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Scott Bruzenak | |
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| Born | Unknown |
| Other names | Noisecastle iii, Noisecastle III |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Kobalt[1] |
Scott Bruzenak, also known as Noisecastle iii, is an American producer and songwriter best known for his collaborations with Daya and Dawn Richard.[2][3] His highest charting songs include the RIAA 2x Platinum singles "Hide Away" and "Sit Still, Look Pretty".[4][5]
Career[edit]
In 2012, Bruzenak formed a production trio called "The BackpackKids"[6][7] together with Los Angeles natives Tommy Parker and Austin Brown (nephew of Michael Jackson[8]). Together with The BackpackKids, Bruzenak co-produced 5 songs from R&B singer JoJo's 2012 mixtape Agápē and Brown's debut 2013 mixtape Highway 85.[7]
In 2014, Danity Kane member Dawn Richard enlisted Bruzenak, a relative unknown at the time[9] as sole co-producer on Blackheart.[10] The album, while not a commercial success, received widespread critical acclaim,[11][12][13] claiming the top spot on Fact magazine's 50 best albums of 2015[14] and featuring on Pitchfork's list[15] of the same name. Pitchfork described Bruzenak's production as a "revelation, sending R&B spinning into any and all nearby galaxies".[15]
In 2015, Bruzenak produced American pop singer Daya's debut single "Hide Away" which rose to #23 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Daya's first top 40 single in the US.[16] Daya's second single, "Sit Still, Look Pretty", also produced by Bruzenak, peaked at #28 on the Billboard Hot 100. Of her collaboration with Bruzenak, Daya said "I really like the driving beats. He’s really good at enhancing the songs that way, adding a little bit of meat. He was the first producer that I worked with and we just have a really good relationship."[17] Bruzenak went on to produce 11 songs on Daya's 2016 debut album Sit Still, Look Pretty which peaked at #36 on the US Billboard 200 chart and received RIAA Gold certification.[18] While the album was a commercial success, it received mixed reviews from critics with Rolling Stone calling it "not-especially unique".[19]
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Ceremony | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | ASCAP Pop Music Awards | Writer of the Year (Sit Still, Look Pretty) | Won | [20] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Daya - Sit Still, Look Pretty". October 10, 2016 – via www.discogs.com.
- ^ "Daya Talks Breakthrough Hit "Hide Away," Her Debut EP & Musical Inspirations: Idolator Interview". Idolator. September 22, 2015.
- ^ "Blackheart". Pitchfork. March 21, 2017.
- ^ "GOLD & PLATINUM". RIAA. November 3, 2016.
- ^ "GOLD & PLATINUM". RIAA. September 27, 2018.
- ^ "10 Things You Should Know About Austin Brown". BET. April 15, 2012.
- ^ a b "Newest Jackson clan member, Austin Brown, launching career". Soul Tracks. October 2, 2012.
- ^ "5 Things to Know about Michael Jackson's Nephew: Singer Austin Brown". People. October 2, 2010.
- ^ "Dawn Richard: too good to ignore". The Guardian. February 13, 2015.
- ^ "Dawn, The Carpenter: An R&B Visionary Builds Her Utopia". MTV. March 29, 2016.
- ^ "Dawn Richard Will Find a Way to Be Heard". New York Times. April 15, 2021.
- ^ "After a trying year, Dawn Richard lets the world in on 'Blackheart'". LA Times. February 25, 2015.
- ^ "New music: Dawn Richard, Diana Krall". Star Tribune. January 29, 2015.
- ^ "The 50 Best Albums of 2015". Fact (UK magazine). December 9, 2015.
- ^ a b "the 50 best albums of 2015". Pitchfork. December 16, 2015.
- ^ "Billboard - Daya - Chart History - Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. March 1, 2016. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
- ^ "Daya Talks Debut Album and 'Changing the Game' as an Independent Pop Star". Billboard. October 17, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ "GOLD & PLATINUM". Billboard. January 25, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
- ^ "Review: Daya's 'Sit Still, Look Pretty' Squanders Recent Star Turns". Rolling Stone. October 7, 2016. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
- ^ https://www.ascap.com/popawards17
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