Theron Feemster Explained

Theron Feemster
Birth Name:Theron Otis Feemster
Years Active:2002 - present

Theron Otis Feemster, also known by the names Ron Feemster or Neff-U, is an American record producer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter.

Life and career

Feemster was born and raised in Grover, North Carolina,[1] where his family was very active in the local non-denominational church, and several family members were musicians.[2] After graduating high school, he studied at Berklee College of Music in Massachusetts.[3] After two-and-a-half years at Berklee, Feemster moved to Los Angeles, where producer Big Chuck heard his rap and R&B demos. Chuck arranged for Feemster to work with him on several projects,[2] with Feemster getting his first cut with rapper Mack 10.[2] Soon later, Dr. Dre consulted him to work on Eminem's 2002 studio album The Eminem Show on which he co-wrote four tracks.[2] Also in 2002, he co-wrote and -produced on "Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)", which was featured in the film Men in Black II (2002).[4] In 2003, Feemster launched into film composing when he scored the comedy film Death of a Dynasty.[2]

Selected production discography

TitleYearArtist(s)AlbumCredited as
WriterProducer
"Work"2001Mack 10Bang or Ball
"Business"2002EminemThe Eminem Show
"My Dad's Gone Crazy"
"Say What You Say"
"When the Music Stops"
"Diamond Is Forever"Jay-Z
"Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)"Will SmithBorn to Reign
"Back Down"200350 CentGet Rich or Die Tryin'
"Bad When U Broke"Dave HollisterReal Talk
"Not Today"Mary J. BligeLove & Life
"Get Ignit"Westside ConnectionTerrorist Threats
"Say You Will"2004BrandyAfrodisiac
"18"MarioTurning Point
"Couldn't Say No"
"Here I Go Again"
"All on You"New EditionOne Love
"Conference Call"
"One Love Interlude"
"Wish U Were Here"2005Jamie FoxxUnpredictable
"Don't Hate Me"Mack 10Hustla's Handbook
"The Testimony"
"Sign Me Up"2006Ne-YoIn My Own Words
"Stay"
"Treat Me Right"2007Backstreet BoysUnbreakable
"Just Don't Have a Clue"JaheimThe Makings of a Man
"Feel Like a Woman"Mary J. BligeGrowing Pains
"Work That"
"Millionare"Musiq SoulchildLuvanmusiq
"Thequestions"
"Crazy"Ne-YoBecause of You
"Rockstar Mentality"Shop BoyzRockstar Mentality
"Showin' Me Love"
"In These Streets"2008AshantiThe Declaration
"Damages"CherishThe Truth
"Erotic"Keyshia ColeA Different Me
"You Complete Me"
"Warrior"NellyBrass Knuckles
"Wadsyaname"Non-album single
"Don't Let Me Get Away"2009LeToyaLady Love
"Lady Love"
"Can't Take That Away from Me"2010JoJoCan't Take That Away from Me
"Running on Empty"
"Best of Joy"Michael JacksonMichael
"Hold My Hand"
"Hollywood Tonight"
"(I Like) The Way You Love Me"
"The One You Call"2011Keke PalmerAwaken
"Break You Hard"Natalia KillsPerfectionist
"If I Was God"
"Superficial"
"Wonderland"
"Charlie Ain't Home"2012ZZ WardTil the Casket Drops
"If I Could Be Her"
"Home"
"Move Like U Stole It"
"Put the Gun Down"
"Save My Life"
"Til the Casket Drops"
"Wanna Be With You"2013Aloe BlaccLift Your Spirit
"Issues"2015Dr. DreCompton
"Just Another Day"
"I'll Show You"Justin BieberPurpose
"When I Met You"2016FantasiaThe Definition Of...
"Llegaste Tú"Sofía ReyesLouder!
"Remind Me (Intro)"2017EminemRevival
"Red Carpet"Fabri FibraFenomeno
"Drink Up"TrainA Girl, a Bottle, a Boat
"Loverman"
"Streets"2019Doja CatHot Pink
"Christmas Party for Two"2023BrandyChristmas with Brandy

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Theron Feemster – Biography. umusicpub.com. November 7, 2023.
  2. Web site: Ron Feemster Becomes Top Songwriter and Producer, Working With Eminem, Jay-Z, 50 Cent and Dr. Dre. songwriteruniverse.com. August 4, 2003. November 7, 2023.
  3. Web site: Neff-U. Ascap.com. January 22, 2021.
  4. Web site: Ron Feemster. IMDb.com. January 22, 2021.