Francisco Andres Lucio (born January 26, 1973), better known by his stage name Frankie Biggz, is an American record producer, musician, singer, songwriter, and DJ.
Frankie Biggz's first credit production work was in 1990 on Miguel Tomas (Warner Bros., 1992) for his Latin-R&B singer and brother Miguel Tomas. After further productions and remixes on various 1990s R&B and Latino albums, Frankie Biggz became one of the most influential record producers for both Independent & Major artists.
Before working by himself, he released several Independent albums and remixes with fellow production partners Miguel Tomas (Brother) & Robert Hilliard under the Groovy Soup production group and label, in which the partners would later earn their first Gold Record (RIAA) under the Sony Music Latin Label for the Artist YURI for her record "Nueva Era".
He has collaborated as a record producer with numerous Latino & R&B artists, including Miguel Tomas, Elida y Avante, Stefani, Jay Perez, Adassa, Frankie Negron, Tito Nieves, Anais, WE, Wanessa Camargo, Juanes,& Oscar D'León (which earned him a collective Latin Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Tropical Album for production) . He has also remixed and produced tracks for Mariah Carey, Eminem, 50 Cent, Kanye West, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.
Frankie Biggz also produced IreneB's 2009 album Metamorphosis on his label, Rama Music. In December 2009, The Metamorphosis record would earn two 2009 Premios de la Musica Nominations and by 2010, IreneB's 3rd single "Dedicated" would reach number 1 on Spanish Radio (Conectate FM) in Spain and Colombia.
Biography
Early life (1973–1987)
Francisco Andres Lucio was born on January 26, 1973, in Monroe, Michigan, where he was raised by his parents Alicia & Rogelio Lucio (both Mexican descent) along with his two brothers, Miguel Tomas Lucio (Older) and Eduardo Joseph Lucio (Younger).
Frankie started showing his musicianship at a very early age, playing drums at a college level when he was only nine. It was then when he would start playing drums in his first band, Hit-n-Run, with his brother Miguel Tomas as a lead singer. The band toured around the US as an opening act of bands like Poison, Guns N' Roses & Ratt.
Production Beginnings (1988–1994)
At the age of 15, Frankie started showing interest in the production aspect of music, making hip hop tracks under the name "TMP" (The Mexican Prince) on a Roland S-50 keyboard. While in high school, and thanks to mentor Eric Morgenson of Studio A in Dearborn Heights, MI ("Ready for the World", "Nena", etc.), Frankie and his brother Miguel Tomas would start a long-term collaboration with different producers and musicians around the world (including production & writing ensemble brothers Mario Resto & Luis Resto, known for their work with Eminem).
Not long after, both brothers would have their first commercial success when Miguel Tomas was signed to Warner Bros. Records and released his first album, Miguel Tomas, which also featured Gospel producer Fred Hammond and hip hop legends Bass Brothers, who would later discover Eminem.
Texas (1994–1995)
Once Frankie had established his residence in San Antonio, him, Stephanie Lynn and her group High NRG joined forces to begin working on Stephanie's second EMI album release, Ojos Para Ti (1994).
During his short stay in San Antonio Frankie Biggz began receiving recognition as a songwriter, musician, producer and drummer. He worked as a producer on a number of Tejano projects with Capital EMI & Sony Discos, and Stefani's Todo Mi Amor (Sony Music Distribution, 1995), both earning Gold and Platinum records.
As far as his job as a drummer, he was part of the branding irons stable of Capital EMI known as "The Six Pack" crew, along with Selena, Emilio Navara, Grupo Mas, Jay Perez and Ram Herrera. During his tours he shared stage with Latin international artists such as Luis Miguel, Paulina Rubio, Los Tigres del Norte & male vocal group The Barrio Boyzz.
Back to Detroit and Major Record Deal (1996–2006)
After his decision to come back to Detroit to further his non-Latin success, Frankie Biggz produced & remixed songs by several major artists (officially and unofficially), including Gansta Rhyme Mistro's "The Ghetto", Eminem's "Without Me (Remix)" & "Renegade (Remix)", Christina Aguilera's "Come on Over (Remix)", 50 Cent's "In Da Club (Reggaeton Remix)" and Kanye West's "Gold Digger" (Reggaeton Remix)".