Doc McKinney
Birth nameMartin McKinney
Born (1971-08-27) August 27, 1971
Canada
OriginMinneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Occupation(s)Record producer, songwriter
Formerly of

Martin "Doc" McKinney (born August 27, 1971) is a Canadian-American record producer and songwriter.[1] He was formerly one half of the duo (now solo act) Esthero. With fellow Toronto native the Weeknd, McKinney co-produced the mixtapes House of Balloons and Thursday;[2] and co-produced his third album Starboy (2017), which earned McKinney the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album.[3][4]

Life and career

Born in Canada and raised in Minneapolis, McKinney was exposed to the Twin Cities indie scene.[5] During his adolescent years, McKinney played in various punk rock and hip hop based groups. While the cities' most influential contributions came out of the 1980s, McKinney was immersed in the music scene of that decade.[5]

McKinney settled in Toronto in 1994, as an aspiring producer. McKinney was introduced to Jenny Bea Englishman – now known as "Esthero"[6] – which led him to becoming one half of the then duo.[7] The introduction was headed up by then EMI Publishing President, Michael McCarty. After co-writing and producing their entire breakthrough album Breath From Another,[8] McKinney carefully transitioned Jenny-Bea into a solo act so she could return to the studio.[7] McKinney went on to produce Res – co-writing and producing her critically acclaimed album, How I Do, alongside Santi White (Santigold).[9] McKinney has since worked with Santi White (Santigold) on various projects, including her 2008 release of her Solid Gold Mixtape.[10]

Since then, McKinney has had the opportunity to work with Sting, Drake, Kelis, Dr. Dre, G-Love, Raphael Saadiq, Mary J. Blige,[11] Sinéad O'Connor,[11][12] Alice Smith, Amanda Blank, Trouble Andrew, Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest),[13] Hawksley Workman[14] as well as Latin artists Belinda, RBD and Debi Nova.

Personal life

McKinney is a supporter of War Child (charity), GEM's – Girls Educational and Mentoring Services, and Red Hot Organization (AIDS Awareness).[15] As an appreciation of his support, he donates his work as a producer/songwriter/engineer.

Selected production discography

Release DateAlbum TitleArtistSong TitlesLabel
1995Singlek-osRise Like The SunIndependent
1998Breath from AnotherEstheroAll SongsWork/Sony Music
2001How I DoRESAll SongsMCA/Universal
2002Red Hot and RiotKelisSo Be It
Red Hot		MCA
2002Instant VintageRaphael SaadiqTek 2
Pookie		Universal Music
2002Sex SellsStiffedWathca Gonna Go
Nighttime Lovin		Coolhunter/Ryko
2003Lover, FighterHawksley WorkmanSmoke BabyIsadora Records/Universal Records
2003Peace Songsk-osLivin In A World CorruptIsadora Records/Universal Music
2004Sacred LoveSting (musician)
feat. will.i.am		Stolen Car (Remix)Interscope Records/Universal Music
2005Wikked Lil' GrrrlsEstheroWikked Lil Grrrls
If Tha Mood
Fastlane
Bad Boy Clyde		Reprise/Wea
2005Burned AgainStiffed (band)RunOutlook
2006UtopiaBelinda (entertainer)Contigo O Sin TiEMI/Televisa
2007Buck The WorldYoung Buck
feat. Chester Bennington (Linkin Park)		Slow Ya RollG-Unit/Interscope Records/Universal Records
2008Solid Gold MixtapeSantigoldGuns of BrooklynDowntown Records/Universal Records
2008Between The BeautifulsHawksley WorkmanPrettier Face
Piano Blink		Isadora Records/Universal Records
2008Los ManliciousHawksley WorkmanPretty Girls
Lonely People
In My Blood
Fatty Wants to Dance
Prettier Face
Piano Blink		Isadora Records/Universal Records
2009Call and ResponseMaroon 5Best That We Break (Remix)Interscope Records/Universal Records
2009Shame On MeAmanda BlankI Love YouDowntown Records/Universal Records
2009Para Olvdarte De MiRBDCamino Al SolEMI/Telivisa
2009Girls Educational and Mentoring ServicesMary J. Blige and Sinéad O'ConnorThis Is To Mother YouIndependent
2010Luna NuevaDebi NovaWe Were Young
Don't Wanna Forget		Decca Records/Universal Records
2010Dreams of a Troubled ManTrouble AndrewStop Me
Condition
Wasted
Cadillac
Flaunts It
Oh No		Virgin Records
2010Stray BulletsCee Lo Green"Champain"Mixtape
2011House of BalloonsThe WeekndProducerIndependent
2011ThursdayThe WeekndProducerIndependent
2011Take CareDrake"The Ride"Young Money, Cash Money, Universal Republic
2011Shake It OutFlorence and The Machine"Shake it Out" The Weeknd RemixIsland Records
2011Free DownloadThe Weeknd"Trust Issues" The Weeknd RemixIndependent[16]
2012TBDYadi" Guillotine Remix"Warner UK
2012TrilogyThe WeekndProducer/Executive ProducerXO,Universal Republic
2014Free DownloadSpooky Black"Reason"Independent
2016StarboyThe WeekndExecutive ProducerXO, Universal Republic
2019Non-album trackJoJoSabotageWarner Records, Clover Music
2020Good to KnowJoJoSo Bad
Lonely Hearts		Warner Records, Clover Music

References

  1. ↑ "Doc McKinney". Grammy.com. 2020-05-19. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  2. ↑ "The Weeknd ... House of Balloons". Silencenogood.net. Retrieved 30 May 2011.
  3. ↑ Interview with Doc McKinney Paul Tingen. Retrieved on March 31, 2018
  4. ↑ "Award Winners Best Urban Contemporary Album". GRAMMY.com. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
  5. 1 2 Gawle, Darren. "Mis-Quote Me and I'll Kill You! - Interview". Dropd.com. Retrieved 30 May 2011.
  6. ↑ "Esthero". Freebase.com. Retrieved 30 May 2011.
  7. 1 2 "Breath from Another: Esthero: Music". Amazon.com. 1998. Retrieved 2013-08-10.
  8. ↑ "Esthero - Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 30 May 2011.
  9. ↑ "Res - How I Do". Btmon.com. Retrieved 20 May 2006.
  10. ↑ "Martin McKinney". Discogs.com. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
  11. 1 2 "This is to Mother You | Girls Educational & Mentoring Service (GEMS)". Gems-girls.org. Retrieved 2013-08-10.
  12. ↑ "Fashion By The Finest". Fashionbythefinest.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2013-08-10.
  13. ↑ "Q&A: Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Doc McKinney - Boards". 28 March 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-03-28. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  14. ↑ "Hawksley Workman: Information from". Answers.com. Retrieved 2013-08-10.
  15. ↑ "Call + Response". 8 January 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-01-08. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  16. ↑ "Martin McKinney Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2013-08-10.
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