Elliot Straite,[1] also known by his pseudonym Dr. Freeze, is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. His songs are mostly in the new jack swing style.

He wrote and produced the hit song "I Wanna Sex You Up" by R&B boy band Color Me Badd,[2] wrote and produced "Poison" by Bell Biv DeVoe, and co-wrote and co-produced "Break of Dawn" for Michael Jackson's album Invincible.[3]

Unreleased tracks

  • "Friday Night" by Dr. Freeze (1999, Michael Jackson considered the song for his upcoming Invincible album but decided not to include the track for time) "Magic" by Dr. Freeze (2004/05, pitched to Michael Jackson but rejected)
  • "Where Is The Love?" by Dr. Freeze (2004/05, pitched to Michael Jackson but rejected)

As songwriter

Awards and nominations

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
1992 "I Wanna Sex You Up" Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Song Nominated [4]

References

  1. ^ "Bell Biv Devoe – She's Dope! (Vinyl) at Discogs". discogs. October 26, 1991. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  2. ^ Sorcinelli, Gino (September 2, 2019). "How Did Dr. Freeze and Hitman Howie Tee Make The Beat for Color Me Badd's "I Wanna Sex You Up?"". Micro-Chop. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  3. ^ "Interview With Dr Freeze | Michael Jackson World Network". February 5, 2011. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  4. ^ "Dr. Freeze | Artist | GRAMMY.com". www.grammy.com. Retrieved December 4, 2023.


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