Tha Bizness

Infobox musical artist
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Origin = flagicon|USA Seattle, Washington
Genre = Hip hop, R&B
Years_active = 2002–present
Occupation = Producer, Music executive, Entrepreneur
Label = Tha Bizness Productions, LLC./The Money Management Group
Associated_acts = 50 Cent, Young Buck, Lil Scrappy, Yung Joc, Ne-Yo, R. Kelly, G-Unit, Killer Mike, Lloyd Banks, Young Jeezy, Kelly Rowland, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Warren G, Rakim, Talib Kweli, E-40, Gorilla Zoe
URL = [http://thabizness.com Official Website]
Current_members = J-Hen
Dow Jones

Tha Bizness is an American hip hop production duo from Seattle, Washington consisting of J-Hen & Dow Jones.

Biography

Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, the production duo, who are cousins, were inspired by artists such as Teddy Riley, DJ Premier, Mannie Fresh and DJ Toomp. Upon graduating with a degree in Business Management from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Dow returned to Seattle, searching for the opportunity in music, while putting his degree to good use. Ultimately it was his biggest influence, a member of the original Rock Steady Crew, that allowed Dow to see deejaying as an actual art form, inspiring him to launch a career in music. J-Hen however, had been focusing more on being a keyboardist and producer. Realizing they had reached a certain level in Seattle that couldn’t be surpassed, they decided to take their career's to the next level relocating to Los Angeles in 2002. Determined to start their own production company the two worked together combining Dow's techniques as a deejay and J-Hen's talent on the keyboards.cite web |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/features/id.971/title.producers-corner-tha-bizness/p.1 |title=Producer's Corner: Tha Bizness |publisher=Dork Magazine |date=2007-12-16 |accessdate=2008-10-01]

In 2006, Tha Bizness signed a production deal with G-Unit’s Sha Money XL’s, "Teamwork Music Inc". As a part of the deal, Tha Bizness began doing in-house production for 50 Cent, Young Buck, Spider Loc and G-Unit’s new acquisition Young Hot Rod. Dow stated to Vibe Magazine:They also began producing beats for Lil Scrappy, Ras Kass, Trae, Jody Breeze, Yung Joc, Glasses Malone, Bishop Lamont and Keak da Sneak. In regards to their production style, it was well received because of their "unique texture and ability to make big records without using samples."cite web |url=http://www.vibe.com/news/news_headlines/2006/07/tha_bizness_production_duo_signs_deal_with_gunits_sha_money_xl/ |title=Tha Bizness Production Duo Inks Deal With G-Unit's Sha Money XL |publisher=Vibe Magazine |date=2006-7-20 |accessdate=2008-10-01]

Tha Bizness recently produced in-house for Ne-Yo ("Closer"), R. Kelly ("Hair Braider" & "At the Same Time") and G-Unit ("Piano Man"). In addition they've produced tracks with 50 Cent ("Follow My Lead"), Ice Cube, Killer Mike ("Pressure"), Lloyd Banks, Young Jeezy ("My President"), Ky-Mani Marley, Kelly Rowland, Snoop Dogg, Mistah Fab, Turf Talk ("That's That Turf Talk"), Nate Dogg, Warren G, AZ, Rakim, Parker Brothaz, Talib Kweli, Strong Arm Steady, E-40, and Gorilla Zoe.cite web |url=http://ThaBiznessProductions.fuzz.com/ |title=Music |publisher=Tha Bizness Productions |date= |accessdate=2008-10-01] They also launched Tha Bizness Productions, LLC., a full fledge media and music production company.cite web |url=http://thabizness.com/about/ |title=About Us |publisher=thabizness.com |date=2008-2-19 |accessdate=2008-10-01]

References

External links

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* [http://thabizness.com Official Website]