Rocco Did It Again!

Rocco Valdes, better known by his stage name Rocco Did It Again!, is an American record producer, songwriter, music publisher, and music executive.[1][2]

Rocco Did It Again!
Rocco Did It Again! at the 2022 Grammy Awards
Rocco Did It Again! at the 2022 Grammy Awards
Background information
Birth nameRocco Valdes
Also known asRoc
Born (1984-10-02) October 2, 1984
Hialeah, Florida, U.S.
Occupation(s)
  • Record producer
  • songwriter
  • music publisher
  • record executive
Years active2002–present
Labels21Summer, Def Jam

Beginning his career in 2002, Valdes shares business and creative operations in the hip hop genre and music industry. He was appointed A&R for Def Jam Recordings in 2002. In 2005, he discovered and managed American singer T-Pain, and served as executive producer for his studio albums until 2011.

In 2019, Valdes decided to quit artist management and pursue a career as a Songwriter/Music producer. On the creative side, he served as a record producer for singles including "223's" by YNW Melly, "Jump" by DaBaby, "Tick Tock" by Young Thug and "All My Life" by Lil Durk and J Cole among others.

In 2021, he also produced the single "Best Friend" by Saweetie and Doja Cat, which became a hit on the Billboard Hot 100, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, peaked at #1 on the Rhythmic chart, and was nominated for Best Rap Song at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.

Life

Rocco was born in Hialeah, Florida, where he attended Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School. After High School, Rocco developed an interest in music and decided to go Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. Initially, Rocco wanted to be a music engineer but decided to he was more intrigued by the business side of music only to find himself back on the technical side of music later in his career.[3][4]

Career

Rocco's music career started in 2002 at record label Def Jam Recordings where he worked as an assistant for two years. In 2004, Rocco becomes a music manager and started managing music producer Jim Jonsin. In 2005, Rocco discovered artist T-Pain and managed his career for 10 years. In 2012, Rocco also discovered artist Austin Mahone and in 2018 he discovered artist 9lokknine. In 2019, Rocco Produced 223's by YNW Melly and 9lokknine which ranked at #2 on Spotify Top 50 in the United States and #34 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 2020, Rocco produced the song "Jump" for Da Baby and Youngboy Never Broke Again.[5][6]


Charted singles
List of singles as either producer or co-producer, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released, performing artists and album name
List of singles written or co-written for other artists
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US US R&B/HH US
Rap		 UK AUS CAN GER IRE SWI NZ
"223's"
YNW Melly featuring 9lokkNine		 2019 3417146927533869-38 Melly vs. Melvin
"Jump"
DaBaby featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again		 2020 1796--62-77-12 Blame It on Baby
"Best Friend"
Saweetie featuring Doja Cat		 2021 14661625391369639 Pretty Bitch Music
"Tick Tock"
Young Thug		 96-37---34--34
"Blick Blick"
Coi Leray featuring Nicki Minaj 		2022 37101071-68---10 Trendsetter
"Pretty Girl Era"
Lu Kala 		2023 -----49----
"Lottery"
Latto featuring Lu Kala 		83929326215---32
"Alone"
Kim Petras featuring Nicki Minaj 		55--37-32-35174
"All My Life"
Lil Durk featuring J. Cole 		2116711-23-11
"Stand By Me"
Lil Durk featuring Morgan Wallen 		2288--27---5
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Discography (producer/composer)
List of songs as either producer or composer
List of songs written or co-written for other artists
Title Year Artist Album
Flashy
(featuring Kim Petras)		 2023 City Girls
Treat Me Like A Hoe Kim Petras
Make Up your Mind Cordae
    Stand By Me
    (featuring Morgan Wallen)    		 Lil Durk
    All My Life
    (featuring J.Cole)    		 Lil Durk
    On Fire Snow Wife
    • Queen Degenerate
    I Can't Stop
    (featuring Omah Lay)    		 Big Boss Vette
    Day One Tyga
      Alone
      (featuring Nicki Minaj)      		 Kim Petras
        Georgia Peach Quinn XCII
        1-800 Bad Bitch Saucy Santana
          Problem Big Boss Vette
            Lottery
            (featuring Lu Kala)            		 Latto
              Pretty Girls Walk Big Boss Vette
                Get it Big Boss Vette
                  Dollas Big Boss Vette
                    Pretty Girl Era Lu Kala
                      Tick Tock 2022 JNR Choi
                        Make Me Dirty Heads
                        Blick Blick
                        (featuring Nicki Minaj)                        		 Coi Leray
                        Anxiety Coi Leray
                        Throat Goat Kim Petras
                        Super Power Bitch Kim Petras
                        XXX Kim Petras
                        Treat Me Like A Slut Kim Petras
                        Slut Pop Kim Petras
                        Wootie Woot A1 LaFlare
                          Coconuts 2021 Kim Petras
                            Icy Chain Saweetie
                            • PBM
                            Tick Tock Young Thug
                              Trouble 347aidan
                                Best Friend
                                (featuring Doja Cat)                                		 Saweetie
                                  Jump
                                  (featuring Youngboy Never Broke Again)                                  		 2020 Da Baby
                                  Homeless Lottery 347aidan
                                    Neighborhood Miles Wesley
                                      Boy Bye Big Klit
                                        223's
                                        (featuring 9lokkNine)                                        		 2019 YNW Melly
                                        Xmas Song 2018 9lokkNine
                                        Somebody Got Get It
                                        (featuring T-Pain)                                        		 2014 Timeflies
                                        You Da Shit 2011 Lil Wayne
                                          Sweat
                                          (featuring Lil Wayne)                                          		 Bow Wow
                                          Orgullo 2010 Pitbull
                                          Impressed Maejor
                                          Change
                                          (featuring Diddy, Akon and Mary J. Blige)                                          		 2008 T-Pain
                                          Long Lap Dance T-Pain
                                          Send Me An Email
                                          (featuringT-Pain)                                          		 2006 J-Shin

                                          References
                                          1. Reid, Shaheem. "T-Pain's Managers Say The Best Place To Do Business Deals In Miami Is ... A Strip Club!". MTV News. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
                                          2. "Meet Rising Producer Rocco Did It Again!". The Hype Magazine. April 24, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
                                          3. "The Making of Baby Bieber". The Hollywood Reporter. June 5, 2012. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
                                          4. "Rocco "Did It Again!" Valdes". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
                                          5. "Rocco Valdes | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
                                          6. "The Making Of YNW Melly "223s" With 9lokknine & Rocco Did It Again!". Genius. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
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