Ocean's 7 is an American

musical collective Musical collective is a phrase used to describe a group of musicians in which membership is flexible and creative control is shared.Liisa Ladouceur"Collegjthk ctive Souls" ''This Magazine'', November/December 2004. The concept is distinct from th ...

composed of singer-songwriters,

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 ...

s, and

rappers Rapping (also rhyming, spitting, emceeing or MCing) is a musical form of vocal delivery that incorporates "rhyme, rhythmic speech, and street vernacular". It is performed or chanted, usually over a backing beat or musical accompaniment. The ...

consisted of

Jermaine Dupri Jermaine Dupri Mauldin (born September 23, 1972) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, entrepreneur, and DJ. Early life Jermaine Dupri Mauldin was born on September 23, 1972, the son of Tina (Mosley) and Michael ...

, Bryan Michael-Cox,

Johntá Austin Johntá Austin ( ; born June 28, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, vocalist and rapper, signed to Jermaine Dupri's So So Def Recordings. He is known for collaborating with producers Bryan-Michael Cox, Jermaine Dupri an ...

, Usher,

Nelly Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. (born November 2, 1974), better known by his stage name Nelly, is an American rapper, singer, actor and entrepreneur. He embarked on his music career with the hip hop group St. Lunatics in 1993 and signed to Universal ...

Trey Songz Tremaine Aldon Neverson (born November 28, 1984), known professionally as Trey Songz, is an American R&B singer and rapper. His debut album, '' I Gotta Make It'', was released in 2005 through Atlantic Records. His follow-up album, ''Trey Day'', ...

, and Dupri's assistant Tyrone. The group released the mixtape '' 3000 And 9 Shit'', on May 5, 2009. Formed by Dupri in 1989, the group was modeled after the

Rat Pack The Rat Pack was an informal group of entertainers, the second iteration of which ultimately made films and appeared together in Las Vegas casino venues. They originated in the late 1940s and early 1950s as a group of A-list show business frie ...

in the film ''

Ocean's 11 ''Ocean's 11'' is a 1960 American heist film directed and produced by Lewis Milestone from a screenplay by Harry Brown (writer), Harry Brown and Charles Lederer, based on a story by George Clayton Johnson and Jack Golden Russell. The film stars f ...

''. Like the Rat Pack, the group's initial members, Dupri, Michael-Cox, and Austin are all associates and have teamed up to write and produce various

hit single A hit song, also known as a hit record, hit single or simply a hit, is a recorded song or instrumental that becomes broadly popular or well-known. Although ''hit song'' means any widely played or big-selling song, the specific term ''hit record' ...

s for several artists in their careers. Often the team works together or just in a pairing. Their most notable productions are "

U Got It Bad "U Got It Bad" is a song by American singer Usher, released through Arista Records as the second official single from his third studio album '' 8701'' (2001). It was written by the rapper/producer Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox, and co-pro ...

", "

Burn A burn is an injury to skin, or other tissues, caused by heat, cold, electricity, chemicals, friction, or ultraviolet radiation (like sunburn). Most burns are due to heat from hot liquids (called scalding), solids, or fire. Burns occur mainl ...

" "

Confessions Part II "Confessions Part II" is a song by R&B singer Usher, produced by Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox for Usher's fourth album '' Confessions''. Written by Usher, Dupri and Cox, the song is a confession of a man to his woman about his impregn ...

" by fellow member " Usher," "

Be Without You "Be Without You" is a song by American recording artist Mary J. Blige. It was written by Johnta Austin, Bryan Michael Cox, Jason Perry, and Blige for her seventh studio album, ''The Breakthrough'' (2005). Production was helmed by Cox and Young S ...

" 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 ...

, " Everytime tha Beat Drop", "

Love All Over Me "Love All Over Me" is a song by American singer Monica (singer), Monica. It was written by Cristyle, Crystal Johnson, Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox for her sixth studio album ''Still Standing (Monica album), Still Standing'' (2010), while p ...

" by

Monica Monica may refer to: People *Monica (actress) (born 1987), Indian film actress *Monica (given name), a given name (including a list of people and characters with the name) *Monica (singer) (born 1980), American R&B singer, songwriter, producer, ...

, "Like You", " Outta My System" and " Shorty Like Mine" by Bow Wow, and "

We Belong Together "We Belong Together" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey from her 10th studio album, ''The Emancipation of Mimi'' (2005). The song was released on March 15, 2005, through Island Records, as the second single from the album. "W ...

", "

Don't Forget About Us "Don't Forget About Us" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey. It was written by Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox and Johntá Austin, and produced by Carey, Dupri and Cox. It was released as the fifth single on Octobe ...

", " It's Like That", "

Shake It Off "Shake It Off" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, taken from her fifth studio album, ''1989''. Swift wrote the lyrics and composed the melody with producers Max Martin and Shellback. An uptempo dance-pop song featuring a saxop ...

", "

I Stay in Love "I Stay in Love" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, taken from her eleventh studio album, ''E=MC² (Mariah Carey album), E=MC²'' (2008). It was written by Carey, Bryan-Michael Cox, Adonis Shropshire and Kendrick Dean, and prod ...

" and "

You Don't Know What to Do "You Don't Know What to Do" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey included on her fourteenth studio album, '' Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse '' (2014), and features rapper Wale. The track was released on June 30, 20 ...

" for

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 ...

History

The group was assembled by Jermaine Durpi. In an interview with the Boombox "As far as the name of the group it was something that we just accidentally tarteddoing by hanging out and working together. Together Dupri and Michael-Cox were in Las Vegas working on the '' Here I Stand'' album for Usher and after they would record they would get dressed up often wearing Tom Ford and going to clubs. Dupri noticed restaurants began treating them differently because they were all dressed up. Dupri on his video blog ''Living The Life'' on Youtube he would record and release episodes of the group in the studio often going out on the town, being in the recording studio and other times talking about life topics. The group started as the Ocean's 5 eventually adding

and

to the group they became the Ocean's 7. A visiting member of the group included rapper Bow Wow.

