Deezle Explained

Deezle
Birth Name:	Darius Harrison
Birth Date:	October 14
Origin:	New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Genre:	Rap, hip hop, R&B, pop, gospel, pop punk, classical
Occupation:	Producer, rapper, singer
Years Active:	1989–present
Label:	Box Bangers Media
Associated Acts:	Lil Wayne, J-Lo, Chris Brown, Birdman, Rick Ross, Mannie Fresh, Dani Stevenson, DMX, Drake, Kanye West, Sean Kingston

Darius Harrison, also known by his stage name as "DEEZLE", is an American record producer,^[1] rapper and singer.

Music career

He was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. Deezle has garnered many industry accolades for his creative works—including co-producing Lil Wayne's hit single "Lollipop", which led to a Grammy win alongside Jim Jonsin.^[2] From this, Deezle's credits, music contributions, and numerous artistic collaborations expanded significantto ly. This included co-authoring Drake's hit "In My Feelings," engineering Chris Brown's singles' "Gimme That" and "Graffiti," producing Lil Wayne's hit album "Tha Carter III," as well as sharing a co-producing credit with Kanye West on "Let the Beat Build." Ever since his start as a producer, engineer and artist in the music industry, he has sold over seventy-five million records. In addition to records, Deezle has also made musical contributions alongside Donald Harrison to movie scores such as Right to Return and Rachel Getting Married by Academy Award–winning filmmaker Jonathan Demme.

Legal issues

In 2011, Dezzle filed a lawsuit against Young money and Cash money records claiming he is owed millions.^[3] ^[4]

Awards and nominations

2008

Best Rap Songwriter-"Lollipop" by Lil Wayne^[5]
Best Rap Album Producer-"Tha Carter III" by Lil Wayne

Production, engineering, and songwriting credits

2004

Destiny's Child – Destiny Fulfilled

02. "Soldier" (featuring T.I. and Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)

T.I. – Urban Legend

16. "Stand Up" (featuring Lil Jon, Trick Daddy and Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)

2005

Lil Wayne – Tha Carter II

17. "Weezy Baby" (featuring Nikki)

Trina – Glamorest Life

02. "Don't Trip" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)

The Longest Yard – The Longest Yard

02. "Shorty Bounce"

Avant – Director

01. "You Know What" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)

Birdman – Fast Money

01. "Intro"
07. "Shovlin Snow" (featuring Curren$y, Mack Maine and Lil Wayne)
09. "Get It All Together" (featuring Lil Wayne)
10. "We Got That" (featuring Six Shot)
13. "Out the Ghetto" (featuring Magnolia Chop)
14. "Around the World"

2006

Yung Joc – New Joc City

05. "Don't Play Wit It" (featuring Big Gee)

Chris Brown – Chris Brown

18. "Gimme That" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)

Birdman and Lil Wayne – Like Father, Like Son

18. "Stuntin' Like My Daddy" (engineering credit)

Lloyd – You

01. "You" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)

Robin Thicke – The Evolution of Robin Thicke

12. "Shooter" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)

Donald Harrison – 3D Volume I Smooth Jazz

01. "The Magic Touch"
02. "Now Is the Time"
03. "Chillin' at the Penthouse"
04. "All My Love"
05. "Soul to Soul"
06. "A Beautiful Day"
07. "Dreamgirl"
08. "Eddie Palmieri"
09. "Step in the Name of Love" (R. Kelly cover)
10. "Now Is the Time" (Instrumental)
11. "Rainy Nights"

2007

Sean Kingston – Beautiful Girls single

01. "Beautiful Girls (Remix)" (featuring Fabolous and Lil' Boosie) (engineering credit)

Wyclef Jean – "Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)" single

01. "Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)" (featuring Akon and Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)

Mary J. Blige – Just Fine single

01. "Just Fine (Treat 'Em Right Remix)" (featuring Lil Wayne and Swizz Beatz) (engineering credit)

Shop Boyz – "Party Like a Rockstar"

18. "Party Like a Rockstar" (featuring Lil Wayne and Chamillionaire) (engineering credit)

Mario – Crying Out for Me

00. "Crying Out for Me (Remix)" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)

Trina – Single Again single

00. "Single Again (Remix)" (featuring Lil Wayne, Rick Ross and Plies) (engineering credit)

Playaz Circle – Duffle Bag Boy single

00. "Duffle Bag Boy (Remix)" (featuring Juelz Santana, Birdman and Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)

Birdman – 5 * Stunna

03. "I Run This" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
06. "100 Million" (featuring Jeezy, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
07. "Believe Dat" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
09. "Grind" (featuring Lil Wayne and Brisco) (engineering credit)
13. "Pop Bottles" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)
17. "Make Way" (featuring Lil Wayne and Fat Joe) (engineering credit)
18. "So Tired" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)

2008

Lil Wayne – Tha Carter III

09. "Mrs. Officer" (featuring Bobby V)
10. "Let the Beat Build" (co-produced by Kanye West)
12. "Lollipop" (featuring Static Major) (co-produced by Jim Jonsin and Static Major)
15. "You Ain't Got Nuthin" (featuring Juelz Santana and Fabolous) (co-produced by The Alchemist)
00. "Action"
00. "Lollipop (Remix)" (featuring Kanye West and Static Major) (co-produced by Jim Jonsin and Static Major)
00. "Prostitute 2" (co-produced by Maestro)
00. "Whip It"
00. "Showtime"
00. "Eat You Alive"

