Rob Fusari

born in in Livingston, NJ, United States

Rob Fusari

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Rob Fusari is a Grammy Award-winning record producer and songwriter, best known for his previous association with Lady Gaga.

Early life

Fusari was born and raised in Livingston, New Jersey.[1][2]

Career

Fusari began writing songs while a student at William Paterson University.[3] He started recording demos, and subsequently met hit songwriter Irwin Levine,[4] who was known for writing "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" and several other hits for Tony Orlando & Dawn.

In the late 1990s, Fusari became producing partners with Vincent Herbert. It was at this time that he wrote his first #1 hit single, "No, No, No", which launched Destiny Child's career. In 2001, Fusari produced "Bootylicious" for the group's third studio album Survivor. The song also peaked at number 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. In 1999, Fusari produced Will Smith's successful single "Wild Wild West" from the film of the same name.

In 2002, he produced the songs "Train on a Track" by Kelly Rowland and Whitney Houston's "Love That Man", which were both released as singles to varying degrees of success in 2003. The same year, Fusari first worked with Britney Spears on a track titled "Love's Supposed 2 Be", which failed to be included on In the Zone.[5][6] Fusari later introduced Herbert to Lady Gaga at Interscope Records.

In 2008, Fusari served as co-executive producer on Gaga's Grammy-winning debut album, The Fame.[7] He co-wrote, produced and is credited on five songs: "Paparazzi", "Beautiful, Dirty, Rich", "Again Again", "Brown Eyes" and "Disco Heaven". Fusari also produced and co-wrote "Vanity", "Glitter & Grease", and "Retro Dance Freak".[8]

In 2012, he started an independent music label, Last Quarter Records. Fusari is currently signed to Sony ATV Publishing.

Lady Gaga controversy

Fusari sued his former girlfriend[9][10] Lady Gaga for $30.5 million in March 2010.[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]

References

  1. Rose, Lisa. "Lady Gaga files lawsuit of her own against Rob Fusari", The Star-Ledger, 20 March 2010. Accessed 24 February 2011. "The 42-year-old Livingston native, who helped pen and produce such hits as 'Bootylicious' by Destiny's Child and 'Wild Wild West' by Will Smith, was singing a different tune during a taped interview with The Star-Ledger in January."
  2. Kawashima, Dale. Rob Fusari Co-Writes & Produces Top Hits For Destiny's Child, Will Smith And Other Artists, SongWriterUniverse.com. Accessed 24 February 2011.
  3. William Paterson University - News. Wpunj.edu. Retrieved on 2013-10-08.
  4. Irwin Levine, 58; Wrote 'Yellow Ribbon', The New York Times, 27 January 1997.
  5. Rob Fusari Co-Writes & Produces Top Hits For Destinys Child, Will Smith & Other Artists. Singer Universe (2003). Retrieved on 10 January 2012.
  6. ROB FUSARI PRODUCTIONS. Rob Fusari's Official Website (2003). Archived from the original on 25 April 2003. Retrieved on 10 January 2012.
  7. Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga Win Early Grammys. Billboard (2010-01-31). Retrieved on 2013-10-08.
  8. Names and Faces: Kathy Griffin speaks out against '‘don't ask, don't tell', The Washington Post, 20 March 2010. URL accessed on 21 March 2010.
  9. Lady Gaga sued by former boyfriend Rob Fusari. Telegraph (2010-03-19). Retrieved on 2013-10-08.
  10. Lady Gaga being sued for $35m by former producer and boyfriend | News. Nme.Com (2010-03-19). Retrieved on 2013-10-08.
  11. Kaufman, Gil (2010-03-19). Lady Gaga/ Rob Fusari Lawsuit: A Closer Look - Music, Celebrity, Artist News. MTV.com. Retrieved on 2013-10-08.
  12. Lady Gaga Sued By Producer Rob Fusari. Billboard. Retrieved on 2013-10-08.
  13. Lady Gaga Sued For 30 Million By Producer/Ex-Boyfriend Rob Fusari | Music News. Rolling Stone (2010-03-19). Retrieved on 2013-10-08.
  14. Lady Gaga's Ex Settles His $30 Million Suit Against Her; Now He Gets Sued. Forbes. Retrieved on 2013-10-08.
  15. Lady Gaga sued by songwriter. BBC News (2010-03-19). Retrieved on 2013-10-08.
  16. Lady Gaga fires back in NY court at music producer. Boston.com. Retrieved on 2013-10-08.
  17. Lee, Ann (2010-03-24). Lady GaGa sues ex-producer Rob Fusari | Metro News. Metro.co.uk. Retrieved on 2013-10-08.
  18. Lady Gaga Sued For $30 Million By Ex-Boyfriend Rob Fusari « 1025 KSFM. Ksfm.cbslocal.com (2010-03-18). Retrieved on 2013-10-08.
  19. Lady Gaga, Ex Rob Fusari Make Legal Peace; Multi-Million $ Lawsuits Dropped - Crimesider. CBS News. Retrieved on 2013-10-08.

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