Christian Kalla (born June 26, 1982) known professionally as Crada, is a German producer, instrumentalist, mix engineer and songwriter from Marktleuthen, Germany. He has produced and written for artists and groups such as Drake, Conor Maynard, Tinie Tempah, Jordin Sparks, and The Lox among others.
Career Early life Kalla began his music career as a DJ in Germany, making beats and creating remixes for various artists. He began travelling to New York City in the late 2000s, resulting in early fruitful production sessions for The Lox and Kid Cudi, and securing "Fireworks," the opening track featuring Alicia Keys from Drake's acclaimed debut album Thank Me Later.
Discography Executive-produced/co-written projects + Albums with ~ 40% Crada production/songwriting credits or more Album Artist Year LabelAm seidenen FadenTim Bendzko2013SpiegelbildCassandra Steen2014
Selected Crada production / songwriting credits Title Year Artist Album"Hyyerr" (featuring Chip tha Ripper)2009Kid CudiMan on the Moon: The End of Day"Get That Paper"D-BlockNo Security"Fireworks" (featuring Alicia Keys)2010DrakeThank Me Later"Uneasy"Teairra MariSincerely Yours"Diary of a Broke Nigga" (featuring Kendrick Lamar & Giddy)Jay RockBlack Friday"Freedom"2011Clare MaguireLight After Dark"Drowning"2012Conor MaynardContrast"Tears Run Dry" (featuring Sway Clarke II)2013Tinie TempahDemonstration"Super Girl"Ladies' CodeCode 01 Bad Girl"Nicht drüber reden"Yvonne CatterfeldLieber so"Donne-moi"La FouineDrôle de parcours"You Saved Me from Myself"Raheem DeVaughnA Place Called Love Land"America"2014Marlon RoudetteElectric Soul"Runaround""Body Language""Left....Right?"2015Jordin SparksRight Here Right Now"What If"2016Bibi BourellyFree the Real (Pt. 1)"Tornado"JahméneUnfathomable Phantasmagoria"Unconditional"2017Sinéad HarnettChapter One
Awards and nominations Year Ceremony Award ResultRef 2019 German Music Authors' Prize Composition Hip Hop Award
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