Shawty Lo – Dey Know single

01. "Dey Know (Dirty South Remix)" (featuring Ludacris, Young Jeezy, Plies and Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)

Keri Hilson – Turnin' Me On single

01. "Turnin' Me On (Original Dirty)" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)

Flo Rida – Mail on Sunday

01. "American Superstar" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)

Robin Thicke – Something Else

12. "Tie My Hands" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)

Rick Ross – Trilla

00. "Speedin' (We the Best Remix)" (featuring R. Kelly, DJ Khaled, Plies, Birdman, Busta Rhymes, DJ Drama, Webbie, Gorilla Zoe, Fat Joe, Torch, Gunplay, DJ Bigga Rankin', Flo Rida, Brisco and Lil' Wayne) (engineering credit)

Lloyd – Lessons in Love

02. "Girls Around the World" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)

Bun B – II Trill

03. "Damn I'm Cold" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)

Kevin Rudolf – Let It Rock single

01. "Let It Rock" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)

Ludacris – Theater of the Mind

11. "Last Of A Dying Breed" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)

The Game – LAX

05. "My Life" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)

Usher – Here I Stand

16. "Love In This Club,Pt. II" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)

T-Pain – Can't Believe It single

01. "Can't Believe It" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)

Solange – Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams (Deluxe)

17. "ChampagneChroniKnightcap" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)

2009

D Boyz – Life of a D-Boy

05. "Work to Move" (featuring Jazze Pha)
06. "Ballin' in My City"
00. "It's Yo Money"

Eminem – Relapse:Refill

01. "Forever" (featuring Drake, Kanye West and Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)

Drake – So Far Gone

01. "I'm Goin' In" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)

Chris Brown – Graffiti

01. "I Can Transform Ya" (featuring Lil Wayne and Swizz Beats) (engineering credit)

2011

Jay Sean – Hit the Lights

01. "Hit the Lights" (featuring Lil Wayne) (engineering credit)

2012

DMX – Undisputed

05. "Sucka for Love" (featuring Dani Stevenson)

N.O.4 – The Beginning

04. "Tell Ya Friends" (featuring DMX and Dani Stevenson)

2013

Teena Marie – Beautiful

00. "The Love Game"

Master P – Al Capone

02. "My Life" (featuring Alley Boy and Fat Trel)
07. "Gangstas Need Love Too" (featuring Alley Boy, Fat Trel and Bride)
09. "Scared of Me" (featuring Krazy and Tory) (co-produced by 1500)
10. "We All We Got" (featuring Alley Boy and Fat Trel) (co-produced by 1500)
13. "Block Party" (featuring Calliope Var and Alley Boy)
14. "Friends with Benefits" (featuring Kirko Bangz)
15. "Kit Kat Bars" (featuring Alley Boy and Fat Trel)

2014

Jennifer Lopez – A.K.A.

Chris Brown – X

10. "Time For Love"

2018

Drake – Scorpion

21. "In My Feelings" (co-author)

Andres Castillo – eClectrónico

01. "Let's Groove" (featuring Derek Figueroa and Deezle)
02. "Here We Go Again" (featuring Deezle)

Mr. Pig – One More Kiss

01. "One More Kiss" (featuring Deezle)

2019

Deezle – The Best Is Yet To Come

01. "I Got A Feelin'"
02. "My Hands On Your Body"
03. "Self Medicated" (featuring Tifa)
04. "Show Is" (featuring Kay Klover and Raw Reem)

Mastachi – Tonight

.01 "Tonight" (featuring Deezle)

Marissa Kaye – Rhythm of the Night

01. "Rhythm Of The Night" (featuring Deezle)

Dylan Kenjiro] – Ese Flow

01. "Ese Flow" (featuring Deezle)

Nito Favel] – Coco Piña

01. Jozvan Vera "Por Favor" (featuring Deezle)

Jozvan Vera -Por Favor feat Deezle

01. "Coco Piña" (featuring Deezle)

Derek Figueroa – Muévete

01. "Muévete" (featuring Deezle, Claudio Zayas, and Deelio)

2020

Claudio Zayas – Regreso Atras

01. "Regreso Atras" (featuring Sebastian Martingaste, and Deezle)

Deezle – Merry Christmas

01. "Merry Christmas" (featuring Robby Swervin)

2021

Deezle – Cash Talk

"Cash Talk" (featuring YNZ 1000)

Deezle – Brand New Whip That's Foreign

01. " Brand New Whip That's Foreign" (featuring Junior Montana)

Deezle – Sex Sounds

01. "Sex Sounds"

Deezle – November in La

01. "November in LA"

Dylan Kenjiro – Re Bien (remix)

01. "Re Bien – Remix" (featuring Deezle, Barbie Mur, and Alex Guillen)

References

Web site: February 6, 2021. Deezle: Drum Major to Super-Producer. January 16, 2022. School Band & Orchestra Magazine.

External links

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Notes and References

Web site: Lil Wayne settles 20 million lawsuit with Lollipop producer Dezzle. Hiphopdx. Horowitz. Stephen. 30 April 2012. 16 January 2023.
Lil Wayne sued for $20 million by unpaid 'Lollipop' producer. Entertainment Weekly. Brad. Wete. 4 March 2011. 16 January 2023.
Web site: Report: Deezle Sues Young Money and Cash Money. BET. Lauretta. Charlton. 23 March 2011. 16 January 2023.
Web site: Lil Wayne lollipop lawsuit settlement. TMZ. 30 April 2012. 16 January 2023.
Web site: Darius "Deezle" Harrison. November 23, 2020. GRAMMY.com.