Dana Stinson (born February 2, 1971), more commonly known as Rockwilder, is an American hip hop producer and songwriter best known for his work with Redman, Jay-Z, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, Xzibit, and Janet Jackson. He has appeared on every Redman studio album since 1994.
Biography
Stinson began his career in 1993, working with close friend Redman in New York City. He contributed intro song "Bobyahead2dis" to his classic 1994 sophomore album Dare Iz a Darkside, while also producing numerous Redman album tracks, songs for Redman-endorsed proteges, and productions for other collaborators, such as Method Man, Busta Rhymes, and Erick Sermon. He ended the 1990s decade producing songs for Jay-Z's Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter, including lead single and top 10 rap hit "Do It Again".
Production credits
Selected songwriting credits
Non-produced songwriting contributions.
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! scope="row"| "Doves in the Wind" (featuring Kendrick Lamar)
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! scope="row"| "Self Righteous"
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|Trapsoul (Deluxe Edition)
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Awards and nominations
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| 2001
| BMI Urban Awards
| 2000-2001 Top Producers Award
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