Alex James (songwriter)
Not to be confused with Alex James (musician), bassist in Blur.
| Alex James | |
|---|---|
 Alex James in a studio | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alexander James |
| Born |
19 October 1976 South London, England |
| Origin | South London, England |
| Genres | Pop, dance-pop, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, record producer, musician |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Alexander "Alex" James (born 19 October 1976, South London, England)[1] is a British songwriter, best known for his work with Jason Derulo, Adam Lambert, Katharine McPhee, Wanessa, 2008 The X Factor winner Alexandra Burke, and South Korean female pop group Girls' Generation.[2] His first album cut was for Scottish singer-songwriter Darius Danesh, and in 2009 penned American Idol finalist Elliot Yamin's song "This Step Alone" from Yamin's Fight For Love album. He also has songs on albums by Australian singer-songwriter Ricki-Lee Coulter, British pop group Girls Aloud member Nadine Coyle, and Charice of the TV show Glee,[2] among others.
His influences include James Taylor, The Smiths, Timbaland, Babyface, and The Killers.[1] James works primarily on piano and keyboard when composing songs, though he also plays guitar. He grew up in South London and lives between Los Angeles and London.
Songs
- 2011: "Nobody Knows" – Jessica Mauboy, Get 'Em Girls re-release, Sony Music[3]
- 2011: "Set U Free" – Keshia Chanté, Night & Day, Universal Music Group[4]
- 2011: "Stuck on Repeat" – Wanessa, DNA, Sony Music[5]
- 2011: "Fuego con Fuego" – Gloria Trevi, Gloria (álbum de Gloria Trevi), Universal Music Group[6]
- 2010: "The Truth Is" – Charice, Charice, 143/Reprise Records[7]
- 2010: "Rumours" – Nadine Coyle, Insatiable, Black Pen Records[8]
- 2010: "Cool With Me" and "La La La" – Alesha Dixon, The Entertainer, Warner Bros. UK[9]
- 2010: "Flesh and Bone" – Marion Raven, Nevermore, Eleven Seven/EMI
- 2010: "Hoot" – Girls' Generation, Hoot, SM Entertainment
- 2010: "Bad Boys" feat. Flo Rida – Alexandra Burke, Overcome (Deluxe), Syco Records UK[10]
- 2010: "U.F.O." – Talay Riley, Humanoid EP, Jive UK (Sony RCA)[11]
- 2010: "Shimmy" (Single) – Preeya Kalidas, Constant Craving, Universal UK
- 2010: "The Sky's the Limit," "Encore" and "Strobelight" – Jason Derülo, Jason Derülo, Beluga Heights/Warner Bros[12]
- 2010: "Run Devil Run" – Girls' Generation, Oh! (Re-package), SM Entertainment[13]
- 2009: "Destiny" – Girls' Generation, Gee, SM Entertainment
- 2009: "My Bloody Valentine" (Single) – Tata Young, Ready For Love, Sony Music Thailand[14]
- 2009: "Hear No, See No, Speak No" – 'Ricki-Lee Coulter, Hear No, See No, Speak No, Shock Records[15]
- 2009: "Sure Fire Winners" – Adam Lambert, For Your Entertainment, RCA[16]
- 2009: "Bad Boys" feat. Flo Rida (#1 UK Single, Brit Award Nominee)[17] – Alexandra Burke, Overcome (Standard), Syco Records UK[10]
- 2009: "How" (Single) – Katharine McPhee, Unbroken, Verve Records[18]
- 2009: "Masquerade" – 'Backstreet Boys, This Is Us, Jive Records[19]
- 2009: "This Step Alone" – Elliott Yamin, Fight For Love, Hickory Records[20]
- 2008: "Vulnerable" – The Saturdays, Chasing Lights, Polydor/Fascination[21]
- 2008: "Body Language" – George Sampson, George Sampson DVD, "Access 2 All Areas" (#1 BBC Radio 1 Music DVD Chart),[22] Syco Records[1][2]
References
- 1 2 3 "Alex James". Umusicpub.com. Retrieved 2013-03-24.
- 1 2 3 Universal Music Publishing Group, Alex James Discography, 2010.
- ↑ "Jessica Mauboy – Get 'Em Girls (CD, Album) at Discogs". Discogs.com. 29 March 2011. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
- ↑ Archived 10 December 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "DNA – Sony Music". Sonymusicstore.com.br. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
- ↑ Archived 5 December 2010 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Rising 143/Reprise Records Star Charice Rolls Out Debut CD With Appearances on Oprah and QVC All on May 11th". Marketwire.com. 5 May 2010. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
- ↑ "Album Review: Nadine – Insatiable". Trash Lounge. 24 April 2011. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
- ↑ Chisling, Matthew (14 December 2010). "The Entertainer – Alesha Dixon : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
- 1 2
- ↑ "Facebook". Talay Riley. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
- ↑ "Artists". Warner Bros Records. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
- ↑ "소녀시대 후속곡 '런 데블 런' 공개 직후 음원차트 1위 – 중앙일보 연예". Article.joinsmsn.com. 17 March 2010. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
- ↑ Archived 3 July 2010 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Shock Entertainment | Releases". Shock.com.au. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
- ↑ "Adam Lambert: For Your Entertainment | The Official RCA Records Site". Rcamusicgroup.com. 20 November 2009. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
- ↑ "Bad Boys by Alexandra Burke Songfacts". Songfacts.com. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
- ↑ Archived 13 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "This Is Us by Backstreet Boys". MTV. 6 October 2009. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
- ↑
- ↑ "The Saturdays – Album – Polydor Records". Polydor.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
- ↑ "Radio 1's Official Chart Show". Webcitiation.org. Retrieved 2013-03-24.
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