Salaam Remi

To some, the name Salaam Remi may only sound vaguely familiar, but the music the prolific producer has helped create has inevitably soundtracked your night out at the club, your favorite concert or a night with your special someone. Look for Remi, and you'll most likely find him holed up in the studio, crafting another track that would soon embed itself in your brain for years to come. Having produced everyone from Nas and The Fugees to Amy Winehouse and Ricky Martin, there's no particular "Remi sound." There is, however, a reason why so many Grammy winners, innovators and legends claw at the chance to work with him nearly 20 years after his first production. Unlike other producers whose range is limited to a single musical style, Remi's talents transcend genre. One day, you might find him working on a soul or hip-hop album. The next day, a Latin or pop record. For Remi, genre is trumped by work ethic and his gifted ear. It's also the reason why directors like Brett Ratner and Michae