Rashad Smith (producer) facts for kids

Rashad Smith is an American hip hop and R&B record producer. A record producer helps artists create their music. They guide the recording process and make sure the songs sound great. Rashad Smith has worked with many famous musicians throughout his career.

Early Career and Success

Rashad Smith started making music when he was young. By the age of 19, he was already creating beats for popular groups. Some of these groups included Main Source, Eric B. & Rakim, and A Tribe Called Quest.

After this early success, he continued to grow in the music world. He worked closely with Andre Harrell at a new record company called Uptown Records. This was an important step in his journey as a producer.

Rashad Smith also has family connections in music. He is the cousin of K-Cut, who is also a producer and a member of the group Main Source.

Notable Songs Produced

Rashad Smith has helped create many well-known songs. Here are a few examples of his work:

• 1995: He produced the song "Doin' It" for the artist LL Cool J.
• 2009: He worked on the song "Baby" for Ghostface Killah. He produced this song with Austin "Watts" Garrick.