What influences my music is much more than the borrowed ideas of various musical themes already written. My music is inspired by the direction of my life and by the people and experiences influencing that. My music tends to be commercial, but without commercialism fewer people will get to experience what I have created, and thus less of an influence my contributions will have on the ever growing mind of the universe itself.
Some artists that I enjoy listening to and greatly admire are:
Beatles, John Lennon, Verdi, Cure, Debussy, Ray Lynch, Beethoven, Samuel Barber, Duran Duran, Peter Gabriel, Depeche Mode, Pink Floyd, U2, Faithless, Keane, Barry Gibb, Tom Petty, ELO, Nile Rogers, Bowie, Pet Shop Boys, A. Badalamenti, John Denver, Elton John, The Cars, Lisa Gerrard, Matt Darey, Armand Van Helden
"A good songwriter borrows ideas, a great songwriter steals them." -J. Lennon
Sounds Like
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M y R e l e a s e s
1 9 9 4 - 2 0 0 8
Sir Ivan
“I Am Peaceman” (Debut Full-Length LP)
Producer / Arranger / Mixer
Peaceman Music Coming Soon
Nate Butler
“Booty And A Blenda”
Additional Production / Remix
Funky Records
Jaheim
“Never”
Additional Production / Remix
Atlantic Records •• GOLD ••
Mick Jagger
“Charmed Life”
Additional Production / Remix
Rhino Records
Gym Class Heroes
“Clothes Off”
Additional Production / Remix
Lava / Atlantic
P-Diddy
“Last Night”
Additional Production / Remix
Bad Boy/Atlantic/WB •• PLATINUM ••
Danity Kane
"Show Stoppin"
Additional Production / Remix
Bad Boy/Atlantic/WB •• GOLD ••
Sir Ivan
“For What Its Worth”
Producer / Remixer
Peaceman
C-Note
"Forgive Me"
Additional Production / Remix
Transcontinental Records / EMI
Lil' Kim
"Lighters Up"
Additional Production / Remix
Atlantic Records / WB •• GOLD ••
Rob Thomas
"This Is How A Heart Breaks"
Additional Production & Remix
Atlantic Records / WB •• MULTI-PLATINUM ••
Natasha Bedingfield
"These Words"
Additional Production / Remix
Epic Records / SONY •• GOLD ••
FORD featuring Jori
"Pure Imagination"
Additional Production / Remix
Pandisc /Koch Records
Fabolous
"Baby" (Konductor Mix)
Additional Production / Remix /w
George Acosta
Lava / Atlantic / WB •• GOLD ••
Vanessa Williams
"You Are Everything"
Additional Production / Remix
Lava / Atlantic / WB
Ryan Cabrera
"True”
Additional Production / Remix
Lava / Atlantic / WB •• GOLD ••
Kassi
"Threw It All Away”
Writer / Producer / Mixer / Remixer
Robbins Entertainment / BMG
Ciara Feat. Missy Elliott
"1-2 Step”
Additional Production / Remix
La Face / JIVE / BMG •• MULTI-PLATINUM ••
iiO
"Runaway"
Additional Production / Remix
Made Records
FORD Vs. Ludacris
"Stand Up”
Additional Production / Remix
White Label
Twista
"Overnight Celebrity”
Additional Production / Remix
Atlantic Recordsl
FORD Vs. Ludacris
"Splash Waterfalls”
Additional Production / Remix
White Label
Rupee
"Tempted To Touch”
Additional Production / Remix
Lava / Atlantic / WEA
Brandy
"Talk About Our Love”
Additional Production / Remix
Atlantic Records / WEA
Billboard 1 Singles Chart •• PLATINUM ••
The Corrs
"Summer Sunshine”
Additional Production / Remix
Warner Bros. Int.
