Troy Taylor (producer)
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Troy Taylor was born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut, into a family of musicians. He got his start by singing in talent shows at an early age then moved on to playing keyboards. Before reaching the age of 21, Taylor was signed as an artist to Motown Records and later helped produce several tracks for Boyz II Men. It was here that Taylor found his true passion as a producer.
With a discography of platinum hits, Troy Taylor has produced and written for artists such Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, B2K, Ginuwine, Color Me Badd, The Isley Brothers, Patti Labelle, Omarion, Brian McKnight, Kevin Lyttle, Glenn Lewise, Tyrese, The O-Jays, Take 6, SWV, 702, Brownstone, Johnny Gill and Stevie Wonder.
In more recent years Taylor has formed his own production company Songbook Entertainment which has served as a launching pad for young R&B artist Trey Songz. After meeting in 2001, Taylor has served as Songz' mentor and helped write and produce the bulk of Trey Songz' 2005 debut album I Gotta Make It.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ BMI News. May 3, 2005. Newcomer Trey Songz and Producer Troy Taylor Join BMI Family. http://www.bmi.com/news/entry/234428
