Channel 7 (musician)

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Channel 7

Background information
Birth name Marcus Vest
Born July 7th, 1977
Origin Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Genre(s) R&B, Hip-Hop, Funk, Soul, Electronic, Pop
Occupation(s) Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer
Years active 2001–present

Channel 7 formerly known as 7 Aurelius (born Marcus Vest in Lexington, Kentucky) is a singer and hip hop/R&B songwriter and producer, most noted for his work with The Inc. Records (formerly Murder Inc.).

Seven is, to some extent, associated with The Inc. He has co-produced, played instruments on many of The Inc.'s releases. He has also done background vocals for many of the artists he has produced for. His most famous productions are "I'm Real (Remix)" by Jennifer Lopez, "Always on Time" by Ja Rule, and "Foolish" by Ashanti. He has been featured as a vocalist with LL Cool J and Ashanti. 7 has received an ASCAP award for songwriting.

7 co-produced Carlton's third album, Heroes and Thieves, with Irv Gotti, Rick Rubin and Stephan Jenkins.[1]

Contents

[edit] Awards

[edit] Selected production and/or songwriting credits

[edit] Albums

    • Pain Is Love by Ja Rule (All Instruments by 7)

[edit] Songs

Channel 7 making a rare appearance in Ashanti's music video "Only U"
Channel 7 making a rare appearance in Ashanti's music video "Only U"
  • 2001
    • "Lost Little Girl" by Ja Rule
    • "X" by Ja Rule feat. Missy Elliott & Tweet
    • "Down Ass Bitch" by Ja Rule feat. Charlie Baltimore
    • "Always on Time" by Ja Rule feat. Ashanti
    • "Pain Is Love" by Ja Rule
    • "Never Again" by Ja Rule
    • "Worldwide Gangsta" by Ja Rule
    • "Smokin and Ridin" by Ja Rule
    • "I'm Real (Murder Remix)" by Jennifer Lopez & Ja Rule
    • "Dial M for Murder" by Ja Rule
    • "The Inc." by Ja Rule
    • "Ain't It Funny (Murder Remix)" by Jennifer Lopez
    • "When A Man Does Wrong" by Ashanti
    • "Justify My Love" by Vita feat. Ashanti
    • "AM To PM (Irv Gotti' Gutta Remix)" by Christina Milian
    • "The Pledge" by Irv Gotti feat. Caddillac Tah & Ashanti
    • "No One Does It Better" by Irv Gotti feat. Charlie Baltimore & Ashanti
    • "Good Life (Remix)" by Faith Evans feat. Ja Rule, Caddillac Tah & Vita
  • 2002
    • "Intro" by Ashanti
    • "Foolish" by Ashanti
    • "Leaving (Always On Time Part II)" by Ashanti feat. Ja Rule
    • "Call" by Ashanti
    • "Rescue" by Ashanti
    • "Reach for the Sky" (unreleased) by Mariah Carey
    • "Baby" by Ashanti
    • "VooDoo" by Ashanti
    • "Movies" by Ashanti
    • "Unfoolish" by Ashanti feat. The Notorious B.I.G.
    • "Dreams" by Ashanti
    • "Rainy Dayz" by Mary J. Blige feat. Ja Rule
    • "Gangsta Lovin'" by Eve feat. Alicia Keys
    • "Down 4 U" by Irv Gotti feat. Ja Rule, Ashanti, Vita & Charli Baltimore
    • "Irresistible Chick" by Eve
    • "Subtle Invitation" by Mariah Carey
    • "The Rain" by Irv Gotti feat. Ja Rule, Jody Mack & O-1
    • "Thugz Mansion (7 Remix)" by 2Pac
    • "Never Call U Bitch Again (OG Vibe Remix)" by 2Pac
  • 2003
    • "Officially Missing You" by Tamia
    • "Murder Reigns" by Ja Rule
    • "Intro/Meledy" by Ashanti
    • "There Goes My Heart" by Mariah Carey
    • "I Wanna Kiss You" by Nicole Wray
    • "Sweet Baby" by Ashanti
    • "The Pledge (Remix)" by Ja Rule feat. Nas & Ashanti
  • 2004
    • "Hush" by LL Cool J feat. 7 Aurelius
    • "Concrete Rose Intro" by Ashanti
    • "A Message to the Fans (Skit)" by Ashanti
    • "Only U" by Ashanti
    • "Focus" by Ashanti
    • "Love Again" by Ashanti
    • "U" by Ashanti
    • "Every Lil' Thing" by Ashanti
    • "Don't Leave Me Alone" by Ashanti feat. 7 Aurelius
  • 2007
    • "Lollipop" by Nicole Wray
    • "M-A-K-E-L-O-V-E-T-O-M-E" 7 Aurelius Feat. Vanessa Carlton [#9 Simland Simboard Hot 30]
    • "Here's My Number Babe" 7 Aurelius Feat. Ashanti
    • "Drums" by Nicole Wray
    • "Body" by Ja Rule feat. Ashley Joi

[edit] References

  1. ^ Reid, Shaheem. "Irv Gotti Maps Out Inc. Comeback With Vanessa Carlton, Lloyd, Ja Rule". MTV News. November 28, 2006. Retrieved November 30, 2006.
  2. ^ ASCAP