Michael Jackson
"One More Chance”
Additional Production / Remix
SONY •• GOLD ••
Plummet
"Cherish”
Additional Production / Remix
Big 3 Records
Sugar Ray
“It’s So Easy”
Additional Production / Remix
Atlantic Records / WEA
Jewel
“Intuition”
Additional Production / Remix
Atlantic Records / WEA •• GOLD ••
Paul Oakenfold
“Starry Eyed Surprise”
Additional Production & Remix
Maverick Records / WEA
Jennifer Lopez
“I’m Glad”
Additional Production / Remix
EPIC Records / SONY •• PLATINUM ••
Robin Fox
“I See Stars”
Producer / Writer / Arranger for StreetBeat Records / RED
Billboard Club Chart 1
Billboard Sales Chart 7 ** on chart for 52 consecutive weeks
DJ Times Chart 1
DMA Chart 1
Robin Fox
“It’s Gonna Be Okay”
Producer / Writer/ Arranger For StreetBeat Records / RED
Billboard Club Chart 20
Billboard Sales Chart 26
DJ Times Chart 3
DMA Chart 1
Robin Fox
I See Stars: The Trance Album
Writer / Producer / Arranger For StreetBeat Records / RED
Produced & Wrote All 12 Tracks
FORD: Trance Anthems
Full-Length Mix CD
Producer / Arranger For StreetBeat Records/ RED
Mixed Compilation / Produced & Wrote 5 Tracks
Plummet
“Damaged”
Producer / Arranger For Nebulous Records / Atlantic
Billboard Sales Chart 10
Brandy
“What About Us”
Additional Production / Remix
Atlantic / WEA •• GOLD ••
Nichole McCloud
“One Good Reason”
Remix 247 Records / Artimus
Billboard Sales Chart 5
Nichole McCloud
“Don’t You Want My Love”
2 Remixes 247 records/ Artimus
Halo
“Say You Will”
Writer / Producer / Remixer
Tommy Boy
Laura Pausini
“Surrender”
Additional Production / Remix
Atlantic Records / WEA
Craig David
“Flava”
Additional Production / Remix
Atlantic Records / WEA •• GOLD ••
Jewel
“Serve The Ego”
Additional Production / Remix
Atlantic Records / WEA •• GOLD ••
Jennifer Lopez
“Jenny From The Block”
Additional Production / Remix
EPIC Records / SONY •• PLATINUM ••
Dyshawn & Squabble
“Thug Lady”
Additional Production / Remix
Billboard Singles Chart No. 11
Fiori
“Take Me Where You Are”
2 Remixes for 247/ Artimus
FORD Feat. Mr. Mister
“Broken Wings (2002)”
Original Production / 4 Remixes
Tommy Boy / Warner
FORD Feat. Naimee Coleman
“Love Song ”
Original Production / 2 Remixes
Paragon Music Group / Tommyboy
Brooklyn Queens
“Amanda”
2 Remixes for Paragon Music / Tommy Boy
Billboard Dance Chart (Current)
Diana Fox
“Where Are You Now”
2 Remixes for POD / Artimus
Billboard Dance Chart (Current)
Maximus
“Theme To Gladiator”
Producer / Arranger for Nebulous Records / Atlantic
DJ Times Chart 2
Terra Skye
“Is This Love”
Producer / Writer / Arranger For Nebulous Records / Atlantic
Billboard Sales Chart 10
Barry Harris & Pepper Mashay
“Dive In The Pool (Ford’s Soakin Wet Remix)”
Producer / Arranger For Nervous Records
Billboard Sales Chart 8
Mona Q
“I Want You For Myself”
Producer / Arranger
Nebulous Records / Atlantic
Billboard Sales Chart 25
National Record Pool 1
STAR
“Could This Be Real”
Producer / Writer / Arranger
Nebulous Records / Atlantic
FORD
“Something Wonderful”
Producer / Writer / Arranger
StreetBeat Records/ SONY
DJ Times Chart 10
Power Mix Hits 2000
Compalation LP CD
Producer / Writer / Artist
StreetBeat records
Produced All 13 Tracks
FORD
“Wonderland Part 1”
Producer / Writer / Arranger For StreetBeat Records / SONY
Showdown
“Wild, Wild West”
Producer / Arranger
StreetBeat Records / SONY
Billboard Sales Chart 29
Y2K
“The Rapture”
Producer / Writer / Arranger
StreetBeat Records / SONY
Crave
“Promises”
Producer / Arranger
StreetBeat Records / SONY
Bass Mekanik
“Tranx”
Co-Producer / Arranger
StreetBeat Records/ SONY
TLC*
“No Scrubs” (The Dance Remixes)
Producer / Remixer
StreetBeat
Billboard Sales Chart 35
Soul Sonic Force
“Planet Rock ‘98 Remix”
Producer / Remixer AfroWax Records
Billboard Club Chart 4
Billboard Sales Chart 16
Decapo
“My Heart Will Go On” (The Dance Mixes)
Producer / Arranger For Groove / Almighty U.K
Billboard Club Chart 1
Billboard Sales Chart 22
Billboard Hot 100 54
Raj “Stumble”
Producer / Writer / Arranger
Warlock Records, Quality
Billboard Break Out For Singles
RACE Feat. Madonna
“Fantasy” (Radio Mix)
Producer / Arranger Scorch Records, H.E.G.
