Eric Burton Frederic (born July 23, 1982), known professionally as Ricky Reed, is an American record producer, singer, songwriter, and the founder of Nice Life Recording Company. In 2005, he formed the musical project Wallpaper., which lasted until 2014.
Early work He was the lead singer of the Bay Area band Locale A.M. from 2001–2004.
Awards and nominations Reed has received RIAA platinum records for two Jason Derulo singles: "Talk Dirty" ft. 2 Chainz (4× Platinum) and "Wiggle" ft. Snoop Dogg (2× Platinum).
In 2015, Reed received a BMI Pop Award for his work on "Talk Dirty".
Award Year Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Category Result Grammy Awards 2017Himself Producer of the Year, Non-Classical 2020 "Truth Hurts" Record of the Year Song of the Year Cuz I Love You (Deluxe) Album of the Year Best Urban Contemporary Album Himself Producer of the Year, Non-Classical 2022 We Are Album of the Year Himself Producer of the Year, Non-Classical 2023 Special Album of the Year "About Damn Time" Record of the Year Song of the Year
Discography Albums Ricky Reed Is Real (as Wallpaper, 2013) The Room (2020)
Singles "Express Myself" (2016) "Be The 1" (2017) "Joan of Arc" (2017) "Good Vibrations" (2017)
Songwriting and production credits