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Mack McKinney
Micayle McKinney(born Dallas,TX),professionally known as MACK McKinney is a multi platinum  American record producer, musician, composer and songwriter who has produced songs for Ne-Yo, Keke Palmer,Diddy, Cody Simpson,Anthony Hamilton,Omarion,Bow Wow, Brandy among many others and former co-founding member of production team, Stereotypes

Early life
The son of Mike McKinney noted bass player for Michael Jackson, Sérgio Mendes. was born in Dallas, TX growing up between Los Angeles, CA and Oklahoma City, OK learning Piano,Drums,and Guitar.

McKinney attended Frederick Douglass High School in Oklahoma City playing in the Marching and Jazz Band after  graduating went on to serve 4 years in the US Navy aboard  the USS England (DLG-22) before entering the music business.

2008 Grammy Award

 * Album Of The Year: Ne-Yo Year Of The Gentleman' (nominated)
 * R&B Album Of The Year: Ne-Yo Year Of The Gentleman' (nominated)

2009 Sesac Award
Awarded SESAC Producer/Songwriter of the year award

2013 Juno Award

 * Pop Album of The Year: Victoria Duffield - Shut Up and Dance(nominated)

Recognition
In 2013 has been nominated for the Juno Award for Pop Album of the Year for producing on Victoria Duffield's Shut Up And Dance.

MACK in the past has been recognized as one of Billboard Magazines Top 10 Songwriters/Producers to watch.

McKinney composed the theme song for Amazon prime show "Gown and Out in Beverly Hills" and is  a SESAC member.