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Polow-Freache Jamal Fincher Jones (born January 1, 1978), known by his stage name Polow da Don, is an American singer and record producer. He rose to fame in late 2005 and early 2006 through hit singles by artists including Ludacris, Will Smith, Chris Brown, Ciara, Kelly Rowland, Fergie, Rich Boy, Kelis, Nas, Usher, Nelly, Pussycat Dolls and Mario.
Early life
Polow was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. His mother was born in Japan . As a teenager in the mid-1990s, Polow listened to groups such as UGK, the Geto Boys, and 8Ball & MJG. His younger sister, Karesha, helped him learn how to play the keyboards and use MPC equipment. Polow played football and basketball for the Mount Vernon Christian Academy prep school. After earning good grades, he enrolled in Morehouse College. While halfway through a bachelor's degree in accounting, he left college to pursue a rap career with his group Jim Crow. The group signed to Sony Records in 1999 where they released two albums—Crow's Nest (1999) and Right Quick (2001)—before being dropped. Although disappointed, Polow formed a Southern hip hop group with Bubba Sparxxx, Sean P, Pastor Troy, G Rock, and Timbaland. However, they also split up without any releases. Polow started making beats around 2001. His first beat tape made its way to Interscope Records president Jimmy Iovine. The beats were eventually used for the tracks "Runaway Love" by Ludacris, "Buttons" by the Pussycat Dolls, and "This Is the Life" by Tru-Life, among others.
Discography
Albums
- Da Don
- Released: 2009
Production credits
2002
Mr. Nonsense- we in hea www.myspace.com/mrnonsense
2003
- Gangsta Boo – "Posted at the Bar"
2004
- Mýa – "Fallen (Zone 4 remix)"
- Ludacris – "Pimpin' All Over the World" (featuring Bobby Valentino) (produced with Donnie Scantz)
2005
- Lil Fate – "Break a Nigga Off" (featuring Gangsta Boo and Rich Boy)
- Birdman - "Neck of the Woods" (featuring Lil Wayne) (produced with Deezle)
2006
- Rich Boy - "Throw Some D's"
- Ciara - "Promise"
- Ciara - "Bang It Up"
2007
- Big P – "Breathe"
- Bone Thugs-n-Harmony – "Assurance"
- Ciara – "Get Up (remix)"
- Ciara and R. Kelly – "Promise (Go and Get Your Tickets mix)"
- Fabolous – "Real Playa Like" (featuring Lloyd)
- Fantasia Barrino – "When I See U (remix)" (featuring Polow da Don and Young Jeezy)
- Gia Farrell – "Next"
- Gucci Mane – "I Know Why" (featuring Pimp C and Rich Boy)
- i15 - Lost In Love
- LaTavia Roberson - unknown
- Lost on Land – "24's"
- Mario - "Lay In My Bed"
- Mýa – "Shake It Like a Dog" (featuring Jim Jones)
- Nicole Scherzinger – "Baby Love (Zone 4 Remix)" (featuring Will.I.Am)
- Nicole Scherzinger – "Who's Gonna Love You"
- R. Kelly – "I Like Love"
- R. Kelly – "Ringtone"
- Rich Boy – "Ghetto Rich" (featuring John Legend)
- Rich Boy – "Let's Get This Paper"/"Balla Life" (hidden track)
- Rich Boy – "Lost Girls" (featuring Keri Hilson and Rock City) (co-production)
- Rich Boy – "On the Regular"
- Rich Boy – "Role Models" (featuring David Banner and Attitude) (produced with Donnie Scantz)
- Rich Boy – "Touch That Ass"
- Slim Thug – "Let Me Grind" (featuring TGT)
- Stat Quo – "Hot Sauce"
- Tru-Life – "Tears" (featuring Bobby Valentino)
- Tru-Life – "This Is the Life" (featuring Tara Lynne)
- UTP – "1st Piece" (featuring Juvenile and Rich Boy)
- Will.I.Am – "Ain't It Pretty"
- Will.I.Am – "Dynamic Interlude"
- Will.I.Am – "She's a Star"
- Hot Rod – "Bump My Shit"
2008
