Record producers from Arkansas

Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1979), known professionally as Ne-Yo ( ), is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Regarded as a preeminent figure in 2000s R&B music, he is the recipient of numerous accolades, including three Grammy Awards. He gained recognition for his songwriting abilities following the success of his first major credit, Mario's 2004 single "Let Me Love You". Its release prompted a meeting between Ne-Yo and Def Jam's then-president Jay-Z, resulting in a contract in which he released four studio albums, each of which spawned hit songs.

Joseph Walter Jackson was an American talent manager and patriarch of the Jackson family of entertainers. He was inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2014.

American musician (1941–2009)

American pianist and singer (1923-2018)

American musical artist and executive

American songwriter, arranger, record producer and trumpet player (1921-1991)

American music producer, arranger, songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist (1939-2018)

musician

American football player and coach, music producer (1894–1980)

American record producer and songwriter