Heavy D 1967- (Heavy D and the Boyz, Dwight Myers, Dwight E. "Heavy D" Myers, Dwight Errington Myers, Dwight "Heavy D" Myers)

PERSONAL

Original name, Dwight Errington Myers; born May 24, 1967, in Jamaica (some sources cite Mount Vernon, NY); some sources state that he immigrated to the United States, c. 1971; son of Clifford Vincent (a machine technician) and Eulahlee Lee (a nurse) Myers; children: Xea.

Addresses:

Office—Uptown/MCA Records, 1755 Broadway, New York, NY 10019.

Career:

Actor, hip hop recording artist, song performer, and songwriter. Heavy D and the Boyz, founder and member, beginning c. 1980s; Music 4-Life, founder, 1993; Uptown/MCA Records, vice president of A & R and president, beginning 1990s; Universal Music Group, senior vice president, beginning c. 1997; also worked as a music producer. Also known as Dwight Myers.

Member:

American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Screen Actors Guild, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.

Awards, Honors:

Drama Desk Award nomination, outstanding featured actor in a play, 1996, for Riff Raff; other awards include a Soul Train Award; Grammy Award nominations; platinum records for Living Large, 1987, Big Tyme, 1989, Peaceful Journey, 1991, and Nuttin' but Love, 1994, gold record for Blue Funk, c. 1992, all from the Recording Industry Association of America.

CREDITS

Film Appearances:

(Sometimes credited as Dwight E. "Heavy D" Myers) Himself, Who's the Man?, New Line Cinema, 1993.

(As Dwight Errington Myers) Bo-Kane, New Jersey Drive, Gramercy Pictures, 1995.

Himself, Your Studio and You (short film), Universal, 1995.

Bo, The Deli, Golden Monkey Pictures, 1997.

Himself, B*A*P*S (also known as B.A.P.S., Beverly Hills Beauties, Duas sopeiras em Beverly Hills, Les reines de Beverly Hills, Se upp Beverly Hills, and Vita da principesse), New Line Cinema, 1997.

Himself, Rhyme & Reason (documentary), Miramax, 1997.

Cowardly Lion, The Wizard of Oz, 1998.

Jake, Life (also known as Ate que a fuga os separe, Condenados a fugarse, E a vida, La vie, Lebenslaenglich, Perpete, and Venner for livet), Universal, 1999.

Peaches, The Cider House Rules (also known as Aeblemostreglementet, Arvak hercege, Ciderhusreglerna, Gottes Werk & Teufels Beitrag, L'oeuvre de Dieu, la part du diable, Las normas de la casa de la sidra, Las reglas de la vida, Le regole della casa del sidro, Oman elaemaensae sankari, Regras da casa, Regras da vida, and Thea ston okeano), Miramax, 1999.

(As Dwight "Heavy D" Myers) FBI agent Pat Greer, Big Trouble (also known as Belea mare in Miami, Big trouble—Una valigia piena di guai, El gran lio, Grande problema, Hasta el cuello, Jede Menge Aerger, and Kakos belas), Buena Vista, 2001.

Frankie, Black Listed, York Entertainment, 2003.

Bear, Dallas 362, 2003, ThinkFilm, 2005.

Charles, Larceny, Empire Pictures, 2004.

Omar, Step Up, Buena Vista, 2006.

Television Appearances; Series:

(As Dwight "Heavy D" Myers) Mr. Lick/Big Boy, Boston Public, Fox, 2000-2003.

Bernard, The Tracy Morgan Show, NBC, 2003-2004.

Television Appearances; Miniseries:

(In archive footage) Himself, Heroes of Black Comedy, Comedy Central, 2002.

And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip Hop, VH1, 2004.

Television Appearances; Specials:

Grammy Living Legends, CBS, 1989.

Motown 30: What's Goin' On!, 1990.

Rock the House, 1990.

Time Warner Presents the Earth Day Special (also known as The Earth Day Special), ABC, 1990.

Himself, Sinbad and Friends: All the Way Live … Almost!, 1991.

NBC All-Star Stay in School Jam, NBC and TNT, 1991.

Comic Relief V, 1992.

Michael Jackson: The Dangerous Tour!, Fox, 1992.

NBA All-Star Stay in School Jam, TNT, 1992.

On a Dead Man's Chest, HBO, 1992.

