Mike Elizondo

Mike Elizondo
Elizondo in 2022
Background information
Born
Michael A. Elizondo Jr.

(1972-10-22) October 22, 1972
Genres
Occupations
  • Multi-instrumentalist
  • songwriter
  • producer
Instruments
  • Keyboards
  • guitar
  • bass
  • drums
  • vocals
  • sitar
  • saxophone
  • accordion
Years active1995–present
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Michael A. Elizondo Jr. (born October 22, 1972) is an American producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. A protégé of Dr. Dre, Elizondo has worked with 50 Cent, Eminem, Linkin Park, Carrie Underwood, Fiona Apple, Mastodon, Ry Cooder, Twenty One Pilots, Nelly Furtado, Brothers Osborne, Lauren Daigle, Madison Cunningham, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, among others. His songwriting credits include "In da Club" by 50 Cent, Eminem's "Just Lose It" and "The Real Slim Shady", "Family Affair" by Mary J. Blige, and Carrie Underwood's "Cowboy Casanova". He has won three Grammy Awards from seven nominations, which includes two nominations for Producer of the Year.