Royce David Explained

Royce David
Birth Name:Royce David Pearson
Alias:Aye Royce
Birth Date:10 February 1999
Birth Place:Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Years Active:2016–present
Associated Acts:Lil Mosey

Royce David Pearson (born February 10, 1999), is an American record producer, songwriter, and DJ. He has collaborated with and produced singles for multiple rappers including BlocBoy JB, Chris Brown, Gunna, Trippie Redd, and most prominently Lil Mosey.[1] David is known for producing singles like "Noticed", "Kamikaze", and "Stuck in a Dream" by American rapper Lil Mosey, with the three peaking at 80, 97, and 62 on the US Billboard Hot 100 respectively.[2] [3] [4] "Noticed" topped the Swedish national record chart, Sverigetopplistan, in October 2018.

Early life and career

Royce David Pearson was born on February 10, 1999, in Seattle, Washington. He grew up in the north end of Seattle. He attended and graduated from Lakeside School.[5] He began his music career making music alongside fellow rapper Lil Mosey in 2016 as the two started working together [6] In 2018, David produced Mosey's debut studio album, Northsbest. The album was awarded with RIAA Gold certification and peaked at 29 on the US Billboard 200.[7] [8] In 2019, David produced Certified Hitmaker by Lil Mosey featuring Chris Brown, Trippie Redd, Gunna, and AJ Tracey. The album peaked at twelfth position on the US Billboard 200.[9]

Due to their longtime collaboration, David has been recognized as the key element to Mosey's sound. He is also noted for his producer tag, "Aye Royce, you did it right here!"[10]

Production discography

Singles

Title! rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
USUS
R&B/HH[11]
AUS[12] CAN[13] CZE[14] IRE[15] NZ[16] POR[17] SWE Heat.[18] UK[19]
"Noticed"
2018803750816733671• RIAA: 2× Platinum[20] Northsbest
"Kamikaze"
974789• RIAA: Platinum
"Burberry Headband"
• RIAA: Gold
"Greet Her"
• RIAA: Gold
"So Fast"
201937Certified Hitmaker
"Stuck in a Dream"
6230923482683• RIAA: Platinum
"Live This Wild"
80

Production credits

2017

Nathan Nzanga – Trixie

2018

Nathan Nzanga – Welcome To Naytropolis!!!

Lil MoseyNorthsbest[21]

Lil Mosey[22]

2019

Lil MoseyCertified Hitmaker[23]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lil Mosey y Trippie Redd toman el desierto en 'Never Scared'. January 9, 2020. The Medizine. July 26, 2020.
  2. Lil Mosey Chart History: Hot 100. Billboard. July 10, 2020.
  3. Web site: The Making Of Lil Mosey's "Noticed" With Royce David. Genius. July 10, 2020.
  4. Web site: Royce David Pearson Credits. Allmusic. July 10, 2020.
  5. Web site: The Making Of Lil Mosey's "Noticed" With Royce David. YouTube. July 10, 2020.
  6. Web site: Royce David. Genius. July 10, 2020.
  7. Web site: Billboard 200: November 3, 2018. Billboard. July 26, 2020.
  8. Web site: Gold RIAA. RIAA. July 26, 2020.
  9. November 23, 2019. Lil Mosey's chart history at Billboard. July 26, 2020. Billboard.
  10. Web site: Rap Genius – Producer Tags Directory. Genius. July 10, 2020.
  11. Lil Mosey Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Billboard. July 10, 2020.
  12. Web site: ARIA Chart Watch #551. November 16, 2019. auspOp. July 10, 2020.
  13. Lil Mosey Chart History: Canadian Hot 100. Billboard. July 10, 2020.
  14. Web site: Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální (201840). IFPI Czech Republic. July 10, 2020.
  15. Web site: Discography Lil Mosey. irish-charts.com. July 10, 2020.
  16. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. July 10, 2020.
  17. Web site: Portuguesecharts.com – Lil Mosey – Noticed. portuguesecharts.com. July 10, 2020.
  18. Web site: Veckolista Heatseeker – Vecka 40, 5 oktober 2018. Sverigetopplistan. July 10, 2020.
  19. Web site: Lil Mosey full Official Chart history. Official Charts Company. July 10, 2020.
  20. Web site: Gold & Platinum. RIAA. July 10, 2020.
  21. Web site: Credits / Northsbest (Extended). Tidal. July 10, 2020.
  22. Web site: Credits / K For Christmas. Tidal. July 10, 2020.
  23. Web site: Credits / Certified Hitmaker. Tidal. July 10, 2020.