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Goonrock Birthday Highlights

Birth Name
David Jamahl Listenbee
Place Of Birth
Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Age
47 years old
Birth Date
April 18 1975

Goonrock Facts

Child Star?
no
Occupation
Music Producer, Songwriter, Rapper
Education & Qualifications
Net Worth
$3,500,000
Parents
NONE

About Goonrock

Goonrock, real name David Jamahl Listenbee, is an American record producer, musician, songwriter, singer, and rapper.
If you haven't heard the songs 'Sexy And I Know It' and 'Party Rock Anthem,' then you must be living under a rock. Goonrock is the artist behind these two hit singles.
Starting his career as a hip-hop producer, Goonrock used to sell beats to world-famous pop artists like Ne-Yo, Kanye West, Dr. Dre, and Juvenile. Also starting their careers alongside him was LMFAO as hip hop musicians. Goonrock later began focusing on club music and co-wrote and co-produced the 2011 album LMFAO. Goonrock's LMFAO was inspired by electro music artist DJ AM as well. Goonrock later contributed to the LMFAO song 'Sexy And I Know It,' which became one of the most famous songs worldwide.
One of the other songs he co-wrote was 'Party Rock Anthem,' which sold like hot cakes across America and other countries and also gained 2.1 billion views by April 2022 on the YouTube channel LMFAOVEVO. The hip-hop producer is also proficient in writing lyrics. He is said to make beats around an already existing vocal melody. Goonrock recently worked with Rihanna and Jennifer Lopez in late 2011 and 2012, respectively, producing tracks for the two female singers.
Goonrock also co-wrote, co-produced, and performed guest vocals on the song 'We Came Here To Party.' The artist gained immense fame with the LMFAO album 'Sorry For Party Rocking.' He was featured with LMFAO in David Guetta's song 'Gettin' Over You,' which was an international hit and was in the top 10 list in 11 countries.

Net Worth, Earnings & Spending Habits

What is Goonrock’s net worth?

Goonrock has established his stardom and has thus earned a lot of fortune from his international hits and album sales. His net worth is currently estimated to be in the range of $1 million to $5 million.

How much does Goonrock earn per year?

As much as Goonrock earned from his music and career as a pop artist, there is no precise amount known regarding his annual salary.

Height, Age & Physical Attributes

How tall is Goonrock?

There is no information regarding the height of Goonrock.

How old is Goonrock?

Born on April 18, 1975, Goonrock is 47 years old as of 2022.

Childhood And Education

David Jamahl Listenbee was born on April 18, 1975, in Princeton, New Jersey. Goonrock was raised in Trenton and lived in Chicago before moving to Los Angeles, California.
Not much is known about the institutions Goonrock attended for his education. Still, it is known that he attended junior high school with a fellow rapper named Redfoo, later of LMFAO.

Family, Romance, And Relationships
 

Who is Goonrock dating?

Goonrock had been in many relationships earlier. However, there is not much evidence of who Goonrock has dated in the past. His current relationship status is also unknown.

Career And Professional Highlights

Best Known For…

Goonrock is a renowned record producer, songwriter, musician, and rapper.
Goonrock is best known for the song 'Sexy And I Know It' which he co-wrote and co-produced. The song has gained immense popularity on YouTube and was on the No. 1 position worldwide on iTunes, and simultaneously was in the top 100 list as number one in countries like New Zealand, Austria, Japan, and Ireland.
Goonrock also worked for movies and co-wrote and produced 'A Little Party Killed Nobody' for the international blockbuster film 'The Great Gatsby.' He also produced beats for well-known hip-hop artists like Kanye West and Dr. Dre.
Goonrock also produced the song 'Party Rock Anthem' and released it to DJs on 2010 New Year's Eve. And it was officially released on 25 January 2011. It Debuted a week later at number one in Canada. For six consecutive weeks, the song stayed No. 1 on the US Billboard Top 100. The YouTube video also made an impact by quickly gaining over a billion views.
Goonrock also produced the song 'Goin In,' which was featured on the soundtrack of the famous dance film 'Step Up Revolution.' The song premiered on Ryan Seacrest's radio show 'On Air With Ryan Seacrest' on May 24, 2012. The new song went on to peak at number one on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart in 2012.

 

What awards has Goonrock won?

Goonrock has many achievements and also a few awards under his belt. He won two ASCAP Pop Awards for co-writing and co-producing the two famous hits, which were the awards for Most Performed Songs. Shortly after, Goonrock and LMFAO were nominated for 17 different award categories at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. Some of the nominations were for Top 100 Hit Artist and Top Duo/Group.


Goonrock’s Hobbies And Interests

Goonrock is interested in electronic dance music and also likes to play the piano.

 

Other Interesting Goonrock's Facts And Trivia

  • The Zodiac sign of Goonrock is Aries.
  • Goonrock can produce beats around vocal melodies already in his head.

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