Da Internz are a production team originating from
Chicago, Illinois
(''City in a Garden''); I Will
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. The duo is composed of Marcos "
Kosine" Palacios and Ernest Tuo Clark. Da Internz describe their sound as "gourmet ratchet", meaning imperfect but excellent.
Background
Both men state that they were born to make music. Marcos’ mother put him in piano at six years old. He picked up the saxophone in 5th grade and then the drums in 8th. This duo is from Chicago but is currently based out of Los Angeles, California. Their sound can be found across many genres like hip-hop, pop and neo soul.
The team came together in 2004 when Kosine was a student at
Columbia College Chicago and Tuo was working for Conquer Records in Management and as an A&R. Upon graduation in 2006, Marcos was hired at Columbia as a professor of hip-hop beat making. He held this position for two and a half years.
The team had their first major break in 2009 with
Mims’ sophomore album, ''
Guilt
Guilt may refer to:
*Guilt (emotion), an emotion that occurs when a person feels that they have violated a moral standard
*Culpability, a legal term
*Guilt (law), a legal term
Music
* ''Guilt'' (album), a 2009 album by Mims
* "Guilt" (The Long Bl ...
''. The two served as co-executive producers for the project, where they had seven songs. The album’s first single, "Move, If You Wanna", was released in 2008. Kos and Tuo, as they are known, received
ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) awards in 2013 for producing, "
A$$" by
Big Sean
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and "
Birthday Cake
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" by
Rihanna, two of their biggest songs. In addition to the ASCAP awards, Da Internz has had several Grammy nominations. ''
My World 2.0'' received a Grammy nomination for best pop vocal album in 2011. ''
Life Is Good'', by
Nas, received a Grammy nomination for best rap album.
Tamar Braxton's ''
Love And War'' earned a Grammy nomination for best urban contemporary album. ''
Love in the Future'' by
John Legend
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was also Grammy nominated for best
R&B album. Lastly, "
Anaconda
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Description
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" by
Nicki Minaj
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, was nominated for best rap song for the 2015 Grammy awards.
Influences
They cite,
Prince
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,
Stevie Wonder,
Quincy Jones
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,
Gerald Albright,
Donny Hathaway,
Ella Fitzgerald
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,
Charlie Parker
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,
Cannonball Adderley, Charles Mingus and
Michael Jackson
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as musical influences.
In addition to this, Kos and Tuo, are avid readers.
Dr. Myles Munroe and
Malcolm Gladwell
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are among their favorite authors.
Production discography
Singles
* 2009: "Move (If You Wanna)"
( MIMS)
* 2010: "
Waiting Outside the Lines"
( Greyson Chance)
* 2011: "Benefit of a Fool"
( Boyz II Men)
* 2011: "
Birthday Cake
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"
( Rihanna)
* 2011: "
Dance (A$$)"
(Big Sean
Sean Michael Leonard Anderson (born March 25, 1988), known professionally as Big Sean, is an American rapper. Anderson began his music career in 2007 and gained popularity in 2010 with his third mixtape '' Finally Famous Vol. 3: Big''. He then s ...
)
* 2012: "
The Don"
( Nas)
* 2012: "Marry Go Round"
( Nelly featuring Chris Brown)
* 2012: "Mona Lisa"
(Big Sean
Sean Michael Leonard Anderson (born March 25, 1988), known professionally as Big Sean, is an American rapper. Anderson began his music career in 2007 and gained popularity in 2010 with his third mixtape '' Finally Famous Vol. 3: Big''. He then s ...
)
* 2012: "88"
( Diggy Simmons)
* 2013: "I Would"
(Justin Bieber
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)
* 2013: "Paradise"
(Cassie
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People with the name Given name or nickna ...
featuring Wiz Khalifa
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)
* 2014: "
Anaconda
Anacondas or water boas are a group of large snakes of the genus '' Eunectes''. They are found in tropical South America. Four species are currently recognized.
Description
Although the name applies to a group of snakes, it is often used ...
"
(Nicki Minaj
Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (; born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj ( ), is a Trinidadian-born rapper based in the United States. She is known for her musical versatility, animated Flow (rapping), flow in her rapping, alter e ...
)
* 2014: "
Good Lovin"
(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 ...