Members

* Jermaine Dupri – Executive Producer, Writing Production, Rapper, Arrangement * Johnta Austin – Executive Producer, Writing, Production, Vocals, Arrangement * Bryan Michael-Cox – Production, Song Writing, Vocals, Arrangement *Usher – Vocals, Executive Producer, Song Writing, Arrangement * Trey Songz – Vocals, Song Writing * Nelly – Rapper, Song Writing * Tyrone – Assistant

Discography

Mixtapes

* '' 3000 And 9 Shit'' (2009)

Production discography

Singles

*1999: "Keys to the Range" (featuring

) by Jagged Edge *1999: "

He Can't Love U "He Can't Love U" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B group Jagged Edge, issued as the second single from their second studio album '' J.E. Heartbreak''. Co-written by group members Brian and Brandon Casey, the song peaked at #15 o ...

" by Jagged Edge *1999: "Let's Get Married" by Jagged Edge *1999: " What'chu Like" by

Da Brat Shawntae Harris-Dupart (born April 14, 1974), better known by her stage name Da Brat, is an American rapper. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, she began her career in 1992, the year she signed with So So Def Records. Her debut album ''Funkda ...

*2000: Goodbye by Jagged Edge *2000: I Got it 2 by Jagged Edge *2000: "Promise" by Jagged Edge *2000: "

Just Be a Man About It "Just Be a Man About It" is a song by American singer Toni Braxton from her third studio album, '' The Heat'' (2000). It was released on June 20, 2000, as the album's second single. Background "Just Be a Man About It" is a telephone breakup song ...

" by

Toni Braxton Toni Michele Braxton (born October 7, 1967) is an American Contemporary R&B, R&B singer, songwriter, actress and television personality. She has sold over 70 million records worldwide and is one of the best-selling female artists in history. ...

*2000: "Puppy Love" by

Lil' Bow Wow Shad Gregory Moss (born March 9, 1987), better known by his stage name Bow Wow (formerly Lil' Bow Wow), is an American rapper and actor. His career began upon being discovered by rapper Snoop Dogg in the late 1990s, eventually being brought ...

*2001: "U Got it Bad" by Usher *2001: "U-Turn" by Usher *2001: "Where the Party At?" by Jagged Edge *2002: "

Take Ya Home "Take Ya Home" is the second and final single from Lil' Bow Wow's second album ''Doggy Bag'' (2001). The song also serves as the theme song to the 2002 family film ''Like Mike'', which was Bow Wow's first starring role in a motion picture. It s ...

" by Bow Wow *2002: Don't Mess with My Man by Nivea *2004: "Burn" by Usher *2004: "

" by Usher *2004: "My Boo" by Usher featuring

Alicia Keys Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known professionally as Alicia Keys, is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. A classically trained pianist, Keys started composing songs when she was 12 and was signed at 15 years old by Col ...

*2005: "It's Like That" by

*2005: "

" by Mariah Carey *2005: "Shake It Off" by Mariah Carey *2005: "

" by

*2005: "

Get Your Number "Get Your Number" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey. It was written by Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Johntá Austin and Bryan-Michael Cox, and produced by the former two and LRoc. It was released on October 3, 2005 by Island Records, ...

" by Mariah Carey *2005: "

" by Mariah Carey *2006: "Everytime The Beat Drops" by Monica *2006: "Call on Me" by

Janet Jackson Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreog ...

featuring

*2006: " So Excited" by Janet Jackson featuring

Khia Khia Shamone Finch ( ; ' Chambers; born November 8, 1976)''U.S. Public Records Index'' Vol 1 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), 2010. is an American rapper, songwriter, singer, media personality, and record producer. She is best known ...

*2007: " Outta My System" by Bow Wow *2007: "

Shortie Like Mine "Shortie like Mine" is a song by rapper Bow Wow. Released on October 3, 2006, it is the first single from his fifth studio album, '' The Price of Fame'' (2006). This song features American R&B singers Chris Brown & Johntá Austin. The video ra ...

" by Bow Wow featuring

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 ...

and

*2007: "Put a Little Umph in It" by Jagged Edge featuring Ashanti *2009: "I Need a Girl" by

*2010: "

" by

*2010: "

Oh Santa! "Oh Santa!" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her second Christmas album and thirteenth studio album, ''Merry Christmas II You'' (2010). Carey wrote and produced the song in collaboration with Jermaine Dupri and Brya ...

" by Mariah Carey *2017: "I Don't" by Mariah Carey featuring YG *2020: "Don't Waste My Time" by Usher featuring

Ella Mai Ella Mai Howell (born 3 November 1994) is an English singer-songwriter. Her musical career began at London's British and Irish Modern Music Institute in 2014, during which time she auditioned as part of a trio on the 11th season of ''The X Fa ...

*2021: "Pressure" by

Ari Lennox Courtney Shanade Salter (born March 26, 1991), known professionally as Ari Lennox, is an American Contemporary R&B, R&B singer from Washington, D.C. She is the first female artist to be signed to J. Cole's record label, Dreamville Records. She b ...

*2022: "If I Get Caught" by

Dvsn Dvsn (stylized as dvsn and pronounced "division") is a Canadian R&B duo composed of singer Daniel Daley and producer Nineteen85. The duo is signed to Canadian rapper Drake through his label OVO Sound. History ''Sept. 5th'' On September 5, 2 ...

References

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