Khris Riddick-Tynes is an American songwriter, record producer, and record label executive. Tynes achieved success in the 2010s as a member of the production duo the Rascals alongside Leon Thomas III, co-writing and co-producing for artists including Kehlani, Ariana Grande, Rick Ross, SZA, and Toni Braxton. Riddick-Tynes is currently the vice president of A&R and co-head of urban music at Arista Records.[1]
Khris Riddick-Tynes | |
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| Born | Khristopher Van Riddick-Tynes Los Angeles, California, United States |
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| Label | Arista Records |
| Member of | The Rascals |
Career
editMusical beginnings
editRiddick-Tynes grew up in a musical household: his grandmother, Maria Tynes, was a songwriter and pianist in the 1960s signed to Capitol Records, and his father, Kenny Tynes, worked with Randy Jackson’s group Randy & The Gypsys on their self-titled album.[2][1] While attending college at Loyola Marymount University, Riddick-Tynes taught himself how to produce beats, and began working with local artists, building a network that led him to being recognized by his now mentor and frequent collaborator, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds.[3]
Production career
editRiddick-Tynes met artist Kehlani after discovering her music online, and also met emerging artist Ariana Grande, working with them on early work alongside Thomas, forming production group "The Rascals".[3][2][4] These sessions with Grande evolved into her debut studio album Yours Truly. Riddick-Tynes would later sign a global publishing agreement with Reservoir Media.[5] Riddick-Tynes continued working with Edmonds, collaborating with him on several projects including his 2022 studio album Girls Night Out.[2]
Riddick-Tynes later returned to LMU, completing his juris doctor in 2022.[1] In 2023, Riddick-Tynes reunited with Edmonds and Thomas to create "Snooze" alongside SZA, receiving a Grammy for Best R&B Song.[3] In 2026, Riddick-Tynes won his second Grammy award for Best R&B Song for his work on Kehlani's "Folded".[6] He is currently working on new music for Chinese recording artist Tia Ray.[7]
Discography
editExecutive-produced/co-written projects
edit| Album | Artist | Year | Label |
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| Kehlani | Kehlani | 2026 | Atlantic Records |
Selected songwriting & production credits
editAwards and nominations
edit| Year | Ceremony | Award | Result | Ref |
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| 2020 | 62nd Annual Grammy Awards | Grammy Award for Best Rap Song ("Gold Roses") | Nominated | [8] |
| 2024 | 66th Annual Grammy Awards | Grammy Award for Best R&B Song ("Snooze") | Won | [8] |
| 2025 | 67th Annual Grammy Awards | Grammy Award for Best R&B Song ("After Hours") | Nominated | [8] |
| 2026 | 68th Annual Grammy Awards | Grammy Award for Best R&B Song ("Folded") | Won | [8] |
References
edit- 1 2 3 University, Loyola Marymount. "Khris Riddick-Tynes '22 - Loyola Marymount University". Loyola Marymount University.
- 1 2 3 Baker, Josh. "Music Producer Career - Khristoper Riddick-Tynes". Ebony Magazine.
- 1 2 3 Smith, Anaja I. (January 3, 2024). "Grammy-Nominated Producer Khris Riddick-Tynes on His Music Journey: "This Means Something to the Culture"". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ "Hitmakers: Khris Riddick-Tynes reveals how late-night jams inspired Kehlani's R&B smash hit Folded". Music Week.
- ↑ "Reservoir extends publishing partnership with songwriter and producer Khris Riddick-Tynes". Music Week.
- ↑ "Grammys 2026: Winners List". February 1, 2026 – via The New York Times.
- ↑ "TIA RAY Returns With Genre-Bending English Album 'NEW DAY'". Billboard China. February 10, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Khristopher Riddick-Tynes | Artist | GRAMMY.com". grammy.com.