l.a reid，1956年6月7日出生于俄亥俄辛辛那提，亚特兰大希特克音乐出版公司和史诗唱片的主席和总裁，是环球唱片旗下Island Def Jam的前主席和总裁。

Antonio “L.A.” Reid(出生于1956年6月7日, 在 辛辛那提, 俄亥俄)，是 美国唱片执行委员, 歌曲作者和 唱片生产商最响誉作为共同创立者 LaFace纪录. 他负责签字，并且帮助带来 Mariah Carey, Toni Braxton, TLC, 带位者, Ciara, Outkast, 恶作剧, Avril Lavigne, PINK, KanyeWest, 年轻Jeezy, Rihanna, NeYo, 凶手和 结果是男孩到多白金册页销售。

他是亚特兰大希特克音乐出版公司和史诗唱片的主席和总裁，是环球唱片旗下Island Def Jam的前主席和总裁一直到他2011年签约了x音素成为评委也是2012赛季的评委。

Reid是裁缝和室内设计师Emma·Reid的四个孩子之一。 他的父亲是主要主席。 他在辛辛那提俄亥俄接受培养。他的第一个鼓教师是他的伯父，阿尔伯特Baldwin。 Reid出席了 休斯中心高中在辛辛那提，他学习音乐并且使用与许多本地音乐家。 他以后接受了工商管理硕士训练在哈佛商业学校。

在休斯， Reid是在“旋转木马”切开他的演奏与带的牙的一位星鼓手，在学校讲堂举行的一个每年天分展示。 他也充当游行乐队。 他说他的音乐教师，布朗德特里(已逝)，有他自己的小组在学校外面，教他如何是专家。

Reid和 Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds80年代R&B的两名成员结合 Deele建立 LaFace1989年和通过发布他们的产品 谷芒纪录. 2000年， LaFace被合并了入 谷芒纪录当Reid被促进对谷芒纪录的总裁兼CEO，签署他的第一位未知的艺术家到谷芒， Avril Lavigne。 在他的限制以后在谷芒，他被任命了作为主席 海岛Def果酱音乐小组2004年。 他当前也是Chairman/CEO Hitco音乐出版。

Reid与结婚对前R&B歌手Perri “小卵石” Reid。 他在纽约，现在与结婚对Erica霍顿并且居住。 他们有二个孩子， Arianna和Addison。 他有5个孩子，包括Aaron Reid，在MTV'S担任主角 我的超级甜点16并且当前学习是演员。 Antonio Jr。 是一个A&R人才发掘者，为 史诗纪录分裂 Sony/BMG. Ashley是一个专业摄影师和毕业生 视觉艺术学校 在纽约。 Erica是一个热忱的慈善家。 她也是一个委员会委员，与Harlem儿童的博物馆。

2006年8月30日，L.A与Babyface 荣获了第六届BMI城市音乐的Icon奖，到2006年他已经赢得了18个BMI奖项.与Babyface一起，Reid创作、合作编写了无数的R&B单曲，挖掘了33个顶级歌手

1984: Street Beat - The Deele - Drums, Vocals (Background)

1985: Material Thangz - The Deele - Percussion, Drums, Producer, Programming

1986: Lovers – Babyface - Mixing, Producer, Composer

1988: Don't Be Cruel - Bobby Brown - Producer

1988: Karyn White - Karyn White - Vocals (Background), Drums, Producer, Percussion

1988: Pebbles – Pebbles - Producer, Vocals (Background), Musician

1988: Forever Your Girl - Paula Abdul - Producer, Percussion Programming, Drums, Composer

1989: Lover in Me - Sheena Easton - Producer, Percussion, Drums, Mixing, Composer

1989: Tender Lover – Babyface - Percussion, Stylist, Executive Producer, Producer, Drums, Composer

1989: After 7 - After 7 - Technical Assistance, Producer, Programming, Mixing, Drums, Percussion, Executive Producer

1990: Always – Pebbles - Vocal Arrangement, Executive Producer, Rhythm Arrangements, Drums, Remixing, Mixing, Percussion, Vocals (Background), Composer, Producer

