Joshua "J.D." Walker

Joshua "J.D." Walker (born April 8, 1983) is an American songwriter, record producer, and mixing engineer based in Beverly Hills, California. Known for his work across genres such as pop, hip hop, country, trap, and electronic music, he has collaborated with artists including Cher, Kylie Minogue, Jason Derulo, Burna Boy, and Shaboozey. His productions have earned certifications such as RIAA Platinum and CRIA Platinum.

Walker began his music career in 2005, contributing to projects in pop, hip hop, and electronic music. His early work includes writing and producing for Jason Derulo's Future History (2011) and mixing for Neon Trees' "Your Surrender (Remix)" on the Prom soundtrack, which achieved RIAA Platinum status. He has since worked with international artists like Namie Amuro and Super Junior, earning RIAJ Platinum certifications.

Since 2017, in partnership with Penthouse Studios, he has focused on developing African-American country artists, including Rvshvd, Shaboozey and Willie Jones. Notable discography highlights include engineering for Burna Boy's Grammy-nominated African Giant (2019) and Ant Clemons' HAPPY 2 BE HERE (2020). In 2022, he served as an engineer and vocal producer for Nija Charles's Don’t Say I Didn’t Warn You.

His 2025 release, the "Wrangler Remix" featuring Austin Martin and Chingy, blends country with trap and hip hop. He operates out of Apex Arts Studios in North Hollywood, California, providing production, vocal production, and mixing services to independent clients. Walker continues to write and produce for more established artists, including new material for Ne-Yo.

