Rocco Did It Again!
Rocco Did It Again! at the 2022 Grammy Awards
Rocco Did It Again! at the 2022 Grammy Awards
Background information
Birth nameRocco Valdes
Also known asRoc
Born (1984-10-02) October 2, 1984
Hialeah, Florida, U.S.
Occupation(s)
  • Record producer
  • songwriter
  • music publisher
  • record executive
Years active2002–present
Labels

Rocco Valdes, better known by his stage name Rocco Did It Again!, is an American record producer, songwriter, music publisher, and music executive from Hialeah, Florida.[1]

Beginning his career in 2002, Valdes shares business and creative operations in the music industry. He was appointed A&R for Def Jam Recordings in 2002. In 2005, he discovered and managed American singer T-Pain, and served as executive producer for his studio albums until 2011. He co-founded the record label Chase Records, through which he signed pop singer Austin Mahone in a joint venture with Universal Republic Records and Cash Money Records the following year. In 2018, he became the talent manager for the career of fellow Floridian, rapper 9lokkNine.[2]

In 2019, Valdes renewed focus on record production, garnering credits on singles including "223's" by YNW Melly, "Jump" by DaBaby, "Tick Tock" by Young Thug, "Alone" by Kim Petras and Nicki Minaj, and "Blick Blick" by Coi Leray. In 2021, he produced the single "Best Friend" by Saweetie and Doja Cat, which became a hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, peaked on the Rhythmic chart, and was nominated for Best Rap Song at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.

Life

Rocco was born in Hialeah, Florida, where he attended Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School. After High School, Rocco developed an interest in music and decided to go Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. Initially, Rocco wanted to be a music engineer but decided to he was more intrigued by the business side of music only to find himself back on the technical side of music later in his career.[3][4]

Career

Valdes' music career started in 2002 at record label Def Jam Recordings, where he worked as an assistant at the label for two years. In 2005, Valdes discovered rapper T-Pain and managed his career in a joint venture with RCA Records for 10 years. In 2012, Valdes signed pop singer Austin Mahone to his first recording contract in a joint venture with Universal Republic Records, and later Cash Money Records the following year.[5] In 2018, he became the manager of Orlando, Florida-based rapper 9lokkNine. He produced his song "223's" (featuring YNW Melly), which was released commercially the following year as Melly's single; where it then reached at number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 2020, Valdes produced the song "Jump" for DaBaby.[6][7]

Charted singles

List of singles as either producer or co-producer, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released, performing artists and album name
List of singles written or co-written for other artists
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US US R&B/HH US
Rap
UK AUS CAN GER IRE SWI NZ
"223's"
YNW Melly featuring 9lokkNine
2019 3417146927533869-38 Melly vs. Melvin
"Jump"
DaBaby featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again
2020 1796--62-77-12 Blame It on Baby
"Best Friend"
Saweetie featuring Doja Cat
2021 14661625391369639 Pretty Bitch Music
"Tick Tock"
Young Thug
96-37---34--34
"Blick Blick"
Coi Leray featuring Nicki Minaj
2022 37101071-68---10 Trendsetter
"Pretty Girl Era"
Lu Kala
2023 -----49----
"Lottery"
Latto featuring Lu Kala
83929326215---32
"Alone"
Kim Petras featuring Nicki Minaj
55--37-32-35174 Feed the Beast (Kim Petras album)
"All My Life"
Lil Durk featuring J. Cole
2116711-23-11 Almost Healed
"Stand By Me"
Lil Durk featuring Morgan Wallen
2288--27---5 Almost Healed
"Cowgirl"
Nicki Minaj featuring Lourdiz
87-23------- Pink Friday 2
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Discography (producer/composer)

List of songs as either producer or composer
List of songs written or co-written for other artists
Title Year Artist Album
Cowgirl
(featuring Lourdiz)
2023 Nicki Minaj
Flashy
(featuring Kim Petras)
City Girls
Treat Me Like A Hoe Kim Petras
Make Up your Mind Cordae
Stand By Me
(featuring Morgan Wallen)
Lil Durk
All My Life
(featuring J.Cole)
Lil Durk
On Fire Snow Wife
  • Queen Degenerate
I Can't Stop
(featuring Omah Lay)
Big Boss Vette
Day One Tyga
    Alone
    (featuring Nicki Minaj)
    Kim Petras
      Georgia Peach Quinn XCII
      1-800 Bad Bitch Saucy Santana
        Problem Big Boss Vette
          Lottery
          (featuring Lu Kala)
          Latto
            Pretty Girls Walk Big Boss Vette
              Get it Big Boss Vette
                Dollas Big Boss Vette
                  Pretty Girl Era Lu Kala
                    Tick Tock 2022 JNR Choi
                      Make Me Dirty Heads
                      Blick Blick
                      (featuring Nicki Minaj)
                      Coi Leray
                      Anxiety Coi Leray
                      Throat Goat Kim Petras
                      Super Power Bitch Kim Petras
                      XXX Kim Petras
                      Treat Me Like A Slut Kim Petras
                      Slut Pop Kim Petras
                      Wootie Woot A1 LaFlare
                        Coconuts 2021 Kim Petras
                          Icy Chain Saweetie
                          • PBM
                          Tick Tock Young Thug
                            Trouble 347aidan
                              Best Friend
                              (featuring Doja Cat)
                              Saweetie
                                Jump
                                (featuring Youngboy Never Broke Again)
                                2020 Da Baby
                                Homeless Lottery 347aidan
                                  Neighborhood Miles Wesley
                                    Boy Bye Big Klit
                                      223's
                                      (featuring 9lokkNine)
                                      2019 YNW Melly
                                      Xmas Song 2018 9lokkNine
                                      Somebody Got Get It
                                      (featuring T-Pain)
                                      2014 Timeflies
                                      You Da Shit 2011 Lil Wayne
                                        Sweat
                                        (featuring Lil Wayne)
                                        Bow Wow
                                        Orgullo 2010 Pitbull
                                        Impressed Maejor
                                        Change
                                        (featuring Diddy, Akon and Mary J. Blige)
                                        2008 T-Pain
                                        Long Lap Dance T-Pain
                                        Send Me An Email
                                        (featuringT-Pain)
                                        2006 J-Shin

                                        References

                                        1. Reid, Shaheem. "T-Pain's Managers Say The Best Place To Do Business Deals In Miami Is ... A Strip Club!". MTV News. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
                                        2. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/austin-mahone-signed-record-deal-universal-republic-chase-365861/amp/
                                        3. "The Making of Baby Bieber". The Hollywood Reporter. June 5, 2012. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
                                        4. "Rocco "Did It Again!" Valdes". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
                                        5. https://foundersuite.com/investors/rocco-valdes/
                                        6. "Rocco Valdes | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
                                        7. "The Making Of YNW Melly "223s" With 9lokknine & Rocco Did It Again!". Genius. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
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