Sidney Miller III also known his production name of Speakerbomb, is an American

United States

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 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...

 and musician. He was a founding member of the Los Angeles based band, Malbec

Malbec (band)

Malbec is a Los Angeles-based rock–hip-hop–pop band, formed in 2003. They claim to be one of the first few bands to integrate sequenced hip-hop beats with modern pop stylings; their musical style includes influences from Southern hip hop, Britpop, classical compositions and folk music.-Career:They...

, and was also a keyboardist in the Hip Hop group, The Knux

The Knux

The Knux are a American alternative hip hop duo composed of brothers Kentrell "Krispy" Lindsey and Alvin "Joey" Lindsey. Both brothers are musicians, who sing, rap, produce as well as play instruments. Their music contains elements of rock & electronic and pop...

. He is currently a producing and writing as a member of The Sharpshootaz production/songwriting team.

Early life

Sidney Miller III was born in Los Angeles, CA as the son of music trade magazine founders, Sidney Miller Jr. and Susan Miller. They started publishing Black Radio Exclusive, popularly known as BRE Magazine, in 1976 and Miller was born into that music industry environment in 1980. Miller went to Brentwood School (Los Angeles, California)

Brentwood School (Los Angeles, California)

Brentwood School is a private, secular K-12 coed day school with two campuses located four blocks apart in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. The school has a high reputation for academics and athletics.-History:...

 in Brentwood, California

Brentwood, California

Brentwood is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It is located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. The population is 51,481 as of 2010....

, graduated class of 1998 and then went to college at University of Florida

University of Florida

The University of Florida is an American public land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant research university located on a campus in Gainesville, Florida. The university traces its historical origins to 1853, and has operated continuously on its present Gainesville campus since September 1906...

.

Production career

While attending school at University of Florida

University of Florida

The University of Florida is an American public land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant research university located on a campus in Gainesville, Florida. The university traces its historical origins to 1853, and has operated continuously on its present Gainesville campus since September 1906...

 in Gainesville, Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Gainesville is the largest city in, and the county seat of, Alachua County, Florida, United States as well as the principal city of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area . The preliminary 2010 Census population count for Gainesville is 124,354. Gainesville is home to the sixth...

, Miller first honed his production skills by creating his own studio and label. For his four years of school, he worked with a variety of local acts including Big Bud, The Strugglazz, Shorty Roc, Lil Po and Dieng Breed, who had a single called "Down In The Ville" on the radio.

He got his first big break into the industry when he joined the production team known as The Soul Diggaz

Soul Diggaz

Soul Diggaz are a R&B/hip-hop production duo composed of Karriem "K-Mack" Mack, Shaun "Bless" Owens and songwriter Corté "The Author" Ellis. Corté Ellis, who is currently putting the final touches on his debut album, is the younger cousin of Hip-Hop Superstar Missy Elliott. They have recently added...

, who at the time had just inked a deal with Missy Elliott

Missy Elliott

Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott , is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actressA five-time Grammy Award winner, Elliott, with record sales of over seven million in the United States, is the only female rapper to have five albums certified platinum by the RIAA, including one...

 to produce tracks for her. Miller got his first shot working with big names like, Missy Elliott

Missy Elliott

Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott , is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actressA five-time Grammy Award winner, Elliott, with record sales of over seven million in the United States, is the only female rapper to have five albums certified platinum by the RIAA, including one...

, Olivia (singer)

Olivia (singer)

Olivia Theresa Longott , professionally known as Olivia, is an American R&B singer and rapper.-Early life:Raised in New York City, Longott is of Puerto Rican, and Indian descent....

, and Jully Black

Jully Black

Jully Black |Julie]]"; born Jullyann Inderia Gordon; November 8, 1977) is a Canadian R&B singer–songwriter. She has collaborated and written for many artists, including Nas, Missy Elliott, Saukrates, Choclair, Kardinal Offishall, Destiny's Child, and Sean Paul.-Life & career:Black was born Jullyann...

. His first major label placement would come on Jully's "This Is Me" album with the song, "Stay The Night."

