Derrick Baker, professionally known as Bigg D, is an American producer from

Miami, Florida Miami ( ), officially the City of Miami, known as "the 305", "The Magic City", and "Gateway to the Americas", is a East Coast of the United States, coastal metropolis and the County seat, county seat of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Miami-Dade C ...

.Pajot, S (2010)
Bigg D: The Next Music Mogul
, ''

Miami New Times The ''Miami New Times'' is a newspaper published in Miami, Florida, United States, and distributed every Thursday. It primarily serves the Miami area and is headquartered in Miami's Wynwood Art District. Overview It was acquired by Village Voic ...

'', November 25, 2010, retrieved June 5, 2011.

Biography

Born in

Miami Miami ( ), officially the City of Miami, known as "the 305", "The Magic City", and "Gateway to the Americas", is a East Coast of the United States, coastal metropolis and the County seat, county seat of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Miami-Dade C ...

, Baker grew up in

Carol City Carol City is a neighborhood in Miami Gardens, Florida, United States. The population was 61,233 at the 2010 census. It was formerly a census-designated place. History Julius Gaines, the developer, had originally planned to name it Coral City. Ho ...

, his father a professional musician, and his mother a church pianist. He learned guitar and toured with

BeBe & CeCe Winans BeBe & CeCe Winans are an American gospel music brother and sister duo. BeBe and CeCe Winans are the seventh and eighth of the Winans family's ten children, most of whom have had gospel music careers. Together, they have received several awards ...

and Shirley Caesar in the 1980s.Handelsman, Jason (2007)
Bigg Pimpin': Local producer Bigg D's rise to the top of the charts
, ''

'', December 13, 2007, retrieved June 5, 2011. He had always wanted to work as a producer, and began producing rap artists such as G-Shorties. He went on to produce for artists such as The Rich Collective,

Pitbull Pit bull is a term used in the United States for a type of dog descended from bulldogs and terriers, while in other countries such as the United Kingdom the term is used as an abbreviation of the American Pit Bull Terrier breed. The term was f ...

Lil Wayne Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September 27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. His career began in 1995, at the age of 12, when he was signed by rapper Birdman (rapper), ...

Rick Ross William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known professionally as Rick Ross, is an American rapper. Prior to releasing his debut single, "Hustlin'", in 2006, Ross was the subject of a bidding war, receiving offers from Sean Combs, D ...

Jay-Z Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and founder of Manhattan-based conglomerate talent and entertainment agency Roc Nation. He is regarded as one of ...

Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lynn Affleck (' Lopez; born July 24, 1969), also known as J.Lo, is an American singer, actress and dancer. In 1991, she began appearing as a Fly Girl dancer on the sketch comedy television series ''In Living Color'', where she rema ...

, and

Jamie Foxx Eric Marlon Bishop (born December 13, 1967), known professionally as Jamie Foxx, is an American actor, comedian, and singer. He became widely known for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the 2004 biographical film '' Ray'', for which he won the ...

.Jones, Steve
Album, film round out Jay-Z's 'Gangster' story
, ''

USA Today ''USA Today'' (stylized in all uppercase) is an American daily middle-market newspaper and news broadcasting company. Founded by Al Neuharth on September 15, 1982, the newspaper operates from Gannett's corporate headquarters in Tysons, Virgini ...

'', retrieved June 5, 2011. In 2006 he won the award for 'Songwriter of the Year' with

Mariah Carey Mariah Carey (; born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Referred to as the " Songbird Supreme", she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style and signature use of the whi ...

at the 2006 BMI Urban Music Awards.For The Record: Quick News On Mariah Carey, Kanye West, Beatles, Great White, Green Day, Audioslave & More
,

MTV MTV (Originally an initialism of Music Television) is an American cable channel that launched on August 1, 1981. Based in New York City, it serves as the flagship property of the MTV Entertainment Group, part of Paramount Media Networks, a di ...

, August 31, 2006, retrieved June 5, 2011.

Production discography

Jay Burna Jude Francois, (born March 7, 1995), better known by his stage name Jay Burna, is a Haitian American Hip Hop Recording artist. Jay is best known for his hit singles "Ready", "Mood", and "Mine All Mine". Jay has also worked with artists and produ ...

- TBA (2015) **"Mood" * Dillan Grey - Painted Asylum (2015) **"Talk This Way" **"Addicted To Crazy" *

Ludacris Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), known professionally as Ludacris (, homophonous with 'ludicrous' in American English), is an American rapper, actor, record producer and record executive. Born in Champaign, Illinois, Ludac ...