Rosie Perez Presents "Society's Ride," 1993.

AT&T Presents: Queen Latifah and Friends, Fox, 1994.

Halloween Jam III, ABC, 1994.

People (also known as People: An Animated Celebration of Diversity), Disney Channel, 1995.

Richard Headley, Next Afternoon, broadcast as part of The Showtime Black Filmmaker Showcase, Showtime, 2000.

Sean "Puffy" Combs, Arts and Entertainment, 2001.

Himself, Reel Comedy: Big Trouble, Comedy Central, 2002.

The Sixth Annual Sears Soul Train Christmas Starfest, UPN, 2003.

Television Appearances; Awards Presentations:

Presenter, The Second Annual Soul Train Music Awards, syndicated, 1988.

Performer, The Third Annual Soul Train Music Awards, syndicated, 1989.

Presenter, The Fourth Annual Soul Train Music Awards, syndicated, 1990.

Presenter, The Fifth Annual Soul Train Music Awards, syndicated, 1991.

Himself, The Sixth Annual Soul Train Music Awards, syndicated, 1992.

Met Life Presents the Apollo Theatre Hall of Fame, 1994.

The American Music Awards, ABC, 1995.

The 1995 Source Hip-Hop Music Awards, 1995.

10th Annual Soul Train Music Awards, The WB, 1996.

Soul Train Music Awards: 11th Anniversary, The WB, 1997.

Cohost, The 12th Annual Soul Train Music Awards, syndicated, 1998.

Television Appearances; Episodic:

Himself, Soul Train, syndicated, 1988.

(As Heavy D and the Boyz) Himself, "Delusion of Daddyhood," A Different World, NBC, 1989.

MTV Unplugged, MTV and MTV2, 1989.

Fatz Turner, "Mobile Home," Booker (also known as Booker, P.I.), Fox, 1990.

Himself, "Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect," The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, NBC, 1990.

(As Heavy D and the Boyz) Himself, Dionne and Friends, syndicated, 1990.

Musical performer, In Living Color, Fox, 1990, 1992.

Farouche, "In a Dead Man's Chest," Tales from the Crypt (also known as HBO's "Tales from the Crypt"), HBO, 1992.

Calvin Hendricks, "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father," Roc (also known as Roc Live), Fox, 1993.

Calvin Hendricks, "Sheila in the House," Roc (also known as Roc Live), Fox, 1993.

Calvin Hendricks, "To Love and Die on Emerson Street: Parts 1 & 2," Roc (also known as Roc Live), Fox, 1993.

(As Dwight "Heavy D" Myers) Darryl, "Thanks for Giving," Living Single (also known as My Girls), Fox, 1994.

(As Dwight "Heavy D" Myers) Darryl, "If the Crew Fits," Living Single (also known as My Girls), Fox, 1995.

Voice of Drexel, "The Golden Goose," Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (animated), HBO, 1995.

(As Dwight "Heavy D" Myers) Darryl, "Do You Take This Man's Wallet?," Living Single (also known as My Girls), Fox, 1996.

Voice of himself, "Botzwana Aki and the Hydrant of Doom," Waynehead (animated), The WB, 1996.

(As Dwight Errington Myers) Gordon Ganza, "This Shotgun for Hire," Martial Law (also known as Le flic de Shanghai, Ley marcial, and Piu forte ragazzi), CBS, 1999.

Panelist, The List, VH1, 1999.

Dexter, "Accidental Doctor," For Your Love (also known as You Send Me, Foer kaerleks skull, and Tris di cuori), The WB, 2000.

Charlie, "Barbecue," Yes, Dear, CBS, 2005.

Sid Shapiro, "A Boy in a Tree," Bones (also known as Brennan, Bones—Die Knochenjaegerin, Dr. Csont, and Kondid), Fox, 2005.

Sid Shapiro, "The Man in the Fallout Shelter," Bones (also known as Brennan, Bones—Die Knochenjaegerin, Dr. Csont, and Kondid), Fox, 2005.

Sid Shapiro, "The Man on Death Row," Bones (also known as Brennan, Bones—Die Knochenjaegerin, Dr. Csont, and Kondid), Fox, 2005.

Himself, Tavis Smiley, PBS, 2005.

Television Appearances; Pilots:

Bernard, The Tracy Morgan Show, NBC, 2003.

