Brandon Blue Hamilton
Brandon Hamilton, professionally known as Blue, is a Grammy nominated[1][2] American music producer from Atlanta, GA. He is most known for his work with Plumbline Music Group, which he joined in January 2010.
Brandon Blue Hamilton | |
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Birth name | Brandon Hamilton |
Also known as | Blue |
Born | Fontana, California United States | November 27, 1979
Origin | Atlanta, Georgia United States |
Occupation(s) | Music producer, writer, performer, teacher |
Instruments | Bass, guitar, drums, piano |
Years active | 2010–present |
Labels | Plumbline Music Group, Island Def Jam |
Website | bassieblue |
Blue is signed with Plumbline Music Group, a music production company started by Jan Smith. He has worked with Jan on the production of the Grammy-nominated Diane Warren song written for Justin Bieber entitled Born To Be Somebody.[3] This also earned Blue production credits on the film, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never and was the only new release from the movie’s soundtrack CD. Blue also co-wrote a song with Justin Bieber entitled All I Want is You for the 2011 Christmas album, Under The Mistletoe.[4]
In June 2012, Blue landed a cover and was named Atlanta's Hottest New Producer and one to watch for in X-Poszed Magazine.[5]
Production and writing credits
Justin Bieber - Under the Mistletoe (November 1, 2011)
- All I Want Is You
(Produced By Justin Bieber, Written By Justin Bieber, Brandon Blue Hamilton[4] )
Justin Bieber - Never Say Never: The Remixes (February 14, 2011)
- Born to Be Somebody - from the film, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never. A Grammy Awards nominated song.[1]
(Produced By Brandon Blue Hamilton,[3] Jan Smith, Written By Dianne Warren)
Myron Butler & Levi - Stronger (August 28, 2007) (Guitar & Additional Personnel Brandon Blue Hamilton[6] )
Personal life
Despite widespread confusion, Atlanta-based African-American music producer Brandon "Blue" Hamilton[7] is not the same individual as a Los Angeles-based Caucasian musician named Blue Hamilton,[8] whose recent engagement to actor Matt Dallas was reportedly announced on Dallas' Twitter account.
References
- Brandon Hamilton's "Blue" Streak ASCAP February 22, 2012. Retrieved January 7, 2013
- Mama Jan and Blue Hamilton’s Song “Born to Be Somebody” Receive Grammy Nom! Jan Smith Studios, Inc. 2012. Retrieved January 7, 2013
- "Born to Be Somebody". Never Say Never: The Remixes. AllMusic.com.
- "All I Want is You". Under the Mistletoe. AllMusic.com.
- "The "Producer" Edition - Volume1, Issue 1". X-Pozsed Magazine. Col-X-Ist Multi Media Group and Publication L.L.C.
- "Stronger". AllMusic.com.
- Official website Bassie 'Blue' Hamilton 2012. Retrieved January 7, 2013
- Introducing Blue Hamilton Archived January 11, 2013, at the Wayback Machine Trending Records. 2012. Retrieved January 7, 2013