Joshua "J.D." Walker
Joshua "J.D." Walker | |
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 Walker at a BMI event, 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Joshua Devon Walker |
| Also known as | JD Walker |
| Born | April 8, 1983 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Beverly Hills, California, U.S. |
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| Instrument(s) | piano, keyboard, guitar, drums |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Joshua "J.D." Walker (born April 8, 1983) is an American songwriter, record producer, and mixing engineer based in Beverly Hills, California. Known for his work across genres such as pop, hip hop, country, trap, and electronic music, he has collaborated with artists including Cher, Kylie Minogue, Jason Derulo, Burna Boy, and Shaboozey. His productions have earned certifications such as RIAA Platinum and CRIA Platinum.
Walker began his music career in 2005, contributing to projects in pop, hip hop, and electronic music. His early work includes writing and producing for Jason Derulo's Future History (2011) and mixing for Neon Trees' "Your Surrender (Remix)" on the Prom soundtrack, which achieved RIAA Platinum status. He has since worked with international artists like Namie Amuro and Super Junior, earning RIAJ Platinum certifications.
Since 2017, in partnership with Penthouse Studios, he has focused on developing African-American country artists, including Rvshvd, Shaboozey and Willie Jones. Notable discography highlights include engineering for Burna Boy's Grammy-nominated African Giant (2019) and Ant Clemons' HAPPY 2 BE HERE (2020). In 2022, he served as an engineer and vocal producer for Nija Charles's Don’t Say I Didn’t Warn You.
His 2025 release, the "Wrangler Remix" featuring Austin Martin and Chingy, blends country with trap and hip hop. He operates out of Apex Arts Studios in North Hollywood, California, providing production, vocal production, and mixing services to independent clients. Walker continues to write and produce for more established artists, including new material for Ne-Yo.
Discography
[edit]| Year | Title | Artist | Album | Credit(s) | Certifications/Notes |
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| 2011 | "Pick Up the Pieces" | Jason Derulo | Future History | Writer, Producer | RIAA: Gold |
| "Your Surrender (Remix)" | Neon Trees, JD Walker | Prom: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | Mixing, Remixer | RIAA: Platinum | |
| "La, La, La" | Auburn | Major Flavours 6 | Writer, Producer | RIAA: Gold | |
| 2013 | "Woman's World"[1] | Cher | Closer to the Truth (Deluxe Edition) | Writer, Producer | RIAA: Gold, CRIA: Platinum |
| "Pride" | Cher | Closer to the Truth (Deluxe Edition) | Writer, Producer | RIAA: Gold, CRIA: Platinum | |
| "Red" | Cher | Closer to the Truth (Deluxe Edition) | Writer, Producer | RIAA: Gold, CRIA: Platinum | |
| "Let Me Let You Go" | Namie Amuro | Feel | Writer, Producer | RIAJ: Platinum | |
| "TUXEDO" | Super Junior | Hero | Writer, Producer | RIAJ: Platinum | |
| "Barrel Of A Gun"[2] | Rockie Fresh | Electric Highway | Writer, Producer | ||
| "Baby Just Time" | Daichi Miura | The Entertainer | Writer, Producer | RIAJ: Gold | |
| 2014 | "Les Sex" | Kylie Minogue | Kiss Me Once (Special Edition) | Writer, Producer | BPI: Gold |
| 2015 | "Real Revolution (feat. The Unknown)" | The Unknown, HiClass Weapon | Real Revolution | Writer, Producer | |
| "Million Ways (HiClass Weapon Remix)" | Shawn Hook, HiClass Weapon | Much Dance 2015 | Producer | CRIA: Platinum | |
| "Work"[3] | Kiki Rowe | Non-album single | Producer | ||
| 2016 | "Running Man - Radio Edit" | Ollie Gabriel | Running Man | Writer, Producer | BVMI: Platinum |
| "Your Girlfriend" | Round2Crew | Your Girlfriend Thinks I'm the Shit | Writer, Producer | ||
| "California Time" | Round2Crew | Your Girlfriend Thinks I'm the Shit | Writer, Producer | ||
| "Make her Say" | Round2Crew | Your Girlfriend Thinks I'm the Shit | Writer, Producer | ||
| "MY RELIGION" | JD Walker Music | TOO FAR FROM HEAVEN | Writer, Producer | ||
| "1 TEQUILA, 2 TEQUILA, 3 TEQUILA, FLOOR" | JD Walker Music | TOO FAR FROM HEAVEN | Writer, Producer | ||
| "BASS PRO SHOPS" | JD Walker Music | TOO FAR FROM HEAVEN | Writer, Producer | ||
| "TOO FAR FROM HEAVEN" | JD Walker Music | TOO FAR FROM HEAVEN | Writer, Producer | ||