)
* 2015: "
If I Don't Have You
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"
( Tamar Braxton)
2009
Mims - ''
Guilt
Guilt may refer to:
*Guilt (emotion), an emotion that occurs when a person feels that they have violated a moral standard
*Culpability, a legal term
*Guilt (law), a legal term
Music
* ''Guilt'' (album), a 2009 album by Mims
* "Guilt" (The Long Bl ...
''
* 02. "The Skit"
* 03. "On & On"
* 04. "Love Rollercoaster" (feat.
LeToya Luckett
LeToya Nicole Luckett (born March 11, 1981) is an American R&B singer and actress. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as a founding member of the R&B girl group Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. As a me ...
)
* 10. "Makin' Money"
* 11. "In My Life (Why Oh Why)"
* 14. "I Do" (feat.
Nice & Smooth
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)
2010
Jesse McCartney
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- ''Have It All''
* 11. "Seasons (My Love Will Never Change)"
Justin Bieber
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-
My World 2.0
* 8. "Eenie Meenie" (Writing Credit)
2011
Greyson Chance - '' Hold On 'til the Night''
* 09. "Stranded"
Boyz II Men - '' Twenty''
* 07. (Disc One) "Benefit of a Fool"
2012
Big Sean
Sean Michael Leonard Anderson (born March 25, 1988), known professionally as Big Sean, is an American rapper. Anderson began his music career in 2007 and gained popularity in 2010 with his third mixtape '' Finally Famous Vol. 3: Big''. He then s ...
- ''
Detroit
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''
* 10. "Sellin' Dreams" (feat.
Chris Brown)
Nas - '' Life Is Good''
* 11. "The Don"
(produced with Heavy D
Dwight Arrington MyersCuda, Heidi Sigmund Keeping it reel. '' Vibe'' ("born Dwight Arrington Myers")Samuels, Anita M. (January 12' 1996)Heavy D, the C.E.O. ''New York Times'' (May 24, 1967 – November 8, 2011), known professionally as Hea ...
& Salaam Remi)
2013
Cassie
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People with the name Given name or nickna ...
- ''
RockaByeBaby''
* 02. "Paradise" (feat.
Wiz Khalifa
Cameron Jibril Thomaz (born September 8, 1987), better known by his stage name Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. He released his debut album, ''Show and Prove'', in 2006 and signed to Warner Bros. Records in 20 ...
)
Ludacris - ''#IDGAF''
* 07. "Dancing Dirty" (feat. Chris Brown)
The-Dream
Terius Youngdell Nash (born September 20, 1977), better known by his stage name The-Dream, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. His co-writing credits include songs with "Me Against the Music" (2003) for Britney Spears, " Rid ...
- ''
IV Play''
* 06. "Where Have You Been" (feat.
Kelly Rowland
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)
(produced with The-Dream and Miykal Snoddy)
Mayer Hawthorne
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- ''
Where Does This Door Go''
* 02. "Back Seat Lover"
(Produced with Mayer Hawthorne)
Big Sean - '' Hall Of Fame''
* 08. "Mona Lisa"
* 10. "MILF" (feat.
Juicy J
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and Nicki Minaj)
John Legend
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- ''
Love in the Future''
* 04. "Made To Love" (feat.
Kimbra
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)
(produced with Dave Tozer, Nana Kwabena, and 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 ...
)
Tamar Braxton - '' Love and War''
* 02. "Tip Toe"
* 07. "She Did That"
James Arthur - '' James Arthur''
* 09. "Suicide"
- ''
Call Me Crazy, But...''
* 03. "Sex on the Ceilling"
* 05. "B.A.N.S."
2014
JoJo - '' #LoveJo''
* 01. "Intro"
* 02. "
Caught Up in the Rapture
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Chart performance
"Caught Up in the Rapture" was Baker's third top ...
"
* 03. "
Take Me Home"
G Herbo
Herbert Randall Wright III (born October 8, 1995), better known by his stage name G Herbo (formerly Lil Herb), is an American rapper from Chicago.
G Herbo is signed to Machine Entertainment Group. He has released the mixtapes '' Welcome to Faz ...
- ''Welcome To Fazoland''
* 08. "On My Soul" (feat.
Lil Reese)
Candice Glover - '' Music Speaks''
* 09. "Coulda Been Me"
(produced with Darkchild and Hot Sauce
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History
Humans have used chili peppers and other hot spices for thousands of ye ...
)
Jennifer Lopez - '' A.K.A.''
;Leftover
* 00. "Love Line" (feat.
