Brian Kennedy (record producer)

Brian Kennedy Seals known professionally as Brian Kennedy (born August 8, 1983) is an American songwriter, record producer and musician from Kansas City, Missouri.[1] In 2006 he was credited with production on Ciara's album Ciara: The Evolution. Some well known artists he has worked with include Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson, Chris Brown, Rascal Flatts, Jennifer Hudson, Lady Gaga, Ceelo Green, Backstreet Boys, Jamie Foxx, Nelly, and Natasha Bedingfield. Kennedy has also collaborated with major songwriters including David Foster, James Fauntleroy and Diane Warren.

Brian Kennedy
Background information
Birth nameBrian Kennedy Seals
Born (1983-08-08) August 8, 1983
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
GenresPop, Country, R&B, Hip Hop
Occupation(s)Record producer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter
InstrumentsPiano, Keytar
Years active2001–present
Associated actsChris Brown, Ciara, Kelly Rowland, Backstreet Boys, Jennifer Hudson, Jesse McCartney, Fantasia Barrino, Marié Digby, CeeLo Green

Kennedy is best known for his work on "Disturbia", recorded by Rihanna for her "Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded" album and "Forever", the second 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.

He is a graduate of Paseo Academy of Performing Arts and an alumnus of the Kansas City Boys Choir in Kansas City. He now resides in Southern California.

Early life

Brian Kennedy was born in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. He is the fourth of five children to Charles and Beverly Seals (née Davis). At an early age, he developed an appreciation for the piano. He began taking formal classical piano lessons at age six.

Kennedy attended the Paseo Academy school of performing arts with a major in music from 1998–2002.[2]

Production and songwriter credits

2006
Ciara – Ciara: The Evolution
  • 08. "My Love" (co-produced by Ciara Harris, Antwoine Collins)
Mario Vazquez – Mario Vazquez
  • 11. "How We Do It" (co-produced by The Underdogs & Antwoine "T-Wiz" Collins)

2008
Brandy – Human
  • 15. "Fall"
  • 17. "Locket (Locked in Love)" [bonus track]
Chris Brown – Exclusive: The Forever Edition
Noel Gourdin – After My Time
  • 08. "I Fell"
Jennifer Hudson – Jennifer Hudson
Jesse McCartney – Departure
New Kids on the Block – The Block
  • 11. "Lights, Camera, Action" (co-produced with Polow da Don)
Rihanna – Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded

2009
Corbin Bleu – Speed of Light
  • 01. "Speed of Light"
  • 02. "Paralyzed"
  • 04. "Fear of Flying"
  • 06. "Rock 2 It"
  • 09. "My Everything"
BoA – BoA
  • 06. "Obsessed"
BoA – BoA: DELUXE
  • 02. "Control"
Backstreet Boys – This Is Us
  • 08. "Masquerade"
Chris Brown – Graffiti
  • 09. "Pass Out" (featuring Eva Simons)
  • 13. "I'll Go"
Lee Charm
  • 01. "D.E.T.O.X"
Marié Digby – Breathing Underwater
  • 02. "Avalanche"
  • 03. "Breathing Underwater"
  • 04. "Should've Been Simple"
  • 07. "Come Find Me"
  • 09. "Machine"
  • 10. "Overboard"
  • 12. "Come to Life"
Kid Sister – Ultraviolet
Rihanna – Rated R
Westlife – Where We Are
  • 07. "The Difference"
Alexandra Burke – Overcome
  • 12. "They Don't Know"

2010
Jessica Mauboy – Get 'Em Girls

Charice – Charice

  • 4. "Nobody's Singin' to Me"

2011
Chris Brown – F.A.M.E.
  • 12. "Should've Kissed You"
Joe Jonas – Fastlife
Pia Toscano
Kelly Clarkson – Stronger

2012
Jeffree Star – Virginity
  • 03. "Best. Night. Ever."
Chris Brown – Fortune
  • 10. "Stuck on Stupid"
  • 12. "Party Hard / Cardillac (Interlude) (feat. Sevyn)"
  • 13. "Don't Wake Me Up"
Rihanna – Unapologetic
  • 12. "Get It Over With"

2014

Teyana Taylor – VII

  • 11. "Business"

2015

CeeLo Green – Heart Blanche

  • 13. "Smells Like Fire"

The Internet – Ego Death

  • 10. "Partners In Crime Part Three"

2016

Rihanna – Anti

  • 13. "Close To You"

Fantasia – No Time For It

2017

CID

  • "Believer" (featuring CeeLo Green)

2018

Seeb - Nice To Meet You

  • 3. "Nice To Meet You" (featuring Goodito Frito)

Daughtry - Cage to Rattle

  • 8. "Gravity"

Exo - Don't Mess Up My Tempo

  • 9. "Smile On My Face"

Grammy Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2008 Jennifer Hudson - Jennifer Hudson Best R&B Album Won
2009 Rihanna - Disturbia Best Dance Recording Nominated
2011 Chris Brown - F.A.M.E Best R&B Album Won
2012 Rihanna - Unapologetic Best Urban Contemporary Album Won
2012 Kelly Clarkson - Stronger Best Pop Vocal Album Won

Ascap Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2009 Rihanna - Disturbia Among the most performed songs of 2008 Won
2009 Chris Brown - Forever Among the most performed songs of 2008 Won
2010 Jennifer Hudson - If This Isn't Love Among the songs that reached the top of the R&B and Hip Hop Charts in 2009 Won
2013 Chris Brown - Don't Wake Me Up Among the most performed songs of 2012 Won
2013 Kelly Clarkson - Mr. Know It All Among the most performed songs of 2012 Won

References
  1. "Q&A w/ Brian Kennedy - Wheat City Magazine". Wheat City Magazine. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  2. "Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts @ 4747 Flora Ave - Kansas City, MO 64110 - Places to Go in Kansas City". Placestogoinkansascity.com. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
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