| "NEW BROKEN HOME" | JD Walker Music | TOO FAR FROM HEAVEN | Writer, Producer | ||
| "Oprah" | After Romeo | Good Things | Writer, Producer | ||
| "Shut Up" | After Romeo | Good Things | Writer, Producer | ||
| 2017 | "Break the Silence (Carol of the Bells) [feat. The Unknown]" | The Unknown, HiClass Weapon | iHeart the Holidays, Vol. 2: A Very Alternative Christmas | Writer, Producer | |
| "Colorful" | HiClass Weapon | Colorful | Writer, Producer | ||
| 2018 | "18 (feat. Eighty8)" | Eighty8, SHōTA LōDI | Non-album single | Producer | |
| 2019 | "Show & Tell (feat. Future)" | Future, Burna Boy | African Giant | Writer, Engineer, Producer | RIAA: Platinum, Grammy-nominated |
| 2020 | "Pinky Promise" | Ant Clemons | HAPPY 2 BE HERE | Engineer, Producer | Grammy-nominated |
| 2021 | "Raised Up" | Rvshvd | Raised Up | Mixing | #4 Billboard Digital Songs, #1 iTunes Country Singles |
| "Home To Me" | Rvshvd | Non-album single | Mixing | ||
| "Down For It (feat. T.I.) – JD Walker Version" | Willie Jones | Right Now | Producer | [4] | |
| 2022 | "In My Feelings" | Nija Charles | Don't Say I Didn't Warn You | Engineer, Vocal Producer | Released January 2022 |
| "On Call" | Nija Charles | Don't Say I Didn't Warn You | Engineer, Vocal Producer | Released January 2022 | |
| "Cottonmouth" | Rvshvd | Cottonmouth | Engineer, Producer | ||
| "Clothes On" | Holiday State | Clothes On | Producer | ||
| 2023 | "Bein' Green" | Willie Jones | Something To Dance To | Drums, Editorial, Mixing, Producer, Programmer, Engineer, Guitar | |
| "South Real Quick" | Sam Pounds | Don't Forget Where You Came From | Producer | ||
| "Amen" | Sam Pounds | Don't Forget Where You Came From | Producer | ||
| "I Can Tell You Been Drinkin'" | Sam Pounds | Don't Forget Where You Came From | Producer | ||
| "Good Spirits" | Sam Pounds | Don't Forget Where You Came From | Producer | ||
| "Next Level" | Sam Pounds | Don't Forget Where You Came From | Producer | ||
| "Don't Forget Where You Came From" | Sam Pounds | Don't Forget Where You Came From | Producer | ||
| "Preacher's Daughter" | Sam Pounds | Don't Forget Where You Came From | Producer | ||
| "Labor Of Love" | Pia Toscano | Labor Of Love | Writer, Producer | ||
| "Leave Right Now" | The Kentucky Gentlemen | Leave Right Now | Writer, Drums, Engineer, Guitar, Instrumentation, Lyricist, Mixing, Producer, Programmer | ||
| "Language"[5] | Alexis Munroe | Static | Writer, Engineer, Instrumentation, Lyricist, Producer, Programmer | ||
| "Let's Be a Love Song" | Willie Jones | Something To Dance To | Writer, Editorial, Lyricist, Producer, Programmer, Engineer | ||
| "Slow Cookin'" | Willie Jones | Something To Dance To | Engineer | ||
| 2024 | "Adrian" | Rvshvd | It's Rvshvd | Writer, Producer | |
| "Wrangler" | Austin Martin | Non-album single | Writer, Producer | ||
| "Forever" | Cher | Forever | Producer | ||
| 2025 | "Wrangler Feat. Chingy Remix" | Austin Martin, Chingy | Non-album single | Writer, Producer | Released March 21, 2025[6] |
| "Burn It Up (Rubber to the Road)" | Austin Martin | Burn It Up (Rubber to the Road) | Writer, Producer | Released April 25, 2025 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Cher Runs the 'World': Diva Talks No. 1 Dance Single and 'Eclectic' New Album". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. August 2, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
- ^ "Exclusive: Rockie Fresh's 'Electric Highway' Tracklist". MTV. Viacom Media Networks. January 15, 2013. Archived from the original on February 29, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ "Listen To 'Work,' A Dose Of Midweek Motivation From Toronto Singer Kiki Rowe". The FADER. The FADER, Inc. August 25, 2015. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ "Willie Jones' Debut Album 'Right Now' Out Today". Shore Fire Media. Shore Fire Media. January 22, 2021. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ "Joshua "J.D." Walker Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ "Austin Martin joined by rapper Chingy for "Wrangler Remix": watch the fun music video". Aipate. Aipate Magazine. March 21, 2025. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Joshua JD Walker on SoundBetter
- Joshua JD Walker on Discogs
- Joshua JD Walker on AllMusic
- Joshua JD Walker on Genius
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