Don Vito (producer)

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Don Vito
Birth nameRodney Richard
Born (1978-07-09) July 9, 1978 (age 46)
Gary, Indiana, U.S.
Genres Hip hop, pop, R&B
OccupationRecord producer
Years active2000–present
LabelsDon Vito Productions
Website donvitoproductions.com

Rodney "Don Vito" Richard (born July 9, 1978) is an American record producer. He is best known as the producer who collaborated with Kandi Burruss on projects portrayed on The Real Housewives of Atlanta , including Kim Zolciak's breakout single "Tardy for the Party". He also worked as a judge on The Kandi Factory airing on Bravo, and as executive producer for Burruss' weekly webisode series Kandi Koated Nights.

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Biography

Don Vito was born Rodney Richard on July 9, 1978, in Gary, Indiana to Louis and Juanita Richard. While in high school, he learned the art of DJing and would perform at school dances and local house parties. After being discharged from the Marine Corps, Don Vito moved to Atlanta, Georgia.

In Atlanta, Vito was introduced to a record producer, DJ Cooley C, who gave him the opportunity to work with hip hop artists Ghetto Mafia and Kilo. He later met Ian Burke and was introduced to rapper Solé, who was signed to RedZone Entertainment. After being signed to RedZone by Tricky Stewart, he started working with Solé and artists such as Mya and Blu Cantrell. Less than four years later, Don Vito ventured out with the R&B group Cherish. In 2005, he launched Don Vito Productions, a music and video production company.

On August 21, 2013, Don Vito and his girlfriend, LaTavia Roberson, formerly of Destiny's Child, welcomed a daughter named Lyric. [1] [2] The pair welcomed son Londyn on September 23, 2019. [3]

Discography

Credits

ArtistAlbumYearCredits
Karmin Hello 2012Producer
Nelly 5.0 2010Producer, Programming
Nelly5.0 Deluxe Edition2010Producer, Programming
Nelly5.0 Deluxe Edition (Clean)2010Producer, Programming
Ciara Fantasy Ride 2009Producer
CiaraFantasy Ride Deluxe Edition2009Producer, Audio Production
Gorilla Zoe Don't Feed Da Animals 2009Producer
Pleasure P The Introduction of Marcus Cooper 2009Producer, Audio Production
Pleasure PThe Introduction of Marcus Cooper (Clean)2009Producer, Audio Production
Pleasure PThe Introduction of Marcus Cooper (Japan Bonus Track)2009Producer, Audio Production
Hurricane Chris Unleashed 2009Producer
Hurricane Chris Unleashed (Clean)2009Producer
Rasheeda Certified Hot Chick 2009Producer
Karina First Love 2008Producer, Audio Producer
Cherish The Truth 20082008
Cherish The Truth (Japan Bonus Tracks)20082008
Various ArtistTotal Club Hits, Vol.22008Producer
Bow Wow & Omarion Face Off 2007Producer, Audio Production
Bow Wow & Omarion Face Off (CD/DVD)2007Producer, Audio Production
Bow Wow & OmarionFace Off (Japan Bonus Tracks)2007Producer
Rasheeda Dat Type of Gurl 2007Producer
Yung Joc Hustlenomics 2007Audio Production
Yung JocHustlenomics (Clean)2007Producer, Audio Production
Yung JocHustlenomics (Bonus MVI Clean)2007Producer
Various ArtistDef Jam Sessions, Vol. 12007Composer, Producer
Don VitoDon Vito Presents: Crunk and Famous2006Executive Producer
Cherish Unappreciated 2006Producer, Mixing, Audio Production
Young QuonDoin It...Movin'2006Producer
Various Artist Young, Fly & Flashy, Vol. 1 2005Producer, Engineer
Various Artist Young, Fly & Flashy, Vol. 1 (Clean)2005Producer, Engineer
Nasty NardoCan't Stop Ballin2004Composer
Mýa Moodring 2003Producer
MýaMoodring (UK Bonus Tracks)2003Producer
Blu Cantrell Bittersweet (Clean Bonus DVD)2003Producer, Drum Programming
Gangsta Boo Enquiring Minds, Vol. 2: The Soap Opera2003Producer
Gangsta BooEnquiring Minds, Vol. 2: The Soap Opera (Clean)2003Producer
Psy2ko & Mic L MoodswingBlood is Thicker Than Water2002Producer
Original Soundtrack Bad Company (Original Soundtrack) 2002Producer
Blu Cantrell So Blu 2001Keyboards, Programming
Original SoundtrackDa New Dirty2002Producer

Singles

ArtistSingleYearCredits
Matthew Soloman"Take That"2012Producer
Kim Zolciak Don't Be Tardy for the Wedding (Theme Song)2012Producer
Beanie Sigel "Dolla Signs" f/ 8ball & MJG2012Producer
Lloyd "The One"2011Producer
One Chance "Want It"2011Producer
Soul Train Awards Red Carpet Theme Music2010Original Music
Twista "Bad Girl" f/ Lloyd2010Producer
Young Berg "Gettin' to the Money" f/ Lil Wayne 2009Producer
Kim Zolciak "Tardy for the Party"2009Producer
Lil Scrappy "Stand Up Like a Man" f/ Lil Wayne 2008Producer
Cherish "Killa"2008Producer
Yung Joc "Coffee Shop"2007Producer
Bobby V. "Anonymous" f/ Timbaland 2007Producer
Cherish "Do It to It"2006Producer, Mixing
Twista "Ain't It Man"2004Producer

Awards and nominations

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Former Destiny's Child Member LaTavia Roberson Welcomes Baby Girl". HelloBeautiful. August 22, 2013. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
  2. ↑ "BABY SHOWER FAB: LaTavia Roberson Gets Some Gifts From LeToya Luckett, Meelah, Her Baby's Daddy And More In Atlanta | The Young, Black, and Fabulous®". Theybf.com. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
  3. ↑ "LaTavia Roberson on Instagram: "I could not thank God for a more perfect birthday!!!!! Loved ones and family!!! Especially after having a baby! My God is an awesome God🙏🏽. And the most precious gift is Londyn Saint Richard 💜"".
  4. ↑ "2007 BMI Urban Awards: BMI Award Winning Songs | News". BMI.com. September 8, 2007. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
  5. ↑ "2023 BMI Pop Music Awards: BMI Award Winning Songs | News". BMI.com. May 9, 2023. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  1. Meet Superstar Producer Don Vito, Freddyo.com
  2. Real Housewife of Atlanta Kim Zolciak Being Sued By Music Producer, Radaronline.com
  3. Cast of Kandi Koated Nights, Straigftfromthea.com
  4. Yung Joc Album Review, XXL, xxlmag.com
  5. The One, Hip Hop MVP.com
  6. Soundcheck, Soultrain.com
  7. A&R, Learnthemusicindustry.com
  8. Don Vito Celebrity Judge, BET's 106 & Park
  9. The Kandi Factory is Worth Visiting, Kandi Factory
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