Anthony Preston (record producer) explained

Anthony Preston
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Alias:Antony Preston
Birth Place:Texarkana, Texas, USA
Genre:Pop, hip hop, electronic, dance
Occupation:Record producer, songwriter, music executive
Years Active:2011–present
Associated Acts:will.i.am, Britney Spears, David Guetta, Nicole Scherzinger, Afrojack, Pitbull, Giorgio Tuinfort, Jennifer Hudson, T.I.

Anthony Preston is an American, Grammy-nominated record producer, songwriter and music executive. He frequently works with will.i.am.

Early life

Preston was born and raised in Texarkana, Texas, to a teacher mother and minister father and has two brothers. In addition to singing, he has played various instruments, including piano, oboe, saxophone, drums and bassoon.[1]

Career

Early in his career, Preston moved to Atlanta, Georgia, and began working with various producers including Dallas Austin and Anthony Dent. Unsatisfied with the progress of his career, he considered quitting, until he met and began working and touring around the world with Chris Willis, and then David Guetta soon after.[1] Preston co-wrote "Night of Your Life", Guetta's 2011 single featuring Jennifer Hudson,[2] which peaked at #81 on the Billboard Hot 100.[3]

In 2012, Preston was introduced to will.i.am, and they began to collaborate regularly,[4] [5] with Preston becoming creative liaison for will.i.am music group.[1] In addition to Willis, Guetta and will.i.am, Preston has produced and written for Nicole Scherzinger, Jennifer Hudson, Afrojack, Pitbull, Havana Brown, Carly Rae Jepsen and Britney Spears.[1]

Preston is the associate executive producer on Spears' eighth studio album, Britney Jean (2013), and is credited as a writer or producer on eleven tracks.[4] [6] He began working on the album in the beginning of 2013.[7] "Work Bitch", which Preston co-wrote and co-produced, was released as the album’s lead single on September 17, 2013,[4] and peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100.[8]

Discography

Production discography

YearSong/AlbumArtistCredits
2011"Night of Your Life"David Guetta feat. Jennifer HudsonWriter
"Too Much In Love"Chris WillisWriter, co-producer
"Alone"Chris WillisWriter, co-producer
2012"Finish Line"Suki LowWriter, co-producer
"Change Me (Why You Tryin' To)"The OnesWriter
"Last Night"Pitbull feat. Havana Brown and AfrojackWriter
"Fino all'estasi"/"Hasta El Extasis"Eros Ramazzotti feat. Nicole ScherzingerWriter, co-producer, vocal producer
2013"Boomerang"Nicole ScherzingerWriter, co-producer, vocal producer
"Hello"will.i.am feat. AfrojackAdditional executive producer
"My Love"Ultra NatéWriter
"Immortal Love"Maison & Dragen feat. Toni NielsonWriter
Britney JeanBritney SpearsAssociate executive producer
"Work Bitch"Britney SpearsWriter, vocal producer
"Alien"Britney SpearsWriter, vocal producer
"It Should Be Easy" Britney Spears feat. will.i.am.Vocal producer
"Tik Tik Boom" Britney Spears feat. T.I.Writer, producer, vocal producer
"Body Ache"Britney SpearsWriter, vocal producer
"Til It's Gone"Britney SpearsWriter, producer, vocal producer
"Passenger"Britney SpearsVocal producer
"Chillin' With You" Britney Spears feat. Jamie LynnWriter, vocal producer
"Brightest Morning Star"Britney SpearsVocal producer
"Hold On Tight"Britney SpearsVocal producer
"Now That I Found You"Britney SpearsVocal producer

Artist discography

External links

Notes and References

  1. Ronda Racha Penrice, “Anthony Preston: The Future,” Uptown, September 24, 2013.
  2. http://www.thedailynewhiphop.com/listen-music-online/night-of-your-life-by-david-guetta.html “Night of Your Life,”
  3. David Guetta, "Night of Your Life," Chart History, The Hot 100, Billboard. Accessed December 2, 2013.
  4. Jason Lipshutz, “Britney Spears Unveils ‘Work Bitch’ Artwork & Co-Writers,” Billboard, September 12, 2013.
  5. Carl Williott, “Britney Spears’ 'Work Bitch' Writing Team Includes Will.i.am & A Couple Swedish EDMers,” Idolator, September 12, 2013.
  6. Gil Kaufman, “Britney Spears Fans’ One Word Review of ‘Work Bitch’ Single: ‘Fierce!’,” MTV.com, September 16, 2013.
  7. Perez Hilton, “Get Ready To Scream & Shout Again! Will.i.am Is Producing MORE Music For Britney Spears!” PerezHilton.com, January 20, 2013.
  8. Britney Spears, “Work B**ch!” Chart History, The Hot 100, Billboard. Accessed December 2, 2013.