Harmony Samuels
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Harmony Samuels
| image = File:Harmony "H-Money" Samuels.jpg
| birth_name = Harmony Olakunle David Samuels
| alias = H-Money
| caption = Samuels in 2010
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1980|5|16}}
| origin = London, England
| instrument = keyboards, guitar, bass guitar, drums
| genre = {{hlist|Hip hop|R&B|pop}}
| occupation = Record producer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist
| years_active = 1995 – present
| label = B.O.E Global
| associated_acts = Janet Jackson, Ariana Grande, Chipmunk, Chris Brown, Fantasia, Tiwa Savage, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, Teyana Taylor, Ciara
}}
Harmony Olakunle David Samuels (born 16 May 1980), also known as H-Money, is an English record producer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. He has produced a multitude of hits for artists such as Brandy, Jennifer Lopez, Mary J. Blige, Ariana Grande, Fifth Harmony, Chip, Ciara, Fantasia, Janet Jackson, Chris Brown, Keyshia Cole, Ne-Yo and more.
Background
Harmony Samuels was born 16 May 1980 in Tottenham, London to Nigerian parents. When he was 4 he taught himself how to play the piano and bass while playing for his church. He had become his church's musical director at the age of 12.{{cite web|title=Harmony|url=http://boeglobal.com/about/harmony/|publisher=BOE Global|access-date=6 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130908011558/http://boeglobal.com/about/harmony/|archive-date=8 September 2013|url-status=dead}}
It was at the age of 14 that he decided to become a music producer.
Music career
Samuels' production career began in the UK, where he worked with some of the most relevant artists in the music scene including Chipmunk, Alesha Dixon, and Craig David. He then moved to Los Angeles after he caught the attention of producer Rodney Jerkins.{{cite news|title=Fantasia is Not Crazy|author=Hazelann Williams|website=Voice-online.co.uk|date=8 January 2013|url=http://www.voice-online.co.uk/article/%E2%80%98fantasia-not-crazy|access-date=2020-05-20|archive-date=19 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130119120439/http://voice-online.co.uk/article/%E2%80%98fantasia-not-crazy|url-status=dead}} After transitioning to L.A. he continued to build on his career by working with artists such as Maroon 5, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Brandy Norwood, Kelly Rowland, Jennifer Hudson, Ne-Yo, Keyshia Cole and others.
In 2007, Samuels was on his last leg with the music industry, he had thought to himself to retire, and go back to his old school and become a music teacher when he was discovered by Rodney Jerkins. Rodney Jerkins gave him a producer deal and a publishing deal.
Harmony eventually moved to LA in 2009. In 2011, he opened his own recording studio, London Bridge Studios, in Los Angeles.{{discogs label|1273081| London Bridge Studios, L.A.}}
In 2013, he produced Ariana Grande's debut hit single "The Way" as well as several songs from her debut album, Yours Truly and "My Everything". He also contributed 13 out of 14 songs on Fantasia's album Side Effects of You.
Between grooming rising stars with his knowledge of the music industry, and educating students and professionals alike with his mentoring and experience, Harmony debuted his first act signed to BOE in 2016, MAJOR. Two years later, over 70 million views on YouTube, "Why I Love You" has gone gold, BOE's first Certified Gold record.
He currently resides in Los Angeles, where he runs B.O.E. Global.{{Cite web|url=https://www.boeglobal.com/|title=BOE Global|website=Boeglobal.com|access-date=2020-05-20}}
Discography
{{Main|Harmony Samuels production discography}}
References
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External links
- {{discogs artist|2179788|Harmony Samuels}}
- BOE TV: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7iTwt-KIKxqUMrBC-Jzyw/videos BOE TV Presents]
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Category:English people of Nigerian descent
Category:English record producers
Category:English rhythm and blues musicians
Category:English male singer-songwriters
Category:English singer-songwriters
Category:English expatriate musicians in the United States
Category:Musicians from the London Borough of Haringey
Category:People from Tottenham