Jordan Suecof (born December 2, 1983), known primarily by his alias Skimmy, is an American producer. He is best known for his work with artists such as Mary J. Blige, R. Kelly, Ciara, Jacob Latimore, and Ludacris. He was a member of Capharnaum.
Career Suecof was born in Connecticut, United States. He began his career on drums but later branched out into other instruments in 1983. He began the process of making sound matter. From the bass-driven beat of the Beatles to the radiating wail of the rock era, Jordan wound down Led Zeppelin, Billy Joel and The Who. He is younger brother of producer/mixer Jason Suecof.
After his graduation at 17, Jordan made his way Orlando. His first placement came in 2005. At 21 he had a #1 Adult AC chart-topper that led to the Grammy-winning album The Breakthrough by Mary J. Blige. As the producer of "Take Me As I Am", the album also won a Grammy for Best R&B Album. That track also garnered an ASCAP award and major media buzz for Skimmy as he took home the props for R&B Song of the Year. Atlantic Records took notice. Fast-track to Lupe Fiasco's album Food and Liquor. In 2008, Jordan co-produced "DayDreamin" which also won the Grammy for Best Urban/Alternative Performance.
In 2009, Skimmy Productions collaborated with the Backstreet Boys to produce "Shattered". This was followed by two productions for R Kelly: "Echo" and "Banging the Headboard". Skimmy also produced the flipside to Ludacris' 2010 hit, "I Know You Got a Man", featuring Flo Rida. Ludacris' album, "Battle of the Sexes", achieved gold certification. The next notable collaboration for Skimmy was with Ciara on tracks such as "Stilettos" and "Yeah I Know" featured on her "Basic Instinct" album.
Skimmy wound up producing Jacob Latimore on Jive Records. Their first collaboration "Like Em All", immediately garnered over 500k views on YouTube. It became the official first single.
In 2014, Skimmy has leaped major boundaries from the title track and single off Tank's album, Stronger to the Avicii album, Stories, in which he helped produce and write "The Nights". "The Nights" surfaced online where it hit number one on Hype Machine before being released via FIFA 15.
Selected discography Year Artist Song Album Label Charts 2005Mary J. BligeTake Me As I AmThe Breakthrough Geffen Records Billboard #1 Album2007ChingyGimme Dat (Single)Hate It or Love It Disturbing tha PeaceDef Jam Recordings Billboard #84 AlbumBow Wow & OmarionHood StarFace Off Columbia Records Billboard #1 AlbumBillboard #1 R&B/Hip-HopBillboard #1 Rap 2008Raven-SymonéKeep A FriendRaven-Symoné Hollywood Records — 2009Backstreet BoysShatteredThis Is Us Jive Records Billboard #9 Album2010CiaraYeah I KnowBasic Instinct LaFaceJive Records Billboard #44 AlbumBillboard #11 R&B/Hip-HopFlo RidaCome With MeOnly One Flo (Part 1) Atlantic Records —LudacrisI Know You Got A ManBattle of the Sexes Disturbing tha PeaceDef Jam Recordings Billboard #1 AlbumBillboard #1 R&B/Hip-HopBillboard #1 Rap2012Big Time RushTime of Our LifeElevate Nick RecordsColumbia Records —Melanie FionaWatch Me WorkThe MF Life SRC RecordsUniversal Republic Billboard #7 AlbumBillboard #1 R&B/Hip-Hop2013Marcus CantyUsed By YouThis...Is Marcus Canty Epic Records —Don't Pass Me By2015TankStrongerStronger Atlantic Records Billboard #13 AlbumBillboard #1 R&B/Hip-HopAvicii"The Nights"The Days / Nights EPStories - UK and Japan VersionsPRMD/ Island Records #1 UK Dance Single#6 UK Single#10 Billboard Dance Single#3 Billboard Club Single#9 ARIA SingleRIAA (U.S.): GoldBPI (U.K.): PlatinumGLF (Sweden): PlatinumFIMI (Italy): PlatinumARIA (Australia): Gold 2016Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping"Fuck Off" Universal Pictures —
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