About Doug Rasheed
Doug Rasheed is a three-time diamond-platinum certified music producer and author. He is best known for producing and co-writing the multi-award-winning mega-hit "Gangsta's Paradise," which garnered him a Grammy nomination and two BMI Awards. This certified diamond single has amassed over 3 billion streams globally and has been sampled by artists such as Busta Rhymes, Ella Henderson, and Slim Thug, among many others.
Additionally, Doug produced and co-wrote two of Tupac Shakur's most iconic tracks, "Only God Can Judge Me" and "I'd Ratha Be Ya N****" from the certified diamond album "All Eyez On Me" released by Death Row Records. He played all the instruments on these recordings and provided the vocals for the hook on "Only God Can Judge Me."
He has collaborated with Jamie Foxx, LL Cool J, Brandy, Barry White, New Edition, Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, and Montell Jordan, with his records collectively selling over 30 million copies worldwide. Doug also received a BMI Performance Award for contributions to Megan Thee Stallion's hit single "B.I.T.C.H." from her "Suga" album.
Recognition
Awards & Accolades
"Gangsta's Paradise"
Grammy winner Best Rap Solo Performance (1996) · Billboard Single of the Year (1995) · 3B+ global streams
Chaka Khan's "Funk This"
Grammy winner R&B Album of the Year (2008)
Barry White's "Staying Power"
Grammy winner Best Traditional R&B Performance & Best Male R&B Vocal Performance (2000)
"The Preacher's Wife" Soundtrack
Grammy nomination Best R&B Album (1998)
"Waiting to Exhale" Soundtrack
11 Grammy nominations · American Music Award winner Favorite Soundtrack Album
Megan Thee Stallion's "B.I.T.C.H."
BMI Performance Award