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| Birth name | Troy Christopher Taylor |
| Also known as | Mayor of R&B |
| Born | New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
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| Formerly of | The Characters |
Troy Christopher Taylor is an American record producer, singer, and songwriter from New Haven, Connecticut, best known for his discovery and mentorship of R&B singer Trey Songz. He was formerly a member of production collective The Characters, and founded the record label Songbook Entertainment in 2002, through which he signed Songz the following year.[1] Throughout his career, Taylor has produced and worked extensively with the singer, as well as other prominent R&B acts including the Isley Brothers, Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Whitney Houston, and Boyz II Men.[2]
- ^ "Grammy Award Winning Producer Troy Taylor: Talks Reviving Real R&B, Friendship With Aretha Franklin & Finding Longevity In The Music Business". respect-mag.com. November 15, 2019.
- ^ "Grammy Award-Winning Troy Taylor Transcends into the New Era of R&B". December 18, 2019. Archived from the original on December 22, 2022. Retrieved December 22, 2022.