Joshua Isaih Parker (born October 27, 1993), professionally known as OG Parker, is an American record producer from Atlanta. He is currently signed to Quality Control Music and has been with the label since 2014. OG Parker has produced for artists including Migos, Chris Brown, Katy Perry, Fetty Wap, K Camp, and YFN Lucci.
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Early life and career
Parker was born and raised in Fayetteville, Georgia. He has been musically inclined since his childhood. At age 10, he learned how to play piano, saxophone, clarinet and percussion.
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 11 and Komplete Control s61. In 2015, Parker left Georgia State and decided to pursue music professionally. He joined OG Maco's collective OGG and this is where he received the name, OG Parker. With his use of ambient melodies, intricate drum patterns, and heavy bass lines, Parker's has described his production style as Trap R&B.
Parker has produced for artists including Chris Brown, Migos, Katy Perry, DJ Carnage, Lil Yachty, and more. In 2016, he produced seven tracks on YFN Lucci's critically acclaimed project Wish Me Well 2.
In 2015, he launched his company, Neutral, which consists of a music production group and a lifestyle brand. Neutral's production group is made up of OG Parker, Goldenchlyd, Melo D, and DregotJuice. The lifestyle brand is run by OG Parker and Rashid Nellons
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Certifications and awards
"Bad Intentions" by Niykee Heaton ft Migos - certified Gold by RIAA
"1Hunnid" by K Camp ft Fetty Wap - certified Gold by RIAA on January 17, 2017
"Slippery" by Migos ft Gucci Mane - certified Platinum by RIAA
Production discography
References
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