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| Born | 21 July 1975[ citation needed ] |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Layer Cake |
Daniel James (born 21 July 1975) is an Australian record producer and songwriter. His genres include pop, dance, electropop, as well as pop rock.
James was born in Sydney, but grew up briefly in New Zealand until the age of five, when he relocated back to Sydney.[ citation needed ] Around age 12 he began singing and performing in church, which inspired him to begin a career in music. He started writing songs at the age of 17 and became involved with various touring bands, as well as his solo project Eden. Eden received airplay on 2Day FM, Sydney's top pop station as part of a song competition.
In 2002 James and wife Leah Haywood met and began writing together on a duet electronic project "Dreamlab"; they went on to write "Top of the World" performed by Mandy Moore featured on the Stuart Little 2 soundtrack. [1] They continued producing and writing together creating the production company under their most recent artist endeavour, Dreamlab. [2] In 2004 James alongside Haywood co-wrote and co-produced Aly and AJ's debut top 40 single "Rush" and produced 8 tracks on the record; which has sold in excess of a million records worldwide. [3] James also co-wrote half the tracks and produced the entire record The Moon Under Water for Ryan Cabrera. [4]
With his initial mainstream success James went on to produce and write "Promise", "Drive", and "Afriad" off Vanessa Hudgens album V . [5] In 2009 he produced and co-wrote the hit single "Supergirl" for Miley Cyrus off the album Hannah Montana 3 , which debuted at number five on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles Chart. [6] During this time period he also produced and wrote "Masquerade" for Ashley Tisdale off her album Guilty Pleasure . James later went on to produce and co-write 3 tracks off Demi Lovato's album Unbroken as well as "Hit the Lights" for Selena Gomez which is her next single off the album When the Sun Goes Down . [2] From then he has worked with Grammy Award nominated artist Nicki Minaj, co-producing and co-writing the track "Marilyn Monroe". After his continued success, Dreamlab set up the imprint Layer Cake Records with their first signings of Neon Hymns and Hunter Parrish.
| Year | Artist | Album | Details |
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| 2005 | Aly & AJ | Into the Rush | Producer, writer, ("Rush","In a Second") Producer ("No One","Collapsed","Out of the Blue","Something More","Protecting Me","I Am One of Them") |
| 2006 | Vanessa Hudgens | V | Producer, writer, ("Promise", "Drive","Afraid") |
| 2007 | Cheetah Girls | TCG | Producer, writer, ("So Bring It On","Uh-Oh") |
| 2008 | Britney Spears | Circus | Vocals, ("Out From Under") |
| Vanessa Hudgens | Identified | Programmer, arranger ("Did it Ever Cross your Mind","Papercut") | |
| Ryan Cabrera | The Moon Under Water | Producer, writer ("Say","Relax","Say You Will","In Between Lights","Should've Kissed You") Producer ("I Will Remember You","Please Don't Lie To Me","How Bout Tonight") | |
| Jordan Pruitt | Permission to Fly | Producer, writer ("One Love","Simple Things") | |
| Michael Paynter | Producer, co-writer, ("Lay My Armour Down","Let Go") | ||
| 2009 | Selena Gomez & the Scene | Original Motion Picture Hollywood Soundtrack | Producer, writer ("Magical") |
| Miley Cyrus | Hannah Montana 3 | Producer, writer, ("Supergirl") | |
| Ashley Tisdale | Guilty Pleasure | Producer, writer ("Masquerade") | |
| Cassie Davis | Differently | Producer, writer ("Do It Again") | |
| Camera Can't Lie | Days & Days | Producer, writer ("The One That Got Away") | |
| LoveHateHero | America Underwater | Producer, co-writer ("America Underwater Album") | |
| 2010 | The Wanted | The Wanted | Producer, co-writer ("Say It on The Radio") |
| Debi Nova | Producer, writer ("Drummer Boy") | ||
| Allison Iraheta | Just Like You | Producer, writer ("Pieces") | |
| SoundGirl | Something to Dream About | Producer, co-writer ("Hero") | |
| BC Jean | Producer, writer ("Shattered","Get All Over Me") | ||
| 2011 | Demi Lovato | Unbroken | Producer, co-writer ("Unbroken","Mistake","Hold Up") |
| Selena Gomez & the Scene | 'When the Sun Goes Down | Producer, co-writer ("Hit the Lights") | |
| Girls' Generation | Girls' Generation | Co-writer ("I'm in Love With the Hero","Beautiful Stranger","Born to Be a Lady") | |
| Avery | Producer, co-writer ("Go Screw Yourself","That Girl","Next Level") | ||
| 2012 | Nicki Minaj | Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded | Co-producer, co-writer ("Marilyn Monroe") |
| Bridgit Mendler | Hello My Name Is... | Producer, co-writer, Mixed ("Blonde") | |
| 2013 | Selena Gomez | Stars Dance | Producer, co-writer ("Like A Champion", "Write Your Name", "Music Feels Better", "Lover in Me") |
| Selena Gomez | Come & Get It | Vocal producer | |
| Nikki Williams | Glowing | Co-producer, co-writer | |
| 2014 | The Veronicas | The Veronicas (album) | Producer, writer (Cruel, Teenage Millionaire) |
David Hall Hodges is a singer, songwriter and record producer from Little Rock, Arkansas. He was a studio contributor to the rock band Evanescence from 2000–2002. He has since had success co-writing and co–producing for various pop, pop rock and country artists, including Kelly Clarkson, Celine Dion, Daughtry, Backstreet Boys, Avril Lavigne, David Archuleta, Christina Aguilera, Carrie Underwood, Jessie James, 5 Seconds of Summer, and Tim McGraw.