1990: Boys - The Boys - Mixing

1990: Dance!...Ya Know It! - Bobby Brown - Remixing, Producer, Composer

1990: I'm Your Baby Tonight - Whitney Houston - Percussion, Mixing, Rhythm Arrangements, Drums, Vocal Arrangement, Producer, Rhythm, Vocals, Arranger

1990: Johnny Gill [1990] - Johnny Gill - Drums, Producer, Executive Producer, Mixing, Percussion

1990: Shut Up and Dance: Dance Mixes - Paula Abdul - Producer

1991: Damian Dame - Damian Dame - Producer, Percussion, Vocal Arrangement, Drums, Reissue Producer, Executive Producer, Mixing, Rhythm Arrangements

1991: MTV Party to Go, Vol. 1 - Various Artists - Producer

1991: Cooleyhighharmony - Boyz II Men - Composer, Producer

1991: Bobby Brown - Bobby Brown - Composer

1992: Arthur Siegel Sings Arthur Siegel - Arthur Siegel - Composer

1992: Bobby - Bobby Brown - Instrumental, Producer, Composer

1992: Bodyguard - Original Soundtrack - Producer, Composer

1992: Takin' My Time - After 7 - Drums

1992: You Said - Jermaine Jackson - Programming, Drum Programming, Mixing, Executive Producer, Remixing, Producer, Percussion

1992: Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip – TLC - Executive Producer, Drums, Percussion, Mixing, Composer

1992: Boomerang - Original Soundtrack - Executive Producer, Producer, Percussion, Composer, Drums

1992: 1746DCGA30035 - Highland Place Mobsters - Executive Producer, Producer

1992: Humpin' Around - Bobby Brown - Composer

1993: Queen of the Night - Whitney Houston - Producer

1993: Remixes N the Key of B - Bobby Brown - Producer, Remixing

1993: Provocative - Johnny Gill - Producer, Drums

1993: Poetic Justice - Original Soundtrack - Producer

1993: Hootie Mack - Bell Biv DeVoe - Multi Instruments, Producer

1993: Toni Braxton - Toni Braxton - Producer, Executive Producer, Drums, Mixing

1993: Toni Braxton [Bonus Track] - Toni Braxton - Drums, Mixing, Composer, Producer

1993: For the Cool in You – Babyface - Producer, Drums

1993: LaFace Family Christmas [Arista] - La Face Artists - Producer, Drums, Drum Programming, Executive Producer

1994: When Can I See You Again – Babyface - Producer

1994: 30th Anniversary Anthology - The Whispers - Producer

1994: Tribute to Curtis Mayfield [Warner Bros.] - Various Artists - Mixing, Percussion, Producer, Drums

1994: Greatest Hits (1980-1994) - Aretha Franklin - Drum Programming, Producer

1994: Greatest Hits - The Deele - Composer

1994: Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik – OutKast - Executive Producer

1994: II - Boyz II Men - Producer

1994: Usher – Usher - Executive Producer

1994: Ultimate Dance Hits '94 - Various Artists - Remixing, Executive Producer, Producer

1994: CrazySexyCool – TLC - Executive Producer

1995: Many Ways - Usher Raymond - Executive Producer

1995: Take a Dip - A Few Good Men - Drum Programming, Executive Producer, Mixing, Drums, Percussion

1995: Brainchild - Society of Soul - Executive Producer

1995: Words - Tony Rich - Producer

1995: Soul Food - Goodie Mob - Executive Producer

1996: In the Hood - Donell Jones - Executive Producer

1996: Knocks Me Off My Feet [#1] - Donell Jones - Executive Producer

1996: Knocks Me Off My Feet [#2] - Donell Jones - Executive Producer

1996: Last Night [US #2] - Az Yet - Executive Producer

1996: My Heart - Donell Jones - Executive Producer

1996: Rhythm of the Games: 1996 Olympic Games Album - Various Artists - Executive Producer

1996: Secrets - Toni Braxton - Vocal Arrangement, Executive Producer, Vocal Arrangement

1996: You're Makin' Me High [US] - Toni Braxton - Executive Producer

1996: ATLiens – OutKast - Executive Producer

1996: Az Yet - Az Yet - Executive Producer

1996: Un-Break My Heart - Toni Braxton - Vocal Arrangement, Executive Producer

1997: After 12, Before 6 - Sam Salter - Executive Producer

1997: Ultimate Rock Collection Gold and Platinum, Vol. 6: 1989-1995 - Various Artists - Composer

