Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Scott Dupri Mauldin
Jermaine Dupri is an American producer from Asheville, North Carolina active since 1991.
- Profession
- Record producer, Songwriter, Rapper
- From
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Born
- September 23, 1972
- Years active
- 1991–present
Early life
Born in Asheville, North Carolina, and raised in Atlanta, Jermaine Dupri grew up around the music business through his father, a music executive.
Career
He founded So So Def Recordings and produced hits for Kris Kross, Mariah Carey, Usher, and many others, helping define Atlanta's commercial sound.
Major achievements
He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame for a catalog of chart-topping hits.
Legacy
Jermaine Dupri is one of the most successful producer-executives in hip-hop and R&B history.
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