- Chris Brown - "Captive" (Pussycat Dolls Demo)
- Chris Brown - "Nasty Girl" (Pussycat Dolls Demo)
- Chris Brown - "Golden Girl" (Demo)
- Ciara - "Pride"
- G-Unit - "Kitty Kat"
- Keri Hilson - "#1 Sex" (featuring R. Kelly)
- Keri Hilson - "Shake it Like a Dawg" (featuring R. Kelly) (originally by Mýa)
- Keri Hilson - "Turnin' Me On" (featuring Lil Wayne)
- Keyshia Cole - "Make Me Over"
- Lloyd – "Lose Control" (featuring Nelly)
- Lloyd - "Party All Over Your Body"
- Nas - "Hero (featuring Keri Hilson)"
- Ne-Yo - "Single"(with The Ambassadorz)
- Ne-Yo - "You Don't Love Me"
- Nelly - "Lie" (featuring St. Lunatics and Keri Hilson)
- Nelly - "One & Only" (with The Ambassadorz)
- Nelly - "Ucud Gedit" (featuring R. Kelly & Gucci Mane)
- Nelly - "Problems"
- North Side - "My Life"
- Smitty – "Ridiculous" (featuring Trae)
- Snoop Dogg – "Why Did You Leave Me" (produced with Hit-Boy)
- Usher – "Angel" (featuring Nelly) (produced with Brian Kennedy)
- Usher – "Light's, Camera Action" (given to New Kids on The Block, and The Pussycat Dolls)
- New Kids on the Block – "Lights, Camera, Action"
- New Kids on the Block – "SIngle" (with The Ambassadorz)
- The Pussycat Dolls – "Lights, Camera, Action" (featuring New Kids on The Block)
- Young Buck - "Hit a Hata" (featuring Rich Boy)
- Jennifer Hudson - "My Heart"
- Soulja Boy Tell 'Em - "Yamaha Mama" (featuring Sean Kingston)
2009
Singles
- 2005: "Party Starter" by Will Smith
- 2005: "Pimpin' All Over the World" by Ludacris (featuring Bobby Valentino) (produced with Donnie Scantz)
- 2006: "London Bridge" by Fergie (#1 Billboard Hot 100)
- 2006: "DJ Play a Love Song" by Jamie Foxx
- 2006: "Buttons" by Pussycat Dolls (featuring Snoop Dogg)
- 2006: "Runaway Love" by Ludacris (featuring Mary J. Blige)
- 2006: "Promise" by Ciara
- 2006: "Blindfold Me" by Kelis (featuring Nas)
- 2007: "Get Buck" by Young Buck
- 2007: "Glamorous" by Fergie (featuring Ludacris) (#1 Billboard Hot 100)
- 2007: "Like This" by Kelly Rowland (featuring Eve)
- 2007: "Throw Some D's" by Rich Boy
- 2007: "Boy Looka Here" by Rich Boy
- 2007: "Good Things" by Rich Boy (featuring Keri Hilson and Polow da Don)
- 2007: "Crying Out for Me" by Mario
- 2007: "Whatever U Like" by Nicole Scherzinger (featuring T.I.)
- 2008: "Love in This Club" by Usher (featuring Young Jeezy) (with The Ambassadorz) (#1 Billboard Hot 100)
- 2008: "Party People" by Nelly (featuring Fergie)
- 2008: "Forever" by Chris Brown
- 2008: "Hero" by Nas (featuring Keri Hilson)
- 2008: "Single" by New Kids on the Block (featuring Ne-Yo) (with The Ambassadorz)
- 2008: "Turnin' Me On" by Keri Hilson (featuring Lil Wayne)
- 2008: "Whatcha Think About That" by Pussycat Dolls (featuring Missy Elliott)
- 2008: "Stockwell Stomp" by Stockwell Stomp
- 2009: "Never, Ever" by Ciara (featuring Young Jeezy)
- 2009: "Drop by Rich Boy
- 2009: "Will.I.Am – "She's a Star"
Further reading
- Polow da Don. Complex magazine. Accessed June 8, 2007.
References
- Shepherd, Julianne (March/April 2008). Polow Da Don: Back for the First Time. Scratch magazine. Accessed June 4, 2008.
- ^ Hope, Clover (June 2007). "I'm Fresh". XXL magazine, p. 70.
- Renee, Fawn (August 29, 2007). Features / DJs Producers : Polow Da Don: Talks To Black Women. AllHipHop. Accessed June 4, 2008.
- (October 23 2008). Polow Da Don Discography. TheNext2Shine. Accessed November 6, 2008.
External links
Polow Da Don Production Credit List (Discography) - TheNext2Shine.com
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