Into the Rush is the debut studio album by American pop rock duo Aly & AJ. The album was released on August 16, 2005, by Disney-owned label Hollywood Records. The album features 14 tracks, including the singles "Rush" and "Do You Believe in Magic". A deluxe edition of the album was released on August 8, 2006, featuring three all new songs, two new mixes of previous songs, and a bonus DVD.
Aly & AJ are an American pop rock duo that consists of sisters Alyson (Aly) and Amanda Joy Michalka (AJ) and signed a recording contract with Hollywood Records in 2004. Their debut album, Into the Rush, debuted at number 36 on the US Billboard 200, and was later certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It has sold 839,000 copies domestically and one million copies worldwide. Their third album, Insomniatic, peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200, selling over 39,000 copies in its first week and becoming Aly & AJ's highest debut to date.
Leah Jacqueline Cooney, known professionally as Haywood, is an Australian record producer, songwriter and singer.
"Come Back to Me" is the debut single by American actress and singer Vanessa Hudgens. The song was written and produced by Antonina Armato and Tim James. It was released on September 12, 2006, through Hollywood Records as the lead single from Hudgens' debut studio album, V (2006). The song is built around a sample of "Baby Come Back" (1977) by American band Player. Due to the inclusion of the sample, the original song's writers, Peter Beckett and J.C. Crowley, obtained writing credits. Musically, "Come Back to Me" is a R&B song with an urban beat, string instruments and hand claps.
V is the debut studio album by American singer Vanessa Hudgens, first released on September 26, 2006, via Hollywood Records. The album has been given mostly positive reviews. V debuted in the United States at twenty-four, selling 34,000 copies in its first week. The album has spawned two singles, lead "Come Back to Me" and follow-up "Say OK". In February 2007, the album was certified Gold by RIAA. As of April 2008, the album has sold 570,000 copies in the United States. Hudgens supported the album with serving as an opening act for The Cheetah Girls' The Party's Just Begun Tour and also on the High School Musical: The Concert tour. The album was voted as the seventh best album of 2007 by the readers of Billboard.
Antonina Armato is an American songwriter, record producer, music producer and businesswoman. She is the co-founder and member of Rock Mafia, a record production/songwriting team. Antonina is credited for writing and producing for artists beginning in the 1990s. She has worked with Justin Bieber, Zedd, Gwen Stefani, Demi Lovato, Christina Aguilera, Vanessa Hudgens, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, No Doubt, Wyclef Jean, Green Day, Sheena Easton, Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, Flo Rida, Ellie Goulding, Tokio Hotel, Descendants 3, AGNEZ MO, and BTS.
Cassie Davis is an Australian singer and songwriter from Perth. Her debut album, Differently, was released in 2009.
Timothy James Price is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. James is the co-founder of Rock Mafia. James co-wrote the songs "Potential Breakup Song" by Aly & AJ, "Come Back to Me" by Vanessa Hudgens, "See You Again" by Miley Cyrus, "Naturally" and "Love You like a Love Song" by Selena Gomez & the Scene. James collaborates with production partner Antonina Armato. He has also worked with The Cheetah Girls. He also sang "Twist My Hips" on the show Shake It Up: Break It Down, which he sang with Nevermind. He provided the vocals for the League of Legends 2016 World Championship Music Video, "Ignite". Tim also provided vocals for the song "Take You Down" by electronic music producer Illenium.
