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Rockwilder
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Birth name | Dana Stinson |
Also known as | Rockwilder |
Born | February 2, 1971 |
Origin | New York City, U.S. |
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Years active | 1993–present |
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Dana Stinson a.k.a. Rockwilder is an American hip hop producer and songwriter best known for his work with Redman, Jay-Z, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, Xzibit, and Janet Jackson. He has appeared on every Redman studio album since 1994.
Biography
Stinson began his career in 1993, working with close friend Redman in New York City. He contributed intro song "Bobyahead2dis" to his classic 1994 sophomore album Dare Iz a Darkside, while also producing numerous Redman album tracks, songs for Redman-endorsed proteges, and productions for other collaborators, such as Method Man, Busta Rhymes, and Erick Sermon. In 1997, he produced third single "One" for Busta Rhymes and Erykah Badu from 1997 album When Disaster Strikes.... He later produced Method Man and Redman's 1999 single "Da Rockwilder", which became a rap staple after peaking in the top 15 of the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart. He ended the 1990s decade producing songs for Jay-Z's Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter, including lead single and top 10 rap hit "Do It Again".
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Production credits
Selected songwriting credits
Non-produced songwriting contributions.
Title | Year | Artist | Album |
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"Doves in the Wind" (featuring Kendrick Lamar) | 2017 | SZA | Ctrl |
"Self Righteous" | 2020 | Bryson Tiller | Trapsoul (Deluxe Edition) |
Awards and nominations
Year | Ceremony | Award | Result | Ref |
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2001 | BMI Urban Awards | 2000-2001 Top Producers Award | Won |