Glen Scott

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Glen Scott
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Background information
Birth nameGlenvin Anthony Scott
Born (1973-08-29) 29 August 1973 (age 50)
GenresPop, pop rock, R&B, soul, hip hop, dance, blues, gospel, jazz
Occupation(s)Producer, arranger, mixing engineer, singer-songwriter, session musician, multi-instrumentalist
Years active1990–present
Labels BMG (publishing) (1994)
550 Music/Sony Music (1997–2002)
Website glenscottmusic.com

Glen Scott (born Glenvin Anthony Scott on 29 August 1973) is a British producer, arranger, mixing engineer, singer-songwriter, and session musician. [1]

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Glen Scott is currently living and working in London. He has worked with artists such as James Morrison, Mary J. Blige, Eric Bibb, James Blunt, Craig David, and Backstreet Boys.

Music career

Early career

Glen Scott was born to Jamaican immigrants, his father a reverend and mother a teacher.

Glen Scott's early years were spent in North London where he was exposed to music at a very young age through his father's church. By the age of 11, he was playing both the Hammond organ and drums. At the age of 16, he began touring the world and recording with Dr. Robert from New wave Pop Rock band The Blow Monkeys. [2] [3] [4]

1994–1999: first publishing and record deal

After being extremely active as a young session musician in London, Glen Scott's songwriting and artist career began some 5 years later when he signed his first publishing deal with BMG at the age of 21. In 1996, he met up with Swedish producer and songwriter Martin Terefe and formed a songwriting partnership.

In 1997, Glen Scott signed a record deal with Sony Music/550 Music in New York City and in 1999 released his debut album Without Vertigo. [5] [6]

2012–present

In October 2012, Glen Scott joined a community of talented and diverse writers, composers, session musicians and producers at Kensaltown Studios, [7] West London where he currently resides.

In September 2013, Glen Scott produced Eric Bibb's acclaimed album Jericho Road. [8] In October 2013, he joined Eric Bibb as music director on a three weeks tour of the UK. [9]

In January 2014, Jericho Road was awarded the prestigious prize for Best Album in 2013 at the Academy of Jazz of Paris in France. [10] [11]

Discography and certifications

As solo artist

Studio albums

Singles

  • "Heaven" (1999) (Sony Music/550 Records)
  • "Easy" (1999) (Sony Music Japan)
  • "Deep in It" (2010) (Hidden Beach Recordings)

