Theron Feemster
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Theron "Neff U" Feemster | |
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Background information | |
Genres | Pop, R&B, hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Producer, Musician, Songwriter, Artist |
Instrument(s) | Keyboards, Drums, Guitar, Bass |
Years active | 2002–present |
Theron Otis Feemster,[1] commonly known as Theron Feemster or Ron Feemster (and also under the Nickname Neff-U), is a Grammy Award winning American music producer, musician, songwriter and artist.
Life and career
“Melodies are ancient. They’ve been around since the beginning of time and it’s really up to us to choose to hear and use them correctly.” This is the philosophy of Neff-U: the Grammy-award winning producer, songwriter, and composer who has worked with Michael Jackson, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Ne-Yo, Justin Bieber, and Sia among countless others.[citation needed]
Born and raised in Grover, North Carolina, Theron started playing the drums and piano at 2 years old. Early on it was obvious that he was blessed with an incredible musical gift. Having grown up in his father’s non-denominational, North Carolina church, Neff-U learned to express the way that God made him feel through music. He supplemented his gospel education by playing in classical orchestras and symphonies.
After graduating high school, Theron went on to Berklee College of Music in Massachusetts. It was there in his dorm that he composed a musical composition that made its way into the hands of Will Smith, which became the theme song for Men and Black II. In 2001, Neff-U moved to Los Angeles where he came under the mentorship of both Dr. Dre and Michael Jackson.[citation needed] His never-ending journey of musical growth has allowed him to be able to score each artist's life and give each artist a unique, personal sound.
Production discography
2002
- "Business"
- "When the Music Stops"
- "Say What You Say"
- "My Dad's Gone Crazy"
2003
- "Back Down"
- "Get Ignit"
2004
- Afrodisiac by Brandy
- "Say You Will"
- "18"
- "Couldn't Say No"
- "Here I Go Again"
2005
- "Wish U Were Here"
2006
- "Stay"
- "Sign Me Up"
2007
- "Crazy" (featuring Jay-Z)
- "Millionaire"
- "Work That"
- "Feel Like A Woman"
- "Treat Me Right"
- "Rockstar Mentality"
- "Showin' Me Love"
- Stomp The Yard by Sean Biggs
- "Never Gonna Get It" (featuring Topic & Akon)
2008
- "Damages"
- "L.A." (featuring Snoop Dogg & Nate Dogg)
- "Wadsyaname" (promo only)
- "In These Streets"
- "Erotic"
- "You Complete Me"
2009
- "Lady Love"
- "Built For This"
2010
- "Can't Take That Away From Me"
- "Running on Empty"
- "Hollywood Tonight"
- "Best of Joy"
- "(I Like) The Way You Love Me"
2011
- "Wonderland"
- "Break You Hard"
- "Superficial"
- "If I Was God"
- "Million Bucks"
2012
- "Summertime"
- Til the Casket Drops by ZZ Ward
- "Til the Casket Drops"
- "Put the Gun Down"
- "Move Like U Stole It"
- "If I Could Be Her"
- "Charlie Ain't Home"
2013
- "Wanna Be With You"
2015
- "Issues" (featuring Ice Cube, Anderson .Paak, & Dem Jointz)
- "Just Another Day" (performed by The Game featuring Asia Bryant)
- "I'll Show You"
- "Purpose" (piano)
- "Life is Worth Living (musician)
A Volte Esagero by Marracash feat Salmo and Coez
Fumo by Clementino