Mike Elizondo

Mike Elizondo
Elizondo in 2022
Elizondo in 2022
Background information
Birth nameMichael A. Elizondo Jr.
Born (1972-10-22) October 22, 1972 (age 52)
Pacoima, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Multi-instrumentalist
  • songwriter
  • producer
Instruments
  • Keyboards
  • guitar
  • bass
  • drums
  • vocals
  • sitar
  • saxophone
Years active1995–present

Michael A. Elizondo Jr. (born October 22, 1972) is an American producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. A protégé of Dr. Dre, Elizondo has worked with 50 Cent, Eminem, Linkin Park, Carrie Underwood, Fiona Apple, Mastodon, Ry Cooder, Twenty One Pilots, Nelly Furtado, Brothers Osborne, Lauren Daigle, Madison Cunningham, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, among others. His songwriting credits include "In da Club" by 50 Cent, Eminem's "Just Lose It" and "The Real Slim Shady", "Family Affair" by Mary J. Blige, and Carrie Underwood's "Cowboy Casanova".[1][2][3] He has won three Grammy Awards from seven nominations, which includes two nominations for Producer of the Year.[4][5]

  1. ^ "Top Writer/Producer Mike Elizondo Co-Writes Big Hits For Eminem, 50 Cent and Mary J. Blige". Songwriter Universe | Songwriting News, Articles & Song Contest. December 1, 2004. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
  2. ^ "Gear: Mike Elizondo's Ultimate Playroom". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
  3. ^ "50 Cent collaborator Mike Elizondo talks about joining 'da club' at 'Live From Here'". Star Tribune. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
  4. ^ "Mike Elizondo". GRAMMY.com. November 19, 2019. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
  5. ^ "Gold and Platinum certifications". RIAA. December 17, 2019. Retrieved December 17, 2019.