Brandon Blue Hamilton Explained

Brandon Blue Hamilton
Birth Name:Brandon Hamilton
Alias:Blue
Birth Date:April 7, 1987
Birth Place:St. Louis, Missouri United States
Origin:Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Instruments:Bass, guitar, drums, piano
Occupations:Record producer, songwriter, performer, teacher
Years Active:2010–present
Label:Plumbline Music Group, Island Def Jam

Brandon Hamilton, professionally known as Blue, is a Grammy Award nominated[1] [2] American record producer from Atlanta, Georgia, United States. He is most known for his work with Plumbline Music Group, which he joined in January 2010.

Blue is signed with Plumbline Music Group, a music production company started by Jan Smith. He has worked with Jan on the production of the Grammy-nominated Diane Warren song written for Justin Bieber entitled "Born To Be Somebody".[3] This also earned Blue production credits on the film, and was the only new release from the movie's soundtrack CD. Blue also co-wrote a song with Justin Bieber entitled "All I Want is You" for the 2011 Christmas album, Under The Mistletoe.[4]

In June 2012, Blue landed a cover and was named Atlanta's Hottest New Producer and one to watch for in X-Poszed magazine.[5]

Production and writing credits

Justin Bieber - Under the Mistletoe (November 1, 2011)

(Produced By Justin Bieber, Written By Justin Bieber, Brandon Blue Hamilton)

Justin Bieber - (February 14, 2011)

(Produced By Brandon Blue Hamilton, Jan Smith, Written By Dianne Warren)

Myron Butler & Levi - Stronger (August 28, 2007)(Guitar and additional personnel – Brandon Blue Hamilton)[6]

Personal life

Despite widespread confusion, this Atlanta-based African-American record producer, Brandon "Blue" Hamilton,[7] is not the same individual as a Los Angeles-based white musician named Blue Hamilton,[8] who is married to actor Matt Dallas.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.ascaplatino.com/Playback/2012/02/wecreatemusic/Brandon-Blue-Hamilton.aspx Brandon Hamilton's "Blue" Streak
  2. https://archive.today/20130216071915/http://jansmith.com/2011/11/966/ Mama Jan and Blue Hamilton’s Song “Born to Be Somebody” Receive Grammy Nom!
  3. Web site: Never Say Never: The Remixes. AllMusic.
  4. Web site: Under the Mistletoe. AllMusic.
  5. Web site: The "Producer" Edition - Volume1, Issue 1. X-Pozsed Magazine. Col-X-Ist Multi Media Group and Publication L.L.C..
  6. Web site: Stronger. AllMusic.
  7. http://www.bassieblue.com/ Official website
  8. http://www.trendingrecords.com/2011/05/introducing-blue-hamilton/ Introducing Blue Hamilton