As musician/writer/producer

YearSongArtistAlbum/SingleCreditsLabelCertifications
1993"Shoop (remix)" Salt-n-Pepa Very Necessary Keyboards London Records  
1993"Just Kickin' It" Xscape Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha Keyboards So So Def/Columbia/Sony Music United States (RIAA): Platinum
1994  Dr. Robert Realms of GoldKeyboards, vocals  
1994"I Ain't Movin' (Femi Fem Basic Mix)" Des'ree I Ain't Movin' Keyboards Sony Soho2/Sony Music  
1995  Dr. Robert BethesdaKeyboards, vocals  
1995"Itchycoo Park" M People Bizarre Fruit II Backing vocals Deconstruction Records/Polydor Records United Kingdom (BPI): 5× Platinum
1996"Turn It Up" Peter Andre Natural Keyboards Mushroom Records United Kingdom (BPI): Platinum
1999"Father" Tony Di Bart Falling for YouKeyboardsCleveland City Blues 
1999  Marc Almond Open All NightKeyboardsBlue Star Music/Instinct Records  
2000  Shea Seger The May Street Project All instruments BMG/RCA Records  
2000"Without Vertigo"Various Once in a Lifetime (Soundtrack) Featured artist Antra Records  
2000"Halfway to Heaven" Dr. Robert Other FolkOrgan (Hammond, Farfisa), backing vocalsFencat 
2001"Eternal Flame"
"Tomorrow & Tonight"
Atomic Kitten Right Now (re-issue) Keyboards, additional musician Innocent Records/Virgin Records France (SNEP): Gold
New Zealand (RIANZ): Gold
Sweden (IFPI): Gold
United Kingdom (BPI): Gold
2001 IsakQuiet ConfessionsProducer, co-writer, musicianMonumental Recordings/Sony Music Sweden  
2001  Heather Nova South Keyboards V2 Records  
2001 André De LangeEducate Your SoulCo-producer, co-writer, musician Expansion Records  
2001  Blue All Rise Keyboards Innocent Records/Virgin Records Australia (ARIA): Gold
Denmark (IFPI): Gold
Europe (IFPI): Platinum
New Zealand (RIANZ): 2× Platinum
United Kingdom (BPI): 4× Platinum
2001  Leona Naess I Tried to Rock You But You Only Roll All instruments Innocent Records/Virgin Records  
2002  Dr. Robert Keep on Digging for the GoldKeyboards, vocals MCA Records  
2002  Ron Sexsmith Cobblestone Runway Keyboards, bass Nettwerk Records/V2 Records  
2003"Heavy Soul"
"Everyone Will Have Their Day"
"Spinning"
"Moonflowers"
ClarkesvilleThe Half ChapterB vocals, Rhodes Wildstar Records  
2003"Guilty" Blue GuiltyKeyboards Innocent Records/Virgin Records  
2004  Dr. Robert Live in TokyoKeyboards, vocals  
2004  Juliet Turner Season of the HurricaneKeyboards, backing vocals Valley Entertainment  
2004  Alex Cuba Humo de TabacoGuest artist, drums, pianoShell Records 
2005 André De LangeHomecomingCo-producer, co-writer, musicianCatfarm Recordings 
2005  Susie Päivärinta In the SunBacking vocalsPublishment Records 
2005  Eric Bibb A Ship Called LoveProducer, co-writer, musician, engineer Telarc International  
2005  Sarah Dawn Finer Sarah Dawn FinerProducer, co-writer, musicianHagenburg 
2006"Stay" (featuring Glen Scott)Dakota Star Guest vocalist Avex Entertainment  
2006  Eric Bibb Diamond DaysProducer, co-writer, musician, engineer Telarc International  
2006  James Morrison Undiscovered Keyboards, vocals Polydor Records Australia (ARIA): Gold
Denmark (IFPI): Gold
Europe (IFPI): Platinum
France (SNEP): Gold
Germany (BVMI): Gold
Ireland (IRMA): Platinum
Netherlands (NVPI): Gold
New Zealand (RIANZ): Platinum
Switzerland (IFPI): Gold
United Kingdom (BPI): 5× Platinum
2007 Samuel LjungblahdThe Reason WhyCo-writer, musicianEckworks Records 
2007  Gareth Gates Pictures of the Other Side Talkbox, backing vocals 19 Recordings/UMTV  
2007  Craig David Trust Me Co-writer, keyboards, Vocals Sire Records/Warner Bros. Records United Kingdom (BPI): Gold
2007  Cyndee Peters Music for Little HeartsKeyboards  
2007  Sarah Dawn Finer A Finer Dawn Producer, co-writer, musician Roxy Recordings  
2007 Matts AlsbergTwo Legs BetterBacking vocalsElmar 
