Career

Formerly of the production team Track and Field as well as Canadian band The Philosopher Kings, he is best known for his work with Nelly Furtado, Maroon 5, Awolnation, K"naan, and Bono. He co-produced Andy Grammer"s single "Honey, I"m Good" with Steve Greenberg and Nolan Sipe. His most recent release, "Salted Wound" sung by Sia is on the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack.

He is based in Los Los Angeles

West began his career as the lead guitarist for Toronto-based band The Philosopher Kings in 1994. Working as a production duo under the name Track and Field, together West and Eaton co-wrote and co-produced Furtado"s follow-up album Folklore and two albums with Somali Canadian rapper K"Naan, landing themselves several more Junos.

Before long West branched off into solo production, now producing and writing alongside such notable artists as Maroon 5, Awolnation, K"Naan, Nakia, and Bono. His work has been featured on soundtracks for a number of films, including Fifty Shades of Grey: Salted Wound sung by Sia, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, 20 Feet from Stardom, The Italian Job, Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay, and Brokedown Palace, among others

Grammy Latin Grammy Juno SOCAN 2010 – SOCAN Award for Number.

Achievements

• Grammy Awards 2013 – Best People’s Vocal Album (Maroon 5, Overexposed): Nominated 2002 – Producer of the Year, Non-Classical: Nominated Latin Grammy Awards 2010 – Best Female People’s Vocal Album (Nelly Furtado, Mi Plan): Won Juno Awards 2010 – Artist of the Year (K"Naan): Won 2006 – Rap Recording of the Year (K"Naan, The Dusty Foot Philosopher): Won 2004 – Single of the Year (Nelly Furtado, "Powerless (Say What You Want)"): Won 2001 – Best Producer: Won 2001 – Best Single (Nelly Furtado, "I"m Like a Bird"): Won 2001 – Best New Solo Artist (Nelly Furtado): Won 1996 – Best New Group (The Philosopher Kings): Won SOCAN Awards 2010 – SOCAN Award for Number. 1 song (K"Naan, "Take a Minute"): Won.