Ricky Reed


Eric Burton Frederic, known professionally as Ricky Reed, is an American record producer, singer, songwriter, and the founder of Nice Life Recording Company. In 2005, he formed the musical project Wallpaper., which lasted until 2014.

Early work

He was the lead singer of the Bay Area band Locale A.M. from 2001–2004.

Awards and nominations

Reed has received RIAA platinum records for two Jason Derulo singles: "Talk Dirty" ft. 2 Chainz and "Wiggle" ft. Snoop Dogg.
In 2015, Reed received a BMI Pop Award for his work on "Talk Dirty".
AwardYearRecipient and nomineeCategoryResult
Grammy Awards2017HimselfGrammy Award for [Producer of the Year, Non-Classical|Producer of the Year, Non-Classical]Nomitated
Grammy Awards2020"Truth Hurts"Record of the YearNomitated
Grammy Awards2020"Truth Hurts"Grammy Award for [Song of the Year|Song of the Year]Nomitated
Grammy Awards2020Cuz [I Love You|Cuz I Love You (Deluxe)]Album of the YearNomitated
Grammy Awards2020Cuz I Love You (Deluxe)Grammy Award for Best [Progressive R&B Album|Best Urban Contemporary Album]Won
Grammy Awards2020HimselfProducer of the Year, Non-ClassicalNomitated
Grammy Awards2022We Are (Jon [Batiste album)|We Are]Album of the YearWon
Grammy Awards2022HimselfProducer of the Year, Non-ClassicalNomitated
Grammy Awards2023SpecialAlbum of the YearNomitated
Grammy Awards2023"About Damn Time"Record of the YearWon
Grammy Awards2023"About Damn Time"Song of the YearNomitated

Discography

Albums

Ricky Reed Is Real
  • ''The Room''

Singles

  • "Express Myself"
  • "Be The 1"
  • "Joan of Arc"
  • "Good Vibrations"