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Ivan Matias | |
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| Birth name | Ivan Matias |
| Born | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, dance-pop, hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | Warner/Chappell Music |
| Website | www |
Ivan Matias is an American singer, songwriter, producer, arranger, hip hop ghostwriter, and entrepreneur. He is primarily known for writing and producing hit songs for artists like En Vogue ("Don't Let Go (Love)"),[1] Angie Stone ("Wish I Didn't Miss You"),[2][3] SWV ("You're The One"),[4] and Blu Cantrell ("Breathe")[5] among others which have sold over 44 million records worldwide and appear on over 100 greatest hits and compilation albums.[citation needed]
Matias has also had four major label recording deals with Atlantic Records, London Records, Arista Records, and Elektra Entertainment. Only his Arista artist album was released and produced a #1 Dance Single "I've Had Enough".[6] Matias has been featured on several soundtracks including Dr. Dolittle ("Do Little Things"),[7] Set It Off ("Set It Off"),[8] The Mod Squad ("Messin' Around")[9] and Sprung ("Since You've Gone Away").[10]
- ^ "Don't Let Go". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ "Angie Stone – Wish I Didn't Miss You". Discogs. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
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- ^ "Breathe Blu Cantrell". Discogs. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ "Ivan Matias songs". Retrieved 15 December 2013.
- ^ "Dr. Dolittle The Album". Discogs. 1998. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
- ^ "Organized Noize - Set It Off". Discogs. 1996. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
- ^ "The Mod Squad". IMDb. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
- ^ "Sprung (Original Soundtrack)". AllMusic. Retrieved 15 December 2013.