Xenomania is an English songwriting and production team founded by Brian Higgins and based in Kent. Formed by Higgins with his Creative Director Miranda Cooper and Business Director Sarah Stennett of First Access Entertainment, Xenomania has written and produced for artists such as Cher, Kylie Minogue, Dannii Minogue, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Pet Shop Boys, The Saturdays and Sugababes. In particular, all but one of Girls Aloud's studio albums have been entirely written and produced by Xenomania. Sugababes' "Round Round" and Girls Aloud's "Sound of the Underground" have been credited with reshaping British pop music for the 2000s. Gabriella Cilmi's "Sweet About Me" and Girls Aloud's "The Promise" were named Best Single at the ARIA Music Awards of 2008 and the 2009 BRIT Awards, respectively.
"Hearts Don't Lie" is a song by Australian singer Gabriella Cilmi from her second studio album, Ten (2010). The song was released as the album's second single on 7 June 2010. The music video has a 1970s theme.
American singer Jordin Sparks has released four studio albums, four extended plays, one mixtape, 25 singles, 14 soundtrack appearances and seventeen music videos. At the age of 17, Sparks won the sixth season of American Idol in 2007 and earned a record deal with Jive Records. She made her chart debut with the season's coronation song, "This Is My Now", which peaked at number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Florence Ellen Arnold, better known as Florrie, is an English pop singer-songwriter, drummer and model. Closely associated with the Xenomania production house, since joining as their in-house drummer in 2008 she has played live and on record for popular artists such as Kylie Minogue, Girls Aloud and the Pet Shop Boys.
"Deuces" is a song written and performed by American singer Chris Brown featuring fellow American musicians Tyga and Kevin McCall. Produced by McCall, "Deuces" was released digitally on June 25, 2010, as the lead single from Brown's first collaborative effort with Tyga, titled Fan of a Fan (2010). The song is a slow, down-tempo R&B ballad featuring elements from the genres of house and pop music, while the song is lyrically about "breaking it off with a girl after failed attempts to make the relationship work". "Deuces" was later included on Brown's fourth studio album, F.A.M.E. (2011).
Curiosity is the second EP by Canadian singer Carly Rae Jepsen. It was released on February 14, 2012, by 604 Records. Initially listed on the iTunes Store with a full-length tracklist, Curiosity was cut down to a six-song EP just days before its release. The full-length album titled Kiss was released 7 months later containing only two songs from the EP on its standard edition. Musically, Curiosity is a pop album influenced by several genres such as dance-pop and R&B, while its lyrical content is mostly about love.
"Let It Go'" is a song by British recording artist Alexandra Burke from her second studio album, Heartbreak on Hold (2012). It was released in the United Kingdom on 27 May 2012 as the album's second and final single. "Let It Go" is an uptempo 90s throwback dance song drawing influences from the dance-pop and R&B genres.
"Don't Wake Me Up" is a song by American singer Chris Brown, taken from his fifth studio album, Fortune (2012). It was written by Brown, Alain Whyte, Alessandro Benassi, Brian Kennedy, Jean-Baptiste, Marco Benassi, Michael McHenry, Nick Marsh, Ryan Buendia. and William Orbit. The song was written in its entirety in one night to an instrumental created by Marsh. From there, he provided additional production along with Orbit, Whyte, and members of Free School. Further production was done by Benny and Alle Benassi in the song's final stages. It was released digitally on May 18, 2012 by RCA Records, as the fourth single from the album. "Don't Wake Me Up" is an EDM song that features heavy bass and a repetitive chorus. The lyrics of the song describe a lost loved one who exists only in a dream.
When the Lights Go Out EP is a five-song EP by Australian DJ and recording artist Havana Brown. It was released for digital download on 17 July 2012 by Island Records Australia as Brown's first EP. The Australian version of the EP includes five new songs, while the US version includes the international remix of "We Run the Night" featuring American rapper Pitbull. The track, being Brown's debut single, written by Cassie Davis and Snob Scrilla, and produced by RedOne, was released in September 2011 and became her first US top 40 hit, reaching number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100. The EP peaked at number 16 on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified platinum.
