Allan Peter Grigg (born July 31, 1972), better known by his stage name Kool Kojak and stylized as "KoOoLkOjAk", is an American songwriter and record producer notable for music in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, co-writing and co-producing Flo Rida's #1 Billboard hit single "Right Round," Doja Cat's hit single "Cyber Sex," Nicki Minaj's hit single "Va Va Voom," The Boss Baby Theme, and Ke$ha's top 10 single "Blow."Flo Rida "Right Round" credits on Rhapsody Kool Kojak has written and produced for artists such as Sean Paul, Yelle, DMX, Waka Flocka Flame, Onyx, Travis Barker, Kim Petras, Ed Helms, Britney Spears, Jesse & Joy, Andy Milonakis, Icona Pop, Matisyahu, comedian Chelsea Peretti, N.A.S.A., Dirt Nasty, Lordz of Brooklyn, Ursula 1000, Phil Greiss, and Warren G, among others. Kool Kojak has created original music for many major motion pictures. He was a featured producer on the Simon Cowell TV program X Factor and has appeared as himself on the Nickelodeon show Victorious. He has won two ASCAP Pop Awards and one ASCAP Urban Award, a WormTown Sound Award, and has been awarded the Key to the City of Worcester, Massachusetts.
Early life and music career Kool Kojak was born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he created the 1980s underground cassette legends IYF Productions. After studying under Archie Shepp at the University of Massachusetts, Kojak began professionally creating music in 1995, DJing, playing in bands, and producing hip-hop records in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Harlem. His first commercial success was as composer and producer of the Brazilian multi-platinum selling #1 Supla album O Charada Brasileiro. This album sold 16 million copies on the Brazilian bootleg street market.
In 2009, Kojak signed with Dr. Luke's Prescription Songs and began co-producing various tracks with the producer.
Kojak served as musical director and performer for the live Supla show, which took place at Rock in Rio 3, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2001.
Select production discography Year Artist Song Album Role1989In Your Face ProductionsMusic From The Plaid GnuRapper/Producer/Engineer1996Average White Boys"Billy Dee Williams Butter Sculpture"Knuckle SandwichCo-Writer/Producer1997Rump Rangers featuring Heather Hunter and Kool Keith"Toot Toot Beep Beep"Remixer1998Binger The Voyager"Sweet Taste of Nothing"Co-Producer1998Supla Zoo"Bossa Furiosa"AlbumCo-Producer/ Composer / Rapper1999Ursula 1000"Arrastao"Co-Writer/Producer with Ursula 1000 and Dr. Luke2000Supla"O Charada Brasileiro"#1 AlbumCo-Writer/Producer2002Holly Tree"Greatest Shits"albumCo-Producer2002Average White Boys"Knuckle Sandwich"albumProducer2004Average White Boys"Keg Pahty"House Of Booze Co-Writer/Producer2005Being Bobby Brown (TV show)Music producer2007George of the Jungle (TV show)Theme songProducer and performed with J-Radical2007Urban LegendTranquilidad CubanaCo-Writer/Producer2007Three 6 Mafia featuring Tech N9ne"Shots"Laws of PowerBacking Vocals2009Ursula 1000"Zombies"MysticsCo-Writer/Rapper2010Miranda Cosgrove"There Will Be Tears"Sparks FlyCo-Writer/Co-Producer with Ammo2010Miranda Cosgrove"Kissin' U"Sparks FlyCo-Producer with Ammo2009Shwayze"Maneatrr"Let It BeatCo-writer/Producer2011Hitomi featuring Rivers Cuomo"Rollin Wit Da Homies"SpiritProducer/Co-writer2011Dirt Nasty featuring Too Short and Warren G"Milk, Milk, Lemonade"Nasty as I Wanna BeWriter/Producer (leaked)2012Victoria Justice and Ariana Grande"L.A.Boyz"Victorious 3.0Co-Writer/Co-Producer2012Victoria Justice"Faster Than Boys"Victorious 3.0Co-Writer/Producer2012Leon Thomas III"365 Days"Victorious 3.0 (Deluxe version)Co-writer/Producer2012Leon Thomas III"Countdown"Victorious 2.0Co-writer/Producer2011Victoria Justice"Best Friend's BrotherVictorious: Music from the Hit TV ShowCo-Writer/Producer2010Nneka (singer)"Heartbeat (KooLkOjAk remix)"SingleRemixer2011Kumi Koda"4 Times"SingleProducer2009Andy Milonakis"Let Me Twitter Dat"SingleCo-writer/Producer2011Dirt Nasty featuring Too $hort, Warren