Dana Hammond

Last updated

Dana Hammond
Born (1978-07-04) July 4, 1978 (age 45)
Los Angeles, California, United States
OriginLos Angeles
GenresSoul, R&B, hip hop, gospel, blues, rock, pop
Occupation(s)Record producer, songwriter, composer, musician
Instrument(s)Piano, drums, bass guitar
Years active2003–present
Labels Atlantic, Sony Music Entertainment, Columbia, Music World, Interscope
Website www.danahammond.me www.choicegroupinc.org

Dana Hammond (born July 4, 1978) is a record producer, composer, songwriter, drummer and bass guitarist. [1]

Contents

Early life

Dana Hammond was born in Los Angeles. Dana grew up in Inglewood, California, he started to play drums at age five and piano at age 16. At age nine he began to play for his local church, the church music ministry allowed Dana to hone his skills and travel to places like New York and Oslo, Norway.

Background

Hammond has worked with artists such as Faith Hill and Mary Mary and licensed his music to film and television including Charlie's Angels , The Jamie Foxx Show , and City Guys . Hammond's music has been accessed on MTV, LA Ink, and VH-1 and he has produced songs with various labels including Atlantic, Interscope Records, and Def Jam Records. Hammond plays the drums, piano, and bass guitar and is experienced with production tools such as Logic Audio and Pro Tools.

Musical career

Hammond played drums on the album Mary Mary it released on July 19, 2005, and peaked at number eight on the U.S. Billboard 200 and number four on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. In 2006, the album Mary Mary won a Dove Award for Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year at the 37th GMA Dove Awards. [2]

In 2005, Hammond was credited as a producer on I Gotta Make It the debut album by American R&B singer-songwriter Trey Songz. Released in the United States on July 26, 2005, the album debuted at #20 on the Billboard 200. The album was released on Atlantic Records and features guest appearances by Twista, Aretha Franklin, Juvenile and T.I.

In 2006, Hammond was credited as a producer on A Mary Mary Christmas, a Christmas album by Mary Mary. Release on October 10, 2006. The album peaked at number thirty three on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. [3] In 2007, the album was nominated for a Dove Award for Christmas Album of the Year at the 38th GMA Dove Awards. [4]

In 2007 Hammond produced the single "Beautiful Girl" on T57, the fifth album of gospel group Trin-i-tee 5:7. The album was released September 18, 2007, on Spirit Rising Music. T57 charted #102 on Billboard 200, #2 on the Top Gospel Albums, #5 on the Top Christian charts, and #12 on the Top R&B charts. [5] In 2008, T57 became certified platinum, selling over one million copies worldwide. The album spent over 73 weeks on the Top Gospel charts. "Listen" was released as the album's lead single and charted #1 on the gospel radio charts and #89 on Hot R&B charts. In early 2008, "I Will Lift" was released as the album's second single. "Get Away" was released as the lead single of the deluxe edition. "Get Away" charted at #3 on gospel radio charts. In December 2008, the cover song known as "Soul Is Anchored" was released as the album's fourth single.

In 2011, Hammond was credited as a producer on the album #1 Girl which is the debut studio album by American boy band Mindless Behavior. The album was released on September 20, 2011. The album debuted at number 7 on the Billboard 200 with 36,000 copies sold in its first week. [6]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kirk Franklin</span> American gospel musician

Kirk Dewayne Franklin is an American gospel singer, choir director, record producer and rapper. He is best known for leading urban contemporary gospel and Christian R&B ensembles such as The Family, God's Property, and One Nation Crew (1NC). His accolades include 20 Grammy Awards. Variety dubbed Franklin as a "Reigning King of Urban Gospel", and is one of the inaugural inductees into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Trin-i-tee 5:7</span>

Trin-i-tee 5:7 was an American gospel girl group formed in 1997. The original lineup composed of Chanelle Haynes, Angel Taylor, and Terri Brown-Britton. The group was launched into mainstream recognition following the release of their best-selling debut album, Trin-i-tee 5:7 (1998), which contained the top-charting gospel single "God's Grace". The album became certified gold. Despite critical and commercial success, the group experienced a lineup change when Terri Brown left the group in 1999.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ayiesha Woods</span> Musical artist

Ayiesha Woods is a contemporary Christian musician signed to Gotee Records. She has released two studio albums on Gotee: Introducing Ayiesha Woods (2006) and Love Like This (2008). Woods is known for the hit songs "Happy" and "Big Enough" from her debut album. Her musical style is a distinct mix of several genres, predominantly including pop, soul, urban and rock.

<i>This Is Me</i> (Kierra Sheard album) 2006 studio album by Kierra "Kiki" Sheard

This Is Me is the second studio album by American singer Kierra "Kiki" Sheard. It was released by EMI Gospel on June 27, 2006 in the United States. Sheard reteamed with her brother J. Drew Sheard, Warryn Campbell and duo PAJAM to work on her sophomore album but also consulted new collaborators to write and produce on This Is Me, including PJ Morton, Antonio Neal, and Tommy Sims as well as Fred Jerkins III and his son Lil Freddie.

<i>The Gospel According to Patti LaBelle</i> 2006 studio album by Patti LaBelle

The Gospel According to Patti LaBelle is the first gospel album by American singer Patti LaBelle. It was released on November 21, 2006 through music executive Jheryl Busby's indie label Umbrella Recordings and Bungalo Records.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ryan Farish</span> Musical artist

Ryan Farish is an American composer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentist. Originally from Norfolk, Virginia, now based in Los Angeles, California, Farish is known for his downtempo electronica, chillout, and dance music. His sound is a combination of anthemic melodies layered with organic downtempo grooves as well as music that infuses dance rhythms with uplifting themes. Farish established the record label RYTONE Entertainment in 2008 for his own releases as well as for those of collaborative artists.