1997: 1997 Grammy Nominees - Various Artists - Vocal Arrangement

1997: For You - Kenny Lattimore - Composer

1997: Very Best of After 7 - After 7 - Producer, Remixing

1997: I Don't Want To [#1] - Toni Braxton - Executive Producer

1997: What About Us [#1] – Total - Executive Producer

1997: My Way – Usher - Executive Producer

1997: Nice & Slow [#1] – Usher - Executive Producer

1997: It's on Tonight - Sam Salter - Executive Producer

1997: Favorites - Johnny Gill - Producer, Drums, Composer, Mixing, Percussion

1997: Songbook, Vol. 1: The Songs of Babyface - The Whispers - Composer

1997: We're Not Making Love No More - Dru Hill - Executive Producer

1998: They Don't Dance No Mo' - Goodie Mob - Executive Producer

1998: Nice & Slow [#2] – Usher - Executive Producer

1998: Hymns - Corey Glover - Executive Producer

1998: Still Standing - Goodie Mob - Executive Producer

1998: Birdseye - Tony Rich - Executive Producer

1999: FanMail – TLC - Executive Producer

1999: Shanice – Shanice - Executive Producer

1999: Live – Usher - Executive Producer, Composer

1999: Crown Royal - Run-D.M.C. - Executive Producer

1999: R&B: From Doo Wop to Hip Hop - Various Artists - Producer

1999: Ultimate Grammy Box: From the Recording Academy's Collection - Various Artists - Producer

2000: Can't Take Me Home - P!nk - Producer

2000: Greatest Hits - Whitney Houston - Producer, Composer

2000: Greatest Hits – Pebbles - Composer, Drums, Percussion

2000: Heat - Toni Braxton - Producer

2000: Shaft [2000] - Original Soundtrack - Producer

2000: Best of Bell Biv DeVoe - Bell Biv DeVoe - Producer

2000: Greatest Hits - Paula Abdul - Composer

2000: Spanish Guitar [Import CD #1] - Toni Braxton - Producer

2000: Collection of His Greatest Hits – Babyface - Drums, Drum Programming, Percussion, Producer

2000: Could I Have This Kiss Forever [Australia CD] - Whitney Houston - Producer

2000: Platinum Christmas - Various Artists - Producer

2000: Platinum Collection [La Face] - Various Artists - Executive Producer, Vocal Arrangement

2000: Soul Food - Original TV Soundtrack - Executive Producer

2001: Love Songs – Babyface - Drums, Producer, Percussion

2001: Supernova

2001: Face2Face – Babyface - Executive Producer

2001: Weekend - Kenny Lattimore - Executive Producer, Composer

2001: Snowflakes - Toni Braxton - Drums, Producer, Executive Producer

2001: Even in Darkness - Dungeon Family - Executive Producer

2001: So Blu - Blu Cantrell - Executive Producer

2001: Love, Whitney - Whitney Houston - Executive Producer, Vocal Arrangement, Producer

2001: M!ssundaztood - P!nk - Executive Producer

2001: Big Boi and Dre Present...Outkast – OutKast - Executive Producer

2001: Bridget Jones's Diary, Vol. 2 - Various Artists - Producer, Executive Producer

2002: Cee-Lo Green and His Perfect Imperfections - Cee-Lo Green - Executive Producer

2002: Ultimate Collection - Johnny Gill - Producer

2002: Don't Let Me Get Me [Australia CD] - P!nk - Executive Producer

2002: Let Go - Avril Lavigne - Executive Producer

2002: Life Goes On - Donell Jones - Executive Producer

2002: Full Circle - Boyz II Men - Executive Producer

2002: Left of Self-Centered - Butch Walker - Executive Producer

2002: Complicated - Avril Lavigne - Executive Producer

2002: Last Night [US #1] - Az Yet - Executive Producer

2002: Whatchulookinat - Whitney Houston - Executive Producer

2002: 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: Motown 1980s, Vol. 2 - Various Artists - Producer, Composer

