Tricky Stewart | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Christopher Alan Stewart |
Also known as | Trixster |
Born |
Markham, Illinois, U.S. |
January 4, 1974
Genres | R&B, hip hop |
Occupation(s) | executive producer, record producer, musical arranger, composer, entertainment industry executive, recording studio owner |
Years active | 1992–present |
Associated acts | T.I., The-Dream, Ciara, Katy Perry, Christina Aguilera, Tamar Braxton, Jesse McCartney, Jennifer Lopez, Blu Cantrell, Mýa, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Usher, Britney Spears, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Utada, Shawn Desman, Michael Jackson, Semi Precious Weapons, Fifth Harmony |
Christopher Alan "Tricky" Stewart (born January 4, 1974) is an American songwriter, record producer, music publisher, executive producer, recording industry executive and recording studio owner. He is also a former president of A&R at Epic Records. In a career spanning over 20 years, Stewart, at the helm of his company RedZone Entertainment, is responsible for over 25 million records sold. He is noted for producing many hip hop, R&B and pop chart topping singles, often with The-Dream. His notable work includes Mýa's "Case of the Ex" (2000), Britney Spears's "Me Against the Music" (2003), Rihanna's "Umbrella" (2007), Mary J. Blige's "Just Fine" (2007), Mariah Carey's "Touch My Body" (2008) and "Obsessed" (2009), Jesse McCartney's "Leavin'" (2008),Beyoncé's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" (2008), Justin Bieber's "Baby" (2010), Ciara's "Ride" (2010), Nicole Scherzinger's "Your Love" (2014), and many others.