Last Updated on 5 days ago by Vijay Kumar
American singer-songwriter and producer Bryan Loren Hudson, known professionally as Bryan Loren, has died in January 2026 at the age of 59, his passing confirmed by close friend Shana Mangatal and family (Loren’s brother, Geno).
Shana Mangatal wrote on facebook on 29 January 2026, “This is sad news to share. My dear friend- extraordinarily talented music producer, Bryan Loren has passed away 😔🙏🏽 He would have been 59 this year.”
“@shaniceonline and I had breakfast this weekend with Bryan’s brother, Geno, who delivered the sad news to us (swipe to see a pic from that meeting)Bryan produced Shanice’s debut album,which made Michael Jackson his biggest fan.”
Loren was born on May 5, 1966, on Long Island, New York, and began his musical journey as a child, mastering multiple instruments and signing his first recording contract at just 17. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as a solo artist with R&B hits like “Lollipop Luv”, which reached number 23 on the Billboard R&B charts, and “Do You Really Love Me?”.
Beyond his solo work, he became known for his songwriting and production skills, collaborating with major artists including Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Sting, Eric Benét, and Barry White. He co-wrote and produced the global hit “Do the Bartman” for The Simpsons Sing the Blues in 1990 and contributed to sessions on Jackson’s Dangerous project.
Over his career, Loren blended electronica, R&B, funk, soul and pop, and earned respect within the music community for his versatility and deep musicality.
He is survived by his family, including his brother Geno, who shared memories of Loren’s life and work following his death.
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