Rogét Lutfi Chahayed (born May 31, 1988) is an American record producer and songwriter. Referred to as "one of hip-hop and pop's most dependable hit machines" by Billboard, Chahayed has received 11 Grammy Award nominations; in 2022, he was nominated for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical.
A conservatory-trained pianist, he began production work under the wing of mentor Dr. Dre. He was named one of XXL's hip-hop producers of the year in 2020, 2021, and 2022, named one of Variety's Hitmakers for 2021 and 2022, and Genius named him the top producer of the year in 2022.
Chahayed's credits include the hit singles "Broccoli" by DRAM, "Bad at Love" by Halsey, "Sicko Mode" by Travis Scott, "Laugh Now Cry Later" by Drake, "Kiss Me More" and "Vegas" by Doja Cat, "First Class" by Jack Harlow, Bruno Mars and Rosé's "APT.," and "Janice STFU" by Drake. He also co-wrote Miguel's single "Sky Walker."
Early life and education Chahayed was born and raised in the West Hills suburb of Los Angeles in a musical family. His parents are both immigrants to the United States: his father was born in Syria and his mother is from Buenos Aires. His sisters Andrea and Juliana Chahayed are both musicians with whom he continues to collaborate. He began playing the piano at seven years old.
Chahayed is classically trained, having attended the San Francisco Conservatory of Music on a scholarship,Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: studying under professor Yoshikazu Nagai. He graduated in 2010 with a degree in piano performance. He studied jazz in Los Angeles with pianists Adam Benjamin and Gary Fukushima. He initially became interested in hip hop production during college.
Career Chahayed began his career in 2010 in Los Angeles working as a music director, composer, session musician, and piano teacher. As a pianist, he played at venues across Los Angeles and collaborated with guitarist Wesley Singerman on the jazz collective Los Angeles Illharmonic. During this period he worked with artists including Ron Aniello, Mocky, Jeffrey Steele, Matt Corby, Rita Wilson, and Kurupt.
In 2013, he connected with rapper Stat Quo who introduced him to his fellow Aftermath Entertainment affiliate producer Mel-Man, who became a mentor for Chahayed; through this connection, he began playing keyboards and producing for Dr. Dre. He also worked with artists including Matthew Koma, Kendrick Lamar, Taz Arnold, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, and Wanting Qu.
In 2016, he had his breakout with the release of DRAM's "Broccoli" which he co-produced. The song was nominated for a Grammy Award and is a 7× Platinum record. Chahayed has worked with Travis Scott, DRAM, Hit Boy, Miguel, Solange Knowles, Halsey, Lil Yachty, CL, Bruno Mars, ScHoolboy Q, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Jason Derulo, A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, Big Krit, Juan Gabriel, Doja Cat, J Balvin, Jon Connor, Calvin Harris, Moses Sumney, Travis Mills, Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre.
His hits also include Doja Cat's platinum-selling "Ain't Shit," Louis The Child and Wafia's Platinum-selling single "Better Not," MAX's Platinum-selling "Love Me Less" featuring Quinn XCII, and Joji's Gold-selling "CAN'T GET OVER YOU" featuring Clams Casino.
In 2022, he executive produced Jack Harlow's album "Come Home the Kids Miss You," and in 2024 he executive produced Jennifer Lopez's album "This Is Me... Now."
Production discography + Year Artist Album Title Songwriter Producer 2016 Set It Off Upside Down "Life Afraid" "Hypnotized" DRAM Big Baby DRAM"Broccoli" "Monticello Ave""Sweet VA Breeze" Travis Scott Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight"way back" Travis Mills While You Wait"Believe That" 2017 Miguel War & Leisure"Sky Walker" Kesha Rainbow"Boots" Halsey Hopeless Fountain Kingdom"Bad at Love" Calvin Harris Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1"Cash Out" Volumes Different Animals"Pullin' Shades" G-Eazy The Beautiful & Damned"Crash and Burn" DRAM #1HappyHoliday"The Christmas Song""Silver Bells" Bright: The Album"Campfire" Big K.R.I.T. 4eva Is a Mighty Long Time"Aux Cord""Bury Me In Gold" Wafia "Only Love" Poo Bear"All We Can Do" Whethan"Aftertaste"Ashe"Girl Who Cried Wolf"Quinn XCII The Story of Us"60 Seconds"Louis The Child"Right To It""Last To Leave"2018 Rich Brian Amen"Flight"Louis The Child"Better Not"Travis Scott Astroworld"Sicko Mode"Khalid Suncity"Vertigo"DRAM"Prototype" Doja Cat Amala"Roll With Us" "Cookie Jar"Quinn XCII"Iron and Steel" Ashe The Rabbit Hole"After