Craig Brockman

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Craig Brockman
Birth nameCraig Xavier Brockman
Born (1973-05-16) May 16, 1973 (age 49)
Pasadena, California
Genres Rap & Hip Hop, R&B, Soul
Occupation(s) Producer
Instrument(s) synthesizer keyboards Hammond Organ
Years active1997 - Present

Craig Xavier Brockman (born May 16, 1973) [1] is a hip hop and R&B record producer, [2] arranger, keyboardist, and instrumentalist. He mostly works with Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Terrace Martin, Warren G. He is also a member of The Soul Seekers.

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References

  1. California Birth Index. "Craig X Brockman, Born 05/16/1973 in California". California Birth Index. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
  2. Hess, Mickey (January 2007). Icons of hip hop: an encyclopedia of the movement, music, and culture. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 520. ISBN   978-0-313-33904-2 . Retrieved 6 April 2011.