OGTha3
Oliver "OG" Grose III (born August 22, 1989) is an American record producer.
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Birth name | Oliver LeeAnder Grose III |
Also known as | OG, OGtha3 |
Born | Fort Campbell, KY |
Genres | R&B, Pop, Hip-Hop, Gospel |
Occupation(s) | Record Producer, Composer |
Instruments | Keyboard, Drums |
Years active | 2008 | –present
Labels | Outlet Records |
Associated acts | Krizz Kaliko, Tech N9ne, Rick Ross, Young Jeezy, Yo Gotti, Iman Shumpert, Tahiem, O'Brien Schofield, Stevie Stone, Mali Music, Mishon |
Early life
OG was raised in Nashville, Tennessee where he was introduced to music as a toddler by his mother, primarily in church. His mother, Quincy Tejeda, is most noted for her professional singing career with the Nashville Super Choir Cast[1] and the Bobby Jones Gospel Show.[2] By the age of 4, he had his own drum kit and developed in skill as he grew older. OG attended Nashville School of the Arts, a fine arts magnet school in Nashville, where he sharpened his skills and became a better musician. Upon completion of high school, OG decided to pursue producing as a full-time career being inspired by predecessors such as Timbaland, Jerome Harmon Danja, Drumma Boy, Neptunes, Teddy Riley, and Ryan Leslie. He taught himself to play piano and began specializing in producing Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, & Gospel.
Career
In, 2010, OG was fortunate to link up with fellow producers Fate Eastwood and Matic Lee. Fate & Matic were helpful pieces in aiding OG to build his own sound. Through relationship with both, OG was able to gain great placements (i.e. Yo Gotti, Strange Music) [3][4] while being a part of the infamous underground production core the "A-Team."[5] He spent extensive time in different studios doing sessions and gaining knowledge on the commitment it took to produce quality sounding music. Shortly thereafter, OG invested in his own studio and began working independently.
While working on multiple platforms, OG was approached with an opportunity to become the lead producer of Outlet Records in late 2011.[6] He graciously accepted and began working with quickly rising superstars Flyer Learning, Tahiem, and Ice Cold Jay while overseeing the operation of his studio. OG is also working with friend and recording artist Ari Stylez (first introduced on Style network's Chicagolicious),[7] while also producing for sportsmen Hip-Hop acts such as Iman Shumpert"[8] and O'Brien Schofield. In the summer of 2013, OG was introduced to Dynasty Records Executive Doe, who manages singer/songwriter Mishon. Shortly thereafter he moved to Atlanta, GA to further his opportunities working with Mishon and other acts.
Production credits
- Krizz Kaliko - Shock Treatment (2010) [9]
- Yo Gotti - Cocaine Muzik 4.5 (Da Documentary) (2010)
- "Right Now"
- "Cocaine Muzik" (ft. Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, & The Clipse)
- Stevie Stone - Rolling Stone (2012)
- "The Road" (ft. MAG num PI, Wrekonize & Bernz)
- "Shine" (ft. Ice Cold Jay, Boochie Ray Ray, & Kaby) Welcome 2 Cashville (With: Ca$hville Records) (2012)
Upcoming Releases
- Franky Treau (Dead The Competition) - "The Weekend" (ft. Sammie)
- Tiffany Green (as yet untitled) - "Jesus the Light" (ft. Mali Music)
- Kia Shine (as yet untitled) - "Start Over"
References
- "Bobby-Jones-and-the-Nashville-Super-Choir-Gospel-Experience-Live-in-Italy - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes - NYTimes.com". Movies.nytimes.com. 2012-06-05. Retrieved 2012-07-15.
- "Quincy Tejeda's Page - DrBobbyJonesMagazine.com". Drbobbyjonesmagazinecom.ning.com. 2012-05-23. Retrieved 2012-07-15.
- "Oliver "Og" Grose". Album Credits. Retrieved 2012-07-15.
- Oliver Grose. "Oliver Grose - Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-07-15.
- "Yo Gotti ft. Young Jeezy, Rick Ross & The Clipse - Cocaine Muzik - Listen". Djbooth.net. Retrieved 2012-07-15.
- "About". OGTha3.com. Retrieved 2013-02-10.
- "Urban Alley – Unsigned Hype: Ari Styles ft. 21 – You Mad". Urbanalleyblog.com. 2012-06-15. Retrieved 2012-07-15.
- "Ari Stylez "MAD" f/ 21". Gowhere Hip Hop. 2012-06-13. Retrieved 2012-07-15.
- "Oliver "OG" Grose Produced Two Tracks On Shock Treatment [Producer] | Krizz Kaliko". Blog.krizzkaliko.com. 2010-09-03. Retrieved 2012-07-15.