Brian Kennedy

Pop music, Record Producer

1983 –

28

Who is Brian Kennedy?

Brian Kennedy is an American songwriter, record producer and musician from Kansas City, Missouri. Revered as a piano prodigy, he has been making music tracks since 2001. However, he rose to fame in 2006 with featured production on singer Ciara's album Ciara: The Evolution. He is considered one of the industry's top up-and-coming producers and has since worked with many high-profile artists, including Brandy, Chris Brown, Jesse McCartney, Rihanna, Jessica Mauboy, Natasha Bedingfield, BoA, Cheryl Cole, Backstreet Boys, Jamie Foxx, Nelly, and Westlife. Kennedy has also had the pleasure of working with and learning from popular producers including David Foster, Polow da Don, Clive Davis, Timbaland, the Underdogs, and legendary songwriter Diane Warren.

Kennedy is best known for his chart-topping hits "Disturbia" recorded by Rihanna for her "Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded" album and "Forever," the 2nd song released by Chris Brown from his "Exclusive: The Forever Edition" album. He earned a Grammy Award in 2009 for his contribution to Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson's self-titled debut album, which took home honors as Best R&B Album.

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Born
Aug 8, 1983
Kansas City
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Paseo Academy

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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