2002: Paradise - Kenny G - Executive Producer

2002: 3D – TLC - Executive Producer

2002: Girl Talk – TLC - Executive Producer

2002: Game of Love [Australia CD] – Santana - Executive Producer

2002: Wishes: A Holiday Album - Kenny G - Executive Producer

2002: More Than a Woman - Toni Braxton - Executive Producer

2002: Family Portrait - P!nk - Executive Producer

2002: Just Whitney - Whitney Houston - Executive Producer

2003: Things That Lovers Do - Kenny Lattimore - Executive Producer

2003: My So-Called Life - From Zero - Executive Producer

2003: Essential Babyface – Babyface - Producer, Percussion, Drums

2003: Ultimate Kenny G - Kenny G - Executive Producer

2003: So Damn Happy - Aretha Franklin - Executive Producer

2003: Speakerboxxx/The Love Below – OutKast - Executive Producer

2003: Ultimate Toni Braxton - Toni Braxton - Live Mixing, Producer, Composer

2003: Try This - P!nk - Executive Producer

2003: Best of After 7 - After 7 - Composer

2004: The Greatest Hits of TLC – TLC - Compilation Producer, Audio Production

2004: Confessions [Special Edition] – Usher - Executive Producer

2005: Pleasure & Pain – 112 - Executive Producer

2005: Breathe Again: Toni Braxton at Her Best - Toni Braxton - Composer

2005: 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Bobby Brown - Bobby Brown - Producer, Composer, Audio Production

2005: Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 - Young Jeezy - Executive Producer

2005: I'll Make Love to You - Boyz II Men - Producer, Composer

2005: Best of Soul Love: Luther Vandross/Marvin Gaye - Various Artists - Composer

2005: 20th Century Masters - The DVD Collection: The Best of Bobby Brown - Bobby Brown - Composer, Producer

2005: Other Side of Cool – Babyface - Remixing, Composer

2005: The Emancipation of Mimi - Mariah Carey - Executive Producer

2006: Definitive Collection - Bobby Brown - Composer, Producer

2006: Gold - Gladys Knight - Composer

2006: Collection [3 Disc] - Toni Braxton - Vocal Arrangement, Producer

2006: Ultimate Collection – Shalamar - Producer, Composer

2006: Coming Home - Lionel Richie - Executive Producer

2006: Bobby - Original Soundtrack - Audio Production, Producer

2006: Kingdom Come - Jay-Z - Executive Producer

2007: Essential Toni Braxton - Toni Braxton - Composer, Producer

2007: I Am - Chrisette Michele - Audio Production, Executive Producer

2007: Ultimate Collection - Whitney Houston - Producer

2007: American Gangster - Jay-Z - Executive Producer

2007: Super Hits - The Jackson 5 - Composer, Producer

2007: Song for You: Live - Whitney Houston - Composer

2008: Super Hits – Babyface - Producer, Composer

2008: E=MC2 - Mariah Carey - Executive Producer

2008: Year of the Gentleman - Ne-Yo - Executive Producer

2008: Nas – Nas - Executive Producer, Audio Production

2008: Recession - Young Jeezy - Executive Producer

2008: Tender Lover/For the Cool in You – Babyface - Percussion, Drums, Stylist, Producer, Composer

2009: From the Heart – Babyface - Producer

2009: This Is the One - Utada - Executive Producer

2009: Can You Feel It: The Jacksons Collection - The Jackson 5 - Composer

2009: Gold - Bobby Brown - Producer, Remixing

2009: Just Go - Lionel Richie - Executive Producer

2009: Whitney Houston Smooth Jazz Tribute - Various Artists - Composer

2009: In Love & War - Amerie - Executive Producer

2009: Live from the Royal Albert Hall - The Killers - Executive Producer

2009: My World - Justin Bieber - Executive Producer

2009: Rated R – Rihanna - Executive Producer

2010: My World 2.0 - Justin Bieber - Executive Producer

2010: Loud - Rihanna - Executive Producer

2010: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy - Kanye West - Executive Producer

2010: Libra Scale – Ne-Yo - Executive Producer

2011: Love? - Jennifer Lopez - Executive Producer

2012: One Woman Army - Ciara - Executive Producer