9th Wonder

Patrick Denard Douthit

9th Wonder is an American producer from Winston-Salem, North Carolina active since 2001.

Profession: Producer, DJ, Educator
From: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Born: January 15, 1975
Years active: 2001–present

Early life

A North Carolina native, Patrick Douthit rose to prominence with the group Little Brother before becoming a sought-after producer and college lecturer.

Career

He produced for Jay-Z, Destiny's Child, and Kendrick Lamar, founded the Jamla label, and taught hip-hop history at Duke, Harvard, and North Carolina Central.

Major achievements

He won a Grammy and became a respected academic, bridging production and scholarship.

Legacy

9th Wonder pairs classic soul-sampling craft with a mission to preserve and teach hip-hop history.

References

Wikipedia

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