OG Parker explained

OG Parker
Birth Name:Joshua Isaih Parker
Birth Date:27 October 1993
Birth Place:Fayetteville, Georgia, U.S.
Origin:Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Occupation:Record producer, songwriter
Instrument:FL Studio,Komplete Kontrol S61, keyboard, piano, saxophone, clarinet, percussion
Years Active:2013–present
Label:Quality Control Music, Neutral Records

Joshua Isaih "'OG" Parker (born October 27, 1993), is an American hip hop record producer from Atlanta, Georgia. In 2015, he worked as an in-house producer for the record label Quality Control Music.[1] His stage moniker is derived from his affiliation with OG Maco's collective OGG, where he became acquainted with frequent collaborator Deko. Parker has since produced for prominent artists including Megan Thee Stallion, Migos, Chris Brown, Jazmine Sullivan, Gucci Mane, Fetty Wap, K Camp, YFN Lucci and Kollision.[2]

Early life and career

Parker was born and raised in Fayetteville, Georgia.

He attended Georgia State University from 2012 to 2014 and studied music and graphic arts. While in school he began creating remixes of popular songs and producing beats using FL Studio. In 2015, Parker dropped out to focus on his music professionally. He joined OG Maco's collective OGG, where he adapted his moniker.[2]

Parker has produced for artists including Chris Brown, Migos,[3] Katy Perry, DJ Carnage, and Lil Yachty, among others.[2] In 2016, he produced seven tracks on YFN Lucci's critically acclaimed project Wish Me Well 2.[4]

In 2020, Parker was enlisted by Red Bull to host their syndicated show The Cut USA, a show pairing 9 singer-songwriters and 9 music producers to create new tracks in Red Bull Studios.

In 2021, Parker launched NEUTRAL RECORDS, a record label, management group and publishing company. His signees include R&B singer Imani, along with producers Beezo, XY, and Kilo Keys.[5] The same year, Parker and YouTuber DDG released the collaborative album DIE 4 RESPECT, where Parker produced all tracks and enlisted guest appearances from Coi Leray, Lil Yachty, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again.[6]

In 2022, Parker was awarded a Grammy Award for Album of the Year for his production work on Jazmine Sullivan's song "On It" from her album Heaux Tales (2021).[7] Parker has also garnered 6 other nominations throughout his career.

Production discography

Charted songs

Title! rowspan="2"
YearPeak''chart positionsAlbum
USUS
R&B/HH
AUSCANUK
"Slippery"
2017291246Culture
"Pills & Automobiles"
461667Heartbreak on a Full Moon
"B.I.D"
20184685Memories Don't Die
"Walk It Talk It"
107551431Culture II
"Loyal"
20196029821931Partymobile
"Restroom Occupied"
109101Baccend Beezy
"Thot Shit"
2021166384327Something for Thee Hotties

RIAA Certifications

!Track!Year!Certification!Album!Co-Producers
1Hunnid2015Platinum[8] Only Way Is UpDeko
“Slippery”20174× PlatinumCultureDeko
“Pills & Automobiles”20173× Platinum[9] Heartbreak On A Full MoonSmash David, the Martianz
“B.I.D.”2018Gold[10] Memories Don't DieSmash David
“Walk It Talk It”20186× Platinum[11] Culture IIDeko
“Loyal”2019Platinum[12] PARTYMOBILEDreGotJuice, OG Parker& 40
“Just Might”2019Platinum[13] Over ItArsenio Archer, G. Ry & OG Parker
“Indigo”2019Gold[14] IndigoRomano, Soundz, Scott Storch
“Stuntin' On You”2020Gold[15] Hitmaka, Chrishan
“Man in the Mirror”2021Gold[16] B4 AVASmash David, S.Dot, Dez Wright, DiorWinterr
“On It”2021Gold[17] Heaux TalesWU10, Cardiak
“Hood Melody”2021GoldDIE 4 RESPECTLondnBlue, Kazi Medina, Smash David & Jon Milli
"Thot Shit20212× Platinum[18] Something for Thee HottiesShawn “Source” Jarrett, OG Parker & LilJuMadeDaBeat
“Baddest"2021Gold[19] Hitmaka, OG Parker, Romano & Mike Woods
"Vette Motors”2022Gold[20] The Last SlimetoOG Parker, jetsonmade, Beezo, liltyh & Jason Goldberg
"Sweetest Pie2022Platinum[21] TraumazineRomano, Platinum Libraries & KOZ

