| Ricky Reed | |
| Birth Name: | Eric Burton Frederic |
| Birth Date: | January 15, 1982[1] |
| Years Active: | 2004–present |
Eric Burton Frederic (born January 15, 1982), known professionally as Ricky Reed, is an American record producer, singer, songwriter, and the founder of Nice Life Recording Company.[2] In 2005, he formed the musical project Wallpaper., which lasted until 2014.[3]
He was the lead singer of the Bay Area band Locale A.M. from 2001–2004.[4]
Reed has received RIAA platinum records for two Jason Derulo singles: "Talk Dirty" ft. 2 Chainz (4× Platinum) and "Wiggle" ft. Snoop Dogg (2× Platinum).[5]
In 2015, Reed received a BMI Pop Award for his work on "Talk Dirty".[6]
| Award | Year | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Category | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grammy Awards | 2017 | Himself | Producer of the Year, Non-Classical | [7] | |
| 2020 | "Truth Hurts" | Record of the Year | |||
| Song of the Year | |||||
| Cuz I Love You (Deluxe) | Album of the Year | ||||
| Best Urban Contemporary Album | |||||
| Himself | Producer of the Year, Non-Classical | ||||
| 2022 | We Are | Album of the Year | |||
| Himself | Producer of the Year, Non-Classical | ||||
| 2023 | Special | Album of the Year | |||
| "About Damn Time" | Record of the Year | ||||
| Song of the Year |