Ric Wake is an American

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who has won four

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s and two Oscar Awards. During his tenure as staff producer with

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he has worked with vocalists such as

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, Lucero,

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, Mariah Carey, Jessica Simpson, Anastacia, Barry Manilow, Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez. He has worked with Greek composer

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to help produce ''

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''.

Credits

Brie Larson Brianne Sidonie Desaulniers (born October 1, 1989), known professionally as Brie Larson, is an American actress. Known for her supporting roles in comedies as a teenager, she has since expanded to leading roles in independent films and blockb ...

- "Life After You" * Dee Snider's Widowmaker -

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* Monica - “Just Another Girl” * Diana Ross * Mariah Carey *

- " Tell It to My Heart", "

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", "

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", " Love Will Lead You Back" * Go West * Anastacia *

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- "Pure Attraction" * Jennifer Lopez * Jessica Simpson - "Sweetest Sin" * Barry Manilow *

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* Lucero "Mi Destino" and "Indispensable" *

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"Realized Fantasies" *

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* Marc Anthony *

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* Lou Reed *

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'' and ''

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'' * Delta Goodrem- "

Born To Try "Born to Try" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem, written by Goodrem and Audius Mtawarira and produced by Ric Wake for Goodrem's debut studio album, ''Innocent Eyes (Delta Goodrem album), Innocent Eyes'' (2003). The song was ...

" *

* Blue Zone * Inspirato *

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3 Is Family "3 Is Family" is the first single released from American singer Dana Dawson's second and final studio album, '' Black Butterfly'' (1995). The song was written by Billy Mann and produced by Ric Wake. In several territories, including the United K ...

References

External links

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Ric Wake on Discogs.com
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