William McKinley Hutchison, known professionally as Willie Hutch, was born on December 6, 1944, in Los Angeles, California, and raised in Dallas, Texas. He began his music career by writing, producing, and arranging songs for the soul group The 5th Dimension. In 1969, Hutch signed with RCA Records and released two albums: "Soul Portrait" in 1969 and "Season For Love" in 1970. His talent caught the attention of Motown producer Hal Davis, which led to further opportunities in the music industry. Hutch is known for popular songs such as "Tell Me Why Has Our Love Turned Cold," "I Choose You," and "Brother’s Gonna Work It Out." His notable albums include "The Mark Of The Beast" (1974), "Foxy Brown (Original Soundtrack)" (1974), and "Havin’ A House Party" (1977).