Arden Altino is an American record producer. Altino has produced songs such as "Hold On" for Darius Rucker of Hootie & the Blowfish, and "Out of My Head" for Lupe Fiasco. His other credits include Mary J. Blige, Justin Bieber, Estelle, and Diddy. Altino often co-produces with Jerry Duplessis out of Platinum Sounds Recording Studio in New York City.
Biography Born in Brooklyn and raised in Queens, New York, Arden's talent lies in his combined years of training as a pianist. His understanding of music extends to the R&B, Soul, Hip-Hop, Classical, Jazz, Latin, Kompa and Zouk genres. Altino's Haitian roots and close-knit family influenced his career path and was instrumental in developing him into the Producer/Musician that he is today. The Altino Family is not a stranger to music, his father & uncle played instruments in the church which led him to follow in their footsteps. Arden attended Fiorello Laguardia High School of the Performing Arts and Five Towns College to Study Audio Engineering.
In 1999, and for the next two years, he engineered for various artists including: Busta Rhymes, Tony Touch and Rah Digga. In 2001, he produced also several tunes for Jimmy Cozier including "Gave You Love" and the duet with Alicia Keys "Mr. Man". The multi platinum album "Songs in A Minor" went on to win a Grammy in 2001
Since 2006, Altino's career has been active within the industry. His collaborations include; Patti Labelle., DJ Rekha, Lyfe Jennings, Pharoahe Monch, Aventura, Jay Z, and Wyclef Jean. His musical ambition has led him to sign a business partnership with producer Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis. They continue to work together on various musical projects
Discography
+ Musical CreditsYear Song / Album Artist Credit(s) 2020Mad LoveInfinity SongComposer, Producer2020What We Want, Pt. 2Ras BarakaComposer, Keyboards, Producer2020Lullaby Versions of Justin BieberTwinkle Twinkle Little Rock StarComposer20204 All Ages: Relax & Chill MusicVarious ArtistsComposer2020Yoga Songs 2020Composer2019AkondaAkonComposer, Producer2019HigherAlly BrookeComposer2019Beyond MeMadison Ryann WardComposer2017War & LeisureMiguelComposer2015The Intimate TruthLedisiComposer2015Fly International Luxurious ArtRaekwonComposer2015Yoga To Justin BieberYoga Pop UpsComposer2015Soca Gold 2015Various ArtistKeyboards2015A Little Bit of Me: Live in L.A.Melissa EtheridgeKeyboards2014Mali Is... Mali MusicProducer2014Think Like a Man TooMary J. BligeComposer2014The TruthLedisiComposer2014StrongerTankComposer, Producer2014R&B AnthemsMary J. BligeComposer, Keyboards, Producer2014Last WinterBasComposer2014JHUDJennifer HudsonComposer2014Guilty ConscienceJ. HolidayComposer, Keyboards, Producer2014Best Love... Ever!, Vol. 2Composer, Keyboards, Producer2014BET Presents: Music Matters, Vol. 1Composer2014Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart?K. MichelleComposer, Keyboards, Producer2013Soundboy Kill ItRaekwonComposer2013All About YouRaekwonComposer2012...Cut To Bridget KellyBridget KellyComposer2012So BlueAkonComposer2012Back to LoveEstelleKeyboards2012Wonderful LifeEstelleComposer2012Thank YouEstelleComposer2012All of MeEstelleComposer, Keyboards, Piano, Producer2012Think Like a Man [Music from and Inspired by the Film]Various ArtistsComposer, Producer2012Smooth Jazz Tribute to Anthony HamiltonComposer2012Kaleidoscope DreamMiguelComposer20112011 POP Hits [Rhino]Various ArtistComposer, Producer2011AnythingMusiq Soulchild / Swizz BeatzComposer2011Out of My Head [Originally Performed by Lupe Fiasco featuring Trey Songz]DJ Cover ThisComposer2011U SmileDez DuronComposer2011ZZ Top: A Tribute From FriendsVarious Artist Producer, Synthesizer2011Now, Vol. 17 [Canada]Various ArtistsComposer2011My Life II...The Journey Continues (Act 1)Mary J. BligeComposer, Producer2011MusiqinthemagiqMusiq SoulchildComposer, Fender Jazz Bass, Fender Rhodes, Keyboards, Producer, Synthesizer, Synthesizer Strings2011LasersLupe FiascoComposer, Producer2011Chartbuster Karaoke Gold: Justin BieberComposer2011Back to LoveAnthony HamiltonComposer2010Chartbuster Karaoke: Pop/Urban - October 2010Composer2010Karaoke: Pop Hits of the Month - October 2010Composer2010The Appeal: Georgia's Most WantedGucci ManeComposer, Keyboards, Producer2010Pop Party, Vol. 8Composer2010Piano Tribute To Justin BieberComposer2010Outta This WorldJLSComposer, Keyboards, Producer2010No Boys AllowedKeri HilsonComposer, Composer/Lyricist, Producer2010My Worlds AcousticJustin BieberComposer2010My WorldsJustin BieberComposer2010My World 2.0Justin BieberComposer2010Mr. IRonald IsleyProducer2010Last Train to ParisDiddy / Diddy - Dirty MoneyProducer2009The LastAventuraKeyboards2009Ouvrir Mes AilesMedhy CustosDrums2008Lyfe ChangeLyfe JenningsKeyboards, Vocoder2008Laura Warshauer Laura WarshauerMain Personnel, Keyboards2008Back to NowLabelleKeyboards, Programming2007The Color of MoneyDuo LiveAdditional Personnel, Keyboards2007Other Side [Bonus Track]Gary "G" JenkinsProducer2007EvolutionPassiProgramming, Realization, Composer2007EclipseJane FostinArranger, Clavier, String Arrangements2007DesirePharoahe MonchMain Personnel, Keyboards2007Carnival, Vol. II: Memoirs of an ImmigrantWyclef JeanKeyboards2007Basement BhangraDJ RekhaMixing2007American GangsterJay-ZStrings, Piano, Fender Rhodes, Keyboards, Bass2006Who Woulda ThoughtPony BoiProducer2006There's Something About Remy: Based on a True StoryRemy MaKeyboards2006Songs in A Minor/The Diary of Alicia KeysAlicia KeysAudio Production2006Son of PainGovernorProducer, Composer2001Songs in A MinorAlicia KeysProducer, Arranger, Keyboards2001Jimmy CozierJimmy CozierKeyboards2000The Piece MakerTony TouchEngineer2000AnarchyBusta RhymesEngineer, Recording2000The Best of Busta RhymesBusta RhymesRecordingSweet 17Laura WarshauerLaura WarshauerThe Feat. BestAiComposerRap Workout (Hip-Hop Tracks for the Gym)Various ArtistsEngineerChill RapComposer
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