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Today's interview is an extraordinary bonus episode of our Panther Talk Podcast from the LaGrange College Music Department hosted by our Music Instructor, Kelton Hunt. It features our esteemed alumnus David “Swagg R’Celious” Harris.
David “Swagg R’Celious” Harris ’09 received his bachelor’s degree in music from LaGrange College and pursued a master’s in music technology from New York University.
He is a Grammy and Emmy Award-winning producer and songwriter. Harris’ productions and songs have garnered numerous gold and platinum records, accumulating over two billion streams worldwide. He has also held prominent positions within the music industry, serving as a two-year national trustee for the Recording Academy. Presently, he acts as a Governor for the New York chapter of the academy and serves as a co-chair of the songwriters and composers committee for the NYC chapter.
Throughout his career, Harris has collaborated with esteemed artists, writers, and producers such as H.E.R., Kehlani, Snoh Aalegra, Alicia Keys, Teyana Taylor, and Babyface. His work as a producer and executive producer on H.E.R.’s self-titled album earned him a Grammy for Best R&B Album of the Year in 2019. In total, Harris has received four Grammy nominations.
In 2022, he worked with H.E.R. on the project “We The People,” which resulted in his first Emmy at the Children’s and Family Emmy Awards. Harris co-wrote and co-produced the song performed by H.E.R., which was then set to animation as the first episode of a series executive-produced by Barack and Michelle Obama.
Harris shares his industry experiences and knowledge in various educational settings. He has conducted workshops at esteemed institutions such as the Berklee School of Music, Seoul Music Institute’s Summer Music Program, LaGrange College’s Music Department, UCLA, MIT, The Jackie Robinson Foundation, and New York University. He was honored to be a member of the Steinhardt School’s prestigious Songwriting faculty and the Clive Davis Institute of Recording Music.
Timestamps:
Intro - 00:00:00
The History of David Harris - 00:01:00
The LaGrange College Music Years - 00:04:15
Graduate School at NYU - 00:12:00
Mentors & Music Internships - 00:14:00
Producing a Billboard #1 Gospel Album - 00:18:30
How to Produce for Multiple Genres - 00:20:00
How to Create Your Own Sound as a Music Producer - 00:21:52
How to Produce & Write Songs for Artists - 00:25:30
What Does an Executive Music Producer Do - 00:28:32
The Marketing Behind H.E.R - 00:30:48
Music Production Companies & Music Labels - 00:34:00
How to Work with Music Labels as a Production Company - 00:36:15
Producing for Snoh Aalegra & Kehlani - 00:39:28
Being an Entrepreneur and a Music Producer & Songwriter - 00:42:23
Overcoming Adversity as a Music Producer - 00:44:29
Writing Songs for Theatre & Film - 00:49:15
What Role has God Played in Your Career - 00:52:32
How to Network in a Small Town - 00:54:50
What's the Source of Inspiration for Your Career Now - 01:00:08
Where You Can Follow David Harris - 01:02:15
Social Media Pages:
-David “Swagg R’Celious” Harris: https://www.instagram.com/ifswaggdidit/
-LaGrange College Music: https://www.instagram.com/lagrangecollegemusic/
-Panther Talk Podcast:
https://www.instagram.com/panthertalklc/
-Kelton Hunt:
https://www.instagram.com/wavbendersmusic/
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By Panther TalkToday's interview is an extraordinary bonus episode of our Panther Talk Podcast from the LaGrange College Music Department hosted by our Music Instructor, Kelton Hunt. It features our esteemed alumnus David “Swagg R’Celious” Harris.
David “Swagg R’Celious” Harris ’09 received his bachelor’s degree in music from LaGrange College and pursued a master’s in music technology from New York University.
He is a Grammy and Emmy Award-winning producer and songwriter. Harris’ productions and songs have garnered numerous gold and platinum records, accumulating over two billion streams worldwide. He has also held prominent positions within the music industry, serving as a two-year national trustee for the Recording Academy. Presently, he acts as a Governor for the New York chapter of the academy and serves as a co-chair of the songwriters and composers committee for the NYC chapter.
Throughout his career, Harris has collaborated with esteemed artists, writers, and producers such as H.E.R., Kehlani, Snoh Aalegra, Alicia Keys, Teyana Taylor, and Babyface. His work as a producer and executive producer on H.E.R.’s self-titled album earned him a Grammy for Best R&B Album of the Year in 2019. In total, Harris has received four Grammy nominations.
In 2022, he worked with H.E.R. on the project “We The People,” which resulted in his first Emmy at the Children’s and Family Emmy Awards. Harris co-wrote and co-produced the song performed by H.E.R., which was then set to animation as the first episode of a series executive-produced by Barack and Michelle Obama.
Harris shares his industry experiences and knowledge in various educational settings. He has conducted workshops at esteemed institutions such as the Berklee School of Music, Seoul Music Institute’s Summer Music Program, LaGrange College’s Music Department, UCLA, MIT, The Jackie Robinson Foundation, and New York University. He was honored to be a member of the Steinhardt School’s prestigious Songwriting faculty and the Clive Davis Institute of Recording Music.
Timestamps:
Intro - 00:00:00
The History of David Harris - 00:01:00
The LaGrange College Music Years - 00:04:15
Graduate School at NYU - 00:12:00
Mentors & Music Internships - 00:14:00
Producing a Billboard #1 Gospel Album - 00:18:30
How to Produce for Multiple Genres - 00:20:00
How to Create Your Own Sound as a Music Producer - 00:21:52
How to Produce & Write Songs for Artists - 00:25:30
What Does an Executive Music Producer Do - 00:28:32
The Marketing Behind H.E.R - 00:30:48
Music Production Companies & Music Labels - 00:34:00
How to Work with Music Labels as a Production Company - 00:36:15
Producing for Snoh Aalegra & Kehlani - 00:39:28
Being an Entrepreneur and a Music Producer & Songwriter - 00:42:23
Overcoming Adversity as a Music Producer - 00:44:29
Writing Songs for Theatre & Film - 00:49:15
What Role has God Played in Your Career - 00:52:32
How to Network in a Small Town - 00:54:50
What's the Source of Inspiration for Your Career Now - 01:00:08
Where You Can Follow David Harris - 01:02:15
Social Media Pages:
-David “Swagg R’Celious” Harris: https://www.instagram.com/ifswaggdidit/
-LaGrange College Music: https://www.instagram.com/lagrangecollegemusic/
-Panther Talk Podcast:
https://www.instagram.com/panthertalklc/
-Kelton Hunt:
https://www.instagram.com/wavbendersmusic/