Tony Reyes
A first-call session musician and a secret weapon of many Atlanta producers, Tony’s guitar, bass, keyboards and background vocals have graced a multitude of hit records. Gwen Stefani’s Love Angel Music Baby, Shakira’s Oral Fixation, Vol. 1&2 as well as songs from such varied artists as Lady Gaga, Train, Janet Jackson, Kelis, Ginuwine and Sugababes have all featured Tony’s musical ability.
Tony’s versatility as a writer shows depth and makes great use of his musicality. Over the past few years, Tony has written for Leona Lewis’ Spirit and Joss Stone, Introducing Joss Stone. Tony co-wrote “Reason to Believe” on the Coming Home album with Lionel Richie and Dallas Austin. Reyes co-wrote and co-produced with Ben Allen the Christina Aguilera track “Here to Stay” for Back to Basics. Tony’s also written with Jennifer Hudson (Dreamgirls), Ne-Yo, Beyonce, hit songwriters Scott Cutler and Anne Preven (Beyonce’s “Listen”, Natalie Imbruglia’s “Torn”), Denise Rich (Celine Dion, Patti Labelle) and Cristyle (Rihanna, Mariah Carey).
Listen to Tony’s Work
Joss Stone – “Music” – writer
Joss Stone – “Tell Me What You’re Gonna Do now” – writer
Cee Lo Green – “Bright Lights Bigger City” – writer
Fun Facts About Tony
Why Music? Originally going to be a Priest. Tony played acoustic guitar at mass . He, at 14 plugged his brother’s electric guitar in to an amp and played jammed with the Rolling Stones recording of “Get Your Ya Ya out”. That was it!
Most Unusual Job: Acid washed tractor trailers one summer, ended up with bleached eyebrows and a white afro!! Lunch was cooler full of ham and cheese sandwiches. Great Money!!
Mentor: Nick Didia
Favorite Food Red meat: Beef. Will never eat Lima Beans and Okra
Travel: Would like to return to Germany- loved the people there
Would like see: Japan
Favorite TV Show: Seasame Street
Biggest Motivator: Ella – his daughter
Favorite Music: Steely Dan – any and all records


