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Los Angeles-based producer
Henry Allen got his start writing for some big names before branching out into his own solo career. Born near Albuquerque, New Mexico, he studied classical guitar at conservatory before delving into computer-based music production. Inspired by artists like
Air,
Röyksopp,
Black Moth Super Rainbow,
Tobacco, and
Philip Glass, he crafted beats and found samples across genres. His earliest studio experience came courtesy of
Diplo, who brought
Allen into his studio as an apprentice and helper. The relationship would eventually bear fruit, with one of
Allen's first hits arriving in 2016 with
Major Lazer's
Justin Bieber-led "Cold Water."
Allen would go on to work with
Beyoncé (her Grammy-nominated "All Night") and
the Weeknd ("Nothing Without You"), as well as artists like
Charli XCX,
Sting,
Mark Ronson, and
Desiigner. ~ Neil Z. Yeung