GoodWill & MGI
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GoodWill & MGI is an American/Finnish production/songwriting duo consisting of Will "GoodWill" Rappaport and Henri "MGI" Lanz. Formed in 2006, GoodWill & MGI have since been producing
and writing with numerous major label artists and writers in the US, Europe and Asia including Super Junior, Akon
, Sean Kingston
, Justin Bieber
, Kat De Luna, 50 Cent
, Jadakiss
, Twista, JR Rotem, Jim Jonsin, Darkchild, and many more.
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and writing with numerous major label artists and writers in the US, Europe and Asia including Super Junior, Akon
Akon
Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first...
, Sean Kingston
Sean Kingston
Sean Kingston is a Jamaican-American singer. He pursued a music career and debuted in 2007 with the album Sean Kingston.-Early life:...
, 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...
, Kat De Luna, 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...
, Jadakiss
Jadakiss
Jason Phillips , better known as Jadakiss, is an American rapper. He is a member of the group The LOX. Jadakiss is one of the three owners of the imprint known as D-Block. In early 2007, Jadakiss signed to Roc-a-Fella Records / Def Jam Records.-Early life:By the age of 16, Jadakiss was a freestyle...
, Twista, JR Rotem, Jim Jonsin, Darkchild, and many more.
Selected discography
USA2011:
- Sean KingstonSean KingstonSean Kingston is a Jamaican-American singer. He pursued a music career and debuted in 2007 with the album Sean Kingston.-Early life:...
- Wake The Neighbors, GO (Upcoming, 2011 Epic) - 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...
- Latin Girl (Upcoming, 2011 Island/RBMGRBMGRaymond Braun Media Group, also well known by its acronym Rbmg, is a media company and record label established in 2008 specializing in music production and promotion. It is a joint venture between R&B artist Usher and Scooter Braun's Schoolboy Records...
) - AkonAkonAliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first...
, PitbullPitbull (rapper)Armando Christian Pérez , better known by his stage name Pitbull, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter and record producer. His first recorded performance was from the Lil Jon album Kings of Crunk in 2002, after which he released his debut album in 2004 titled M.I.A.M.I. under TVT Records...
, Jermaine DupriJermaine DupriJermaine Dupri Mauldin , known as Jermaine Dupri or JD, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper.- Early life and career :...
- Boomerang (single) (Upcoming 2011, TBA) - Wisin & YandelWisin & YandelWisin & Yandel are a Puerto Rican reggaeton Duo, consisting of Juan Luis Morera Luna and Llandel Veguilla Malavé Salazar . They started their career in 1998 and have been together since, winning several awards during that time....
feat. Sean KingstonSean KingstonSean Kingston is a Jamaican-American singer. He pursued a music career and debuted in 2007 with the album Sean Kingston.-Early life:...
- Fever (Los Vaqueros 2: El RegresoLos Vaqueros 2: El RegresoLos Vaqueros: El Regreso is the eighth studio album by Reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel. Featured guests are not only signed to WY Records, but also English artists from the hip hop genre as T-Pain, 50 Cent and Sean Kingston...
, 2011 WY Records/Universal) - Josh Xantus feat. DrakeDrake (entertainer)Aubrey Drake Graham , who records under the mononym Drake, is a Canadian recording artist and actor. He originally became known for playing Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation....
-- Take 2 (Upcoming, 2011 Capitol) - JadakissJadakissJason Phillips , better known as Jadakiss, is an American rapper. He is a member of the group The LOX. Jadakiss is one of the three owners of the imprint known as D-Block. In early 2007, Jadakiss signed to Roc-a-Fella Records / Def Jam Records.-Early life:By the age of 16, Jadakiss was a freestyle...
feat. French MontanaFrench MontanaFrench Montana is an American rapper and singer of Moroccan and Somali descent. He is the founder of Cocaine City Records.-Background:Karim Kharbouch, better known by his stage name French Montana, was born in Rabat, Morocco...