Discography Year Title Artist Album Credit(s) Certifications/Notes 2011 "Pick Up the Pieces" Jason Derulo Future History Writer, Producer RIAA: Gold "Your Surrender (Remix)" Neon Trees, JD Walker Prom: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Mixing, Remixer RIAA: Platinum "La, La, La" Auburn Major Flavours 6 Writer, Producer RIAA: Gold 2013 "Woman's World" Cher Closer to the Truth (Deluxe Edition) Writer, Producer RIAA: Gold, CRIA: Platinum "Pride" Cher Closer to the Truth (Deluxe Edition) Writer, Producer RIAA: Gold, CRIA: Platinum "Red" Cher Closer to the Truth (Deluxe Edition) Writer, Producer RIAA: Gold, CRIA: Platinum "Let Me Let You Go" Namie Amuro Feel Writer, Producer RIAJ: Platinum "TUXEDO" Super Junior Hero Writer, Producer RIAJ: Platinum "Barrel Of A Gun" Rockie Fresh Electric Highway Writer, Producer "Baby Just Time" Daichi Miura The Entertainer Writer, Producer RIAJ: Gold 2014 "Les Sex" Kylie Minogue Kiss Me Once (Special Edition) Writer, Producer BPI: Gold "DayDream" Bella Thorne Call it Whatever Writer, Producer Hollywood Records (Unreleased) 2015 "Real Revolution (feat. The Unknown)" The Unknown, HiClass Weapon Real Revolution Writer, Producer "Million Ways (HiClass Weapon Remix)" Shawn Hook, HiClass Weapon Much Dance 2015 Producer CRIA: Platinum "Work" Kiki Rowe Non-album single Producer 2016 "Running Man - Radio Edit" Ollie Gabriel Running Man Writer, Producer BVMI: Platinum "Your Girlfriend" Round2Crew Your Girlfriend Thinks I'm the Shit Writer, Producer "California Time" Round2Crew Your Girlfriend Thinks I'm the Shit Writer, Producer "Make her Say" Round2Crew Your Girlfriend Thinks I'm the Shit Writer, Producer "MY RELIGION" JD Walker Music TOO FAR FROM HEAVEN Writer, Producer "1 TEQUILA, 2 TEQUILA, 3 TEQUILA, FLOOR" JD Walker Music TOO FAR FROM HEAVEN Writer, Producer "BASS PRO SHOPS" JD Walker Music TOO FAR FROM HEAVEN Writer, Producer "TOO FAR FROM HEAVEN" JD Walker Music TOO FAR FROM HEAVEN Writer, Producer "NEW BROKEN HOME" JD Walker Music TOO FAR FROM HEAVEN Writer, Producer "Oprah" After Romeo Good Things Writer, Producer "Shut Up" After Romeo Good Things Writer, Producer 2017 "Break the Silence (Carol of the Bells) [feat. The Unknown]" The Unknown, HiClass Weapon iHeart the Holidays, Vol. 2: A Very Alternative Christmas Writer, Producer "Colorful" HiClass Weapon Colorful Writer, Producer 2018 "18 (feat. Eighty8)" Eighty8, SHōTA LōDI Non-album single Producer 2019 "Show & Tell (feat. Future)" Future, Burna Boy African Giant Writer, Engineer, Producer RIAA: Platinum, Grammy-nominated 2020 "Pinky Promise" Ant Clemons HAPPY 2 BE HERE Engineer, Producer Grammy-nominated 2021 "Raised Up" Rvshvd Raised Up Mixing #4 Billboard Digital Songs, #1 iTunes Country Singles "Home To Me" Rvshvd Non-album single Mixing "Down For It (feat. T.I.) – JD Walker Version" Willie Jones Right Now Producer 2022 "In My Feelings" Nija Charles Don't Say I Didn't Warn You Engineer, Vocal Producer Released January 2022 "On Call" Nija Charles Don't Say I Didn't Warn You Engineer, Vocal Producer Released January 2022 "Cottonmouth" Rvshvd Cottonmouth Engineer, Producer "Clothes On" Holiday State Clothes On Producer 2023 "Bein' Green" Willie Jones Something To Dance To Drums, Editorial, Mixing, Producer, Programmer, Engineer, Guitar "South Real Quick" Sam Pounds Don't Forget Where You Came From Producer "Amen" Sam Pounds Don't Forget Where You Came From Producer "I Can Tell You Been Drinkin'" Sam Pounds Don't Forget Where You Came From Producer "Good Spirits" Sam Pounds Don't Forget Where You Came From Producer "Next Level" Sam Pounds Don't Forget Where You Came From Producer "Don't Forget Where You Came From" Sam Pounds Don't Forget Where You Came From Producer "Preacher's Daughter" Sam Pounds Don't Forget Where You Came From Producer "Labor Of Love" Pia Toscano Labor Of Love Writer, Producer "Leave Right Now" The Kentucky Gentlemen Leave Right Now Writer, Drums, Engineer, Guitar, Instrumentation, Lyricist, Mixing, Producer, Programmer "Language" Alexis Munroe Static Writer, Engineer, Instrumentation, Lyricist, Producer, Programmer "Let's Be a Love Song" Willie Jones Something To Dance To Writer, Editorial, Lyricist, Producer, Programmer, Engineer "Slow Cookin'" Willie Jones Something To Dance To Engineer 2024 "Adrian" Rvshvd It's Rvshvd Writer, Producer "Wrangler" Austin Martin Non-album single Writer, Producer "Forever" Cher Forever Producer 2025 "Wrangler Feat. Chingy Remix" Austin Martin, Chingy Non-album single Writer, Producer Released March 21, 2025 "Burn It Up (Rubber to the Road)" Austin Martin Burn It Up (Rubber to the Road) Writer, Producer Released April 25, 2025 "Bartender" Austin Martin Bartender Writer, Producer Released May 23, 2025 "Wolf Of Backstreets" Austin Martin Wolf of Backstreets Writer, Producer Released September 5, 2025"All Alone" Austin Martin All Alone / My Ball Writer, Producer Released October 3, 2025"Tombstone" Austin Martin Tombstone Writer, Producer Released November 14, 2025"Love Song" Austin Martin Love Song Writer, Producer Released December 17, 2025 2026"Boots on the Floor" Austin Martin Boots on the Floor Writer, Producer Released February 6, 2026 "Glass House" Austin Martin Glass House Writer, Producer Released March 27, 2026 "Bourbon & Bullseyes" Austin Martin Bourbon & Bullseyes Writer, Producer Released June 12, 2026