is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She has been nominated for three Grammy Award. She is more successful on the charts R&B charts, with four Top 10 albums, forms including a number one album and 10 singles on the R&B chart,...
- House of BluesHouse of BluesHouse of Blues is a chain of 13 live music concert halls and restaurants in major markets throughout the United States. House of Blues first location was in Cambridge's Harvard Square. It was opened in 1992 by Isaac Tigrett, co-founder of Hard Rock Cafe, and Dan Aykroyd, star of The Blues Brothers...
, Las Vegas, NV (Keyboards, Guitars, Background Vocals) - Rhian BensonRhian BensonRhiannon Afua "Rhian" Benson is a Ghanaian soul and jazz singer, songwriter, and composer.-Early life:Benson was born in Accra, Ghana to a Welsh mother, who was a singer, and an Ashanti father, who was a guitarist, and she has a younger sister.She was raised in Ghana, India, where her family moved...
/Raphael SaadiqRaphael SaadiqRaphael Saadiq is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. Saadiq has been a standard bearer for "old school" R&B since his early days as a member of the multiplatinum group Tony! Toni! Toné! He also produced songs of such artists as TLC, Joss Stone, D'Angelo, Mary J...
/Angie StoneAngie StoneAngie Stone is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She has been nominated for three Grammy Award. She is more successful on the charts R&B charts, with four Top 10 albums, forms including a number one album and 10 singles on the R&B chart,...
- House of BluesHouse of BluesHouse of Blues is a chain of 13 live music concert halls and restaurants in major markets throughout the United States. House of Blues first location was in Cambridge's Harvard Square. It was opened in 1992 by Isaac Tigrett, co-founder of Hard Rock Cafe, and Dan Aykroyd, star of The Blues Brothers...
, Los Angeles, CA (Keyboards, Guitars, Background Vocals) - Rhian BensonRhian BensonRhiannon Afua "Rhian" Benson is a Ghanaian soul and jazz singer, songwriter, and composer.-Early life:Benson was born in Accra, Ghana to a Welsh mother, who was a singer, and an Ashanti father, who was a guitarist, and she has a younger sister.She was raised in Ghana, India, where her family moved...
/FloetryFloetryFloetry was a British R&B duo comprising Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie Stewart . The group recorded two studio albums, one live album, and sold over 800,000 records worldwide. Formed in 1999, Floetry started on the performance poetry stage.In 2002, the duo released their first album entitled, Floetic...
- Belly Up Tavern, San Diego, CA (Keyboards, Guitars, Background Vocals) - Rhian BensonRhian BensonRhiannon Afua "Rhian" Benson is a Ghanaian soul and jazz singer, songwriter, and composer.-Early life:Benson was born in Accra, Ghana to a Welsh mother, who was a singer, and an Ashanti father, who was a guitarist, and she has a younger sister.She was raised in Ghana, India, where her family moved...
/Michael Franks - Lincoln Center, Washington, D.C. (Keyboards, Guitars, Background Vocals) - Rhian BensonRhian BensonRhiannon Afua "Rhian" Benson is a Ghanaian soul and jazz singer, songwriter, and composer.-Early life:Benson was born in Accra, Ghana to a Welsh mother, who was a singer, and an Ashanti father, who was a guitarist, and she has a younger sister.She was raised in Ghana, India, where her family moved...
/Brian McKnightBrian McKnightBrian McKnight is an American singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, and R&B/Pop musician. He is a multi-instrumentalist who plays nine instruments: piano, guitar, bass guitar, drums, percussions, trombone, tuba, flugelhorn and trumpet....
- National Tour (Keyboards, Guitars, Background Vocals) - Rhian BensonRhian BensonRhiannon Afua "Rhian" Benson is a Ghanaian soul and jazz singer, songwriter, and composer.-Early life:Benson was born in Accra, Ghana to a Welsh mother, who was a singer, and an Ashanti father, who was a guitarist, and she has a younger sister.She was raised in Ghana, India, where her family moved...
/Brian McKnightBrian McKnightBrian McKnight is an American singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, and R&B/Pop musician. He is a multi-instrumentalist who plays nine instruments: piano, guitar, bass guitar, drums, percussions, trombone, tuba, flugelhorn and trumpet....
- Hollywood BowlHollywood BowlThe Hollywood Bowl is a modern amphitheater in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles, California, United States that is used primarily for music performances...
, Hollywood, CA (Keyboards, Guitars, Background Vocals) - Rhian BensonRhian BensonRhiannon Afua "Rhian" Benson is a Ghanaian soul and jazz singer, songwriter, and composer.-Early life:Benson was born in Accra, Ghana to a Welsh mother, who was a singer, and an Ashanti father, who was a guitarist, and she has a younger sister.She was raised in Ghana, India, where her family moved...
(Live Studio Performance) - SIRIUSSiriusSirius is the brightest star in the night sky. With a visual apparent magnitude of −1.46, it is almost twice as bright as Canopus, the next brightest star. The name "Sirius" is derived from the Ancient Greek: Seirios . The star has the Bayer designation Alpha Canis Majoris...
Satellite Radio, New York, NY (Keyboards, Guitars, Background Vocals) - Jane Zhang - Pasadena BowlPasadena BowlThe Pasadena Bowl, was called the Junior Rose Bowl from 1946–71 and 1976–77. Between 1946–66 and 1976–77, the game pitted the California Junior College football champions vs. The NJCAA football champions for the National Championship. It was organized by the Pasadena Junior...
, Pasedena, CA (Keyboards) - Rhian BensonRhian BensonRhiannon Afua "Rhian" Benson is a Ghanaian soul and jazz singer, songwriter, and composer.-Early life:Benson was born in Accra, Ghana to a Welsh mother, who was a singer, and an Ashanti father, who was a guitarist, and she has a younger sister.She was raised in Ghana, India, where her family moved...
/Calvin RichardsonCalvin RichardsonCalvin Richardson is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter. In 1999 he released his debut solo album Country Boy.-Background:...
- Cool Nu Jazz Festival, Detroit, MI (Keyboards, Guitars, Background Vocals)
Awards and nominations
- 2009: Nigeria Entertainment Award - International Producer of the Year (June 2009)
External links
- Official site
- Dapo Torimiro at MySpace
- Dapo Torimiro at the Internet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...