Billboard- Break Out For Club-Play
Nadine Renee (Planet Sole)
“Everybody”
Producer / Arranger Back Stage Records / Polygram/MCA
Gaby Gabriel
“Aye Mami”
Producer / Writer / Arranger
SONY
Latin Allstars Feat. Cali Aliman, Tito Puente & India
“I Like it Like that !”
Producer / Arranger Fuego Records/ Warlock
Billboard-Break Out For Singles
Billboard Club Chart 1
Billboard Break Out For Latin Chart
One of the hottest music producers in the world, FORD is hitting his stride as the Multi-Platinum and Gold production & remixing maestro for major labels and stars.
With 15 years in the music production business and more than 150 releases for writing and production to his credit (including 41 Billboard Hits), FORD is one of the world's most talented producer/ remixers, with credits on records selling over 12 million copies world wide.
Since 2003, FORD has earned 19 Multi-platinum, Platinum and Gold RIAA sales awards for mixing and producing many of the world's biggest artists including Michael Jackson, Ludacris, Rob Thomas, Ciara, Missy Elliott, Britney Spears, Diddy, Lil' Kim, Jennifer Lopez, Brandy, Mandy Moore, Jewel, Craig David, Paul Okenfold, Sugar Ray, Ryan Cabrera, and Mick Jagger.
With his exhausting list of credits, It's no wonder FORD has been regularly contracted for production work by labels including Sony BMG, Atlantic, Bad Boy, EMI, Def Jam, Epic, Jive, Warner Bros., Universal and La Face. FORD's 41 Billboard Hits include 1 Singles, and 5 sales, and his original productions have dominated the Dance Charts with more than 10 Billboard Top 10 Dance Hits, including four 1 Dance Hits, 1 Club and 1 Latin hits, and Break Out for Singles Latin, and dance Club Charts.
What's the secret to producing so many dance hits? FORD is one Producer/ Writer with his fingers on the pulse of the young domestic and international dance markets, with a unique talent of combining underground Progressive Electronica Sounds with vocative lyrics/ melodies and hard-core dance beats, creating hits that resonate with the 18-45 dance club markets in the US and especially abroad.
FORD is currently recording his first solo album, "Psychonaut" due in stores in January 2010.
If you think my music blows you up, I challenge you to at least take a glance at my new book, "BECOMING GOD"
I know what you're thinking.... "A Book? - you want me to read a book?" The answer is yes! If you're too lazy to read then check out the Audio version and I will read it to you.
The book is tight. It's all about consciousness and the mystery of reality. What if I were to tell you that the stuff you see when your trippin' and the emotions you feel when you're rollin' "is reality" and that the world in front of your eyes everyday is the delusion. Crazy right? What if I could prove it to you? Look, I'm not condoning psychedelics, but if you're into my music, more than likely you know what I am talking about, so I won't bullshit you. The beautiful part is, there is a way to get there without the drugs. Pure Imagination is all that it takes, you just need someone to show you how to use it.
The things I will get you thinking about in this book will completely blow your mind; it might even change some ways you think about things... who knows, it might even change your life. It did for me.
Some of you might think that this is awesome and some of you might even think that this is a bit looney. Thats because this stuff either resonates with you or it doesn't. If it does, then its the most important thing in your life, if it doesn't then you simply aren't ready yet, so just enjoy the kick ass music.
Regardless of what your opinion is now, at least read some of the comments from the people who have checked the book out. Sure, there are a few comments from my fans who are going to love anything that I do, but there are also some impressive opinions from people who do not know my music. Everyone who has read it is blown away by it. I am even getting some major attention from some very influential people in the world including some brilliant scientists and philosophers who think this book may be one of the most important books of our time.
