No I.D.
Ernest Dion Wilson
No I.D. is an American producer from Chicago, Illinois active since 1991.
- Profession
- Producer, Record executive, Songwriter
- From
- Chicago, Illinois
- Born
- March 28, 1971
- Years active
- 1991–present
Early life
A Chicago native, Ernest Wilson mentored a young Kanye West and established himself producing for Common in the 1990s.
Career
He produced for Jay-Z (the entire "4:44"), Common, and Vince Staples, and rose to executive roles at Def Jam, ARTium, and Capitol.
Major achievements
He earned multiple Grammy nominations and shaped careers as both a producer and executive.
Legacy
Dubbed the "Godfather of Chicago hip-hop," No I.D. links the city's lineage from Common to Kanye and beyond.
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