Production credits

TrackYearArtist(s)AlbumCo-Producers
"Restroom Occupied"2019Yella Beezy ft Chris BrownBaccend Beezy
"Baguettey"Yella Beezy ft Trapboy FreddyRomano
"Trust"Yella BeezySmash David
"Run Back"Always NeverWhere Now (EP)G.Ry, Romano, BRYVN
"Hands Off"Gucci Mane ft JeremihDelusions of Grandeur
"Natural Disaster"Chris BrownIndigoRomano, Smash David
"Burgundy"Romano
"Indigo"[22] Scott Storch, Romano, Soundz
"Choosin"PnB RockTrapStar Turnt PopStarRomano, G Ry, 1Mind
"Type a Way"Eric Bellinger ft Chris Brown & OG ParkerThe Rebirth 2Romano
"Showin Out"DreezyBig DreezXeryus, Romano
"Love Someone"Dreezy ft JacqueesRomano, Xeryus
"Control"August Alsina ft Ty Dolla SignForever and a DayXeryus, Romano
"Us"August AlsinaRomano
"Go"Romano, Pearl Lion
"Bipolar"2018Gucci Mane ft QuavoEvil Genius
"Cat Piss"Ski Mask the Slump God ft Lil YachtyStokeleyDeko & Romano
"Did for the Streets"Lil DurkSigned to the Streets 31Mind, Romano, CVRE
"Perfect Timing"MihTY, Jeremih & Ty Dolla $ignMIH-TYRomano, Keyboard Kid, HItmaka
"FlEXiBle"Tory Lanez ft Lil Baby & Chris BrownLove Me Now?Romano, Smash David
"Still"[23] KollisionBetter Than Yesterday
"How Bout That"QuavoQuavo HunchoRomano
"Walk With A Limp"Mozzy ft YFN LucciGangland LandlordDre Got The Juice, Goldenchyld, Budda Beats
"No Validation"Jacquees4275
"Whatever You Into"
"Mamacita"BlocBoy JBSimiDeko, Romano
"LA Nights"Ne-YoGood ManG Ry, Romano
"Trouble In The City"merge!Deko, Romano
"Street Punk"Rich HoodG Ry
"Big Tymers"Lil Baby and Marlo2 The Hard Way
"Waterworld"Carnage ft MigosBattered Bruised & BloodyCarnage
"Walk It Talk It"[24] Migos ft DrakeCulture IIDeko
"B.I.D."Tory LanezMemories Don't DieSmash David
"Slippery"[25] 2017Migos ft Gucci ManeCultureDeko
"Enormous"Gucci Mane ft Ty Dolla SignMr. DavisTM88, Rex Kudo
"Liger"Carnage ft Young ThugYoung MarthaCarnage
"Been Broke Before"YFN LucciLong Live NutRomano
"Testimony"YFN Lucci ft Boosie
"Options"Lil BabyPerfect TimingBeezo Beatz
"Paper Ova Here"[26] Quavo
"Intruder"[27] Takeoff
"Pills and Automobiles"Chris Brown ft. Yo Gotti, A Boogie wit da Hoodie & Kodak BlackHeartbreak on a Full MoonSmash David, the Martianz
"Sensei"Chris Brown ft. A1Deko
"1Hunnid"[28] 2016K Camp ft Fetty WapOnly Way Is UpDeko
"Everytime"YFN Lucci ft Johnny CincoWish Me Well 2[29]
"Artificial"YFN Lucci
"Like We Never"Goldenchyld, Dre Got Juice, King Wade
"Who I Do It For"Goldenchyld
"Talk That Shit"

Notes and References

  1. https://www.redbull.com/us-en/interview-with-the-cut-host-dj-og-parker
  2. News: Producer OG Parker discusses his journey from the piano to the studio. 2016-11-18. Rolling Out. en-US. 2017-01-28.
  3. News: Migos' "Culture" (Review). HotNewHipHop. 2017-12-02.
  4. Web site: 50 Best Hip-Hop Projects of 2016 - XXL. XXL Mag. 19 December 2016 . en-US. 2017-01-28.
  5. Web site: OG Parker Is The Next Wave: Producer Talks Working With Migos, Coach K & More. June 20, 2020. HotNewHipHop. 5 September 2018.
  6. Web site: Die 4 Respect by DDG & OG Parker . 2023-10-20 . Genius . en.
  7. Web site: Jazmine Sullivan wins Best R&B Album for Heaux Tales at the 2022 Grammys . 2023-10-23 . The FADER . en.
  8. Web site: Gold & Platinum . 2023-10-23 . RIAA . en-US.
  9. Web site: Gold & Platinum . 2023-10-23 . RIAA . en-US.
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  21. Web site: Gold & Platinum . 2023-10-24 . RIAA . en-US.
  22. Web site: Try the TIDAL Web Player. listen.tidal.com. en. 2019-07-22.
  23. Web site: Kollision – Still.
  24. News: OG Parker x Deko Talk Recent Grammy Nominations with Migos, EDM Album & Taking Over 2018. Billboard. 2018-03-13.
  25. Web site: ATLANTA UNTRAPPED: OG Parker and Deko talk hip-hop at Level Up Atlanta's Connecting the Dots Atlanta Creative Loafing. Atlanta Creative Loafing. en. 2018-03-13.
  26. News: Hear Migos Rapper Quavo's Boastful New Song 'Paper Over Here'. Rolling Stone. 2017-12-02.
  27. Web site: Migos Have No Plans to Drop Solo Projects - XXL. XXL Mag. 24 May 2017 . 2017-12-02.
  28. Web site: K Camp - One Way - Slumlords. LiveMixtapes. 2017-01-29.
  29. Web site: YFN Lucci - Wish Me Well 2 - TIG Records. LiveMixtapes. 2017-01-29.