Derrick Braxton (born November 25, 1981, New Brunswick, New Jersey) is an American record producer and composer, best known for working with artists such as Lupe Fiasco,[1] Cassidy,[2] Amerie,[3] Rich Harrison[4] and Raekwon.[5]

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Braxton is currently signed with 1st and 15th Entertainment/Atlantic Records.[6]

Early life

Braxton attended Hampton University[7] in Hampton, VA and during his matriculation, he started meeting other students that had a love for music which piqued his interest. At the age of 19, he met super producer Swizz Beatz[8] at NYC's WQHT Hot 97's[9] own Funkmaster Flex's [10] annual car show in 2001. Braxton then signed under Swizz Beatz Fullsurface/J Records[11] imprint for approximately 2 years. After that time, Braxton forged relationships and worked with Shae Haley, Chad Hugo, and Pharrell Williams of N.E.R.D.[12] from 2003-2004. N.E.R.D. ended up signed Braxton under the Blackhole/StarTrak[13] (also known as The Neptunes[14]) imprint for 2 years.

1st & 15th Entertainment

Braxton then met rapper Lupe Fiasco[15] in 2005 and started working on such albums as "The Cool" and "Food and Liquor." Shortly after, Braxton signed a deal to 1st & 15th Entertainment/Atlantic Records in 2012.

Production discography

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