Christopher Alan Stewart (born January 4, 1974), professionally known as Tricky Stewart, is an American Grammy award-winning record producer, record executive, songwriter, entrepreneur, and music publisher.

Stewart was born and raised in Markham, Illinois. Raised in a musical family, he was playing guitar, keyboard, and writing songs, by the age of 12. His older brother and fellow record producer, Laney Stewart, introduced him to his musical business mentor, the late Louis Silas, Jr., who fostered Stewart’s musical career, by giving him the opportunity to contribute to projects, for major artists.

Before graduating high school, Stewart had placements with artists such as Aaron Hall, R&B trio IMx, and Chanté Moore. He credits working with the latter, gave him further opportunities, in his burgeoning career.

In 1994, Stewart produced the single, “Treat U Right”, for Blackgirl. He, also, got the chance to meet record producer L.A. Reid, who offered him a deal, to move his first production company to Atlanta, Georgia.

In 1995, with the support of Reid, he launched the company RedZone Entertainment, as well as, recording studio, Triangle Sound. Both were operated in partnership, with his brother, Mark Stewart, and sister-in-law, Judi Stewart. RedZone Entertainment is based in Atlanta, Georgia, but, also, has a recording studio, located in Los Angeles, California.

Stewart saw his first major breakthrough, in 1999, when he co-produced the single, “Who Dat”, for JT Money. The song peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100, received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America and won ASCAP’s “Song of the Year”. In addition to producing and writing, Stewart executive produced albums for Solé and Blu Cantrell.