Dem Jointz
Dwayne Allen Abernathy Jr. (born July 17, 1976), better known by his stage name Dem Jointz, is an American record producer, songwriter and singer.[1] He has produced tracks for numerous artists including Anderson .Paak, and Rihanna[2] among others. He also co-produced four tracks on Compton (2014), the third and latest studio album by Dr. Dre,[3] as well as several tracks on Janet Jackson's Billboard 200 number 1 album Unbreakable (2015). Abernathy has also worked extensively on the album Donda (2021) by Kanye West, providing production work or additional vocals on songs such as "Jail". His work has earned him chart-topping success in the massive K-Pop scene. He's produced several #1 multi-platinum singles and albums and is cornering the rapidly growing market.
Dem Jointz | |
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| Birth name | Dwayne Allen Abernathy Jr. |
| Born | July 17, 1976 |
| Origin | Compton, California |
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| Labels | U Made Us What We Are |
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His vision extends into his own label “U Made Us What We Are," which he founded to elevate talented creatives, including Maryland MC K.A.A.N. and gospel singer Keedron Bryant.
Personal life
On November 6, Dem Jointz announced on Instagram that he's engaged to his partner, Stalone, a Grammy-winning vocalist.[4]
Producer tag
Dem Jointz's producer tag can be recognized by the "Incoming!" in the beginning on the songs he produced, for example in Kanye West's Nah Nah Nah during the first three seconds of the song.[5]
Discography
| Year | Title | Album | Artist(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Cockiness (Love It)" | Talk That Talk[2] | Rihanna, Candice Pillay, Shondrae "Mr. Bangladesh" Crawford, Fenty |
| 2012 | "Hottest Girl in the World" | Evolution[6] | JLS |
| "Dessert" | JLS | ||
| "All The Way" | JLS | ||
| "Gotta Try It" | JLS | ||
| "Put It Down" | Two Eleven[7] | Brandy, Chris Brown | |
| "Let Me Go" | Brandy | ||
| "What You Need" | Brandy | ||
| "Lotus Intro" | Lotus[8] | Christina Aguilera, Candice Pillay, Alexander Grant | |
| "Make the World Move" | Christina Aguilera, CeeLo Green | ||
| "Circles" | Christina Aguilera | ||
| "Shut Up" | Christina Aguilera | ||
| 2013 | "Call Me Crazy" | Call Me Crazy, But... | Sevyn Streeter, written by Amber Streeter, Taylor Parks |
| "Feel Like Party'n" | Chase Dreams | Kalin & Myles | |
| 2014 | "Phuq Da World" | Vuck You | Vina Vuna |
| "Friends & Lovers" | Friends & Lovers | Marsha Ambrosius | |
| "Neva Been Scared" | Sing Pray Love, Vol. 1: Sing | Kelly Price | |
| 2015 | "Unbreakable" | Unbreakable | Janet Jackson |
| "Burnitup!" | |||
| "Dammn Baby" | |||
| "Shoulda Known Better" | |||
| "2 B Loved" | |||
| "Don't U Wait No More" | The Red | Red Velvet | |
| "Genocide" | Compton[9] | Dr. Dre & Kendrick Lamar | |
| "Medicine Man" | Dr. Dre, Eminem, Candice Pillay and Anderson .Paak | ||
| "Deep Water" | Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar and Justus | ||
| "Satisfiction" | Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Marsha Ambrosius and King Mez | ||
| "Yellow Canary" | dumblonde | Dumblonde | |
| "Party 4 da Low" | The High EP | Candice Pillay | |
| "Consistent" | Shoulda Been There Pt. 1 | Sevyn Streeter | |
| "Right Here Right Now" | Right Here, Right Now[10] | Jordin Sparks, Dwayne Abernathy, and James Fauntleroy | |
| "1000" | Jordin Sparks, James "J-Doe" Smith | ||
| "All In A Days Work" | DK3 | Danity Kane | |
| 2016 | "Silicon Valley" | Malibu | Anderson .Paak |
| "Groovy Tony / Eddie Kane" | Blank Face LP | ScHoolboy Q | |
| "Cloud 9" | EX'ACT | EXO | |
| 2017 | "Facts" | All Things Work Together | Lecrae |
| "Cherry Bomb" | Cherry Bomb | NCT 127 | |
| 2018 | "Something New" | Something New | Taeyeon |
| "Who R U?" | Oxnard | Anderson .Paak | |
| "Brother's Keeper" | Anderson .Paak, Pusha T | ||
| 2019 | "Obsession" | Obsession | EXO |
| 2020 | “Nah Nah Nah” | Non-album singles | Kanye West, DaBaby, 2 Chainz |
| "Wash Us in the Blood" | Kanye West, Travis Scott | ||
| "Punch" | Neo Zone: The Final Round | NCT 127 | |
| "Kick It" | Neo Zone | NCT 127 | |
| "2YA2YAO!" | Timeless | Super Junior | |
| "Never Love Again" | Music to Be Murdered By | Eminem | |
| 2021 | "Don't Call Me" | Don't Call Me - The 7th Album | SHINee |
| "Jail" | Donda | Kanye West, Jay-Z, DaBaby, Marilyn Manson | |
| "Sticker" | Sticker - The 3rd Album | NCT 127 |
References
- https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/910088369
- Vena, Jocelyn (November 28, 2011). "Rihanna's Cockiness Is Perfect for Her, Producer Says". MTV.com. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
- Pollard, Alexandra (August 3, 2015). "Dr. Dre Confirms Third + Final Album is Out This Friday". GigWise. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
- ""Stalone said she'd think about it... She said Yes"". Instagram.
- ""Nah Nah Nah" - Kanye West". YouTube.
- "Aston Merrygold Collaborates with Dem Jointz for debut album". Hamada Mania Music. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
- Widran, Jonathan. "Pop/Urban Star Brandy Talks About Her New Album, Two Eleven, on RCA / Chameleon Records". Singer Universe. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
- Lambert, Molly (November 13, 2012). "Lotus and the Glorious Return of Christina Aguilera". Grantland. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
- "Dr. Dre's FINAL Album: "Compton - The Soundtrack" Track List Changes". Boom 92 Houston. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
- Stutz, Colin (July 9, 2015). "Jordin Sparks Dances in The Desert for 'Right Here Right Now'". Billboard. Retrieved August 6, 2015.