1. Nadir Khayat, known as RedOne, is a Moroccan-Swedish record producer, record executive, singer and songwriter.
24 Facts About RedOne
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RedOne has worked in production for high-profile recording artists including Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Iglesias, One Direction, and Usher, among others.
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RedOne won Producer of the Year at the 2011 Grammis Award, a Swedish music award instituted as a regional equivalent to the Grammy Awards.
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RedOne then moved on to produce various Swedish and European pop acts.
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RedOne wrote two songs for Daniel Lindstrom's self-titled chart-topping album, "Break Free" and "My Love Won't Let You Down".
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RedOne then had his first number one on Sverigetopplistan with Darin Zanyar's "Step Up".
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RedOne went on to co-produce Darin's two albums The Anthem and self-titled album Darin alongside well-known producers like Ghost, Jorgen Elofsson, Arnthor Birgisson and George Samuelson.
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RedOne had crossover success with the Canadian singer and Juno Award Carl Henry with hits "I Wish" and "Little Mama".
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In 2006, RedOne produced the single "Bamboo" that was named an "Official Melody" for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
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In 2007, RedOne decided to move to Jersey City, New Jersey with his wife for better career opportunities, believing this to be his "now or never opportunity".
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RedOne started playing songs in front of the marketing team and label president Charlie Walk.
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RedOne was entrusted the production role on Kat DeLuna's debut album 9 Lives.
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In 2007, Alan Melina and Laurent Besencon, of New Heights Entertainment, the management company for Lady Gaga and RedOne, were introduced to each other.
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RedOne penned many of the songs sung by Alexey Vorobyov, who represented Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest of 2011 and eventually recruited the singer to his record label.
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In 2010, RedOne founded 2101 Records, a record label, as a joint venture with Universal Music Group.
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RedOne continued to work with Gaga on her second studio album, Born This Way.
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RedOne produced and co-wrote four songs for Nicki Minaj's second album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, including the Billboard Hot 100 top-20 hits "Starships" and "Pound the Alarm".
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In 2015, RedOne announced that he is working on his debut album entitled RedOne Presents.
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RedOne declared that he would like to collaborate with Lady Gaga, Enrique Iglesias, Stevie Wonder, and Lionel Richie for the album.
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RedOne went on to produce the 2022 FIFA Club World Cup official song entitled "Welcome to Morocco", that took place in Morocco.
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RedOne wrote and produced the official anthem for the COP28 Summit that took place in Dubai in December 2023.
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RedOne continued writing and producing with Gaga and a host of other artists.
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In 2011, RedOne created 2101 Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to helping disadvantaged youth and to inspire and motivate young people to pursue their passion in life through music, arts and education.
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RedOne is involved with A Place Called Home, a safe haven in South Central Los Angeles where underserved youth are empowered to take ownership of the quality and direction of their lives through programs in education, arts, and well-being and are inspired to make a meaningful difference in their community and the world.