Marcus Vest, known by his stage names Channel 7 and 7 Aurelius, is an American
record producer
A record producer is a recording project's creative and technical leader, commanding studio time and coaching artists, and in popular genres typically creates the song's very sound and structure.Virgil Moorefield"Introduction" ''The Producer as ...
, rapper and songwriter.
Awards
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Grammy
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Best Contemporary R&B Album - Ashanti - Producer/ Engineer
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ASCAP Pop Music Awards
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ASCAP 2003 Pop Music Awards
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** Songwriter of the Year ("Always on Time
"Always on Time" is a song by American rapper Ja Rule from his third studio album, ''Pain Is Love'' (2001). Produced by Irv Gotti, it was written by Rule, 7 Aurelius, and Irv Gotti and features guest vocals from Ashanti. Originally set to featu ...
"/" Foolish"/"I'm Real (Murder Remix)
"I'm Real" is the name of two songs recorded by American actress and singer Jennifer Lopez, both primarily for her second studio album ''J.Lo'' (2001). The original song was released as the album's fourth single; Ja Rule of Murder Inc. Records w ...
")
** Award-Winning Pop Songs ("Always on Time")
** Award-Winning Pop Songs (" Foolish")
** Award-Winning Pop Songs ("I'm Real (Murder Remix)
"I'm Real" is the name of two songs recorded by American actress and singer Jennifer Lopez, both primarily for her second studio album ''J.Lo'' (2001). The original song was released as the album's fourth single; Ja Rule of Murder Inc. Records w ...
")
Selected production and songwriting credits
Albums
* ''Pain Is Love'' by Ja Rule
Jeffrey Bruce Atkins (born February 29, 1976), better known by his stage name Ja Rule (), is an American rapper and actor. Born and raised in New York City, he debuted in 1999 with ''Venni Vetti Vecci'' and its lead single "Holla Holla". Durin ...
(All instruments by 7)
Songs
2001
* "Lost Little Girl" by Ja Rule
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* "X" by Ja Rule featuring Missy Elliott
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& Tweet
* "Down Ass Bitch" by Ja Rule featuring Charlie Baltimore
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Career
Charli Balti ...
* "Always on Time" by Ja Rule featuring Ashanti
* "Pain Is Love" by Ja Rule
* "Never Again" by Ja Rule
* "Worldwide Gangsta" by Ja Rule
* "Smokin and Ridin" by Ja Rule
* "I'm Real (Murder Remix)" by Jennifer Lopez
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& Ja Rule
* "Dial M for Murder" by Ja Rule
* "The Inc." by Ja Rule
* "Ain't It Funny (Murder Remix)" by Jennifer Lopez
* "When A Man Does Wrong" by Ashanti
* "Justify My Love" by Vita
Vita or VITA (plural vitae) is Latin for "life", and may refer to:
* ''Vita'', the usual start to the title of a biography in Latin, by which (in a known context) the work is often referred to; frequently of a saint, then called hagiography
* Vit ...
featuring Ashanti
* "AM to PM (Irv Gotti' Gutta Remix)" by Christina Milian
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* "The Pledge" by Irv Gotti featuring Caddillac Tah & Ashanti
* "No One Does It Better" by Irv Gotti featuring Charlie Baltimore & Ashanti
* "Good Life (Remix)" by Faith Evans
Faith Renée Evans (born June 10, 1973) is an American singer and actress. Born in Lakeland, Florida, and raised in New Jersey, she relocated to Los Angeles in 1991 for a career in the music business. After working as a backing vocalist for Al B ...
featuring Ja Rule, Caddillac Tah & Vita
2002
* "Intro" by Ashanti
* "Foolish" by Ashanti
* "Leaving (Always On Time Part II)" by Ashanti featuring Ja Rule
* "Call" by Ashanti
* "Rescue" by Ashanti
* "Reach for the Sky" (unreleased) by Mariah Carey
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* "Baby" by Ashanti
* "VooDoo" by Ashanti
* "Movies" by Ashanti
* "Unfoolish" by Ashanti featuring The Notorious B.I.G.
Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997), better known by his stage names the Notorious B.I.G., Biggie Smalls, or simply Biggie, was an American rapper. Rooted in East Coast hip hop and particularly gangsta ...
* "Dreams" by Ashanti
* "Rainy Dayz" by Mary J. Blige
Mary Jane Blige ( ; born January 11, 1971) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Often referred to as the " Queen of Hip-Hop Soul" and " Queen of R&B", Blige has won nine Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, four American Music Award ...
featuring Ja Rule
* "Gangsta Lovin'" by Eve
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featuring Alicia Keys
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* "Down 4 U" by Irv Gotti
Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr. (born June 26, 1970), professionally known as Irv Gotti, is an American DJ, music producer, record executive, and the CEO and co-founder of Murder Inc. Records. He is best known for producing multiple number-one rec ...
featuring Ja Rule, Ashanti, Vita & Charli Baltimore
* "Irresistible Chick" by Eve
* "Subtle Invitation" by Mariah Carey
* "The Rain" by Irv Gotti featuring Ja Rule, Jody Mack & O-1
* "Thugz Mansion (7 Remix)" by 2Pac
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2003
* " I Need A Man" by Foxy Brown featuring Celeste Scalone
* "Murder Reigns" by Ja Rule featuring Celeste Scalone
* "Waiting by Loon
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featuring Celeste Scalone-Stoney
* "The Pledge (Remix)" by Ja Rule featuring Nas
Nas (born 1973) is the stage name of American rapper Nasir Jones.