, 36 Mafia, P-Dub - Self Made Man (Upcoming, 2011 Island/DefJam) - Day 26—We Own The Night (Upcoming, 2011 Atlantic Records)
- The Stunners—LOUDer (single) (Upcoming, 2011 Universal Republic)
- Master ShortieMaster ShortieTheo Jerome Kerlin is a British MC who is credited by his stage name Master Shortie. He is also a singer, establishing his own record label, Odd One Out. Plus has been listed in the Sound of 2009 poll.-Early life:...
-- Let Me Know (Upcoming, 2011 JIVE) - J Brazil—Girls Love Geeks (single), Heartbreaker, Don't Feed The Animals (Upcoming Album, 2011 Ultra)
2010:
- Pretty RickyPretty RickyPretty Ricky is an American R&B/hip hop group originally made up of Diamond "Baby Blue" Smith, Spectacular Smith, Corey "Slick 'em" Mathis, and Marcus "Pleasure P" Cooper. In 2007, Pleasure P left the group to pursue a solo career...
- Cookie Cutter (1st single/new album) (Bluestars 2Bluestars 2Bluestars 2 is the upcoming fourth studio album by Pretty Ricky. It is set to be released sometime in 2012.-Singles:The first single off of the album is "Cookie Cutter" and it was released on July 27, 2010. The second single, "Topless", was released on iTunes August 10, 2010....
, 2010) - TrinaTrinaKatrina Laverne Taylor , better known by her stage name Trina, is an American rapper, songwriter and model from Miami, Florida. Trina first gained notoriety in 1998 with her appearance on Trick Daddy's second studio album www.thug.com to the single "Nann Nigga"...
feat. P-Dub - Gucci Shoe Shoppin (AmazinAmazin' (Trina album)Amazin' is the fifth studio album by American rapper Trina. It was released by Slip-N-Slide Records on May 4, 2010 in North America.- Background and development :...
, 2010 SNS/EMI) - Kristine ElezajKristine ElezajKristine Elezaj known as "Kebe" to her fans, is an Albanian American recording artist. Kristine first started when Nick Ashford invited her to perform with him and his wife Valerie better known as Motown legends Ashford and Simpson at their hip New York City venue Sugar Bar. Kristine released her...
- Warpath (1st single), Barb Wire feat. P-Dub (No Questions Remain, 2010 Zaj Entertainment) - Billy Blue feat. P-Dub - Heartbeat Stops (2010 Interscope/Konvict/Poe Boy)
- Kulture Shock - Have U Ever, Free (2010 Poe Boy)
2009:
- TwistaTwistaCarl Terrell Mitchell , better known by his stage name Twista, is an American rapper. He is known for once holding the title of fastest rapper in the world according to Guinness World Records in 1992, being able to pronounce 598 syllables in 55 seconds...
feat. AkonAkonAliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first...
- On TopOn Top"On Top" is the second single by American rapper Twista of his seventh album Category F5. The song features R&B singer Akon and was produced by GoodWill & MGI, "On Top" was confirmed as the second official single of Twista's seventh album, after the lead single Wetter featuring singer Erika...
(2nd single) (Category F5, 2009 EMI/GMG) - Ace HoodAce HoodAntoine McColister, better known by his stage name Ace Hood, is an American rapper. He is signed to DJ Khaled's label We the Best Music Group and Def Jam Recordings...
feat. P-Dub - Trigga Finger (2009 We The Best/DefJam) - JR Writer feat. P-Dub - Jesse James (Cinecrack, 2009 Babygrande)
- Glasses MaloneGlasses MaloneCharles Phillipivory Penniman , better known by his stage name Glasses Malone, is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California.-Early life:Glasses Malone grew up in the Watts and Compton neighborhoods in Los Angeles County...
feat. AkonAkonAliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first...
- Certified (official RMX) (2009, Cash Money/Konvict)
2008:
- 50 Cent50 CentCurtis 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...
feat. G-UnitG-UnitG-Unit is an American hip hop group originating from New York City formed by 50 Cents. G-Unit emerged on the New York scene by independently releasing several mix tapes...
