Don Vito
Birth nameRodney Richard
Born (1978-07-09) July 9, 1978
Gary, Indiana, U.S.
GenresHip hop, pop, R&B
Occupation(s)Record producer
Years active2000–present
LabelsDon Vito Productions
Websitedonvitoproductions.com

Rodney "Don Vito" Richard (born July 9, 1978) is an American record producer. He is best known as the producer who collaborated with Kandi Burruss on projects portrayed on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, including Kim Zolciak's breakout single "Tardy for the Party". He also worked as a judge on The Kandi Factory airing on Bravo, and as executive producer for Burruss' weekly webisode series Kandi Koated Nights.

Personal life

Don Vito was born on July 9, 1978, in Gary, Indiana to Louis and Juanita Richard. While in high school, he learned the art of DJing and would perform at school dances and local house parties. After being discharged from the Marine Corps, Vito moved to Atlanta, Georgia.

On August 21, 2013, Don Vito and his girlfriend, LaTavia Roberson, formerly of Destiny's Child, welcomed a daughter named Lyric.[1][2] The pair welcomed son Londyn on September 23, 2019.[3]

Music career

Vito was introduced to record producer, DJ Cooley C, who gave him the opportunity to work with hip hop artists Ghetto Mafia and Kilo. He later met Ian Burke who introduced him to rapper Solé, signed to RedZone Entertainment. Tricky Stewart then signed him to Redzone, and he started working with Solé and artists such as Mya and Blu Cantrell. Less than four years later, Don Vito ventured out with R&B group Cherish. In 2005, he launched Don Vito Productions, a music and video production company.

Discography

Credits

ArtistAlbumYearCredits
KarminHello2012Producer
Nelly5.02010Producer, Programming
Nelly5.0 Deluxe Edition2010Producer, Programming
Nelly5.0 Deluxe Edition (Clean)2010Producer, Programming
CiaraFantasy Ride2009Producer
CiaraFantasy Ride Deluxe Edition2009Producer, Audio Production
Gorilla ZoeDon't Feed Da Animals2009Producer
Pleasure PThe Introduction of Marcus Cooper2009Producer, Audio Production
Pleasure PThe Introduction of Marcus Cooper (Clean)2009Producer, Audio Production
Pleasure PThe Introduction of Marcus Cooper (Japan Bonus Track)2009Producer, Audio Production
Hurricane ChrisUnleashed2009Producer
Hurricane ChrisUnleashed (Clean)2009Producer
RasheedaCertified Hot Chick2009Producer
KarinaFirst Love2008Producer, Audio Producer
CherishThe Truth20082008
CherishThe Truth (Japan Bonus Tracks)20082008
Various ArtistTotal Club Hits, Vol.22008Producer
Bow Wow & OmarionFace Off2007Producer, Audio Production
Bow Wow & OmarionFace Off (CD/DVD)2007Producer, Audio Production
Bow Wow & OmarionFace Off (Japan Bonus Tracks)2007Producer
RasheedaDat Type of Gurl2007Producer
Yung JocHustlenomics2007Audio Production
Yung JocHustlenomics (Clean)2007Producer, Audio Production
Yung JocHustlenomics (Bonus MVI Clean)2007Producer
Various ArtistDef Jam Sessions, Vol. 12007Composer, Producer
Don VitoDon Vito Presents: Crunk and Famous2006Executive Producer
CherishUnappreciated2006Producer, Mixing, Audio Production
Young QuonDoin It...Movin'2006Producer
Various ArtistYoung, Fly & Flashy, Vol. 12005Producer, Engineer
Various ArtistYoung, Fly & Flashy, Vol. 1 (Clean)2005Producer, Engineer
Nasty NardoCan't Stop Ballin2004Composer
MýaMoodring2003Producer
MýaMoodring (UK Bonus Tracks)2003Producer
Blu CantrellBittersweet (Clean Bonus DVD)2003Producer, Drum Programming
Gangsta BooEnquiring Minds, Vol. 2: The Soap Opera2003Producer
Gangsta BooEnquiring Minds, Vol. 2: The Soap Opera (Clean)2003Producer
Psy2ko & Mic L MoodswingBlood is Thicker Than Water2002Producer
Original SoundtrackBad Company (Original Soundtrack)2002Producer
Blu CantrellSo Blu2001Keyboards, Programming
Original SoundtrackDa New Dirty2002Producer

Singles

ArtistSingleYearCredits
Matthew SolomanTake That2012Producer
Kim ZolciakDon't Be Tardy for the Wedding (Theme Song)2012Producer
Beanie SigelDolla Signs f/ 8ball & MJG2012Producer
LloydThe One2011Producer
One ChanceWant It2011Producer
Soul Train AwardsRed Carpet Theme Music2010Original Music
TwistaBad Girl f/ Lloyd2010Producer
Young BergGettin' to the Money f/ Lil Wayne2009Producer
Kim ZolciakTardy for the Party2009Producer
Lil ScrappyStand Up Like a Man f/ Lil Wayne2008Producer
CherishKilla2008Producer
Yung JocCoffee Shop2007Producer
Bobby V.Anonymous f/ Timbaland2007Producer
CherishDo It to It2006Producer, Mixing
TwistaAin't It Man2004Producer

Awards and nominations

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Former Destiny's Child Member LaTavia Roberson Welcomes Baby Girl". HelloBeautiful. August 22, 2013. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
  2. ↑ "BABY SHOWER FAB: LaTavia Roberson Gets Some Gifts From LeToya Luckett, Meelah, Her Baby's Daddy And More In Atlanta | The Young, Black, and Fabulous®". Theybf.com. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
  3. ↑ "LaTavia Roberson on Instagram: "I could not thank God for a more perfect birthday!!!!! Loved ones and family!!! Especially after having a baby! My God is an awesome God🙏🏽. And the most precious gift is Londyn Saint Richard 💜"".
  4. ↑ "2007 BMI Urban Awards: BMI Award Winning Songs | News". BMI.com. September 8, 2007. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
  5. ↑ "2023 BMI Pop Music Awards: BMI Award Winning Songs | News". BMI.com. May 9, 2023. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  1. Meet Superstar Producer Don Vito, Freddyo.com
  2. Real Housewife of Atlanta Kim Zolciak Being Sued By Music Producer, Radaronline.com
  3. Cast of Kandi Koated Nights, Straigftfromthea.com
  4. Yung Joc Album Review, XXL, xxlmag.com
  5. The One, Hip Hop MVP.com
  6. Soundcheck, Soultrain.com
  7. A&R, Learnthemusicindustry.com
  8. Don Vito Celebrity Judge, BET's 106 & Park
  9. The Kandi Factory is Worth Visiting, Kandi Factory
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