Clinton Sparks | |
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Born |
Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
September 18, 1979
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Occupation(s) | DJ, record producer, singer-songwriter, rapper, recording artist, television personality, radio personality, actor, director, writer |
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Years active | 1999–present |
Labels | Republic |
Associated acts | Eminem, Ludacris, Lady Gaga, Diddy, Plies, Akon, Pitbull, Rick Ross, Bun B, Mike Posner, Kanye West, Big Sean, Travie McCoy, Macklemore, 2 Chainz, T.I., Snoop Dogg, Kardinal Offishall, Busta Rhymes, Leighton Meester, JoJo, LMFAO, Riff Raff (rapper), Juicy J, Icona Pop, Nelly, T-Pain, Jim Jones (rapper), Ty Dolla Sign, Sage the Gemini, Ya Boy, Bad Rabbits, Lexa |
Website | clintonsparks |
Clinton Sparks (born September 18, 1979) a is a Grammy nominated American DJ, producer, songwriter, radio, television personality and recording artist. He has worked with Lady Gaga, Akon, Ludacris, Rick Ross, Tyrese Gibson, T-Pain, The Game, Some of his songs include Lady Gaga's "Bloody Mary," Akon's "Sorry, Blame It on Me", Pitbull featuring T-Pain and Sean Paul's "Shake Senora," Ludacris' "Call Up the Homies," Pitbull's "Shut It Down," Plies' "She Got It Made," and T-Pain's "Kiss Her."
Sparks new single single "Saturday Night" is featured on actor/ comedian Kevin Hart's "What Now" movie soundtrack released October 14, 2016. He also produced Kat Deluna's latest single "Waves" which went #1 on the charts in Japan October 2016. Sparks hosted an award-winning, worldwide syndicated radio show, "Get Familiar w/ Clinton Sparks" (formally known as SmashTime Radio), which first aired in 2000. It was ranked #1 on WJMN Jam'n 94.5 Boston. In 2004, Clinton co-founded the world's largest mixtape website, MixUnit.com. On Sept 9th, 2014 Clinton released his first major label EP titled, ICONoclast featuring Snoop Dogg, T.I., Macklemore, 2 Chainz, T-Pain, Ty Dolla Sign, Sage the Gemini & D.A. on Photo Finish/ Republic Records. This project is the first major release showcasing Clinton as a vocal artist clashing his influences from Rock, pop, EDM, hip hop, R&B and punk music.