Nas, NaS, or NAS may also refer to:
Aviation
* Nasair, a low-cost airline carrier and subsidiary based in Eritrea
* National Air Services, an airline in Saudi Arabia
** Nas Air ( ...
& Ashanti
* "Intro/Meledy" by Ashanti
* "Sweet Baby" by Ashanti
* "There Goes My Heart" by Mariah Carey
* "I Wanna Kiss You" by Nicole Wray
Nicole Monique Wray (born May 2, 1979), also known as Lady Wray, is an American singer and songwriter. Her 1998 debut single "Make It Hot" was certified gold.
Early life
Nicole Monique Wray was born on May 2, 1979, in Salinas, California, to ...
2004
* ''Officially Missing You'' by Tamia
Tamia Marilyn Washington Hill (born May 9, 1975) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer. Born and raised in Windsor, Ontario, Tamia performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child. In 1994, after signing a development dea ...
* "Hush
Hush may refer to:
Film and television
* ''Hush'' (1921 film), starring Clara Kimball Young
* ''Hush'' (1998 film), starring Gwyneth Paltrow
* ''Hush!'' (film), a 2001 Japanese film directed by Ryosuke Hashiguchi
* ''Hush'' (2005 film), starring ...
" by LL Cool J
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featuring 7 Aurelius
* "Concrete Rose Intro" by Ashanti
* "A Message to the Fans (Skit)" by Ashanti
* "Only U" by Ashanti
* "Focus" by Ashanti
* "Love Again" by Ashanti
* "U" by Ashanti
* "Every Lil' Thing" by Ashanti
* "Don't Leave Me Alone" by Ashanti (feat. 7 Aurelius)
* " Relearn Love" by Scott Stapp
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(w/ 7 Aurelius and The Tea Party
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)
2005
* "Kitty Box" by Lil' Kim
Kimberly Denise Jones (born July 11, 1974), Those giving 1974 include:
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* better known by her stage name Lil' Kim, is an American rapper and reality television personality. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York City, she lived much of he ...
2007
* "Lollipop" by Nicole Wray
* "M-A-K-E-L-O-V-E-T-O-M-E" 7 Aurelius featuring Vanessa Carlton
Vanessa Lee Carlton (born August 16, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter and pianist. Upon completion of her education at the School of American Ballet, Carlton chose to pursue singing instead, performing in New York City bars and clubs while ...
* "Here's My Number Babe" 7 Aurelius featuring Ashanti
* "Drums" by Nicole Wray
* "Hey Baby (After the Club) Hey Baby may refer to:
* "Hey! Baby", a 1961 song by Bruce Channel, covered by Anne Murray in 1982 and DJ Ötzi in 2000
* "Hey Baby" (Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Diplo song), 2016
* "Hey Baby" (Marty Stuart song), 1993
* "Hey Baby" (No Doubt s ...
" by Ashanti
* "Body" by Ja Rule
Jeffrey Bruce Atkins (born February 29, 1976), better known by his stage name Ja Rule (), is an American rapper and actor. Born and raised in New York City, he debuted in 1999 with ''Venni Vetti Vecci'' and its lead single "Holla Holla". Durin ...
featuring Ashley Joi
2008
* "Dr. Love" by Donnie Klang
Donald Joseph Klang (born January 23, 1985) is an American singer. He won ''Making the Band 4'' and was awarded his own solo contract by Diddy. He released his debut album, '' Just a Rolling Stone'', in late 2008.
Life and career
Klang was b ...
* "Just a Rolling Stone" by Donnie Klang
Donald Joseph Klang (born January 23, 1985) is an American singer. He won ''Making the Band 4'' and was awarded his own solo contract by Diddy. He released his debut album, '' Just a Rolling Stone'', in late 2008.
Life and career
Klang was b ...
* "Spank Me"
* "My House - Cassie"
* "Lay It Down"
* "Just Like Magic"
* "Tonight" by Cassie
* "Things You Make Me Do" by Ashanti featuring Robin Thicke
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* "The Declaration" by Ashanti
* "Ride in My Space Ship" by James Andrew
* "She Can't Love You" by Danity Kane
* "Love in stereo" Donnie Klang
Donald Joseph Klang (born January 23, 1985) is an American singer. He won ''Making the Band 4'' and was awarded his own solo contract by Diddy. He released his debut album, '' Just a Rolling Stone'', in late 2008.
Life and career
Klang was b ...
2010
* "Strobe Lights" by Diddy-Dirty Money featuring Lil' Wayne
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2011
* "Strange dayz" by Ja Rule feat. 7 aurelius
2012
* "Pain Is Love 2" by Ja Rule (All instruments by 7)
Co production and additional programming by Roc the producer for 700 degrees
2018
* "Violent Crimes" by Kanye West
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Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the ea ...
References
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Living people
Year of birth missing (living people)
American hip hop musicians
Singers from Kentucky
Songwriters from Kentucky
Record producers from Kentucky
American rhythm and blues musicians
American hip hop record producers
Musicians from Lexington, Kentucky
Sony Music Publishing artists