The Underdogs
In 2000, Mason Jr. co-wrote the track “I Like Them Girls” with Damon Thomas for Tyrese’s album “2000 Watts”. The success of that song led to a partnership and the formation of Underdog Entertainment. The Underdogs produced R&B and pop hits like “How You Gonna Act Like That” by Tyrese, “Gots Ta Be” by B2K, “O” by Omarion, “More To Life” by Stacie Orrico, “Sorry 2004” by Ruben Studdard, and “No Air” by Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown. In 2001, he collaborated with British designer and former member of the Spice Girls Victoria Beckham on her debut album Victoria Beckham on tracks like "Girlfriend" and some b-sides. In 2004, The Underdogs signed a label deal through BMG under Clive Davis and created Underdog Music Publishing, a joint venture with Rondor/Universal Music. In 2006, The Underdogs produced the soundtrack to the motion picture “Dreamgirls” which won the Critic’s Choice Award in 2007 for best movie soundtrack. After a three year hiatus, The Underdogs reunited in 2011 to produce "Up 2 You" for Chris Brown's album "F.A.M.E.". The Underdogs wrote and produced the song "Living Proof" performed by Mary J. Blige for the movie "The Help". The Underdogs wrote and produced the second single from Chris Brown's album Fortune titled Turn Up the Music. In 2012 The Underdogs produced the vocals for the film Pitch Perfect, starring Anna Kendrick and Brittany Snow.
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