Stage Appearances:

Tony, Riff Raff, Circle in the Square Downtown, New York City, 1995.

Dale "D. J." Jackson, Medal of Honor Rag, Egyptian Arena Theatre, Hollywood, Los Angeles, 2005.

RECORDINGS

Albums; with Heavy D and the Boyz:

Living Large, MCA Records, 1987.

Big Tyme, MCA Records, 1989.

Peaceful Journey, MCA Records, 1991.

Blue Funk, MCA Records, 1992.

Nuttin' but Love, MCA Records, 1994.

Heavy Hitz, MCA Records, 2000.

20th Century Masters—The Millennium Collection: The Best of Heavy D, MCA Records, 2002.

Solo Albums:

Waterbed Hev, Universal Records, 1997.

Heavy, Uptown/MCA Records/Universal Records, 1999.

Albums; with Others:

Various artists, People: A Musical Celebration of Diversity (also known as People), Lightyear Entertainment, 1995.

Singles; with Heavy D and the Boyz:

"Mr. Big Stuff," c. 1986.

"Don't You Know," c. 1987.

"The Overweight Lover's in the House," c. 1987.

"We Got Our Own Thang," MCA Records, 1989.

"Big Tyme," MCA Records, c. 1989.

"More Bounce" (maxicassette single one), MCA Records, 1990.

"Gyrlz, They Love Me" (also known as "Girls They Love Me" and "Girlz They Love Me"), MCA Records, c. 1990.

"Somebody for Me," MCA Records, c. 1990.

"Is It Good to You?," MCA Records, 1991.

"More Bounce" (maxicassette single two), MCA Records, 1991.

"Now That We Found Love," 1991.

"Peaceful Journey," MCA Records, c. 1991.

"Big & Ready," VP, 1991, 1992.

"Don't Curse," MCA Records, 1992.

"You Can't See What I See," 1992.

"You've Got a Way," MCA Records, 1992.

"Truthful," MCA Records, 1993.

"Who's the Man?" (also known as "Who's da Man?"), Uptown Records, c. 1993.

"Black Coffee," MCA, 1994.

"Nuttin' but Love," 1994.

"U Got Me Waiting," MCA, 1994.

"Sex wit You," MCA Records, 1995.

Solo Singles:

"Big Daddy," Uptown/Universal, 1997.

"I'll Do Anything," 1997.

"Keep It Comin'," 1997.

"Don't Stop," 1999.

"On Point" (featuring Eightball and Big Punisher), Uptown/Universal, 1999.

Other singles include "Bag of Blue Funk."

Music Videos; with Heavy D and the Boyz:

"Mr. Big Stuff," c. 1986.

"The Overweight Lover's in the House," c. 1987.

"We Got Our Own Thang," 1989.

"Gyrlz, They Love Me" (also known as "Girls They Love Me" and "Girlz They Love Me"), c. 1990.

"Somebody for Me," c. 1990.

"Is It Good to You?," 1991.

"Now That We Found Love," 1991.

"Don't Curse," 1992.

"You Can't See What I See," 1992.

"Truthful," 1993.

"Who's the Man?" (also known as "Who's da Man?"), c. 1993.

"Black Coffee," 1994.

"Nuttin' but Love," 1994.

"U Got Me Waiting," 1994.

"Sex wit You," 1995.

Solo Music Videos:

"Big Daddy," Uptown/Universal, 1997.

"Keep It Comin'," 1997.

"Don't Stop," 1999.

"On Point" (featuring Eightball and Big Punisher), Uptown/Universal, 1999.

Other music videos include "Bag of Blue Funk."

Music Videos by Others:

Janet Jackson, "Alright," 1990.

Michael Jackson, "Jam," 1992.

Super Cat, "Them No Worry We," 1993.

The Notorious B.I.G., "One More Chance," 1995.

Tyrese, "Criminal Mind," 1999.

Album Work; with Heavy D and the Boyz:

Producer, arranger, and mixer, Living Large, MCA Records, 1987.

Coproducer and assistant producer, Big Tyme, MCA Records, 1989.

Co-executive producer, Blue Funk, MCA Records, 1992.

Producer and coproducer, Nuttin' but Love, MCA Records, 1994.

Producer, Heavy Hitz, MCA Records, 2000.

Producer, 20th Century Masters—The Millennium Collection: The Best of Heavy D, MCA Records, 2002.

