Royce David Pearson (born February 10, 1999), is an American record producer, songwriter, and DJ. He has collaborated with and produced singles for multiple rappers including BlocBoy JB, Chris Brown, Gunna, Trippie Redd, and most prominently Lil Mosey.[1] David is known for producing singles like "Noticed", "Kamikaze", and "Stuck in a Dream" by American rapper Lil Mosey, with the three peaking at 80, 97, and 62 on the US Billboard Hot 100 respectively.[2][3][4] "Noticed" topped the Swedish national record chart, Sverigetopplistan, in October 2018.[5]

Royce David
Birth nameRoyce David Pearson
Also known asAye Royce
Born (1999-02-10) February 10, 1999 (age 25)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Record producer
  • songwriter
  • DJ
Years active2016–present
Labels
Websiteroycedavid.com

Early life and career

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Royce David Pearson was born on February 10, 1999, in Seattle, Washington. He grew up in the north end of Seattle. He attended and graduated from Lakeside School.[6] He began his music career making music alongside fellow rapper Lil Mosey in 2016 as the two started working together [7] In 2018, David produced Mosey's debut studio album, Northsbest. The album was awarded with RIAA Gold certification and peaked at 29 on the US Billboard 200.[8][9] In 2019, David produced Certified Hitmaker by Lil Mosey featuring Chris Brown, Trippie Redd, Gunna, and AJ Tracey. The album peaked at twelfth position on the US Billboard 200.[10]

Due to their longtime collaboration, David has been recognized as the key element to Mosey's sound.[7] He is also noted for his producer tag, "Aye Royce, you did it right here!"[11]

Production discography

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Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US

[2]

US
R&B/HH

[12]

AUS

[13]

CAN

[14]

CZE

[15]

IRE

[16]

NZ

[17]

POR

[18]

SWE Heat.

[5]

UK

[19]

"Noticed"
(Lil Mosey)
2018 80 37 50 81 67 33 67 1 • RIAA: 2× Platinum[20] Northsbest
"Kamikaze"
(Lil Mosey)
97 47 89 • RIAA: Platinum[20]
"Burberry Headband"
(Lil Mosey)
• RIAA: Gold[20]
"Greet Her"
(Lil Mosey)
• RIAA: Gold[20]
"So Fast"
(Lil Mosey)
2019 37 Certified Hitmaker
"Stuck in a Dream"
(Lil Mosey featuring Gunna)
62 30 92 34 82 6 83 • RIAA: Platinum[20]
"Live This Wild"
(Lil Mosey)
80

Production credits

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2017

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Nathan Nzanga – Trixie

  • 01. "Trixie"

2018

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Nathan Nzanga – Welcome To Naytropolis!!!

  • 03. "1st Gen"

Lil MoseyNorthsbest[21]

  • 01. "Kamikaze"
  • 02. "Fu Shit"
  • 03. "Noticed"
  • 04. "Rarri"
  • 06. "Burberry Headband"
  • 07. "Greet Her"
  • 08. "That's My Bitch"
  • 09. "Yoppa (featuring Blocboy JB)"
  • 10. "Boof Pack"
  • 11. "Trapstar"
  • 12. "Bust Down Cartier"

Lil Mosey[22]

  • 00. "K For Christmas"

2019

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Lil MoseyCertified Hitmaker[23]

  • 02. "Stuck In A Dream (featuring Gunna)"
  • 03. "Live This Wild"
  • 04. "So Fast"
  • 05. "Rose Gold"
  • 06. "Never Scared (featuring Trippie Redd)"
  • 07. "Bankroll (featuring AJ Tracey)"
  • 08. "Speed Racin"
  • 09. "Jet To The West"
  • 10. "See My Baby"
  • 11. "Dreamin"
  • 12. "Rockstars"
  • 13. "Space Coupe"
  • 14. "G Walk (featuring Chris Brown)"
  • 15. "Kari's World"

References

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  1. ^ "Lil Mosey y Trippie Redd toman el desierto en 'Never Scared'". The Medizine. January 9, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Lil Mosey Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
  3. ^ "The Making Of Lil Mosey's "Noticed" With Royce David". Genius. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
  4. ^ "Royce David Pearson Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
  5. ^ a b "Veckolista Heatseeker – Vecka 40, 5 oktober 2018". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
  6. ^ "The Making Of Lil Mosey's "Noticed" With Royce David". YouTube. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
  7. ^ a b "Royce David". Genius. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
  8. ^ "Billboard 200: November 3, 2018". Billboard. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  9. ^ "Gold RIAA". RIAA. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  10. ^ "Lil Mosey's chart history at Billboard". Billboard. November 23, 2019. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  11. ^ "Rap Genius – Producer Tags Directory". Genius. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
  12. ^ "Lil Mosey Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
  13. ^ "ARIA Chart Watch #551". auspOp. November 16, 2019. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
  14. ^ "Lil Mosey Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
  15. ^ "Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální (201840)". IFPI Czech Republic. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
  16. ^ "Discography Lil Mosey". irish-charts.com. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
  17. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
  18. ^ "Portuguesecharts.com – Lil Mosey – Noticed". portuguesecharts.com. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
  19. ^ "Lil Mosey full Official Chart history". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
  20. ^ a b c d e "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
  21. ^ "Credits / Northsbest (Extended)". Tidal. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
  22. ^ "Credits / K For Christmas". Tidal. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
  23. ^ "Credits / Certified Hitmaker". Tidal. Retrieved July 10, 2020.