Bryan Michael Cox is an American songwriter and music producer who came to prominence for his works on some of Usher’s hit songs “Burn”, “U Got It Bad”, and “Confessions Part II”. He is also knwon for his productions on “You Don’t Know What To Do” by Mariah Carey and “Be Without You” by Mary J Blige”.
Cox already boast of more than 35 nimber one hits records and 12 Grammy Awars nomjnations. He is referred to as one of the most commercially succesful songwriters and producers in the history of contemporary R&B. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009, for his contribution in the music industry. He was also named one of Billboard’ “Top 10 Producers of the Decade.”
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| Full Name: | Bryan Michael Paul Cox |
| Date of Birth: | December 1, 1977 |
| Place of Birth: | Miami, Florida, U.S |
| Nationality: | American |
| Occupation: | Producer, Songwriter |
| Height: | 5 feet 7 in |
| Net Worth: | $50 million |
Early Life
Bryan Muchael Cox was born on December 1, 1977, in Miami, Florida, United States.
He went to Houston’s Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, where he developed his passion for music. After his school education, he proceeded to Clark Atlanta University.
Career
Cox began writing songs at the age of six. He met Beyonce in high school, where he recorded his first ever demo tape with her. Seven years later, Bryan produced a track on Destiny’s Child Destiny Fulfilled.
He was discovered by his manager Chris Hicks, when he was an intern at Noontime records in Atlanta, Georgia. Cox first two hit singles as a producer were “Get Gone” and “Creep Inn” for the R&B group Ideal.
Cox had lots of contributions to top songs from 2000 to 2005. He wrote the song “Puppy Love” and the “Big Mommas House” off Lil Bow Bow’s debut album “Beware of dog”. He worked with Jagged Edge on his second studio album J.E Heartbreak, contributing songs “He Can’t Love You” and “Lets Get Married”. He worked on Tamar Braxton’s debut album, Tamar, co-writing and producing the song “Get None” alongside Jermaine Dupri. He also contributed to Toni Braxton’s third studio album “The Heat”, where he wrote and co-produced the second single “Just Be A Man About It”.
Cox worked with the R&B sensation Usher, where he co-wrote and produced some of his hit singles such as Burn, Confessions, U Got It Bad. He worked with Mariah Carey on the songs “Shake It Off” and “Don’t Forget About Us”. He also worked with Mary J. Blige on her seventh studio album The Breakthrough, where he co-wrote the lead single “Be Without You”.
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Cox contributed to Bow Wow’s fifth studio album, The Price of Fame, in 2009, where he co-wrote the first single “Shoety Like Mine”. In 2007, he worked with Mary J. Blige on her eight studio album, Growing Pains, and co-wrote the song “Stay Down”. He wrote five songs for the group Day26’s self titled album, in 2008.
Michael Cox co-wrote and produced the song “Never Let You Go” by Justin Bieber off his debut album My World 2.0, in 2010 and also worked on Love and War for Tamar Braxton in 2013.
Bryan Muchael Cox has also written and produced songs for other top artists like Bobby V, Bryson Tiller, Carl Thomas, Ciara, Danity Kane, Joe, Kehlani, Keyshis Cole, Omarions, Trey Songz, and Tyrese.
Personal Life
Bryan Michael Cox was in a relationship with Melyssa Ford in 2006 and went their separate ways in 2007.
Awards & Nominations
Michael Cox has won awards such as:
- Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album – Raymond vs Raymond (2011)
- Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album – Growing Pains (2009)
- Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance – “Be Without You” (2007)
- Grammy Award for Best R&B Album – The Breakthrough (2007)
- Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album – The Emancipation of Mimi (2006)
- Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album – Confessions (2005)
Cox has received nominations such as Grammy Awards for Best R&B Album – Still Standing (2010), Grammy Awards for Best R&B Album – Ready (2010), Grammy Awards for Best R&B Album – Just Like You (2009), Grammy Awards for Best R&B Album – Fantasia (2009) and so on.
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Social Media
Bryan Michael Cox is active on social media platforms. He is on Instagram @bryanmichaelcox and Twitter @bryanmichaelcox
Net Worth
Bryan Michael Cox earns from his career as a songwriter and producer. He has an estimated net worth of $50 million.
Frequently asked questions
Below are some frequently asked questions about Bryan Michael Cox:
Who is Bryan Michael Cox?
Bryan Michael Cox is an american songwriter and record producer who has produced for top artists like Isher, Mary J Blige, and Mariah Carey.
How old is Bryan Michael Cox?
Bryan Michael Cox was born on December 1, 1977.
Where is Bryan Michael Cox from?
Bryan Michael Cox is from Houston, Texas, United States.
Is Bryan Michael Cox married?
Bryan Michael Cox is not married. He dated Melyssa Ford in 2006 and parted ways in 2007.
What is Bryan Michael Cox Net Worth?
Bryan Michael Cox has an estimated net worth of $50 million.
