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| Birth name | Jonathan Scott |
| Origin | US |
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| Labels | Tuff Break/A&M |
Jonathan "Dred" Scott is an American hip-hop/soulrapper, songwriter and music producer. Scott, who originally started his career as a rap artist, was born to parents who were both professional actors/dancers who met while touring with various music productions. His mother was the firstAfrican-American female dancer to appear onThe Ed Sullivan Show. Scott received some training injazz as a child, but was excited enough by the hip-hop innovations ofRun–D.M.C. to pursue a music career as a rap artist. His music blends jazz, funk, hip-hop, and soul; along with social consciousness and a sense of humor.[1]
Dred Scott's debut album,Breakin' Combs onA&M Records, was released in 1994. The album achieved moderate success, thanks to the underground singles "Check the Vibe" and "Back in the Day", which featured R&B singer and future wifeAdriana Evans. The pair met while in college, which led to Adriana's appearance on Scott's"Breakin' Combs".
In 1995, Scott and Evans wrote and recorded her pioneeringself-titled debut album on Capitol Records released in 1997. The album featured Scott's hip-hop-centric production backing Evans' jazz-influenced vocals; combined with live instrumentation, it was a significant departure from the R&B of the day. Changes at Capitol landed Adriana and her debut record on RCA/Loud Records and it was officially released in 1997.[2] The two have since collaborated on subsequent Evans' albumsEl Camino,Nomadic,Kismet and her most recentWalking with the Night.
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