The Phantom Boyz

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Birth nameMelvin Watson (founder)
Also known asPhantom Boyz Music
Origin Plainfield, New Jersey, United States
GenresAll genres
Occupation(s) Producer, songwriter, music executive
Years active2006–present
LabelsPhantom Boyz Music, LLC
Website https://pbmthelabel.com/

Phantom Boyz Music LLC is an American music production company founded by the executive producer Melvin "Official" Watson. Since its inception in 2006, it has produced records for artists including Jim Jones, Christina Aguilera, B5, Alexandra Burke, BoA, Rainie Yang, Driicky Gram, Flo Rida, Riplay, Maino, P.Diddy, Sean Garrett and more.

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History

After initially collaborating with several American recording artists, Watson went on to expand his sound internationally, working with several foreign pop artists, including Alexandra Burke ("Bad Boys"), BoA ("I Did It For Love") and Rainie Yang ("It's Our World"). Burke's single "Bad Boys" entered the UK Singles Chart at number one [1] and spent 25 consecutive weeks in the top seventy-five. The track is certified platinum in the United Kingdom. [2] BoA's "I Did It For Love" peaked at number 19 on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play. [3]

In 2010, The Phantom Boyz worked with the singer-songwriter Christina Aguilera and produced her song, "The Beautiful People", which is on the Burlesque film soundtrack and sold over a million units worldwide. The Phantom Boyz signed several recording acts to their roster, including the pop artist J Rice, [4] between 2009 and 2011.

They have, more recently, collaborated with, Karina Pasian, Andre Merritt, r, Alexandra Burke, Lauren Evans, Bridget Kelly, Frankie Storm [5] .

Discography

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References

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  2. "Certified Awards Search", British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 31 May 2010.
  3. "Artist Chart History - BoA". Billboard. Retrieved 19 May 2009.
  4. "J Rice Talks About New Album and Signing to Phantom Boyz with Editors Keys"
  5. "Artist Connect".