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Bigg D

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Bigg D
Bigg D in the studio
Bigg D in the studio
Background information
Birth nameDerrick Baker
Also known asBigg D
Born1972 (age 51–52)
Liberty City, Miami, Florida
GenresHip hop,R&B,pop,rock
Occupation(s)Record producer,guitarist,songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar,drums,keyboards
LabelsDadetown EntertainmentUniversal

Derrick Baker,professionally known asBigg D,is an AmericanproducerfromMiami, Florida.[1]

Biography

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Born inMiami,Baker grew up inCarol City,his father a professional musician, and his mother a church pianist.[1]He learned guitar and toured withBeBe & CeCe WinansandShirley Caesarin the 1980s.[1][2]He had always wanted to work as a producer, and began producing rap artists such as G-Shorties.[1]He went on to produce for artists such as The Rich Collective,Pitbull,Lil Wayne,Rick Ross,Jay-Z,Jennifer Lopez,andJamie Foxx.[1][2][3]

In 2006 he won the award for 'Songwriter of the Year' withMariah Careyat the 2006 BMI Urban Music Awards.[4]

Production discography

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References

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  1. ^abcdePajot, S (2010) "Bigg D: The Next Music Mogul",Miami New Times,November 25, 2010, retrieved June 5, 2011.
  2. ^abHandelsman, Jason (2007) "Bigg Pimpin': Local producer Bigg D's rise to the top of the charts",Miami New Times,December 13, 2007, retrieved June 5, 2011.
  3. ^Jones, Steve "Album, film round out Jay-Z's 'Gangster' story",USA Today,retrieved June 5, 2011.
  4. ^"For The Record: Quick News On Mariah Carey, Kanye West, Beatles, Great White, Green Day, Audioslave & More",MTV,August 31, 2006, retrieved June 5, 2011.
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