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Dana Stinson
Also known as Rockwilder
Born (1971-02-02) February 2, 1971 (age 53)
Origin New York City
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Record producer
  • songwriter
Years active 1993–present
Labels Muzic Park / Universal Music Group

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, Christina Aguilera, and Janet Jackson. He 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
"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
2001 BMI Urban Awards 2000-2001 Top Producers Award Won
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