Robin Thicke
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&
Wiz Khalifa
Cameron Jibril Thomaz (born September 8, 1987), better known by his stage name Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. He released his debut album, ''Show and Prove'', in 2006 and signed to Warner Bros. Records in 20 ...
)
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' ...
- ''
Trigga''
* 13. "Change Your Mind"
* 15. "Love Around The World"
* 19. "Serial"
Marsha Ambrosius
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- ''
Friends & Lovers''
* 02. "So Good"
* 04. "69"
* 06. "How Much More (Interlude)"
* 11. "Kiss & Fuck (Interlude)"
* 15. "OMG I Miss You"
Tank
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- ''
Stronger''
* 10. "If That's What It Takes"
Big Sean
* 00. "Jit/Juke"
(produced with Nate Fox and L&F)
Nicki Minaj
Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (; born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj ( ), is a Trinidadian-born rapper based in the United States. She is known for her musical versatility, animated Flow (rapping), flow in her rapping, alter e ...
- ''
The Pinkprint
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''
* 12. "
Anaconda
Anacondas or water boas are a group of large snakes of the genus '' Eunectes''. They are found in tropical South America. Four species are currently recognized.
Description
Although the name applies to a group of snakes, it is often used ...
"
2015
Big Sean
Sean Michael Leonard Anderson (born March 25, 1988), known professionally as Big Sean, is an American rapper. Anderson began his music career in 2007 and gained popularity in 2010 with his third mixtape '' Finally Famous Vol. 3: Big''. He then s ...
- ''
Dark Sky Paradise
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''
* 08. "Stay Down"
(produced with L&F)
Trey Songz
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- ''
Intermission
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''
* 02. "Don't Play"
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 ...
- ''
Ludaversal''
* 02. "Grass Is Always Greener"
* 07. "Get Lit"
(produced with Lil Ronnie)
- ''
Shoulda Been There, Pt. 1''
* 06. "Love in Competition"
Tamar Braxton - ''
Calling All Lovers
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''
* 07. "
If I Don't Have You
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"
* 17. "A.S.A.P."
(produced with Snoddy)
2016
BJ the Chicago Kid - '' In My Mind''
* 14. "Falling on My Face"
(produced with Aaron Michael Cox)
Big Sean
Sean Michael Leonard Anderson (born March 25, 1988), known professionally as Big Sean, is an American rapper. Anderson began his music career in 2007 and gained popularity in 2010 with his third mixtape '' Finally Famous Vol. 3: Big''. He then s ...
&
Jhene Aiko - ''
TWENTY88
''Twenty88'' (stylized as ''TWENTY88'') is the debut studio album by American hip hop duo Twenty88 (composed of partners,
rapper Big Sean and R&B singer-songwriter Jhené Aiko). It was released on April 1, 2016, by Def Jam Recordings with licen ...
''
* 02. "Selfish"
(produced with Flippa)
* 04. "Push It"
(produced with Flippa)
* 06. "Talk Show"
(produced with Flippa)
Trap Beckham - '' Now That's What I Call Music! 59''
* 22. "Birthday Chick"
Ro James - ''Eldorado''
* 03. "Burn Slow"
* 13. "Eldorado"
Grace - ''FMA''
* 01. Church On Sunday
T-Pain
* 00. Officially Yours
2017
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 ...
* 00. "
Vitamin D
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"
(feat. Ty Dolla Sign
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)
DaniLeigh - Summer with Friends
* 07. "Lurkin"
Vic Mensa - '' The Manuscript''
* 03. "Rollin' Like a Stoner"
(produced with Rance of 1500 or Nothin'
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)
- ''
Girl Disrupted''
* 06. "Soon As I Get Home"
Trap Beckham
* 00. "Lil Booties Matter"
G Herbo
Herbert Randall Wright III (born October 8, 1995), better known by his stage name G Herbo (formerly Lil Herb), is an American rapper from Chicago.
G Herbo is signed to Machine Entertainment Group. He has released the mixtapes '' Welcome to Faz ...
- ''
Humble Beast
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''
* 07. "Man Now"
* 14. "This n That"
(feat. Jeremih
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& Lil Yachty
Miles Parks McCollum (born August 23, 1997), known professionally as Lil Boat, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer. He first gained recognition on the internet in 2015 for his singles "One Night" and "Minnesota" (featuring ...
)
Tank
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- ''
Savage''
* 07. "Stay Where You Are"
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