Later in 2005, Miller got another major placement on Lupe Fiasco

Lupe Fiasco

Wasalu Muhammad Jaco , better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco , is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur, Lupe is the CEO of 1st and 15th Entertainment. He rose to fame in 2006 following the success of his critically acclaimed debut album, Lupe Fiasco's Food...

's debut album, "Food & Liquor," with the song "What It Do," which was also produced by Brandon Howard.

In 2007, Miller began producing under the production name, "Speakerbomb."

Miller also got to work on Korn

Korn

Korn is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The current band line up includes four members: Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and Ray Luzier. The band was formed as an expansion of L.A.P.D.The band released their first demo album,...

 frontman, Jonathan Davis

Jonathan Davis

Jonathan Houseman Davis is the lead vocalist and frontman for the nu metal band Korn. Davis was ranked 16th on Hit Parader 's list of "Heavy Metal's All-Time Top 100 Vocalists".-Early life:...

' solo album, which ended up being shelved.

In 2007, Miller met rap artist, Freddie Gibbs

Freddie Gibbs

Fredrick Tipton , better known by his stage name Freddie Gibbs, is an emerging hip hop performer. He was signed by Interscope Records before being let go from his deal without a record being released...

, through friends, Josh The Goon and The Knux

The Knux

The Knux are a American alternative hip hop duo composed of brothers Kentrell "Krispy" Lindsey and Alvin "Joey" Lindsey. Both brothers are musicians, who sing, rap, produce as well as play instruments. Their music contains elements of rock & electronic and pop...

 who were labelmates with him at Interscope Records

Interscope Records

Interscope Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that currently operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-History:...

. The two started working together and their relationship developed into a slew of songs that would be released on Freddie's subsequent mixtapes, "MidwestGangstaBoxFrameCadillacMuzik", "The Labels Tryin To Kill Me!" and "Str8 Killa No Filla." Miller, along with Josh The Goon, produced the first single, "National Anthem," off of Freddie's first official label release of the "Str8 Killa EP" on Decon

Decon

Decon is a New York based idea shop / production company / record label. Its in-house label represents hip-hop and contemporary R&B artists including Jay Electronica, Nneka, 88-Keys, RJD2, the Alchemist, Freddie Gibbs, Goapele, and Aceyalone....

 Records through Sony. Josh The Goon and Miller produce tracks together under the moniker of, L.A. Riot Music.

In 2010, Miller linked up with former RedZone Entertainment

RedZone Entertainment

RedZone Entertainment is an Atlanta-based, music-production entity. Redzone's discography includes collaborations with many artists, producers, and composers of note, and is responsible for over 25 million records sold. RedZone Entertainment has produced acts such as P!nk, Britney Spears, Celine...

 head, Laney Stewart

Laney Stewart

Laney Stewart is an American songwriter, music producer, musician, music publisher, music executive, manager and youth mentor....

, to join Stewart's new up and coming The Sharpshootaz production/songwriting team. In June 2011, he signed a publishing deal through The Sharpshootaz with Universal Music Publishing Group

Universal Music Publishing Group

Universal Music Publishing Group is a music publishing company and is part of the Universal Music Group.UMPG owns or administers more than 1 million copyrights. They are one of the largest music publishing businesses in the world with more than 47 offices in 41 countries...

 and Stewart Music Group.

In the fall of 2011, Miller has a song, "Look Easy," with Freddie Gibbs

Freddie Gibbs

Fredrick Tipton , better known by his stage name Freddie Gibbs, is an emerging hip hop performer. He was signed by Interscope Records before being let go from his deal without a record being released...

 that will be on 2K Sports' "NBA 2K12" video game.

Malbec

In 2003, Miller met Pablo Signori and quickly started a musical relationship that would turn into the band, Malbec

Malbec (band)

Malbec is a Los Angeles-based rock–hip-hop–pop band, formed in 2003. They claim to be one of the first few bands to integrate sequenced hip-hop beats with modern pop stylings; their musical style includes influences from Southern hip hop, Britpop, classical compositions and folk music.-Career:They...

. From 2003 to 2011, they put out 7 EP's and 1 full length album, cutting out their own niche of pop rock, hip hop and electronic music. They signed a publishing deal with Songs Music Publishing in 2007.

