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Bigg D

Derrick Baker, professionally known as Bigg D, is an American producer from Miami, Florida.

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Bigg D in the studio
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Background information
Also known asBigg D
Born
Derrick Baker

1972 (age 53–54)
GenresHip hop, R&B, pop, rock
OccupationsRecord producer, guitarist, songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar, drums, keyboards
LabelDadetown Entertainment Universal

Derrick Baker, professionally known as Bigg D, is an American producer from Miami, Florida.1

Biography

Born in Miami, Baker grew up in Carol City, his father a professional musician, and his mother a church pianist.1 He learned guitar and toured with BeBe & CeCe Winans and Shirley Caesar in the 1980s.12 He had always wanted to work as a producer, and began producing rap artists such as G-Shorties.1 He went on to produce for artists such as The Rich Collective, Pitbull, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez, and Jamie Foxx.123

In 2006 he won the award for 'Songwriter of the Year' with Mariah Carey at the 2006 BMI Urban Music Awards.4

Production discography

References

References

  1. Pajot, S (2010) "Bigg D: The Next Music Mogul", Miami New Times, November 25, 2010, retrieved June 5, 2011.
  2. Handelsman, Jason (2007) "Bigg Pimpin': Local producer Bigg D's rise to the top of the charts", Miami New Times, December 13, 2007, retrieved June 5, 2011.
  3. Jones, Steve "Album, film round out Jay-Z's 'Gangster' story", USA Today, retrieved June 5, 2011.
  4. "For The Record: Quick News On Mariah Carey, Kanye West, Beatles, Great White, Green Day, Audioslave & More", MTV, August 31, 2006, retrieved June 5, 2011.
External links

https://www.instagram.com/biggdfasho/?hl=en