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Nicholas McCarrell (b. April 6, 1982), otherwise known as Aqua, is an American record producer and composer of film and television scores. As a record producer, he has most notably worked with Roc-a-fella Records artists Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Beanie Sigel. His scoring credits include Entourage and the George Lopez Show.

Early career
Aqua began his music career as an intern at MTV News until August 2001. He began distributing copies of his demo in January of 2002 after moving back to Los Angeles, generating a buzz within the Roc-A-Fella camp. This buzz began Aqua's relationship with Jay-Z, producing "My 1st Song" off of Jay's Black Album.

The George Lopez Show
Nicholas became the sole composer of "The George Lopez Show" in 2002. He scored every episode from 2002-2007 that aired on ABC. The show entered sydication one month after the series finale on ABC. On March 8, 2007, it was announced that George Lopez would join the Nick at Nite lineup. To this date, it continues to be their highest rated series and one of cable's best for an off-network sitcom. The show currently airs in broadcast syndication on The CW Plus and on Telelatino in Canada.

Entourage
In 2007, Aqua began working as a weekly composer for the HBO series Entourage. His hard rock driven work on Entourage is characteristic of his punk/rock background. Entourage began its syndication life Tuesday, January 12, 2010 on Spike TV.

90210
Aqua began working as a weekly composer for the show Beverly Hills 90210 in 2009. The show airs weekly on The CW.

Discography
The Black Album (Album) ◄ (7 versions)

My 1st Song

Roc-A-Fella Records

2003

99 Problems / My 1st Song (12")

Roc-A-Fella Records

2004

The B.Coming (Album) ◄ (3 versions)

I Can't Go On This Way

Roc-A-Fella Records ...

2005

Thoughts Of A Predicate Felon (Album)

Cuz I'm A Gangster

G-Unit, Interscope Records

2005

Thoughts Of A Predicate Felon (Album)

Curious *Recorded and Mixed by Aqua

G-Unit, Interscope Records

2005

100 Miles & Running (File, MP3)

Rediscover Me

Wale Music

2007

Samantha Ronson (Single)

If It's Gonna Rain

2007

Rich Boy (CD, Album)

Lost Girls

Interscope Records, Zone 4 Inc.

2007

Beautiful Life E.P. (CD, Album)

Back Home

Good Stuff

Beautiful Life

Life I Lead

On A Thursday?

String Me Along

Wonderland Outpost LLC.

2008

Won't Go Quietly (CD, Album)

All The Marbles

It's A Feast

Nothing Like Them

Slave For The Paper

I Am Him

Bars and Yellows

When It's Over

More

Murder Show

Look At My Life

Wonderland Outpost LLC.

2009