Kuk Harrell

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Harrell's achievements are measured in chart dominance and industry recognition. He co-wrote two of the defining pop hits of the 2000s: "Umbrella" and "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)", both Grammy winners. His vocal production on Mary J. Blige's Growing Pains helped the album win a Grammy. In 2019, Sound on Sound named him the first and most successful specialist vocal producer, a title that reflects his pioneering role. His work on over 100 films and TV shows, including Avatar, shows a versatility rare among producers.

AwardsHarrell is a Grammy-winning songwriter and vocal producer. He shares in the Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for Rihanna's "Umbrella" (2008) and Song of the Year for Beyoncé's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" (2010). He also vocal-produced Mary J. Blige's Growing Pains, which won Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 2008 Grammys. He is often described as a multi-Grammy winner, though a full individual breakdown is not publicly listed.