Don Vito

Rodney "Don Vito" Richard (born July 9, 1978) is an American record producer. He is best known as the producer who collaborated with Kandi Burruss on projects portrayed on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, including Kim Zolciak's breakout single "Tardy for the Party". He also worked as a judge on The Kandi Factory airing on Bravo, and as executive producer for Burruss' weekly webisode series Kandi Koated Nights.

Biography Don Vito was born Rodney Richard on July 9, 1978, in Gary, Indiana, to Louis and Juanita Richard. While in high school, he learned the art of DJing and would perform at school dances and local house parties. After being discharged from the Marine Corps, Don Vito moved to Atlanta, Georgia.

In Atlanta, Vito was introduced to a record producer, DJ Cooley C, who gave him the opportunity to work with hip hop artists Ghetto Mafia and Kilo. He later met Ian Burke and was introduced to rapper Solé, who was signed to RedZone Entertainment. After being signed to RedZone by Tricky Stewart, he started working with Solé and artists such as Mya and Blu Cantrell. Less than four years later, Don Vito ventured out with the R&B group Cherish. In 2005, he launched Don Vito Productions, a music and video production company.

On August 21, 2013, Don Vito and his girlfriend LaTavia Roberson, formerly of Destiny's Child, welcomed a daughter named Lyric. The pair welcomed son Londyn on September 23, 2019.

Discography

Credits Artist Album Year Credits Karmin Hello 2012 Producer Nelly 5.0 2010 Producer, Programming Nelly 5.0 Deluxe Edition 2010 Producer, Programming Nelly 5.0 Deluxe Edition (Clean) 2010 Producer, Programming Ciara Fantasy Ride 2009 Producer Ciara Fantasy Ride Deluxe Edition 2009 Producer, Audio Production Gorilla Zoe Don't Feed Da Animals 2009 Producer Pleasure P The Introduction of Marcus Cooper 2009 Producer, Audio Production Pleasure P The Introduction of Marcus Cooper (Clean) 2009 Producer, Audio Production Pleasure P The Introduction of Marcus Cooper (Japan Bonus Track) 2009 Producer, Audio Production Hurricane Chris Unleashed 2009 Producer Hurricane Chris Unleashed (Clean) 2009 Producer Rasheeda Certified Hot Chick 2009 Producer Karina First Love 2008 Producer, Audio Producer Cherish The Truth 2008 2008 Cherish The Truth (Japan Bonus Tracks) 2008 2008 Various Artist Total Club Hits, Vol.2 2008 Producer Bow Wow & Omarion Face Off 2007 Producer, Audio Production Bow Wow & Omarion Face Off (CD/DVD) 2007 Producer, Audio Production Bow Wow & Omarion Face Off (Japan Bonus Tracks) 2007 Producer Rasheeda Dat Type of Gurl 2007 Producer Yung Joc Hustlenomics 2007 Audio Production Yung Joc Hustlenomics (Clean) 2007 Producer, Audio Production Yung Joc Hustlenomics (Bonus MVI Clean) 2007 Producer Various Artist Def Jam Sessions, Vol. 1 2007 Composer, Producer Don Vito Don Vito Presents: Crunk and Famous 2006 Executive Producer Cherish Unappreciated 2006 Producer, Mixing, Audio Production Young Quon Doin It...Movin'''

Singles

Artist Single Year Credits Matthew Soloman "Take That" 2012 Producer Kim Zolciak Don't Be Tardy for the Wedding (Theme Song) 2012 Producer Beanie Sigel "Dolla Signs" f/ 8ball & MJG 2012 Producer Lloyd "The One" 2011 Producer One Chance "Want It" 2011 Producer Soul Train Awards Red Carpet Theme Music 2010 Original Music Twista "Bad Girl" f/ Lloyd 2010 Producer Young Berg "Gettin' to the Money" f/ Lil Wayne 2009 Producer Kim Zolciak "Tardy for the Party" 2009 Producer Lil Scrappy "Stand Up Like a Man" f/ Lil Wayne 2008 Producer Cherish "Killa" 2008 Producer Yung Joc "Coffee Shop" 2007 Producer Bobby V. "Anonymous" f/ Timbaland 2007 Producer Cherish "Do It to It" 2006 Producer, Mixing Twista "Ain't It Man" 2004 Producer

Awards and nominations 2010, BMI, Nomination Special Background Performance Cue 2007, Songwriter Award, (Cherish - "Do It to It") 2023, Songwriter Award, (Acraze feat. Cherish - "Do It to It")