Danny Morris (music producer)

Mr.Morris
Background information
Also known asMr. Morris
OriginJamaica / Miami
GenresR&B, hip hop
Occupation(s)Songwriter, record producer
Years active2010–present
LabelsAtlantic, Interscope, Sony, Roc Nation, Universal

Danny Morris (PKA Mr. Morris) is an American songwriter and music producer. Morris has written songs for artists including Nicole Scherzinger (featuring 50 Cent),[1] Wiz Khalifa,[2] Pitbull (featuring Jamie Foxx),[3] and Mary J. Blige (featuring Drake), among others.[4] In 2011 Usher was awarded the Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for the song "There Goes My Baby", which was co-written by Danny Morris.[5][6] Danny Morris received a BMI Urban Award for the song. His work with Usher also includes the song "Lemme See", which reached the number one position on the Billboard Urban/R&B Chart, and was produced by Morris.[7] In 2012 Lil Wayne received the Songwriter of the Year award at the Urban Awards for work that included his song "Motivation", co-written by Morris.[8] The song was also awarded a 2012 Billboard Music Award.[9]

In addition to songwriting, Morris has also performed as a keyboardist on the albums of artists including Eminem,[10] Usher,[11] Fantasia,[12] Nelly,[13] and Yelawolf.[14] He has also worked as a producer on albums by Nelly and Monica.[15] Morris was signed as a producer and songwriter with Jim Jonsin's Rebel Rock Entertainment,[7] from 2010 to 2013.[16]

  1. ^ Killer Love (Booklet). Nicole Scherzinger. Santa Monica, CA: Polydor, Interscope Records (Cat no. 0602527665153). 2011.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  2. ^ "Wiz Khalifa: Rolling Papers". AllMusic. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
  3. ^ "Pitbull: Planet Pit". AllMusic. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
  4. ^ "Mr. Wrong by Mary J. Blige - Songfacts". Songfacts. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  5. ^ "Usher 'gives away Grammy'". Music News. December 7, 2011. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
  6. ^ "And The GRAMMY Went To ... Usher". Grammy awards. February 17, 2011. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
  7. ^ a b "Official Biography: Danny Morris". Archived from the original on July 24, 2012. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
  8. ^ "Mariah Carey, Drake, Lil Wayne, EMI Music Publishing & More Honored at BMI Urban Awards". Broadcast Music, Inc. September 8, 2012. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
  9. ^ "The 2012 Billboard Music Awards". ABC. May 20, 2012. Archived from the original on April 2, 2013. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
  10. ^ Credits: Recovery. Allmusic. Retrieved on June 18, 2010.
  11. ^ Credits: Versus. Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved on September 10, 2010.
  12. ^ "Fantasia: Back to Me". Allmusic. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
  13. ^ Credits: 5.0. Allmusic. Retrieved on November 16, 2010.
  14. ^ Credits: Radioactive. Allmusic. Retrieved on November 23, 2011.
  15. ^ "Danny Morris Discography". Discogs. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
  16. ^ "Eminem & Nelly Producer Jim Jonsin". Hit Talk. November 10, 2012. Retrieved October 8, 2012.