Bizkit & Butta is a multi-Grammy nominated,[1][2] platinum selling[3] record production duo consisting of Keith "Butta" Justice and Allen "BizKit" Arthur. Currently located in Los Angeles,[4][5] the two were previously part of the Philadelphia-based production team known as "Phatboiz", along with colleague Clayton "Gravy" Riley.[6]
Bizkit & Butta | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | Pop, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Record producers, songwriters |
| Instruments | Keyboards, Saxophone, Flute |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Members | Keith "Butta" Justice Allen "BizKit" Arthur |
Formation edit
Justice and Arthur first met as teenagers at the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts, when Arthur was playing the saxophone in a jazz band there.[6][7] Arthur, a saxophonist, spent much of the early 2000s performing with soul, R&B, and Hip Hop artists such as Kanye West, Chrisette Michele, Rick Ross, and eventually secured a place in John Legend's band.[7] He also played saxophone on the Beyoncé single Déjà Vu, produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins[8]
Justice, a pianist since the age of 8, attended Long Island University where he received a B.A. in music.[6][9] Upon returning to Philadelphia, he worked as musical director for a number of artists, including Chrisette Michele[9]
In 2010, Justice and Arthur were offered a publishing deal with Cherry Lane/BMG and Homeschool Entertainment; they subsequently produced a number of singles including the Soul Train Award-Winning and Grammy Nominated "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)", performed by John Legend, ft. Ludacris.[6][10]
Discography edit
Singles Produced edit
| Title | Year | Certifications | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)"* (John Legend, featuring Ludacris) |
2012 | Think Like a Man Soundtrack | |
| "The Thrill"* (Miguel) |
|
Kaleidoscope Dream | |
| "Forever Now"* (Ne-yo) |
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| "Derrière"* (Hamilton Park Featuring Alley Boy) |
2013 | ||
| "Meant to Be"* (TLC) |
20 | ||
| "'84"* (Ro James featuring Snoop Dogg) |
Cadillacs | ||
| "ISFU"* (RaVaughn featuring Fabolous) |
2014 | ||
| "Who Knows" (Jovanie) |
2015 | What's the Move Pt. II | |
| * denotes a recording that was produced as "Phatboiz" | |||
2010 edit
Rick Ross featuring John Legend —Sweet Life - Cut from a Different Cloth...
- Sweet Life
2011 edit
- I Miss You Now
2012 edit
John Legend, featuring Ludacris — Think Like a Man Soundtrack
- The Thrill
- "Forever Now"
- "Jealous"
- "Unconditional"
2013 edit
Hamilton Park Featuring Alley Boy
- Derrière (single)
- Meant to Be
Yo-Gotti featuring Ne-Yo — I Am
- Respect That You Earn
- Love Ecstasy
Ro James featuring Snoop Dogg — Cadillacs
- 84
2014 edit
RaVaughn featuring Fabolous
- ISFU (single)
2015 edit
SoMo — My Life II
- Make Up Sex
- On and On
- Why Wait
Jovanie — What's the Move Pt. II
- Who Knows
- Whatchu Think About
Tracy T — 50 Shades of Green
- Be Wit Me
2016 edit
Eric Bellinger — Eventually
- Mean What You Say
Awards and nominations edit
Grammy Awards edit
The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Butta-N-BizKit have been nominated three times.[11]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Pieces of Me" (Ledisi) | Best R&B Performance | Nominated |
| 2013 | "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" (John Legend, featuring Ludacris) | Best Rap/Sung Collaboration | Nominated |
| "Kaleidoscope Dream" (Miguel) | Best Urban Contemporary Album | Nominated |
Soul Train Awards edit
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "'Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" | Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award | Nominated |
| Song of the Year | Won |
References edit
- ^ "Grammys 2013: Complete list of nominees and winners". Los Angeles Times. Feb 10, 2013.
- ^ "Grammy Awards 2012: Winners and nominees list". Los Angeles Times. 2012.
- ^ "American single certifications – John Legend – Tonight (Best You Ever Had)". Recording Industry Association of America. January 24, 2014.
- ^ "Keith Butta Justice Personal Facebook Profile". Retrieved March 14, 2016.
- ^ "Allen BizKit Arthur Personal Facebook Profile". Retrieved March 14, 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Philly's Own Phatboiz Nominated For Multiple Soul Train Music Awards". You Wish You Knew. Nov 20, 2012.
- ^ a b "Cannonball Saxophone Artist Biography - Allen "BizKit' Arthur". Cannonball Music Official Web Page. Nov 20, 2012.
- ^ "Allen "BizKit' Arthur Discography". Discogs. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
- ^ a b "Blazetrak Artist Bio: Butta". Blazetrak. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
- ^ "Soul Train 2012 Performances: Stevie Wonder, New Edition, Keyshia Cole, John Legend, Miguel, 2 Chainz". Vibe. Nov 26, 2012.
- ^ "Nominees". National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Archived from the original on February 1, 2012. Retrieved August 15, 2010.