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Royce David
Birth nameRoyce David Pearson
Also known asAye Royce
Born (1999-02-10) February 10, 1999 (age 25)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Record producer
  • songwriter
  • DJ
Years active2016–present
Labels
Website roycedavid.com

Royce David Pearson (born February 10, 1999), is an American record producer, songwriter, and DJ. He has collaborated with and produced singles for multiple rappers including BlocBoy JB, Chris Brown, Gunna, Trippie Redd, and most prominently Lil Mosey. [1] David is known for producing singles like "Noticed", "Kamikaze", and "Stuck in a Dream" by American rapper Lil Mosey, with the three peaking at 80, 97, and 62 on the US Billboard Hot 100 respectively. [2] [3] [4] "Noticed" topped the Swedish national record chart, Sverigetopplistan, in October 2018. [5]

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Early life and career

Royce David Pearson was born on February 10, 1999, in Seattle, Washington. He grew up in the north end of Seattle. He attended and graduated from Lakeside School. [6] He began his music career making music alongside fellow rapper Lil Mosey in 2016 as the two started working together [7] In 2018, David produced Mosey's debut studio album, Northsbest . The album was awarded with RIAA Gold certification and peaked at 29 on the US Billboard 200. [8] [9] In 2019, David produced Certified Hitmaker by Lil Mosey featuring Chris Brown, Trippie Redd, Gunna, and AJ Tracey. The album peaked at twelfth position on the US Billboard 200. [10]

Due to their longtime collaboration, David has been recognized as the key element to Mosey's sound. [7] He is also noted for his producer tag, "Aye Royce, you did it right here!" [11]

Production discography

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
US

[2]

US
R&B/HH

[12]

AUS

[13]

CAN

[14]

CZE

[15]

IRE

[16]

NZ

[17]

POR

[18]

SWE Heat.

[5]

UK

[19]

"Noticed"
(Lil Mosey)		20188037–50816733671–• RIAA: 2× Platinum [20] Northsbest
"Kamikaze"
(Lil Mosey)		9747–89––––––• RIAA: Platinum [20]
"Burberry Headband"
(Lil Mosey)		––––––––––• RIAA: Gold [20]
"Greet Her"
(Lil Mosey)		––––––––––• RIAA: Gold [20]
"So Fast"
(Lil Mosey)		2019––––––37––– Certified Hitmaker
"Stuck in a Dream"
(Lil Mosey featuring Gunna)		62309234–82––683• RIAA: Platinum [20]
"Live This Wild"
(Lil Mosey)		–––80––––––

Production credits

2017

Nathan Nzanga – Trixie

2018

Nathan Nzanga – Welcome To Naytropolis!!!

Lil Mosey – Northsbest [21]

Lil Mosey [22]

2019

Lil Mosey – Certified Hitmaker [23]

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