Arthur Baker (producer)

Arthur Baker
Baker in 1984
Background information
Born (1955-04-22) April 22, 1955 (age 69)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Record producer
  • remixer
  • DJ
Years active1982–1996, 2006–present
Labels

Arthur Baker (born April 22, 1955) is an American record producer and DJ best known for his work with hip hop artists like Afrika Bambaataa and Planet Patrol, as well as British group New Order. He is also known for remixing the Jill Jones song "Mia Bocca" on the 12" single, taken from her self-titled debut album Jill Jones (1987), released on Prince's Paisley Park Records, as well as remixing the Pet Shop Boys song, "In the Night". His remix of the song was used as the main theme for the BBC TV programme The Clothes Show between 1986 and 1994. He also remixed the "Massive Jungle Mix" for Tina Turner's UK top 40 single "Whatever You Want" (co-written by himself, Taylor Dayne and Fred Zarr).[2][3] Arthur Baker's songs are represented by Downtown Music Publishing.

  1. ^ a b c "Arthur Baker". AllMusic. Retrieved March 8, 2011.
  2. ^ "Tina Turner – Whatever You Want – Single". The-world-of-tina.com.
  3. ^ "TINA TURNER | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com.