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Nadir Khayat, better known by his stage name RedOne, is a Moroccan-Swedish music producer, songwriter, and composer. He was born on April 10, 1972, in Tétouan, Morocco, and grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a percussionist, and his mother was a singer, which exposed him to music at a young age. Khayat started playing the piano when he was eight years old and later learned to play the guitar and drums. He attended the Conservatory of Music in Stockholm, Sweden, where he studied classical music and composition. He also learned to play the violin, which he later incorporated into his music. After completing his studies, Khayat started working as a music producer and songwriter. He worked with several Swedish artists, including Darin, Ola, and Agnes. In 2005, he produced the hit single "Mamacita" for the Swedish boy band, EyeQ, which became a chart-topping success in Sweden. Khayat's breakthrough came in 2007 when he produced the hit single "Bamboo" for the Swedish-Congolese singer, Fady Maalouf. The song became a massive hit in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and earned Khayat his first number one hit in Europe. In 2008, Khayat produced the debut album of the American singer, Lady Gaga. The album, titled "The Fame," became a massive commercial success, selling over 15 million copies worldwide. Khayat co-wrote and produced several of the album's hit singles, including "Just Dance," "Poker Face," and "LoveGame." The album earned Khayat a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for "Poker Face." Khayat continued to work with Lady Gaga on her subsequent albums, including "The Fame Monster," "Born This Way," and "ARTPOP." He co-wrote and produced several of her hit singles, including "Bad Romance," "Alejandro," and "Judas." Khayat's work with Lady Gaga earned him several Grammy nominations and cemented his reputation as one of the most successful music producers of his generation. In addition to his work with Lady Gaga, Khayat has produced and co-written hit singles for several other artists, including Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Iglesias, Nicki Minaj, and One Direction. He has also worked with several international artists, including the Algerian singer, Khaled, and the Egyptian singer, Tamer Hosny. Khayat's music is characterized by its eclectic mix of genres, including pop, dance, and electronic music. He often incorporates elements of Middle Eastern and North African music into his compositions, reflecting his Moroccan heritage. Khayat's music is known for its catchy hooks, infectious beats, and high-energy production. In addition to his work as a music producer and songwriter, Khayat has also composed music for film and television. He composed the score for the 2011 film "The Three Musketeers" and the 2013 film "The Heat." He has also composed music for several television shows, including "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance." Khayat's contributions to the music industry have earned him several awards and accolades. In addition to his Grammy Award, he has won several BMI Awards, including Songwriter of the Year in 2010 and 2011. He has also been honored with the ASCAP Award for Songwriter of the Year in 2010 and the World Music Award for World's Best Producer in 2011. In conclusion, Nadir Khayat, also known as RedOne, is a Moroccan-Swedish music producer, songwriter, and composer. He grew up in a family of musicians and studied classical music and composition at the Conservatory of Music in Stockholm.

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