Heavy D's has produced music that has appeared in various television productions, films, albums, videos, and other projects.

Solo Album Work:

Producer, Waterbed Hev, Universal Records, 1997.

Producer, Heavy, Uptown/MCA Records/Universal Records, 1999.

Videos:

Himself, New Edition Past and Present, 1989.

Himself, "Alright," Janet Jackson: The Rhythm Nation Compilation, 1990.

(With Heavy D and the Boyz) We Got Our Own Thang, MCA, 1990.

(With Heavy D and the Boyz) Journey Continues, Pioneer, 1991.

Himself, "Jam," Dangerous: The Short Films (also known as Michael Jackson—Dangerous: The Short Films), 1993.

Himself, The Cider House Rules: The Making of an American Classic, 1999.

Himself, Hip Hop Uncensored Vol. 3: Hustlemania, Music Video Distributors, 2002.

Himself, "One More Chance," The Notorious B.I.G.: Ready to Die—The Remaster (short), Music Video Distributors, 2004.

WRITINGS

Television Theme Songs; Series:

In Living Color, Fox, 1990-94.

MAD TV (also known as Mad TV and MADtv), Fox, 1995—.

The Tracy Morgan Show, NBC, 2003-2004.

Television Songs; Specials:

Time Warner Presents the Earth Day Special (also known as The Earth Day Special), ABC, 1990.

Mad TV Holiday Show '04 Special Edition, Fox, 2004.

Albums; with Heavy D and the Boyz:

Living Large, MCA Records, 1987.

Big Tyme, MCA Records, 1989.

Peaceful Journey, MCA Records, 1991.

Blue Funk, MCA Records, 1992.

Nuttin' but Love, MCA Records, 1994.

Heavy Hitz, MCA Records, 2000.

20th Century Masters—The Millennium Collection: The Best of Heavy D, MCA Records, 2002.

Solo Albums:

Waterbed Hev, Universal Records, 1997.

Heavy, Uptown/MCA Records/Universal Records, 1999.

Albums; with Others:

Various artists, People: A Musical Celebration of Diversity (also known as People), Lightyear Entertainment, 1995.

Singles; with Heavy D and the Boyz:

"Mr. Big Stuff," c. 1986.

"Don't You Know," c. 1987.

"The Overweight Lover's in the House," c. 1987.

"We Got Our Own Thang," MCA Records, 1989.

"Big Tyme," MCA Records, c. 1989.

"More Bounce" (maxicassette single one), MCA Records, 1990.

"Gyrlz, They Love Me" (also known as "Girls They Love Me" and "Girlz They Love Me"), MCA Records, c. 1990.

"Somebody for Me," MCA Records, c. 1990.

"Is It Good to You?," MCA Records, 1991.

"More Bounce" (maxicassette single two), MCA Records, 1991.

"Peaceful Journey," MCA Records, c. 1991.

"Big & Ready," VP, 1991, 1992.

"Don't Curse," MCA Records, 1992.

"You Can't See What I See," 1992.

"You've Got a Way," MCA Records, 1992.

"Truthful," MCA Records, 1993.

"Who's the Man?" (also known as "Who's da Man?"), Uptown Records, c. 1993.

"Black Coffee," MCA, 1994.

"Nuttin' but Love," 1994.

"U Got Me Waiting," MCA, 1994.

"Sex wit You," MCA Records, 1995.

Solo Singles:

"Big Daddy," Uptown/Universal, 1997.

"I'll Do Anything," 1997.

"Keep It Comin'," 1997.

"Don't Stop," 1999.

"On Point" (featuring Eightball and Big Punisher), Uptown/Universal, 1999.

Other singles include "Bag of Blue Funk."

Video Music; with Heavy D and the Boyz:

We Got Our Own Thang, MCA, 1990.

Journey Continues, Pioneer, 1991.

Heavy D's music has appeared in various television productions, films, albums, videos, and other projects.

OTHER SOURCES

Books:

Contemporary Black Biography, Volume 58, Thomson Gale, 2007.

Contemporary Musicians, Volume 10, Gale, 1993.

Periodicals:

Billboard, April 19, 1997, p. 12.

Ebony, November, 1997, p. 148.

Essence, May, 1991, p. 58.

Jet, February 5, 1996, p. 40.