Identified is the second studio album by Vanessa Hudgens, released on July 1, 2008 in the U.S. June 24, 2008 in Japan, February 13, 2009 in most European countries and February 16, 2009 in the United Kingdom. The album received generally positive reviews from music critics. Hudgens embarked on her first concert tour, Identified Summer Tour between August and September 2008 in support of the album.
Permission to Fly is the second and final studio album by American singer-songwriter Jordan Pruitt. On July 22, 2008, the album was released to all Limited Too stores only and in September the album was released on iTunes. On August 26, 2008 the album was given a physical release. The worldwide premiere of the album was broadcast over Radio Disney on July 19, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time and 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The encore also aired on July 21, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time and 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. For unknown reasons, the album was removed from the iTunes Store on September 19, 2008.
Disney Girlz Rock 2 is a follow-up to the 2005 compilation of the same name. It includes some of the most popular female Disney artists like Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, and Selena Gomez, as well as former Disney-turned-mainstream teen-pop acts and girl groups such as Hilary Duff and Aly & AJ. This album also contains a song by KSM. The CD was released on September 9, 2008. The album contains mostly songs that have been used on Disney Channel films and television series, as well as songs from artists that have received airplay on Radio Disney.
"Do It Again" is the third single from Australian singer Cassie Davis' debut album Differently. The song was co written and produced by LA based Dreamlab songwriter/producer duo, Leah Haywood and Daniel James.
"Hit the Lights" is a song by American band Selena Gomez & the Scene from their third and final studio album When the Sun Goes Down (2011). The song was written by Leah Haywood, Daniel James and Tony Nilsson, while production of the song was handled by Haywood and James under their production name Dreamlab. Musically, "Hit the Lights" is a synth-pop and dance-pop song. Lyrically, the song speaks about living in the moment and taking risks. An international remixes EP was released on January 20, 2012 for the song's single release. It officially impacted Top 40/Mainstream radio in the U.S. on April 10, 2012. It was released as the third and final single from the album, as well as the final single released by the group to date. It was also the only single released by the group that was excluded from Selena Gomez's 2014 compilation album For You.
"Marilyn Monroe" is a 2012 song by American rapper and singer Nicki Minaj. The song was written by Minaj, Daniel James, Leah Haywood, Ross Golan and J.R. Rotem, while production was handled by J.R. Rotem and Dreamlab. Musically, "Marilyn Monroe" is an introspective mid-tempo ballad that contains an upbeat piano, synth beats, and features influences of bubblegum pop. Lyrically, the song alludes to oneself questioning the status of their relationship. The song makes frequent references to pop icon Marilyn Monroe, with many of her quotes woven into the song.
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"Cruel" is a song by The Veronicas from their self-titled third studio album. It was written by The Veronicas twin sisters Jessica Origliasso and Lisa Origliasso, along with Rob Ellmore, Leah Haywood, Daniel James; production was handled by Dreamlab and Ruffian. The song was released as the third single from The Veronicas' third studio album and debuted on Australian radio on 21 January 2015.
"Sober" is a song by American singer Selena Gomez from her second solo studio album, Revival (2015), included as the fifth track on the record. The song was leaked two days prior the album's release, on October 7, 2015, and was originally scheduled to be released as the album's fifth single following "Kill Em with Kindness". Gomez collaborated with songwriters Chloe Angelides, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, and Julia Michaels, along with Norwegian duo Tor Hermansen and Mikkel Eriksen, who handled production under their stage name Stargate. Frequent collaborator Dreamlab handled the vocal production as well as background vocals. Driven to create a unique sound for herself, the singer focused on lyrics that reflected personal experiences, along with referencing influential albums of her youth, specifically Christina Aguilera's fourth studio album Stripped (2002).
A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up on Your Feet Gets You Out and Then Into the Sun is the fourth studio album by American duo Aly & AJ, released on May 7, 2021. The release marks their first studio album in 14 years, following Insomniatic in 2007. The album was produced by Yves Rothman, and each track holds writing credits from both Michalka sisters. Aly & AJ stated that despite the COVID-19 pandemic, it did not hinder their writing process, as they felt that they were "born to make" this album. They stated that while making the album, they were influenced by 1960s and 1970s music, and that it would differ from their two previous projects, Ten Years (2017) and Sanctuary (2019), which were influenced by 1980s music. The duo also wanted to capture the music of their home state California, and create a body of work that felt "timeless" to listeners. The result was a pop and pop rock record that draws musical influence from disco, soft rock, and country.