Life" "Sometimes People Suck"24hrs HOUSES ON THE HILL"LOVE" Col3trane BOOT"Chemicals" "Movie Star" Joji BALLADS 1"CAN'T GET OVER YOU" MAX "Worship" Wafia "I'm Good" Imad Royal and Mark Johns"Heart-Shaped Box" 2019 MAX "Love Me Less" Carly Rae Jepsen Dedicated"Automatically in Love" "Right Words Wrong Time" Gallant "Gentleman (Remix)" Quinn XCII From Michigan With Love"U & Us" "When I Die" Drax ProjectAll This Time"All This Time" Drax Project"Natural Selection" NIKI"Indigo" MAX"Checklist" Why Don't WeMad At You"Mad At You" WafiaFlowers & Superpowers"Flowers & Superpowers" Jessie ReyezFAR AWAY"Far Away" Jason Derulo2Sides (Side 1)"Diamonds" "Best Friend" 2020Kali UchisTo Feel Alive"I Want War (But I Need Peace)"KehlaniIt Was Good Until It Wasn't"Open [Passionate]"Jessie ReyezBEFORE LOVE CAME TO KILL US (Deluxe Edition)"Far Away II" Alina BarazIt Was Divine"My Whole Life"L DevineDon't Say It"Don't Say It"Drake"Laugh Now Cry Later" Big Sean Detroit 2"Lucky Me""Deep Reverence" "Story by Dave Chappelle""ZTFO""Guard Your Heart" "Time In""Story by Erykah Badu""Story by Stevie Wonder" Nas King's Disease "Blue Benz" "27 Summers" MAX Colour Vision "Colour Vision" "SOS" "New Life" "Blueberry Eyes" AiIt's All Me, Vol. 1 "Good as Gold"JojiNectar "Nitrous"Louis the ChildHere for Now"Free"Oliver TreeUgly Is Beautiful "Joke's On You!"Kali UchisSin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios)"//aguardiente y limón %ᵕ‿‿ᵕ%"2021 ZAYN Nobody Is Listening "Vibez" Olivia O'Brien"Better Than Feeling Lonely" Pink Sweat$ Pink Planet"Magic"Doja CatPlanet Her"Kiss Me More""Ain't Sh*t" Shelley FKA DRAM Shelley FKA DRAM"Beautiful" Juliana Chahayed"Yellow"A Boogie wit da Hoodie"24 Hours"Olivia O'BrienEpisodes: Season 1"We're All Gonna Die""Keep It Movin'"NasKing's Disease II"Composure""Brunch on Sundays"Wafia"Wide Open"21 Savage and Rich BrianShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Soundtrack"Lazy Susan"Anderson .Paak"Fire In The Sky"Big SeanWhat You Expect"What A Life""Loyal To A Fault""Offense"Baby KeemThe Melodic Blue"Trademark USA"WaleFolarin II"Extra Special"CLAlpha"Paradise"2022Jack Harlow Come Home The Kids Miss You"Talk Of The Town""Young Harleezy""I'd Do Anything To Make You Smile""First Class""Dua Lipa""Side Piece""Movie Star""Lil Secret""I Got A Shot""Like A Blade Of Grass""Parent Trap""Poison""Nail Tech""State Fair"Mary J. BligeGood Morning Gorgeous"Love Without the Heartbreak" Jackson WangLOST & FOUND"The Moment"KehlaniBlue Water Road"Up At Night""Wish I Never"Doja CatFrom the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ELVIS"Vegas"BTSProof"For Youth"GiveonGive or Take"Make You Mine"Drax ProjectDiamond"Fashion Sense"John LegendLEGEND"Rounds"Freddie Gibbs$oul $old $eparately"Space Rabbit" 2023Skrillex, Flowdan, BEAM, PEEKABOOQuest For Fire"Hydrate"Doja CatScarlet"Attention""Balut"(G)I-dleHEAT"I Do"Jon BatisteWorld Music Radio"Hello, Billy Bob""CALL NOW (504-305-8269)""Running Away"Lil Wayne"Kat Food"2024Jennifer Lopez This Is Me... Now"This Is Me...Now""To Be Yours""Mad in Love""Can't Get Enough""not.going.anywhere.""Rebound""Dear Ben, Pt. II""Hummingbird""Hearts and Flowers""Broken Like Me""This Time Around""Midnight Trip to Vegas""Greatest Love Story Never Told"Jennifer Lopez"Can't Get Enough (feat. Latto)"Chlöe"Boy Bye"The Kid LAROIGIRLS - Single"GIRLS"Peso Pluma & QuavoÉXODO"PA NO PENSAR"Rosé & Bruno MarsRosie"APT."FloAccess All Areas"AAA"Big SeanBetter Me Than You"Iconic""Yes""Black Void""My Life"Better Me Than You (Pressure edition vinyl bonus track)"Wire Me"2025Carly Rae JepsenEmotion (10th Anniversary Edition)"Lost in Devotion"2026DrakeICEMAN"Janice STFU""B's on the Table feat. 21 Savage"
Awards and nominations Selected awards YearAwardsCategoryNominated workResult2019Grammy Awards Best Rap Song "Sicko Mode" (Travis Scott) (as songwriter) Best Rap Album Astroworld (Travis Scott) (as producer & songwriter) 2021 Grammy Awards Best Rap Song "Laugh Now Cry Later" (Drake) (as songwriter) 2022Grammy Awards Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical Himself Record of the Year "Kiss Me More" (Doja Cat) (as producer) Song of the Year "Kiss Me More" (Doja Cat) (as songwriter) Album of the Year Planet Her (Deluxe) (Doja Cat) (as producer & songwriter) 2023 Grammy Awards Album of the Year Good Morning Gorgeous (Mary J. Blige) (as producer & songwriter) 2024 Grammy Awards Best Rap Song "Attention" (Doja Cat) (as songwriter) 2026Grammy Awards Record of the Year "APT." (ROSÉ & Bruno Mars) (as producer) Song of the Year "APT." (ROSÉ & Bruno Mars) (as songwriter)
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