Brian Kennedy (record producer)
Brian Kennedy Seals (born August 8, 1983) is an American songwriter, record producer, composer and musician from Kansas City, Missouri. In 2006 he was credited with production on Ciara's album "." Some well known artists he has worked with include Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson, Chris Brown, Rascal Flatts, Jennifer Hudson, Lady Gaga, CeeLo Green, Backstreet Boys, Jamie Foxx, Nelly, and Natasha Bedingfield. Kennedy has also collaborated with major songwriters including David Foster, James Fauntleroy and Diane Warren. Kennedy is best known for his work on "Disturbia", recorded by Rihanna for her "" album and "Forever", the second song  released by Chris Brown from his "" album. He earned a Grammy Award in 2009 for his contribution to Jennifer Hudson's self-titled debut album, which took home honors as Best R&B Album. The song "If This Isn't Love" garnered an ASCAP win for him as well. He is a graduate of Paseo Academy of Performing Arts and an alumnus of the Kansas City Boys Choir in Kansas City. He now resides in Southern California. Early life. Brian Kennedy was born in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. He is the fourth of five children to Charles and Beverly Seals  (née Davis). At an early age, he developed an appreciation for the piano. He began taking formal classical piano lessons at age six. Kennedy attended the Paseo Academy school of performing arts with a major in music from 1998–2002. Charice – "Charice" Production and songwriter credits. 2014. Teyana Taylor – "VII" 2015. CeeLo Green – "Heart Blanche" The Internet – "Ego Death" 2016. Rihanna – "Anti" Fantasia – "No Time For It" 2017. CID 2018. Seeb - "Nice To Meet You" "'Daughtry - "Cage to Rattle" Exo - "Don't Mess Up My Tempo"