They appeared on a number of TV shows and movie soundtracks, including One Tree Hill

One Tree Hill

One Tree Hill may refer to:* "One Tree Hill" , a song by rock band U2 referencing One Tree Hill, New Zealand* One Tree Hill , an American television drama originally aired on the WB/CW network, named after the U2 song...

, Flight of the Phoenix, Long Way Round

Long Way Round

Long Way Round is a documentary television series, DVD set and book documenting the journey of Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman from London to New York on motorcycles...

, The Omen

The Omen (2006 film)

The Omen is a 2006 remake of Richard Donner's The Omen of 1976 and a part of The Omen series. Directed by John Moore and written by David Seltzer, the film stars Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles and Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick...

, Palo Alto

Palo Alto (film)

Palo Alto is a 2007 independent film that is set in Palo Alto, California and was produced by three locals of that city. The plot centers on four college freshmen on their last night of Thanksgiving Break, their first time back since leaving for school...

, VIP Passport, Kyle XY

Kyle XY

Kyle XY is an American television series with a science fiction premise and mystery-drama style. The central character is a teenage boy who awakens naked in a forest outside Seattle, Washington, with no more knowledge or abilities than a newborn. He is taken in by a family and given the name Kyle...

, Dirty Sexy Money

Dirty Sexy Money

Dirty Sexy Money is an American prime time drama series created by Craig Wright, which ran on the ABC from September 26, 2007 to August 8, 2009. The series was produced by ABC Studios, Bad Hat Harry Productions, Berlanti Television and Gross Entertainment...

, My Best Friend's Girl

My Best Friend's Girl (2008 film)

My Best Friend's Girl is a 2008 romantic comedy film by Howard Deutch and stars Dane Cook, Kate Hudson, Jason Biggs, Diora Baird, Alec Baldwin, and Lizzy Caplan. It was released on September 19, 2008.-Plot:...

 and Chuck

Chuck

-Engineering:* Chuck , a clamp that is part of a machine tool or power tool and securely holds a removable part, either a workpiece or a tool -People:* Charles, a masculine given name...

. Malbec also recorded "Given the Times" in Simlish for the 2007 Electronic Arts game The Sims

The Sims

The Sims is a strategic life-simulation computer game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. Its development was led by game designer Will Wright, also known for developing SimCity...

: Pet Stories 2

Malbec has toured all over the country with bands like MUTEMATH, Mat Kearney

Mat Kearney

Mathew William "Mat" Kearney is an American musician born in Eugene, Oregon, now based in Nashville, Tennessee. Kearney has received critical acclaim and widespread recognition for his Columbia Records debut, Nothing Left to Lose. So far, he has a total of four top 20 hits on the Adult Top 40...

, One Republic, Under the Influence of Giants

Under the Influence of Giants

Under the Influence of Giants is a musical group from Los Angeles, California. They released their major label debut album in August 2006, which was a number one hit on the Top Heatseekers chart. Among their influences are the Beatles, The Who, Led Zeppelin, the Bee Gees, Prince, WHAM!, Chicago...

, Phantom Planet

Phantom Planet

Phantom Planet are an American alternative rock band from Southern California. Formed in 1994 in Los Angeles, the band consists of Alex Greenwald , Darren Robinson , Sam Farrar and Jeff Conrad . The band is best known for its track "California", which became the theme song for the Fox TV series,...

, Rock Kills Kid

Rock Kills Kid

Rock Kills Kid is an American alternative rock band from Los Angeles, California that consists of Jeff Tucker , Shawn Dailey , Sean Stopnik , Reed Calhoun , and Mike Balboa . Their music often draws comparison to The Cure, Echo & the Bunnymen, Duran Duran and U2, as well as new bands such as The...

, Copeland, The Knux

The Knux

The Knux are a American alternative hip hop duo composed of brothers Kentrell "Krispy" Lindsey and Alvin "Joey" Lindsey. Both brothers are musicians, who sing, rap, produce as well as play instruments. Their music contains elements of rock & electronic and pop...

, and Tally Hall (band)

Tally Hall (band)

Tally Hall is an American rock band formed in December 2002 based in Ann Arbor, Michigan with a relatively significant cult following. Once under the Atlantic Records recording label, Tally Hall is, again, signed to indie label Quack! Media who previously helped finance and nationally distribute...