- I'm on it like that (Elephant in the sand, 2008 G-Unit/Interscope) - The DEY - Bendecida Mi Nacion (The DEY has come LP, 2008 EPIC)
- Hell RellHell RellDurrell Mohammad, also known as Hell Rell, is anAmerican rapper, and a member of rap group The Diplomats.In 2007, he signed with Koch Records and began working on his debut album, For the Hell of It...
- Realest Nigga Doin' It, Push Em back (Black Mask, Black GlovesBlack Mask, Black GlovesBlack Mask, Black Gloves is Hell Rell's second solo album following his 2007 debut, For the Hell of It. The first single released from the album was "Get Ready". The album went on to peak at #9 on the Billboard Top Rap Albums chart. The CD sold 5,390 copies in its first week and debuted at #131 on...
, 2008 Babygrande) - 40 Cal - Go, We Go Hard, Young Skeme, Realer (MoogaMoogaMooga is the third album by the rapper 40 Cal., released in August 5, 2010.-Tracklist:Confirmed by Amazon.com.# 40 Intro # Shooters On Deck # On My Sh*t ...
, The Yellow Tape, Trigger Happy 2, 2008 Caroline Dist.)
2007:
- Duke Da God - The Corner (More Than Music Vol.2, 2007 Koch)
- JR Writer - Live from the Kitchen, Critically Acclaimed, Ima Hustla, I Gotta Make It (Writer's Block pt.4, 2007 Asylum)
- Ghostface Killa feat. Solomon Childs - When Death Comes (2007, White Label)
Europe/Asia
2012 (Upcoming):
- Tina BarrettTina BarrettTina Ann Barrett is a London based singer-songwriter and actress. Her major breakthrough came in 1999, at the age of 22 when she became a member of the pop group/band, S Club 7 where she enjoyed five years of hit singles, arena tours and awards.Barrett was born to an English father and Guyanese...
—Upcoming Album, 2012
2011 (Upcoming):
- Aste feat. Pete Parkkonen - Sekopaa (1st single) (Upcoming Album, 2011 Warner Music)
- LazeeLazeeMawuli Kulego is a Swedish rapper from Malmö, Sweden.-Biography:LAZEE was born in Malmö, Sweden, to parents of Ghanaian origin. His passion for music grew from a young age and he was heavily influenced by the musical tastes of his father who was a DJ. He introduced young Lazee to soul, R&B and...
feat. P-Dub - All That She Wants (Upcoming Album, 2011 Warner Music) - Super JuniorSuper JuniorSuper Junior is a South Korean boy band. Formed in 2005 by producer Lee Soo-man of SM Entertainment, the group comprised a total of thirteen members at its peak, and was once claimed to be the world's largest boy band...
- 라라라라 (Be My Girl) (Released, 2011 SM EntertainmentSM EntertainmentS.M. Entertainment is an independent Korean record label, talent agency, producer, and publisher of pop music, founded by Lee Soo-man in South Korea...
) - Jimi Blue - Gotcha Numba (Upcoming Album, 2011 Universal Germany)
- Super Junior (ELFS) 2011
2010:
- Aste - Entire Album production/songwriting (Nuorallatanssija, 2010 Warner Music)
- SignmarkSignmarkSignmark is a deaf Finnish rap artist. He describes his music as being party hip hop that takes a stand...
- Louder Than Words (Breaking The Rules, 2010 Warner Music)
2009:
- Some & AnySome & AnySome & Any is a German pop-duo, formed during the eighth season of the German version of the international television talent show Popstars Du & Ich . The group contains 18-year-old Vanessa Meisinger and 20-year-old half-Brazilian, half-Swiss Leonardo Ritzmann...
- Wish You Knew (First Shot, 2009 Warner Music) - Kristiina BraskKristiina BraskKristiina Maria Brask is a Finnish pop singer. She was a finalist in the third season of Idols in 2007. She was placed third after Ari Koivunen and Anna Abreu....
- Kuivilla Susta (1st single), Salaa (2nd single), Happee Hoitoo Ja Empatiaa (3rd single), Vapaa, Mua Pelottaa, Korttitalo (Kuivilla Susta, 2009 HMC/Warner) - Aste - Entire Album production/songwriting (Surullisiilauluja, 2009 Warner Music) - GOLD