Bryan-Michael Cox

Bryan-Michael Paul Cox (born December 1, 1977) is an American musician, record producer, and songwriter, known for his work with artists such as Usher, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, and Toni Braxton. His most notable productions are "Be Without You" for Mary J. Blige, "Burn", "Confessions Part II" and "U Got It Bad" for Usher, and "Shake It Off", "I Stay In Love" and "You Don't Know What To Do" for Mariah Carey. While attending Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Texas, Cox met singer Beyoncé. He began producing songs for Destiny's Child prior to their signing with Columbia Records.