Producer / Writer / Arranger

      In the music industry sometimes you have to look behind the scenes to find the real talent. Nowhere is that more true than among the industry’s producers. It takes a scan of the credits to uncover the true grit behind the hits. But even still sometimes you have to look past the bright lights and celebrity to see the raw and genuine talent just beneath the surface.

     Few of those unheralded producers behind the music scenes loom larger than French. As a producer, writer and arranger, his talents are multi-faceted. His production savvy can be heard on “I’m Not Finished” on B2K’s debut album as well as the first single “You’re Gonna Miss Me” on Alexander O’Neil’s album. He’s written and arranged for some of the industry’s best including Shep Crawford (Deborah Cox, Whitney Houston, Tamia and Yolanda Adams), Sam Salter (Arista), Trey Lorenz (Sony), Dante (RCA), and Jean Style (Columbia).

     French’s way with music was honed not long after he was born in Inglewood California. His first musical influence came from his father – a seasoned keyboardist whose music accompanied celebrities like Barry White. French’s musical prowess was developed as he played drums in his hometown church, played keyboard in his high school marching band, and attained a degree in music from the University of North Alabama. From there, he lent his musical talent to writing/producing jingles for local businesses.

      The future for French includes spearheading a multimedia corporation that emphasizes film and video game composition.

     Ground Breaking Music Publishing recently signed French as a songwriter/ producer. Ground Breaking CEO, Albert “Mac” McKissack, says, “French is building a career in the industry that will establish his longevity and innovate the new face of R&B/Pop music.”