.

Discography

Jully Black

Jully Black

Jully Black |Julie]]"; born Jullyann Inderia Gordon; November 8, 1977) is a Canadian R&B singer–songwriter. She has collaborated and written for many artists, including Nas, Missy Elliott, Saukrates, Choclair, Kardinal Offishall, Destiny's Child, and Sean Paul.-Life & career:Black was born Jullyann...

This is Me

• "Stay The Night"

Universal Music (Canada), Jully Black Entertainment Inc.
2005

Lupe Fiasco

Lupe Fiasco

Wasalu Muhammad Jaco , better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco , is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur, Lupe is the CEO of 1st and 15th Entertainment. He rose to fame in 2006 following the success of his critically acclaimed debut album, Lupe Fiasco's Food...

Food & Liquor

• "What It Do"

Atlantic Records
2005

Malbec

Malbec (band)

Malbec is a Los Angeles-based rock–hip-hop–pop band, formed in 2003. They claim to be one of the first few bands to integrate sequenced hip-hop beats with modern pop stylings; their musical style includes influences from Southern hip hop, Britpop, classical compositions and folk music.-Career:They...

Malbec EP

• Double O Buffalo

2006

Malbec

Malbec (band)

Malbec is a Los Angeles-based rock–hip-hop–pop band, formed in 2003. They claim to be one of the first few bands to integrate sequenced hip-hop beats with modern pop stylings; their musical style includes influences from Southern hip hop, Britpop, classical compositions and folk music.-Career:They...

Keep It A Secret EP

• Double O Buffalo

2007

Malbec

Malbec (band)

Malbec is a Los Angeles-based rock–hip-hop–pop band, formed in 2003. They claim to be one of the first few bands to integrate sequenced hip-hop beats with modern pop stylings; their musical style includes influences from Southern hip hop, Britpop, classical compositions and folk music.-Career:They...

Dawn Of Our Age

• Double O Buffalo

2008

Malbec

Malbec (band)

Malbec is a Los Angeles-based rock–hip-hop–pop band, formed in 2003. They claim to be one of the first few bands to integrate sequenced hip-hop beats with modern pop stylings; their musical style includes influences from Southern hip hop, Britpop, classical compositions and folk music.-Career:They...

Answering Machine EP's (1-5)

• Double O Buffalo

2009

Freddie Gibbs

Freddie Gibbs

Fredrick Tipton , better known by his stage name Freddie Gibbs, is an emerging hip hop performer. He was signed by Interscope Records before being let go from his deal without a record being released...

MidwestGangstaBoxFrameCadillacMuzik

• "County Bounce"
• "Murda On My Mind"

Gibbs Family
2009

Freddie Gibbs

Freddie Gibbs

Fredrick Tipton , better known by his stage name Freddie Gibbs, is an emerging hip hop performer. He was signed by Interscope Records before being let go from his deal without a record being released...

The Labels Tryin To Kill Me!

• "County Bounce"
• "Murda On My Mind"

Gibbs Family
2009

Freddie Gibbs

Freddie Gibbs

Fredrick Tipton , better known by his stage name Freddie Gibbs, is an emerging hip hop performer. He was signed by Interscope Records before being let go from his deal without a record being released...

Str8 Killa EP

• "National Anthem" Single

Decon / Sony
2010

Freddie Gibbs

Freddie Gibbs

Fredrick Tipton , better known by his stage name Freddie Gibbs, is an emerging hip hop performer. He was signed by Interscope Records before being let go from his deal without a record being released...

National Anthem EP

• "National Anthem" Single

Decon / Sony
2010

Freddie Gibbs

Freddie Gibbs

Fredrick Tipton , better known by his stage name Freddie Gibbs, is an emerging hip hop performer. He was signed by Interscope Records before being let go from his deal without a record being released...

