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<p>David "Dave Jam" Hall is a renowned music producer and artist best known for his influential work with major artists such as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna">Madonna</a>, <a href="/biography/mariah-carey">Mariah Carey</a>, and <a href="/biography/mary-j-blige">Mary J. Blige</a>. His co-productions have significantly shaped the sound of 1990s R&B and pop music, earning widespread industry recognition.</p>

<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>

<p>David Hall was born in 1967 in Mount Vernon, New York, where he spent his early years and attended Mount Vernon High School, graduating in 1986. He pursued music alongside his academic interests, eventually enrolling at the City University of New York–Herbert H. Lehman College, where he studied civil drafting and civil engineering (CAD/CADD).</p>

<p>Shortly after high school, Hall co-founded the band Numb, which was active between 1986 and 1991. Around the same time, in 1989, he launched his independent record label, Stone Jam Music Inc., through which he began releasing his own musical projects. His discography includes albums such as <em>Songs of Brooklyn</em>, <em>Places</em>, <em>Playin' The Man</em>, <em>True</em>, <em>Christmas</em>, and <em>Songs of Boyhood</em> (2014).</p>

<h2>Breakthrough Co-Productions</h2>

<p>Hall's breakthrough came in the early 1990s through collaborations with prominent R&B artists. He rose to prominence with his work on <a href="/biography/mary-j-blige">Mary J. Blige</a>’s debut album, <em>What’s the 411?</em> (1992), producing key tracks including "You Remind Me," "Reminisce," "Love No Limit," and "My Love." That same year, he contributed production to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephanie_Mills">Stephanie Mills</a>’s song "I Just Want Love," <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Father_MC">Father MC</a>’s "All I Want," and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinehead">Shinehead</a>’s "Try My Love" from the album <em>Sidewalk University</em>.</p>

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<h2>Collaborations with <a href="/biography/mariah-carey">Mariah Carey</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna">Madonna</a></h2>

<p>In 1993, Hall co-produced "Dreamlover" for <a href="/biography/mariah-carey">Mariah Carey</a>’s multi-platinum album <em>Music Box</em>. Their successful partnership continued with the song "Fantasy" on her 1995 album <em>Daydream</em>. His growing reputation secured him collaborations with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna">Madonna</a>, notably contributing to her 1994 album <em>Bedtime Stories</em>, including the well-known single "Human Nature."</p>

<h2>Other Notable Contributions</h2>

<p>Dave Hall expanded his portfolio by working with a variety of artists throughout the 1990s. He produced for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donell_Jones">Donell Jones</a>, Brownstone ("If You Love Me" and "Grapevyne"), and Joe ("Baby Don’t Stop" in 1992). He also worked with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usher_(musician)">Usher</a> on tracks including "The Many Ways" for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usher_(musician)">Usher</a>'s 1994 debut album. In addition, he collaborated with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CeCe_Peniston">CeCe Peniston</a> during this period.</p>

<p>His remix work includes the hit duet "Scream" by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson">Michael Jackson</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janet_Jackson">Janet Jackson</a> (1995), as well as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tina_Turner">Tina Turner</a>’s rendition of "GoldenEye" for the James Bond film of the same name.</p>

<p>Hall also served as a music consultant for Sony Music from 1994 to 1996, lending his expertise during a pivotal era for the label.</p>

<h2>Personal Life</h2>

<p>Dave Hall was previously married to comedian and <a href="/biography/wanda-sykes">actress</a> <a href="/biography/wanda-sykes">Wanda Sykes</a>. Their marriage lasted from 1991 until 1998. Years after their divorce, <a href="/biography/wanda-sykes">Sykes</a> publicly came out as a lesbian in 2008 and married her partner, Alex Niedbalski, with whom she has two children born in 2009.</p>

<p>Known for being private about his personal life, Dave Hall currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia.</p>

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