Cory Rooney Biography
Cory Rooney (Mark Cory Rooney) is an American songwriter, record producer, and C.E.O of Cory Rooney Group.
He has written, produced, and developed many songs for successful artists like Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Thalia, Michael Jackson, and Destiny’s Child.
Cory Rooney Age
Rooney was born in 1968. He is about 52-53 years of age as of 2021.
Cory Rooney Height
Rooney’s body measurements are yet under review.
Cory Rooney Family
Rooney was born to Herb Rooney and Brenda Reid. His mother was in a 1960s pop music group, The Exciters, and his father a producer who was responsible for both the piano part and production on the Isley Brothers single, Its Your Thing.
Cory Rooney Wife
Rooney is married to Danielle Rooney an event planner and promoter.
Cory Rooney Education
Rooney has not yet disclosed his educational background.
Cory Rooney Music Career
Rooney and Prince Markie Dee of the Fat Boys released two solo albums in the 1990s, including Prince Markie Dee’s No. 1 Rap Single “Typical Reasons (Swing My Way)” on Billboard. When Rooney and Prince Markie Dee were signed by Sony Music, they formed the group Soul Convention. Sony approached him about signing a solo artist contract, but he declined. At Uptown Records, he went on to produce Mary J. Blige’s “True Love” and “Sweet Thing,” as well as Father MC’s “I’ll Do 4 U.”
Tommy Mottola hired him as a producer and later appointed him to Epic Records’ vice president of A&R in 1994. Rooney joined Crave Records as VP of A&R two years later. He was given another executive job at Casablanca Records, where he also wrote Lindsay Lohan’s song, “Rumors,” while continuing to work as a senior executive and producer at Sony. Also, he played keyboards and sang background vocals on the song, as well as producing it. His albums have sold over 100 million copies worldwide, with many of them selling over one million copies.
He was an executive producer on the MTV show “The Shop” and the VH1 show “Born to Diva.” Mr. Rooney’s Barbershop in Jamaica, Queens, New York, is the setting for “The Store.” Busta Rhymes, Diddy, and Fabolous have all been on the show to talk about the music industry, their careers, and just hang out. Aside from his position as executive producer of VH1’s “Born to Diva,” Rooney served as one of the panel judges on the program.
Rooney formed the Cory Rooney Group (CRG), which represents authors, creators, and two up-and-coming musicians. Music for television, fashion, and publishing are the main areas of focus for the business.
Corey Rooney Songs
- Ain’t It Funny
- Ain’t It Funny (Murder Remix)
- Baby I Love U!
- Bring It All to Me
- Alive (Jennifer Lopez song)
- Booty (song)
- Dance, Dance (The Mexican)
- Don’t Cry for Me
- I’ve Got You (Marc Anthony song)
- I’ve Got You (song)
- If You Had My Love
- Chicago (Michael Jackson song)
- I’m Glad
- Feelin’ So Good
- I’m Gonna Be Alright
- I’m Real (Jennifer Lopez song)
Cory Rooney Net Worth
Rooney has an estimated net worth of about $12 million.