Writer

Khris Riddick-Tynes

  • BASED IN LOS ANGELES, CA


Biography

At just 28 years old, LA-based writer-producer Khristopher Riddick-Tynes boasts an impressive list of collaborators. Under the tutelage of Songwriting Hall of Fame member Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Khris has developed a strong “song comes first” mentality which he combines with his own unique style of production. He has worked with industry heavy hitters such as Ariana Grande, Zendaya & Chris Brown, Fifth Harmony, Meghan Trainor, Pitbull, Ty Dolla $ign, Wiz Khalifa, and Boyz II Men, among others. In addition, his work can be heard on emerging and much-buzzed-about talent like Jessie Reyez, Kehlani, Bhad Bhabie, Kevin Abstract, Russ, Lil Baby, and more.

Khris earned two 2020 Grammy nomination for co-writing Rick Ross’ “Gold Roses” featuring Drake, which will vie for Best Rap Song, ...

At just 28 years old, LA-based writer-producer Khristopher Riddick-Tynes boasts an impressive list of collaborators. Under the tutelage of Songwriting Hall of Fame member Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Khris has developed a strong “song comes first” mentality which he combines with his own unique style of production. He has worked with industry heavy hitters such as Ariana Grande, Zendaya & Chris Brown, Fifth Harmony, Meghan Trainor, Pitbull, Ty Dolla $ign, Wiz Khalifa, and Boyz II Men, among others. In addition, his work can be heard on emerging and much-buzzed-about talent like Jessie Reyez, Kehlani, Bhad Bhabie, Kevin Abstract, Russ, Lil Baby, and more.

Khris earned two 2020 Grammy nomination for co-writing Rick Ross’ “Gold Roses” featuring Drake, which will vie for Best Rap Song, and for his work with Jessie Reyez on her debut album Being Human In Public, which is up for Best Urban Contemporary Album. In 2015, he took home a Grammy for his work co-writing and producing Toni Braxton & Babyface’s R&B Album of the Year,Love, Marriage, and Divorce.

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