Brandon Blue Hamilton

Brandon Hamilton, professionally known as Blue, is a Grammy Award nominated[1][2] American record producer from Atlanta, Georgia, United States. He is most known for his work with Plumbline Music Group, which he joined in January 2010.

Brandon Blue Hamilton
Birth nameBrandon Hamilton
Also known asBlue
Born (1987-04-07) April 7, 1987
St. Louis, Missouri United States
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Occupation(s)Record producer, songwriter, performer, teacher
InstrumentsBass, guitar, drums, piano
Years active2010–present
LabelsPlumbline Music Group, Island Def Jam
Websitebassieblue.com

Blue is signed with Plumbline Music Group, a music production company started by Jan Smith. He has worked with Jan on the production of the Grammy-nominated Diane Warren song written for Justin Bieber entitled "Born To Be Somebody".[3] This also earned Blue production credits on the film, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never and was the only new release from the movie's soundtrack CD. Blue also co-wrote a song with Justin Bieber entitled "All I Want is You" for the 2011 Christmas album, Under The Mistletoe.[4]

In June 2012, Blue landed a cover and was named Atlanta's Hottest New Producer and one to watch for in X-Poszed magazine.[5]

Production and writing credits

Justin Bieber - Under the Mistletoe (November 1, 2011)

  • "All I Want Is You"

(Produced By Justin Bieber, Written By Justin Bieber, Brandon Blue Hamilton)[4]

Justin Bieber - Never Say Never: The Remixes (February 14, 2011)

(Produced By Brandon Blue Hamilton,[3] Jan Smith, Written By Dianne Warren)

Myron Butler & Levi - Stronger (August 28, 2007) (Guitar and additional personnel – Brandon Blue Hamilton)[6]

Personal life

Despite widespread confusion, this Atlanta-based African-American record producer, Brandon "Blue" Hamilton,[7] is not the same individual as a Los Angeles-based white musician named Blue Hamilton,[8] who is married to actor Matt Dallas.

References
  1. Brandon Hamilton's "Blue" Streak ASCAP February 22, 2012. Retrieved January 7, 2013
  2. Mama Jan and Blue Hamilton’s Song “Born to Be Somebody” Receive Grammy Nom! Jan Smith Studios, Inc. 2012. Retrieved January 7, 2013
  3. "Never Say Never: The Remixes". AllMusic.
  4. "Under the Mistletoe". AllMusic.
  5. "The "Producer" Edition - Volume1, Issue 1". X-Pozsed Magazine. Col-X-Ist Multi Media Group and Publication L.L.C.
  6. "Stronger". AllMusic.
  7. Official website Bassie 'Blue' Hamilton 2012. Retrieved January 7, 2013
  8. Introducing Blue Hamilton Archived January 11, 2013, at the Wayback Machine Trending Records. 2012. Retrieved January 7, 2013
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