Leland (musician)
| Leland | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Brett McLaughlin |
| Born | 22 July 1987 |
| Origin | Biloxi, Mississippi |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, dance, house, tropical house, country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, producer, vocal producer |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Associated acts | Troye Sivan, Hayley Warner, Little Boots, Allie X, Jessica Mauboy, Kat Graham, Stan Walker, Daya |
Brett McLaughlin (born 1987), known professionally as Leland, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, composer and lecturer.[1] Based in Los Angeles, California, he has worked closely with a range of popular artists, including Troye Sivan, Hayley Warner, Little Boots, Becky G, Daya, Kat Graham, Jessica Mauboy, Stan Walker and Pitbull.[2] Leland's most recent single as solo artist, "Full-Time", was released on April 13, 2015.
Influences and other ventures
McLaughlin is a lecturer at the Musicians Institute, where he teaches songwriting and artist development.[3] In 2015 he joined the founding team of Global Image Music, a new music program offering real-time experience for aspiring songwriters and producers founded by British-American songwriter James 'JHart' Abrahart.[4]
Discography
As lead artist
| Year | Title | Peak Chart Position | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | |||
| 2014 | "Aware" | - | Single |
| 2015 | "Full-Time" | - | Single |
| 2015 | "Run Away With Me" (Carly Rae Jepsen cover) | - | Single |
As featured artist
| Year | Title | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "I'm A Rapper" | Marcus Butler feat. Brett McLaughlin | Non-album single |
| 2015 | "Sweet Life" | Keljet feat. LELAND | Transatlantic - EP |
| 2015 | "Beam Me Up" | Le P feat. LELAND | Non-album single |
Songwriting and production credits
Singles
| Year | Title | Artist | Album | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Galaxy" | Jessica Mauboy feat. Stan Walker | Get 'Em Girls | Co-writer |
| 2012 | "Floorplay" | Catalin Josan feat. Juliana Puschila | - | Co-writer |
| 2012 | "Get To Know You" | Timomatic | Timomatic | Co-writer |
| 2012 | "Trust" | Timomatic | Timomatic | Co-writer |
| 2013 | "Lights Out" | Jessica Sutta | - | Co-writer |
| 2013 | "I'm A Rapper" | Marcus Butler | - | Co-writer / Backing Vocals |
| 2013 | "Heart Killer" | Kat Graham | Against The Wall | Co-writer |
| 2014 | "Not Alone" | Kate Ryan | - | Co-writer |
| 2015 | "1991" | Kat Graham | Roxbury Drive | Co-writer |
| 2015 | "Sanctuary" | Allie X | CollXtion I | Co-writer |
| 2015 | "Thirsty" | Daya | Daya | Co-writer |
| 2015 | "Legendary" | Daya | Daya | Co-writer |
| 2015 | "U12" | Daya | Daya | Co-writer |
| 2015 | "Back to Me" | Daya | Daya | Co-writer |
| 2015 | "Hide Away" | Daya | Hide Away | Co-writer |
| 2015 | "Don't Wait" | Joey Graceffa | - | Co-writer |
| 2015 | "18" | Nyssa Collins | - | Co-writer |
| 2015 | "No Pressure" | Little Boots | Working Girl | Co-writer |
| 2015 | "Secrets" | Kat Graham | - | Co-writer |
| 2015 | "Bite" | Troye Sivan | Wild (EP) / Blue Neighbourhood | Co-writer / Backing Vocals |
| 2015 | "Talk Me Down" | Troye Sivan | Blue Neighbourhood | Co-writer |
| 2015 | "Youth" | Troye Sivan | Blue Neighbourhood | Co-writer |
| 2015 | "Suburbia" | Troye Sivan | Blue Neighbourhood | Co-writer |
| 2015 | "Lost Boy" | Troye Sivan | Blue Neighbourhood | Co-writer |
| 2015 | "For Him" | Troye Sivan | Blue Neighbourhood | Co-writer |
| 2015 | "Closure" | Hayley Warner | - | Co-writer |
| 2016 | "I'm Famous" | Marcus Butler feat. Conor Maynard | - | Co-writer |
References
- ↑ "Brett McLaughlin". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
- ↑ "Brett McLaughlin". Musician Institute - College of Contemporary Music. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
- ↑ "Brett McLaughlin". Musicians Institute. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
- ↑ "Global Image Music". globalimagemusic.com. Retrieved 2015-09-07.