Harmony Samuels
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Harmony Samuels | |
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| Also known as | Harmony, H-Money |
| Born | 16 May 1980 |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Pop, hip-hop, R&B, electronic, urban pop |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | keyboards, guitar, bass guitar, drums |
| Years active | 1995 – present |
| Labels | B.OE. Global |
Harmony David Samuels (born 16 May 1980) is an English record producer, composer and songwriter. He has produced a multitude of hits for artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Ariana Grande, Chip, Michelle Williams, Fantasia, Chris Brown, Brandy, Keyshia Cole, Ne-Yo and more.[1]
Background
Harmony David Samuels aka H-Money or "H" was born 16 May 1980 in Tottenham, London to Nigerian parents. When he was 4 he taught himself how to play the piano and bass while playing for his church. He had become his church's musical director at the age of 12.[2] It was at the age of 14 that he decided to become a music producer.
Music career
Harmony's production career began in the UK, where he worked with some of the most relevant artists in the music scene including Chipmunk, Alesha Dixon, and Craig David. He then moved to Los Angeles after he caught the attention of producer Rodney Jerkins.[1] After transitioning to L.A. he continued to build on his career by working with artists such as Maroon 5, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Brandy Norwood, Kelly Rowland, Jennifer Hudson, Ne-Yo, Keyshia Cole and others.
In 2007, Harmony David Samuels was on his last leg with the music industry, he had thought to himself to retire, and go back to his old school and become a music teacher when he was discovered by Rodney Jerkins. Rodney Jerkins gave him a producer deal and a publishing deal. Harmony Moved Transitioned to LA in 2009 finally where he had to start all over again build industry contacts. In 2013, he produced Ariana Grande's debut hit single "The Way" as well as several songs from her debut album, Yours Truly. He also contributed 13 out of 14 songs on Fantasia's album Side Effects of You.
In 2014, he produced the song "Let It Be Me" from Jennifer Lopez's eight studio album AKA.
He currently resides in Los Angeles, where he runs B.O.E. Global with his business partner Chris Woods.[3]
Personal life
Samuels' younger brother, Mo-Samuels, produces music under the stage name of Mokeyzz.[4] He belongs to the Sons of Sonics Music Group, and produced Wretch 32's hit single "6 Words", as well as George the Poet's "Cat D". Mokeyzz has also produced tracks for Chip, Krept & Konan, Stormzy and Tanika.
Discography
Selected discography
- Chip – "Champion"
- Jennifer Hudson – "Think Like a Man"
- Keyshia Cole – "Enough of No Love"
- Chris Brown – "Say It With Me"
- Brandy – "Without You"
- Ne-Yo – "Don't Make Em Like You"
- Fantasia – "Lose to Win"
- Fantasia – "Without Me"
- Ariana Grande – "The Way"
- B5 – "Say Yes"
- Michelle Williams – "If We Had Your Eyes"
- Fifth Harmony – "Better Together"
- Kelly Rowland – "Gone"
- Kelly Rowland - "You Changed" feat. Beyoncé and Michelle Williams
- Jennifer Lopez – "Let It Be Me"
- Jasmine V – "That's Me Right There"
- Tiwa Savage – "Kele Kele Love"
- JoJo - "Say Love"
References
- ^ a b Hazelann Williams (8 January 2013). "Fantasia is Not Crazy". voice-online.co.uk.
- ^ "Harmony". BOE Global. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
- ^ BOE Global official website
- ^ http://www.idolator.com/7519564/michelle-williams-say-yes-destinys-child-beyonce-video