- Burning Bridges / Ludaversal (2014/2015) **"In My Life" Feat. John Legend * 4th N Ocean - TBA (2014/2015) **"Peyton Manning" **"Bussin' It" **"Mula" **"Birthday Suit" * R Kelly - TBA (2015) **"Special Delivery" * Pleasure P - Break Up To Make Up (2014) **"Letter To My Ex" **"Sex Mechanic" **"Changes" * Sebastian Mikael - Speechless (2014) **"Last Night" Feat. Wale **"Forever" **"Speechless" **"4 U" Feat. Rick Ross * B-Smyth (2013/2014) **"Twerkoholic" * Bryan J (2013) **"Caught Up" feat. Tyga * The Rich Collective (2013) "Long Lost But Remembered" (Album) **"M.A." with Richard Clarvit * Benzino - (2012) **"Oh What A Night" feat. Stevie J **"How Deep Is Your Love" *

Trina Katrina Laverne Taylor (born December 3, 1978), known professionally as Trina, is an American rapper. She rose to prominence in 1998 with her appearance on the Trick Daddy single "Nann Nigga". Trina has been described by '' XXL'' as "the most ...

- Back 2 Business (2012) **"Petty" * Mack Maine - (2012) **"Celebrate" feat. Lil Wayne & Talib Kweli *

Chris Brown Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. According to '' Billboard'', Brown is one of the most successful R&B singers of his generation, having often been referred to by many contempo ...

- '' F.A.M.E.'' (2011) ** Wet the Bed feat.

(2011) **"Luxurious" feat. Scotty Boi & Terry Bennett *

Glasses Malone 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. Malone was a Crip gang member as a teenager, and got into street racing after brea ...

- ''

Beach Cruiser A cruiser bicycle, also known as a beach cruiser or (formerly) motobike, is a bicycle that usually combines balloon tires, an upright seating posture, a single-speed drivetrain, and straightforward steel construction with expressive styling ...

'' (2009) **"Sun Come Up" feat. T-Pain,

& Birdman *

- ''

Deeper Than Rap ''Deeper Than Rap'' is the third studio album by American rapper Rick Ross. It was released on April 21, 2009, by his record label Maybach Music Group and Slip-n-Slide Records; distributed by Def Jam Recordings. Recording sessions for the album t ...

'' (2009) **"Murder Mami" feat. Foxy Brown * Charlie Wilson - '' Uncle Charlie'' (2009) **"One Time" *

Git Fresh Git Fresh (formerly known as DeepSide) is an American R&B and hip hop group based in Miami, Florida. They are currently signed to Island Def Jam. The group was initially composed of Rude Boi, Pretty Sly, Penny, & Mike Ezay. History Early years ...

- (2008) **"

Booty Music Miami bass (booty music or booty bass) is a subgenre of hip hop music that became popular in the 1980s and 1990s. The use of drums from the Roland TR-808, sustained kick drum, heavy bass, raised Electronic dance music, dance tempos, and frequent ...

" **"Booty Music Part 2" **"Tipsy" feat.

- '' Exclusive'' (2007) **"Down feat.

Kanye West Ye ( ; born Kanye Omari West ; June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the ea ...

" *

- '' American Gangster'' (2007) **"Hello Brooklyn 2.0 feat.

Lil' Wayne Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September 27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. His career began in 1995, at the age of 12, when he was signed by rapper Birdman (rapper), ...

" *

- '' Brave'' (2007) **"Wrong When Your Gone" *

Playaz Circle Playaz Circle is an American hip hop duo signed to the Def Jam Recordings record label, composed of rappers 2 Chainz and Dolla Boy. History 1997–2010: Beginnings and debut album The duo was formed in 1997 by childhood friends Tity Boi (lat ...

- '' Supply & Demand'' (2007) **"Outlaw'" *

J. Valentine Johnnie Newt (born July 9, 1979), better known by his stage name J. Valentine, is an American R&B singer and songwriter. He has written songs for the likes of artists such as Tyrese Gibson, Tyrese (“I Like Them Girls”), and the title track t ...

- ''

Conversation Piece A conversation piece refers to a group portrait in a domestic or landscape setting depicting persons chatting or otherwise socializing with each other.Mario is a character created by Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. He is the title character of the ''Mario'' franchise and the mascot of Japanese video game company Nintendo. Mario has appeared in over 200 video games since his creat ...