G, Andy Milonakis and Benji Hughes"As Nasty As I Wanna Be"Nasty as I Wanna BeCo-Writer/Producer2011Dirt Nasty featuring Kesha"Boombox"Nasty as I Wanna BeCo-Writer/Producer2009*N.A.S.A. featuring Kanye West, Lykke Li, and Santo Gold"Gifted"The Spirit of ApolloCo-writer/Co-Producer2009N.A.S.A. featuring Kool Kojak"O Pato"The Spirit of ApolloCo-writer/Performer2010Matisyahu"Miracle"SingleCo-Writer/Producer2011Travis Barker"Can A Drumma Get Some KoOoLkOjAk SuRfPuNk mEgAmIx"SingleRemixer2011Travis Barker featuring Bun B and Tech N9ne"Raw Shit"Give the Drummer SomeCo-Writer/Co-Producer with Travis Barker2011Travis Barker featuring Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, E-40 and Dev"Knockin'"Give the Drummer SomeCo-Writer/Co-Producer with Travis Barker2009Flo Rida"Right Round"R.O.O.T.S.Co-Writer/Co-Producer with Dr. Luke2010Kesha"Blow"CannibalCo-Writer/Co-Producer with Dr. Luke and Max Martin2010Lights Over Paris"Fallin'"SingleCo-Writer/Producer with J Kash & Robb MahweenieRoberto Carlos"Jesus Cristo (Zegon Kojeazy Official Remix)"SingleProducer with DJ Zegon of N.A.S.A.2012Ariana Grande"Voodoo Love"SingleCo-writer/ProducerDavid ChoeDirty Hands (DVD)Producer Kojak Beatz2012ShyneGangland MixtapeProducer2012Michel Telo featuring Becky G"Ai Se Eu Te Pego"Single – UK RemixProducer2012Matisyahu"Sunshine" "Crossroads" featuring J Ralph and Adrien Brody –
"Searchin"
"Buffalo Soldier" featuring Shyne
"Breathe Easily"
"I Believe In Love"
"Fire Of Freedom"
"Desert Eagle"
"Bal Chemptov"
"King Crown Of Judah" featuring Shyne
"Shine On You"Spark Seeker LPProducer/Co-writer2012Owl City"Take It All Away"The Midsummer StationCo-Writer/Co-Producer2012Chelsea Peretti"Coffee Crankin Thru My Sys"SingleProducer2012Ed Helms"How Bad Can I Be"Dr. Seuss' The Lorax: Original Songs from the Motion PictureCo-Writer/Co-Producer with John Powell2012Kesha"Gold Trans Am"Warrior (Deluxe version)Co-Writer/Producer2012Kesha"Wonderland"WarriorCo-Writer/ProducerJean-Michel Basquiat"SAMO" (film) featuring Fab Five Freddy, Money Mark, N.A.S.A. & Kool Kojak –Co-Writer/Co-Producer for MOMA Films2012One Direction"Rock Me"Take Me HomeCo-Writer/Co-Producer with Peter Svensson and Sam Hollander2012Nicki Minaj"Va Va Voom"Pink Friday: Roman ReloadedCo-Writer/Co-Producer with Dr. Luke, Cirkut and Max Martin2012Matisyahu"Happy Hanukkah"SingleCo-Writer/Producer2013Emblem3"Chloe (You're the One I Want)"Nothing to LoseCo-Writer/Co-Producer with Peter Svensson2013Kesha: My Crazy Beautiful Life (TV Show)Music producer2013Icona Pop"On A Roll"This Is... Icona PopCo-producer with Shellback2013Scott & Rivers"はじける"Scott & RiversCo-writer with Rivers Cuomo / Producer2013Los Barkers (featuring Lando, Bama and Travis Barker)"We Like Vegetables"Songs for a Healthier AmericaCo-Writer/Producer2013Matisyahu, Ariana Grande, Travis Barker, Kool Kojak and Salad Bar"U R What U Eat"Songs for a Healthier AmericaCo-Writer/ProducerTropKillaz featuring Kool Kojak and Lloyd Pop"Klap Ur A$$"Writer/Producer2013Kool Kojak"B-Boyin' Freak Freakin'"Battle of the Year Official SoundtrackWriter/Producer2013Britney Spears"Hold on Tight"Britney Jean (deluxe version)Co-Producer with A.C.2014Brooke Candy"Bed Squeak"Opulence EPCo-Writer with Brooke Candy & Jesse Saint John / Co-Producer with A.C2014Aries Onasis"7even"albumComposer / Producer2014Matt Hunter"Minha Mina Ta Loca"SingleCo-Writer with AJ Junior & Bilal Hajji2014Yelle"Florence en Italie"Complètement Fou2014Jesse & Joy"Live Life"The Book of Life SoundtrackCo-Writer with Jesse Joy and Nate Campany2014Sophia Black"Vibration"SingleCo-Writer / Producer with Aaron Joseph and Sophia Black2014Chelsea Peretti"One of the Greats"Netflix Comedy SpecialComposer2015The Wedding Ringer"Party & Bullshit featuring Affion Crockett"The Wedding Ringer SoundtrackProducer / Mixer2015N.A.S.A."Hands Up Don't Shoot!" featuring Sean Paul & Lizzo"SingleProducer / Mixer2015Yelle"ThE KoOoL kOjAk A.D.D. Ba$$iN MeGaMiX"French Radio Hot Track SingleRemixer2015Waka Flocka Flame featuring Good Charlotte"Game On"Pixels MovieComposer/Producer/Mixer