Anthony Preston is an American, Grammy-nominated record producer, songwriter and music executive. He frequently works with

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Early life

Preston was born and raised in

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, to a teacher mother and minister father and has two brothers. In addition to singing, he has played various instruments, including piano, oboe, saxophone, drums and bassoon.Ronda Racha Penrice
“Anthony Preston: The Future,”
'' Uptown'', September 24, 2013.

Career

Early in his career, Preston moved to

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, and began working with various producers including

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and Anthony Dent. Unsatisfied with the progress of his career, he considered quitting, until he met and began working and touring around the world with

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, and then

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soon after. Preston co-wrote " Night of Your Life", Guetta's 2011 single featuring

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, which peaked at #81 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. In 2012, Preston was introduced to

, and they began to collaborate regularly,Jason Lipshutz
“Britney Spears Unveils ‘Work Bitch’ Artwork & Co-Writers,”
''Billboard'', September 12, 2013. with Preston becoming creative liaison for

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. In addition to Willis, Guetta and will.i.am, Preston has produced and written for

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, Jennifer Hudson,

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and

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. Preston is the associate executive producer on Spears' eighth studio album, ''

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'' (2013), and is credited as a writer or producer on eleven tracks. He began working on the album in the beginning of 2013. "

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", which Preston co-wrote and co-produced, was released as the album’s lead single on September 17, 2013, and peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100.Britney Spears, “Work B**ch!�
Chart History, The Hot 100
''Billboard''. Accessed December 2, 2013.

Discography

Production discography

Artist discography

* "Go Where the Love Is" (with Pedro Cazanova) (2012)

References

External links

Anthony Preston
on

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