Dinky Bingham facts for kids
Dinky Bingham, whose real name is Osborne Gould Bingham, Jr., was born in 1963 in Jamaica, Queens, New York. He is a talented American singer, musician, songwriter, and music producer. A music producer helps artists create their songs and albums. He also works as an engineer, which means he helps record and mix music.
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Dinky Bingham's Music Journey
Starting in Music
Dinky grew up in Jamaica, Queens, New York. His father was a preacher. In 1982, Dinky started his music career as a pianist and singer. He worked at Phonogram studios and recorded songs for an album called White Soul. In 1985, he joined a Christian music group named New Witness.
Joining The Jamaïca Boys
A few years later, Dinky was asked to join a funk trio called The Jamaïca Boys. This group was from Queens and included famous musicians like Marcus Miller and Lenny White. Dinky became the lead singer. The group had popular songs such as "Move It", "Shake It Up", and "Pick Up The Phone". After a while, the group decided to go their separate ways. Dinky then became a full-time music producer.
Becoming a Top Producer
Dinky Bingham is the head of his own company, Dinky B. Music, which is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His company helps produce and publish music. He has helped create many hit songs that have sold millions of copies for artists like Changing Faces, New Edition, Kylie Minogue, and Jaheim.
He also created special versions of songs, called remixes, for artists such as Chaka Khan, Zhané, Paula Abdul, and Bobby Brown. Dinky also worked as the musical director for the R&B group Guy. He has also guided and helped many successful hip-hop and R&B producers, including Supa Dave West, Rockwilder, and Jimi Kendrix.
Family Life
Dinky Bingham married his wife, Sonja Walton, in 1997. They have three sons and two daughters. One of his daughters, Elizabeth "Yummy" Bingham, is also a singer and songwriter.
Dinky Bingham's Work
Dinky Bingham has worked on many albums and songs throughout his career. He has contributed as a producer, keyboard player, vocalist, and engineer for a wide range of artists. Some of the artists he has worked with include:
- Pieces of a Dream
- Jamaica Boys
- Miki Howard
- Changing Faces
- Adina Howard
- New Edition
- Bobby Brown
- Lionel Richie
- Dr. Dre
- Kylie Minogue
- Jaheim
- Mýa
- Patti LaBelle
- Ray Charles
- Yummy Bingham