- ''Unrealesed track from GO'' (2007) **"This is For" *

- ''

Unpredictable Unpredictable may refer to: Film and TV * "Unpredictable" (''Eureka''), an episode of ''Eureka'' Music Albums * ''Unpredictable'' (Classified album), 2000 * ''Unpredictable'' (Jamie Foxx album), 2005 * ''Unpredictable'' (Malik B. album), 2015 ...

''(2005) **"Unpredictable Feat. Ludacris" * Bottom of Da Map - " Undisclosed" **"Whats da Bizness" *

Pretty Ricky Pretty Ricky is an American R&B/ hip hop group originating from Miami, Florida. The group originally consisted of brothers Diamond Blue (Baby Blue) Smith and Spectacular Smith, plus Corey (Slick 'Em) Mathis and Marcus (Pleasure P) Cooper. Ple ...

- " Bluestars" **"Your Body" **"Grind on Me" **"Get A Little Closer" **"Never Let You Go" **"Juicy" **"Call Me" **"Nothing but a Number" **"Grill 'Em" **"Get You Right" **"Chevy" **"I Want You (Girlfriend)" **"Shorty Be Mine" **"Cant Live Without You" *

- "

Tha Carter II ''Tha Carter II'' is the fifth studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released on December 6, 2005, by Cash Money Records, Young Money Entertainment and Universal Records. Recording sessions took place from 2004 to 2005, with Birdman ...

" **"Best Rapper Alive" * Lil Wayne - Tha Carter III Sessions **"Staring At The World" *

Trick Daddy Maurice Samuel Young (born September 27, 1974), better known by his stage name Trick Daddy, is an American rapper from Miami's Liberty City (Miami), Liberty City. Early life Trick Daddy was born on September 27, 1974, at Jackson Memorial Hospita ...

- " Thug Matrimony" "

Back By Thug Demand ''Back by Thug Demand'' is the seventh studio album by American rapper Trick Daddy. It was released on December 19, 2006 through Slip-N-Slide/ Atlantic Records. Recording sessions took place at Dunk Ryders Studio, Circle House Studios, the Hit ...

" **"Lets Go" **"So High feat. Trey Songz and 8Ball" *Trick Daddy **"Yeah, Yeah, Yeah (Original Version)" Feat. Lil Wayne &

DJ Khaled Khaled Mohammed Khaled (born November 26, 1975), known professionally as DJ Khaled, is an American DJ, record executive, record producer and rapper. Khaled first gained recognition as a radio host in the 1990s on the radio station WEDR, 99 Ja ...

- "

M.I.A.M.I. ''M.I.A.M.I.'' (backronym of ''Money Is a Major Issue'') is the debut studio album by Cuban-American rapper Pitbull. It was released on August 24, 2004 via TVT Records. The production on the album was primarily handled by Lil Jon, Jim Jonsin, Di ...

" **"Damn It Man" * Smitty - " Smitty Album" **"Tell Me Feat. Mario & Chris Brown" **"For The Love of Money" *

Twista Carl Terrell Mitchell (born November 27, 1973), better known by his stage name Twista (formerly Tung Twista), is an American rapper and record producer. He is best known for his Chopper (rap), chopper style of rapping and for once holding the t ...

- "

The Day After ''The Day After'' is an American television film that first aired on November 20, 1983 on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC television network. More than 100 million people, in nearly 39 million households, watched the film durin ...

" **"Girl Tonite Feat. Trey Songz" * Mike Jones **"Cuddy Buddy" *

8Ball & MJG 8Ball & MJG is an American hip hop duo from Memphis, Tennessee. They met at Ridgeway Middle School (Memphis, Tennessee) in 1984. In 1993, the duo released their debut album ''Comin' Out Hard''. They went on to release ''On the Outside Looking I ...

- "

Ridin High ''Ridin High'' is the seventh studio album by the American hip hop duo 8Ball & MJG. The album was released on March 13, 2007, by Bad Boy South. It was originally scheduled for July 2006, under the title ''Pure American Pimpin, but was eventuall ...

" **"Ridin High" Petey Pablo "Get Me Out Of Jail"

References

External links

Bigg D
on Myspace {{DEFAULTSORT:Bigg D 1972 births Living people African-American record producers American hip hop record producers Date of birth missing (living people) Musicians from Miami People from Carol City, Florida Southern hip hop musicians 21st-century African-American people 20th-century African-American people