Don Vito (producer)
Rodney "Don Vito" Richard 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”, as a judge on The Kandi Factory airing on Bravo, and as executive producer for Kandi Burruss' weekly webisode series Kandi Koated Nights.
Personal life
Don Vito was born 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, Vito moved to Atlanta, Georgia.On August 21, 2013, it was reported that Don Vito and his girlfriend, LaTavia Roberson, formerly of Destiny's Child, welcomed a baby girl named Lyric.
On September 23, 2019, Don Vito and Roberson welcomed son Londyn.
Music career
Vito was introduced to record producer, DJ Cooley C, who gave him the opportunity to work with hip hop artist, Ghetto Mafia and Kilo. Later, he met Ian Burke who introduced him to rapper Solé, signed to RedZone Entertainment. Tricky Stewart signed him to Redzone, working with artists such as Solé, Mýa, and Blu Cantrell. Less than four years later, Don Vito ventured out with the R&B group, Cherish.In 2005, Don Vito launched Don Vito Productions, a music & video production company.
Discography
Credits
Singles
| Artist | Single | Year | Credits |
| Matthew Soloman | Take That | 2012 | Producer |
| Kim Zolciak | Don't Be Tardy for the Wedding | 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