with RAS2015TimeFlies"Burn It Down"SingleComposer/Producer with TimeFlies2015N.A.S.A."Iko"SingleComposer/Synths2015N.A.S.A. featuring KRS-One"Jihad Love Squad" SingleComposer/Synthesizer Master2015N.A.S.A. featuring DMX and Priyanka Chopra"Meltdown" SingleComposer/Synthesizer Master/DMX Rap Coach2015Sean Paul"Bust It"Single / Soundtrack "The Perfect Guy"Composer / Producer2016Diego Boneta"UR Love"Single Composer / Producer2016KoOoLkOjAk"!!!Holla Deck StackEmUp!!!"Original Film Score "Passengers"Composer / Producer / Artiste 2017Allie X"Casanova"Composer2017Boss Baby TV Program"Boss Baby I'm The Boss Boss Baby Boss Boss"TV show Theme Song Composer / Producer / Rapper2017Onyx"Problem Child"as featured on Silicon ValleyComposer / Producer2017Kim Petras"Slow It Down" singleComposer / Producer2017Randy Liedtke"Off & On" Podcast Themetheme songComposer / Producer2018Randy Liedtke "Now U R Hi"Soundtrack singleComposer / Producer2018Jahsh Banks"Nite Life"singleComposer / Producer2018Tropkillaz feat Aloe Blacc"Milk N Honey"singleComposer / Producer2018Sophia Black featuring Kyle (musician)"Real Shit"singleComposer / Producer with Shea Taylor2018The Fever "Hunting Season" featuring Travis BarkersingleComposer 2018Eric Nam "FLOAT" original song for Hotel Transylvania 3Composer / Producer2018Mely Mel feat. Mozart La Para"No One" singleComposer / Producer 2018Teen Titans "GO! Battle Remix" singleComposer / Producer 2018Weezer"Can't Knock The Hustle" singleAdditional Production / Mariachi stuff2018Kool Kojak feat. Destani Wolf "Can I B Ur Air" original song for Goosebumps 2Composer / Producer / Mixer2018Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse"Spidey BugOut MegaMix " MegaMiX for Miles and Uncle Aaron bombin graffiti in tha subway tunnels"Producer / MegaMixer2018Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse"Spidey Bells " Original Song for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseProducer2018Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse"Joy To The Spidey " Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Holiday AlbumProducer 2019The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part"Gotham City Guys " Original Song for Lego Movie 2Producer 2019The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part"Not Evil" Original Song for Lego Movie 2Producer 2019Doja Cat"Cyber Sex" SingleProducer w/ tizhimself 2019Call Chelsea Peretti"CESSPOD" PodcastSuper Producer 2019Emily Alyn Lind"Castles" SingleProducer w/tizhimself2020Jahsh Banks"Drunk Anthem" Single Producer w/ tizhimself2020Chelsea Peretti"OatMilk" feat. Reggie WattsSingleProducer w/ Ruffsound2020Chelsea Peretti"Late" SingleComposer / Producer / Performer2020Chelsea Peretti"Chore" feat. ChikaSingleComposer / Producer / Performer2020Chelsea Peretti"Soundproof Bathroom" SingleComposer / Producer / Performer2020Chelsea Peretti"Dad" featuring Will Schwartz SingleComposer / Producer / Performer2020Chelsea Peretti"BDR" featuring Kathleen HannaSingleComposer / Producer with Money Mark2020Chelsea Peretti"Green Tea" featuring WaleSingleComposer / Producer2020Chelsea Peretti"Expresso" featuring Nick Kroll + Kid MeroSingleComposer / Producer with Billboard2020Allan Kingdom"Blessed" SingleProducer with tizhimself2020Kim Petras"Malibu"Singleco-Composer / co-Producer 2020Bright & Guilty"Soft Age featuring Tim Lefev"KoOoLkOjAK remixremixer 2020Zpextre"Laidback Air"singleproducer with Brian Bender and Zpextre2020Zpextre"Electrify"singleproducer with Zpextre2020Zpextre"Souvenir"singleproducer with Zpextre2020Jesse & Joy"Love (Es Nuestra Idioma) "SingleComposer with Julie Frost, Jesse y Joy2020Jesse & Joy"Fuego"SingleComposer with Marty James, Jesse y Joy2020Emily Alyn Lind"Spotless Mind" SingleProducer2020Porsh Bet$"Apple Eyes"Singleproducer, composer2020Porsh Bet$"Handle" SingleProducer with SoundBySol2020Poolfire"Radio Man" Singlearranger with Phil Greiss2022Sean Paul featuring Gwen Stefani and Shenseea"Light My Fire" SingleProducer Composer with AC
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