"Troublemaker" is a song by English recording artist Olly Murs, released as the lead single from his third studio album, Right Place Right Time (2012). It features American rapper Flo Rida. "Troublemaker" was co-written by Murs, Steve Robson, Claude Kelly and Flo Rida, and was produced by Robson. The song premiered on 8 October 2012, in the United Kingdom on the Capital FM radio station and was made available to download on 12 October in certain international territories.
"Bravado" is a song by New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde, originally included on her debut EP The Love Club EP. It was later featured on her Tennis Court EP and the extended version of her debut album Pure Heroine (2013). The song was written by Lorde and Joel Little and was produced by the latter. The track was released as a single on 6 September 2013, via iTunes Stores, in a number of European countries and India. Characterised as a chamber pop and electropop song, "Bravado" addresses Lorde's introverted nature and the need to feign confidence in the music industry. The single was well received by music critics and peaked at number five on the New Zealand Artist Singles chart.
American singer-songwriter Diana Gordon has released one studio album, five extended plays, seventeen singles, six promotional singles, nineteen music videos and thirteen other appearances. She began as a writer for other artists, later signing with Atlantic Records where she began working on an album while continuing to write songs for other acts and providing vocals on songs. She released her debut single, "Dirty Talk", on February 17, 2010. It achieved success worldwide, reaching number one on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart and the US Dance Club Songs chart. Her debut album With the Music I Die was released in 2011, and although not managing to chart worldwide, it reached number 25 on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart, and produced three further singles.
"Little White Lies" is a song recorded by English pop singer Florrie. Written by Florence Arnold, Toby Scott, Brian Higgins and Wayne Hector, the song was released on 15 August 2014 as the lead single from Florrie's upcoming debut album. However, the project was shelved, and the single remained as a non-album track. An acoustic version of the song was released onto YouTube on 17 August 2014, on the singer's official account.
Let the Road is the debut studio album by English pop band Rixton released on 3 March 2015. The album was released via School Boy Records, Giant Little Man, Mad Love Records and Interscope Records. It was preceded by the release of the UK number-one hit single "Me and My Broken Heart", as well as the second international single, "Wait on Me". The album debuted and peaked at number 19 on the UK Albums Chart and at number 32 on the US Billboard 200.
Nemesis is the second extended play by American singer and songwriter Bridgit Mendler. It was released on November 18, 2016, through Black Box Media Agency. For the release of Nemesis, Mendler partnered with Fanjoy Co to create a box set of the EP, including an exclusive physical copy signed by Mendler as well as other items.
"Begging Me" is a song by British singer and songwriter Florrie. It was released on 28 April 2011 as the lead single of Florrie's second extended play Experiments via iTunes. It was written by Florrie, Miranda Cooper, Brian Higgins, Toby Scott, Fred Falke, Matt Gray, Owen Parker, and Eliza Dodd-Noble, and produced by the Xenomania team. A remix made by Fred Falke was released as a companion single on 19 December 2011.
"I Took a Little Something" is a song performed by British singer and songwriter Florrie. It was released on 18 July 2011 as the second single off her second extended play Experiments. The song was released onto iTunes along with a remix bundle, entitled I Took a Little Something . A dance-pop song, it was written by Florrie, Miranda Cooper, Brian Higgins, Toby Scott, Fred Falke, MNEK, Keith Reid, and Cristopher Thompson, and produced by the Xenomania team.
"Call 911" is a song performed by British singer and songwriter Florrie. The song was released as the singer's debut single on 12 July 2010 as a remix bundle onto iTunes. It was written by Florrie, Miranda Cooper, Brian Higgins, Fred Falke, Toby Scott, and Carla Williams. The song was released as a remix by Fred Falke, but no original version was released.
"Too Young to Remember" is a song performed by British singer and songwriter Florrie. It was written by Florrie, Miranda Cooper, Brian Higgins, Toby Scott, Paul Harris, Wayne Hector, and Uzo Emenike, and released on 6 March 2015 through Sony Music on iTunes. A remix EP for the song was released on the same day, including one made by Florrie herself.
The Lost Ones is the upcoming debut studio album by English pop singer-songwriter, drummer, and model Florrie. It is set to be released on June 14, 2024, through Xenomania UK Limited and BMG.
