Jae Deal

Jae Deal is an American record producer and music educator. He is a Professor of Music Production, Music Technology, and Hip Hop Music & Culture at the USC Thornton School of Music. Jae Deal has worked behind the scenes and on stage with several music industry acts including Janet Jackson, Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg, Lauryn Hill, Charli XCX, Mary Mary, Karen Clark Sheard, Ne-Yo, Faith Evans, Tye Tribbett, T-Pain, Jessica Simpson, and Wynton Marsalis. He has also contributed to the works of Elton John, Jill Scott, and songwriter Diane Warren. Other projects have included performances with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and musical direction for Kirk Franklin’s Youth Ministry at Faithful Central Bible Church.