Dinky Bingham (born Osborne Gould Bingham, Jr.,[1] 1963 in Jamaica, Queens, New York) is an American singer, musician, songwriter, producer, and engineer.

Biography

Raised in Jamaica, Queens, and now based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bingham is the son of a preacher. He started in the music industry as a pianist and vocalist in 1982 for the then-new Phonogram studios, where he recorded several tracks on the White Soul album project with underground jazz artists. In 1985, he joined the Christian group New Witness.

A few years later, Bingham was called to replace lead vocalist Mark Stevens into the Queens-based funk trio The Jamaïca Boys, which also included Marcus Miller and Lenny White.[1] After hit singles such as "Move It", "Shake It Up", or "Pick Up The Phone", the group disbanded and Bingham became a full-time producer.

Bingham is the CEO of Dinky B. Music, a production/publishing company based in Philadelphia. He has produced gold and platinum hits for artists such as Changing Faces,[2] New Edition, Kylie Minogue and Jaheim, in addition to creating several remixes for artists such as Chaka Khan, Zhané, Paula Abdul, and Bobby Brown. Bingham also served as musical director for the R&B group Guy, and has been the mentor to several current successful hip-hop/R&B producers such as Supa Dave West, Rockwilder and Jimi Kendrix.

Bingham married his wife Sonja (Walton) in 1997.[3] He has three sons and two daughters, including singer-songwriter Elizabeth "Yummy" Bingham.[4]

Discography

  • 1989 – Pieces of a DreamBout Dat Time – (Producer, keyboards, Back Vocals)
  • 1990 – Jamaica BoysJ Boys – (Lead Vocals, Keyboards)
  • 1991 – Nicki RichardsNaked – (Keyboards)
  • 1992 – Miki HowardFemme Fatale – (Piano)
  • 1992 – Big BubComin' At Cha – (Producer)
  • 1992 – MiliraBack Again !!! – (Piano)
  • 1993 – Trendz of CultureTrendz – (Producer, Keyboards)
  • 1994 – Debelah MorganDebelah – (Piano)
  • 1994 – Changing Faces – (Producer)
  • 1994 – 2 Technocal: The 2nd Wave – (vocals)
  • 1994 – Eric GableProcess Of Elimination (Back Vocals)
  • 1995 – Adina HowardDo You Wanna Ride – (Producer)
  • 1995 – Subway – Good Times – (Producer)
  • 1996 – France GallFrance – (Vocal Arrangements, Vocals)
  • 1996 – Nu Colours – (Producer)
  • 1996 – Lord FinesseThe Awakening – (Keyboards)
  • 1996 – New EditionHome Again – (Producer)
  • 1997 – Rahsaan Patterson – (Producer, Vocals)
  • 1997 – Bobby BrownForever (+ bonus tracks) – (Remix)
  • 1997 – Farley & HellerJourneys By DJ – (Producer)
  • 1997 – Yvette MicheleMy Dream – (Producer)
  • 1998 – Lionel RichieTime – (Producer)
  • 1998 – Soundtrack – Streets Is Watching – (Producer)
  • 1998 – Fat JoeDon Cartagena – (Keyboards)
  • 1998 – Joel KipnisWhat's The Word – (Keyboards, Vocals)
  • 1999 – BrixxEverything Happens... – (Keyboards)
  • 1999 – Calvin RichardsonCountry Boy – (Producer, Back vocals)
  • 1999 – Dr. Dre2001 – (Keyboards)
  • 2000 – Marcus MillerBest Of – (Vocals)
  • 2001 – Kylie MinogueLight Years – (Producer)
  • 2001 – Alana DavisFortune Cookies – (Keyboards)
  • 2001 – DamageSince You've Been Gone – (Producer)
  • 2002 – Joi GilliamStar Kitty's Revenge – (Keyboards)
  • 2002 – Warrior – Perfect Weapon – (Producer)
  • 2002 – Lil' Rowdy – Harlem's Heart – (Arranger, Mixing)
  • 2002 – JaheimStill Ghetto – (Producer)
  • 2002 – NextThe Next Episode – (Producer)
  • 2003 – MýaMoodring (Keyboards)
  • 2003 – NajeeEmbrace (Producer)
  • 2003 – Tha' RayneReign Supreme (Producer)
  • 2004 – Pete Belasco – Deeper (Organ)
  • 2004 – The TemptationsLegacy (Producer)
  • 2004 – Patti LaBelleTimeless Journey (Producer, Engineer)
  • 2005 – Ray CharlesGenius & Friends (Engineer)
  • 2005 – Kindred the Family SoulIn This Life Together (Producer, Engineer)
  • 2006 – Yummy BinghamThe First Seed (Producer)
  • 2006 – Black Sheep8wm (Producer)
  • 2010 – 9th Life – Cost of Living (Producer)

References

  1. 1 2 "Reviews". Toledo Blade. April 29, 1990. Retrieved July 12, 2010.
  2. "Changing Faces Expect To Take The Music Industry By Storm". The Michigan Daily. January 12, 1995. Retrieved July 12, 2010.
  3. "Sonja Walton and Dinky Bingham". The New York Times. June 29, 1997. Retrieved July 12, 2010.
  4. "Black Sheep's Flock Down To One For First Album in 10 Years". MTV. October 6, 2006. Retrieved July 12, 2010.
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