Brian Kennedy (record producer)


Brian Kennedy Seals known professionally as Brian Kennedy is an American songwriter, record producer and musician from Kansas City, Missouri. In 2006 he was credited with production on Ciara's album . Some well known artists he has worked with include Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson, Chris Brown, Rascal Flatts, Jennifer Hudson, Lady Gaga, Ceelo Green, Backstreet Boys, Jamie Foxx, Nelly, and Natasha Bedingfield. Kennedy has also collaborated with major songwriters including David Foster, James Fauntleroy and Diane Warren.
Kennedy is best known for his work on "Disturbia", recorded by Rihanna for her "" album and "Forever", the 2nd song released by Chris Brown from his "" album. He earned a Grammy Award in 2009 for his contribution to Jennifer Hudson's self-titled debut album, which took home honors as Best R&B Album. The song "If This Isn't Love" garnered an ASCAP win for him as well.
He is a graduate of Paseo Academy of Performing Arts and an alumnus of the Kansas City Boys Choir in Kansas City, MO. He now resides in Southern California and is the founder and owner of .

Early life

Brian Kennedy was born August 8, 1983 in Kansas City, Missouri. He is the fourth of five children to Charles and Beverly Seals. At an early age, he developed an appreciation for the piano. He began taking formal classical piano lessons at age six.
Kennedy attended the Paseo Academy school of performing arts with a major in music from 1998–2002.

Production / Songwriter Credits

2006

; Ciara
; Mario VazquezMario Vazquez
; BrandyHuman
; Chris Brown – Exclusive: The Forever Edition
; Noel GourdinAfter My Time
; Jennifer Hudson – Jennifer Hudson
; Jesse McCartneyDeparture
; New Kids on the BlockThe Block
; Rihanna –
; Corbin BleuSpeed of Light
; BoABoA
;BoA – BoA: DELUXE
; Backstreet Boys – This Is Us
; Chris Brown – Graffiti
; Lee CharmTBA
; Marié DigbyBreathing Underwater
; Kid SisterUltraviolet
; Rihanna – Rated R
; WestlifeWhere We Are
; Alexandra BurkeOvercome
; Jessica MauboyGet 'Em Girls
ChariceCharice
; Chris Brown – F.A.M.E.
; Joe JonasFastlife
;Pia Toscano – TBD
;Kelly Clarkson – Stronger
;Jeffree Star – Virginity
;Chris Brown – Fortune
;Rihanna – Unapologetic
Teyana Taylor VII
CeeLo Green Heart Blanche
  • 13. "Smells Like Fire"
The Internet Ego Death
Rihanna Anti
  • 13. "Close To You"
Fantasia No Time For It

2017

CID
Seeb - Nice To Meet You
  • 3. "Nice To Meet You"
Daughtry - Cage to Rattle
  • 8. "Gravity"
'Exo - ''Don't Mess Up My Tempo

Ascap Awards