Something amazing is happening in the world today. There is a shift in human consciousness taking place, an evolution of the human mind. If its happening to you and want to be a part of this amazing movement, as so many of you already are... contact me through my Becoming God Page. You can find a link to it in my Top 8. or Click on the Link to Visit the Website for further mind numbing conversation. CLICK HERE::: Becoming God -A Book By Ford
"We are Pure Imagination. Life is the expression of the possibilities of our imagination that exceed our comprehension."
This Interview was recorded Friday March 7th 2008 for "Connecting The Dots", a weekly podcast “exploring the surprising connections between spirituality, science, and world affairs. The show is hosted by Baruti KMT,a brilliant and independant sociologist and researcher who is also the founder of Radical Scholar.
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Check Out The TV Commercial Video For The Book!
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Check Out My Latest Release: SIR IVAN "For What Its Worth" which Just Broke the Top 10 on The Euro Radio Charts and is currently being played by DJ Tiesto !!!! See Why This Video is Over 2 Million Hits
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~This is a video from one of my Live Shows!~
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Pure Imagaination (Ford Feat. Jori) (Radio Edit)~Someone made this video to my No. 1 Hit Song and I liked it so much I decided to post it!~
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Intuition by Jewel (Ford's Remix Edit) ~The Music Video to one of my many platinum remixes!~
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Runaway (IIO) (Ford's Remix Edit)
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Threw It All Away (Ford Feat. Kassi) (Original Mix) ~A deep and emotional Trance Aria sung by my daughter, the lovely and graceful Kassi!~
hELLO fORD i HEARD SOME OF YOUR TRACKS NOW. HOT MUSIC I LIKE MOST OF THEM VERY VERY GOOD TO PLAY ON THE RADIO AND CLUBS. YOU ARE ONE OF THE BEST PRODUCERS OF THERE THAT I HEARD FROM AND DIDNT EVEN KNEW THAT YOU MADE SOME OF THE REMIX I HAVE HEARD BEFORE.
I am so very sorry for your loss. God Bless your baby. I am looking forward to speaking with you. Please take care of yourself during this difficult time.
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Ford.. We've taken a look at your stuff! It looks good! What projects are you working on now?
The reason I ask is that we're putting together marketing strategies for independent artists over the weekend for free. We'd like to put something together for you. We're a bunch of former major label A&Rs and Fortune 500 marketing execs trying to get our feet wet with the new business. So let me know if we can put something together for you.
yeeeee.whats good wit you ford?thanks for the comment and taking the time to check out my music.for someone thats been in the game for so long to even listen and leave a comment just motivates me more.so thanks, and mybe one day u and I can make some records together
GOD BLESS Dr.DO$HA C.E.O. OF "REAL LIFE ENTERTAINMENT"
“Our Universe is seemingly endless in every direction and in all ways. Astronomers have discovered that there are events that occur so infrequently that they are almost unimaginably rare, destined to be seen perhaps only once in any galaxies billions of years of existence. But the Universe is, itself, so unimaginably vast that even that rarest of the most rare is made common. If a celestial event occurs only a single time in a galaxies billions of years of existence, it will nevertheless be seen to occur hundreds of billions of times throughout the ALL of time because the Universe is home to hundreds of billions of galaxies. It is so incomprehensibly vast that even the rarest imaginable event, when measured across the totality of the Cosmos, is a rarity therefore of immense abundance. There will occur hundreds of billions of Quasars and neutron stars and hundreds of billions of pulsars and dwarf stars and red giants. There will exist billions upon billions of life forms and millions and millions of civilizations. Everything is a rarity measured in the millions and billions, with but a single exception; a single amazingly rare thing. The rarest gem possible is not a diamond or a material found in the core of a neutron star or even the most subtle twinkling wisp of the rarest element. The rarest of all events and occurrences emerges from the cosmic fugue to be witnessed only once throughout the All of time and space, and when it is gone it vanishes forever, irreproducible. It is...you…and me and each one of us. We are the gems of the cosmos, each of us are the only diamond of consciousness that will ever be cut in precisely the same way that are we. We are the “reason for” and the rarest of the MOST rare of all things to ever be found or known. In fact, it could be reasonably argued that the Universe evolved to reach this almost limitless enormity merely to allow for the inconceivably improbable mathematical rarity that is represented by each one of us. We are the tr
