The Outsyders | |
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Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
Genres | Electropop, synthpop, Dubstep, R&B, hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Producer, songwriter |
Years active | 2008–2015 |
Labels | Sony ATV |
Associated acts | Britney Spears, Keyshia Cole |
Members |
Rafael Akinyemi Kamran Mian Ervin Ward Dean Beresford |
The Outsyders Dean Beresford (Deaneaux), Karman Main (KAM), Ervin Ward (Wiz Kid), Rapheal Akinyemi (Ro.A), was a production team from Atlanta, Georgia. Their production talents were first featured on "Womanizer," from Britney Spears' sixth studio album Circus. The single was officially released on September 26, 2008 and peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on October 15, 2008, setting a new record on the Billboard Hot 100 making a near-maximum 96-1 rise. The team was also nominated for a grammy for the 2009 Grammy Awards in the category of best pop dance song. The group was also featured on "Oh-Oh, Yeah-Yea" from Keyshia Cole's 2008 album A Different Me and more.