Christopher "Deep" Henderson
Introduction '''Christopher "Deep" Henderson''' is an American music composer, arranger, and producer. In a musical career spanning over a decade, he has worked with such artists as Mýa, R. Kelly, Jene, Trey Songz, and Jamie Foxx. He is one of the composers and the producer of Jamie Foxx's grammy-winning "Blame It".
Early life Henderson grew up in the Detroit area. As a teenager, Henderson performed as a vocalist with many local R&B acts. Raised in a family that valued education, Henderson began attending Hampton University at the age of 16 in an early entry program for gifted students. His nickname, "Deep", refers to a common description of young Henderson's lyrics. He credits Motown and exposure to multi-instrumentalist vocalists/composers such as Stevie Wonder and Prince with great influence on his musical aspirations.
Early career Henderson's first songwriting and production credit, "Happily Ever After" for R&B singer Case, became one of the Top 10 songs of 1999.Consequently, Billboard magazine recognized him as one of the top 20 hot R&B/Hip-Hop producers that year.
Discography/Credits  2016 "Advertise It" Jacob Latimore Composer, producer 2014 "Bigger Than Love" Beth Spangler Composer, producer 2011 "My Bed" Mario Composer, producer 2008 ''Intuition'' Jamie Foxx Composer, producer, drum programming, background  2009 ''Intuition''/"Blame It" (featuring T-Pain)Jamie Foxx Composer, producer, drum programming, background  2009 ''Ready'' Trey Songz Producer 2009 ''Ready''/"Be Where You Are" Trey Songz Producer 2009 ''Untitled'' /"Uh-huh" R. Kelly Composer, producer 2009 ''Untitled''/"Elsewhere" R. Kelly Producer 2009 ''Untitled''/"Out of the Game" R. Kelly Producer 2007 ''Liberation''/"Ayo!" Mýa Composer, producer 2006 ''Point of No Return'' / "Ayo!" 3LW Composer, producer 2006 ''Cheri Dennis''/"Freak" Cheri Dennis Composer, producer 2003 ''Ladra Di Vento''/ "La Gatta (Sul Tetto)" Giorgia Todrani Producer 2003 Jene's Reign / "Get into Something" Jene Composer, producer 2002 The Way We Do It /"Oh No She Didn't" Issys Producer 2002 The Hot Chick (Soundtrack)/"Get into Something" Jene Composer, producer 2001 ''TP-2.com''/"The Greatest Sex" R. Kelly Composer, producer 2000 Nutty Professor II "The Klumps"/"Here with Me" Larry "Jazz" Anthony (Dru Hill) Producer 2000 Soul Food "The Best R&B of 2000"/"Happily Ever After" Case Composer, producer 1999 ''Personal Conversation''/"Happily Ever After" Case Composer, producer
Awards/Nominations  Year Artist Album/Song/Project Award 2010 Jamie Foxx and T. Pain Blame It Winner: Grammy "Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals" 2010 Jamie Foxx and T. Pain Intuition/"Blame it" Nomination: Grammy "Best R&B Song" 2010 Jamie Foxx Intuition Nomination: Grammy "Best Contemporary R&B Album" 2010 Trey Songz Ready Nomination: Grammy "Best Contemporary R&B Album" 2010 Billboard Magazine "Top Five Producers OF The Year" 2004 "Wardrobe Malfunction" Winner: "Best Movie Score" Independent Film Festival 2000 Billboard Magazine "Top Ten Producers OF The Year" 2000 Case "Happily Ever After" Winner: "ASCAP Song of the Year" 1999 Billboard Magazine "Top Ten Producers OF The Year"
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