Allen Arthur

About

Celebrated saxophonist, musician, and platinum-selling record producer best known for having been a part of the multi-Grammy nominated record production duo known as Bizkit & Butta, along with Keith "Butta" Justice. He has also been a member of the production team known as Phatboiz, with Justice and Clayton "Gravy" Riley. He has co-produced numerous hit tracks, including the 2012 certified platinum single "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" by John Legend, feat. Ludacris, off the soundtrack for the 2012 romantic comedy film Think Like a Man.

Before Fame

He originally played the saxophone for a jazz band at the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts, where he was a student at the time he met his future producing partner, Keith Justice. After performing throughout the early 2000s alongside highly celebrated musical artists like Rick Ross and Kanye West, he earned a spot playing in John Legend's band, which he toured around the world with for over 7 years.

Trivia

As a solo artist, he has both sung and composed the lyrics for emotive songs like "Teddy Bear" and "Heartbreak." He co-produced the 2012 single "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)," which was named Song of the Year at the 2012 Soul Train Awards. It also received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration and a nomination for the Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award. 

Family Life

He is originally from Philadelphia, PA, in the United States.

Associated With

He played the saxophone on the 2006 Beyoncé single "Déjà Vu," which was produced by Rodney Darkchild Jerkins and featured rapper Jay-Z. He has co-produced songs and albums by renowned musical artists including Ne-Yo, Ledisi, and Miguel.