Str8 Killa No Filla Mixtape

• "National Anthem (Fuck The World)"
• "Best Friend"
• "Slangin' Rocks"
• "4681 Broadway"

Decon
2010

B. Howard
Genesis

• "Take It Slow"
• "Dancefloor"

Universal Japan
2010

B. Howard

• "Dancefloor" U.S. Single

6 Point Entertainment
2011

Film Placements

Malbec

Malbec (band)

Malbec is a Los Angeles-based rock–hip-hop–pop band, formed in 2003. They claim to be one of the first few bands to integrate sequenced hip-hop beats with modern pop stylings; their musical style includes influences from Southern hip hop, Britpop, classical compositions and folk music.-Career:They...

"Solstice"

• Flight Of The Phoenix

20th Century Fox
2004

Malbec

Malbec (band)

Malbec is a Los Angeles-based rock–hip-hop–pop band, formed in 2003. They claim to be one of the first few bands to integrate sequenced hip-hop beats with modern pop stylings; their musical style includes influences from Southern hip hop, Britpop, classical compositions and folk music.-Career:They...

"To Be Continued"

• The Omen (2006 film)

20th Century Fox
2006

Malbec

Malbec (band)

Malbec is a Los Angeles-based rock–hip-hop–pop band, formed in 2003. They claim to be one of the first few bands to integrate sequenced hip-hop beats with modern pop stylings; their musical style includes influences from Southern hip hop, Britpop, classical compositions and folk music.-Career:They...

"Blue"

• Palo Alto

Independent
2007

Malbec

Malbec (band)

Malbec is a Los Angeles-based rock–hip-hop–pop band, formed in 2003. They claim to be one of the first few bands to integrate sequenced hip-hop beats with modern pop stylings; their musical style includes influences from Southern hip hop, Britpop, classical compositions and folk music.-Career:They...

"Blue"

• My Best Friend's Girl

Lionsgate
2008

TV Placements

Malbec

Malbec (band)

Malbec is a Los Angeles-based rock–hip-hop–pop band, formed in 2003. They claim to be one of the first few bands to integrate sequenced hip-hop beats with modern pop stylings; their musical style includes influences from Southern hip hop, Britpop, classical compositions and folk music.-Career:They...

"Solstice"

• Long Way Round

Bravo
2005

Malbec

Malbec (band)

Malbec is a Los Angeles-based rock–hip-hop–pop band, formed in 2003. They claim to be one of the first few bands to integrate sequenced hip-hop beats with modern pop stylings; their musical style includes influences from Southern hip hop, Britpop, classical compositions and folk music.-Career:They...

"Solstice"

• One Tree Hill

The CW
2006

Malbec

Malbec (band)

Malbec is a Los Angeles-based rock–hip-hop–pop band, formed in 2003. They claim to be one of the first few bands to integrate sequenced hip-hop beats with modern pop stylings; their musical style includes influences from Southern hip hop, Britpop, classical compositions and folk music.-Career:They...

"Keep It A Secret"

• Kyle XY

ABC Family
2008

Malbec

Malbec (band)

Malbec is a Los Angeles-based rock–hip-hop–pop band, formed in 2003. They claim to be one of the first few bands to integrate sequenced hip-hop beats with modern pop stylings; their musical style includes influences from Southern hip hop, Britpop, classical compositions and folk music.-Career:They...

"Irene Song"

• Dirty Sexy Money

ABC
2009

Malbec

Malbec (band)

Malbec is a Los Angeles-based rock–hip-hop–pop band, formed in 2003. They claim to be one of the first few bands to integrate sequenced hip-hop beats with modern pop stylings; their musical style includes influences from Southern hip hop, Britpop, classical compositions and folk music.-Career:They...

"Answering Machine"

• Chuck

NBC
2010

Video Game Placements

Malbec

Malbec (band)

Malbec is a Los Angeles-based rock–hip-hop–pop band, formed in 2003. They claim to be one of the first few bands to integrate sequenced hip-hop beats with modern pop stylings; their musical style includes influences from Southern hip hop, Britpop, classical compositions and folk music.-Career:They...

"Given The Times"

• The Sims: Pet Stories 2

Electronic Arts
2007

Freddie Gibbs

Freddie Gibbs

Fredrick Tipton , better known by his stage name Freddie Gibbs, is an emerging hip hop performer. He was signed by Interscope Records before being let go from his deal without a record being released...

"Look Easy"

• NBA 2K12

2K Sports
2011