Jermaine Dupri has achieved Grammy success as a producer, songwriter and entertainment executive who has directed R&B and hip-hop music since the 1990s. The Atlanta music scene produced Dupri who became one of the leading hitmakers of contemporary music. His musical creativity has resulted in multiple successful songs which include “Confessions Part II,” “Burn,” “Yeah!,” “We Belong Together,” “Always Be My Baby,” “Jump” and “Welcome to Atlanta.” His musical approach combined R&B vocal harmonies with hip-hop production techniques which produced songs that dominated both musical history and market success.

As the founder of So So Def Recordings, Dupri helped launch and develop some of the industry’s most successful artists, including Usher, Mariah Carey, Da Brat, Xscape, Bow Wow and Jagged Edge. His musical achievements have brought him multiple Grammy Awards together with Songwriter of the Year recognition which made him a leading figure in creating successful songs that appeal to both audiences and critics. Dupri has built his studio presence into a music executive role while becoming a television personality and entrepreneur who serves as a cultural tastemaker through his appearances at major award shows, his work in documentaries and popular television programs.