Brian Kennedy | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Brian Kennedy Seals |
Born |
Kansas City, Missouri, United States |
August 8, 1983
Genres | Pop, Country, R&B, Hip Hop |
Occupation(s) | Producer, Musician, Songwriter |
Instruments | Piano, Keytar |
Years active | 2001–present |
Associated acts | Rob. A!, Chris Brown, Ciara, Kelly Rowland, Backstreet Boys, Jennifer Hudson, Jesse McCartney, Rihanna, Fantasia Barrino, Polow Da Don, Corbin Bleu, Marié Digby, Westlife, Pia Toscano, CeeLo Green |
Website | www |
Brian Kennedy is an American songwriter, record producer and musician from Kansas City, Missouri. In 2006 he was credited with featured production on singer Ciara's album Ciara: The Evolution. He has worked with Brandy, Chris Brown, Jesse McCartney, Rihanna, Jessica Mauboy, Natasha Bedingfield, BoA, Cheryl Cole, Backstreet Boys, Jamie Foxx, Nelly, and Westlife. Kennedy has also worked with and learned from popular producers including David Foster, Polow da Don, Clive Davis, Timbaland, the Underdogs, and Diane Warren.
Kennedy is best known for his work on "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 Jennifer Hudson's self-titled debut album, which took home honors as Best R&B Album. The song "If This Isn't Love" garnered an ASCAP win for him as well.