<i>A Mary Mary Christmas</i> 2006 studio album by Mary Mary

A Mary Mary Christmas is the fourth studio album by American duo Mary Mary. It was released by Columbia Records on October 10, 2006 in the United States. The album is a follow-up to their self-titled third album (2005). Produced by Warryn Campbell, it is Mary Mary's first Christmas album and consists of eleven tracks, featuring original songs co-penned with Campbell as well as cover versions of Christmas standards and carols. In 2007, A Mary Mary Christmas was nominated for a Dove Award for Christmas Album of the Year at the 38th GMA Dove Awards.

<i>The Fight of My Life</i> 2007 studio album by Kirk Franklin

The Fight of My Life is the ninth Gospel album by Kirk Franklin on GospoCentric Records.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kirk Franklin discography</span>

This is the discography of American gospel artist Kirk Franklin. In total, Franklin has won twenty Grammy Awards, thirteen Dove Awards and twenty-eight Stellar Awards.

<i>The Sound</i> (Mary Mary album) 2008 studio album by Mary Mary

The Sound is the fifth studio album by American duo Mary Mary. It was released on October 21, 2008, by Columbia Records. A concept album suggesting an FM radio broadcast experience, the project was produced by Warryn Campbell.

<i>T57</i> (album) 2007 studio album by Trin-i-tee 5:7

T57 is the fifth album of gospel group, Trin-i-tee 5:7. The album was released September 18, 2007, on Spirit Rising Music.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Trin-i-tee 5:7 discography</span>

American gospel girl group Trin-i-tee 5:7 has released five studio albums, two compilation albums, one holiday album, one extended play, and fifteen singles.

<i>Trin-i-tee 5:7</i> (album) 1998 studio album by Trin-i-tee 5:7

Trin-i-tee 5:7 is the debut album by American gospel group Trin-i-tee 5:7. The album spawned three singles "Oh! Mary Don't You Weep", "God's Grace", and "You Can Always Call His Name". The album became certified gold in 2000. The album debut at No. 139 Billboard 200, No. 1 on the Top Gospel, No. 2 Christian Albums, and No. 4 Heatseekers, 20 R&B charts. This was the first and only album to feature original member Terri Brown who would leave following year. In 2011, Taylor and Hayes re-recorded the remix of "God's Grace" from their Angel & Chanelle album with the original versions to the song. R. Kelly wrote the single "God's Grace".

<i>Angel & Chanelle</i> 2011 studio album by Trin-i-tee 5:7

Angel & Chanelle is the fifth studio album by American girl group Trin-i-tee 5:7. It was released on May 31, 2011 by Music World Gospel. Following a career hiatus that reignited their creativity, Trin-i-tee 5:7 was inspired to create a record musically and lyrically more personal than their previous albums. Their collaborations with songwriters and record producers Rockwilder, Ronny "Flip" Colson, and the Surefire Music Group produced a mellower tone, developing diverse vocal styles and influences from hip hop, pop, and soul music. Angel & Chanelle is also Trin-i-tee 5:7's first album as a music duo, following the departure of Adrian Anderson in October 2010.

Michael Brandon Lake is an American Christian worship singer, songwriter, guitarist, and worship pastor. Lake is a former member of Maverick City Music and serves as a worship pastor at Seacoast Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Lake began his recording career with a successful crowdfunding campaign to produce an album in 2015, which resulted in the independent release of his debut studio album, Closer, in 2016.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Maverick City Music</span> American contemporary worship music collective

Maverick City Music is an American contemporary worship music collective founded by Norman Gyamfi and Jonathan Jay originating from Atlanta.

<i>A Very Maverick Christmas</i> 2021 live album by Maverick City Music

A Very Maverick Christmas is the eighth live album by American contemporary worship music collective Maverick City Music, which was released via Tribl Records on November 30, 2021. The album contains guest appearances by Naomi Raine, Todd Galberth, Kim Walker-Smith, Chandler Moore, Melvin Crispell III, Isaac Carree, Lizzie Morgan, Brandon Lake, Phil Wickham, Ryan Ofei, Tianna Horsey, and Natalie Grant. The album was produced by Tony Brown, Jonathan Jay, and Brandon Lake.

<i>Believe for It</i> (album) 2021 live album by CeCe Winans

Believe for It is the first live album and twelfth overall album by American gospel singer CeCe Winans. It was released on March 12, 2021, via Puresprings Gospel and Fair Trade Services. The deluxe edition of the album was released on April 1, 2022. The album was produced by Kyle Lee.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chanel Haynes</span> American singer (born 1978)

Chanelle "Chanel" Haynes is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of the gospel girl group Trin-i-tee 5:7, one of the most successful contemporary gospel acts of their era.

References

  1. ↑ "Dana Hammond". Album Credits. Retrieved June 10, 2012.[ permanent dead link ]
  2. ↑ "37th Annual GMA Awards Nominations & Winners". Christianmusic.about.com. April 5, 2006. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved June 10, 2012.
  3. ↑ Harris, Chris (September 3, 2008). "Slipknot Beat The Game With First Billboard-Topping Debut, Contrary To Early Report – Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV. Archived from the original on September 3, 2008. Retrieved March 1, 2012.
  4. ↑ "38th Annual GMA Awards Nominations & Winners". Christianmusic.about.com. April 25, 2007. Archived from the original on April 26, 2009. Retrieved June 10, 2012.
  5. ↑ Trin-i-tee 5:7 – Billboard Albums (allmusic)
  6. ↑ "Tony Bennett, 85, Achieves First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200". Billboard.com. September 14, 2009. Retrieved June 10, 2012.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.