2008  Craig David Greatest Hits Co-writer, keyboards, vocals Sire Records/Warner Bros. Records United Kingdom (BPI): Silver
2008  Eric Bibb Get on BoardProducer, co-writer, musician, engineer Telarc International  
2008  Eric Bibb Spirit I AmProducer, co-writer, musician, engineer Telarc International  
2008  Sarah Dawn Finer Moving On Producer, co-writer, musician Roxy Recordings  
2009 Terefe/WhitecrossFrom Here to HelsinkiBacking vocalsKensal 
2009  Waylon Wicked WaysMusician Motown Netherlands (NVPI): Platinum
2009  Emilia My World Musician Warner Music Sweden  
2009"The Dawn"Glen ScottCafe GroovePrimary artistHarvest 
2010  Eric Bibb Troubadour LiveProducer, musician, engineerDixefrog 
2010 Ulrika PontenWhen You SmileMix engineer, musicianUlrika Ponten Music 
2010"Love Drunk" Charlotte Church Back to Scratch Backing vocalsDooby 
2010  Joshua Radin The Rock and the Tide Keyboards, backing vocals Mom + Pop Music  
2011"Need Someone" Mary J. Blige My Life II... The Journey Continues Piano Geffen Records United States (RIAA): Gold
2011  Beverley Knight Soul UK Featured artist, keyboards, backing vocalsHurricane Records Ltd 
2011"Cuddly Toy"
"Apparently Nothing"
Beverley Knight Cuddly Toy (Single) Featured artist, keyboards, backing vocalsHurricane Records Ltd 
2012"The People I Know" Eric Hutchinson Moving Up Living DownKeyboards, programming, B vocalsLet's Break Records/Warner Bros. Records  
2012 Jenny BohmanOne More TimeProducer, co-writer, musicianRootsy/Warner Music  
2013"Everything to Me"
"All You Need to Know"
"Knee Deep in My Heart"
"One of These Days"
"Always Tomorrow"
"When I Met You"
"Everything's Gonna Be Alright"
"Baby Lets Dance"
"In the End"
"You and Me"
Shane Filan You and Me Keyboards, programming, B vocals, percussion Capitol Records United Kingdom (BPI): Silver
2013"Millionaire"
"Make That Girl Mine"
Scouting for Girls Greatest HitsProgramming, keyboards Epic Records  
2013Deluxe World Tour Edition
"Hot, Hot, Hot"
"Take Care"
"Breathe"
"Madeleine"
"Trust Me"
Backstreet Boys In a World Like This Producer, co-writer, programming, engineer, piano, organ, Wurlitzer K-BAHN/BMG Rights Management  
2013  Eric Bibb Jericho RoadProducer, musician, engineerDixefrog 
2013"Heart to Heart"
"Postcards"
"Blue on Blue"
James Blunt Moon Landing Keyboards, programming, B vocals Custard Records/Atlantic Records Australia (ARIA): Platinum
Canada (CRIA): Gold
Germany (BVMI): Gold
Hungary (MAHASZ): Platinum
New Zealand (RIANZ): Gold
Switzerland (IFPI): Platinum
United Kingdom (BPI): Gold
2013"Cette journée"
"La Lune"
"Déterre"
Zaz Recto Verso Keyboards, programming, B vocalsPlay On/Sony Music Austria (IFPI): Gold
Belgium (IFPI): Gold
France (SNEP): 3× Platinum
Germany (BVMI): Gold
Poland (ZPAV): Gold
Switzerland (IFPI): Platinum
2013  Martin Halla Winter DaysCo-writer, keyboards Universal Music Norway  
2013  Manuel Carrasco Confieso que he sentidoKeyboards Universal Music Spain Spain (PROMUSICAE): Platinum
2014  Tini Undo My HeartCo-writer, pianoVox Watch Music 
2014"Not a Minute Too Late"
"Need You"
Yana BibbNot a Minute Too LateProducer, co-writerDixiefrog 
2014  Engelbert Humperdinck Engelbert CallingPiano, organ, drums, bass, Wurlitzer, backing vocals, arrangerConehead 
2014"Heart to Heart"
James Blunt Heart to Heart (Single) Keyboards Custard Records/Atlantic Records  
2014"Besos"
"Nube De Luz"
"Apnea"
Ricardo Arjona Viaje Piano, whistle, backing vocals Metamorfosis/Warner Music Latina Mexico (AMPROFON): Gold
2014"I Found My Flow"
"She's Not Anyone"
Denise Pearson ImprintProducer, co-writer, musicianBaronet Entertainment 
2014  Luis Fonsi 8 Piano, organ, Wurlitzer, bass, percussion Universal Music Latin Entertainment  
2014"Show You" Shawn Mendes The Shawn Mendes EP Co-producer, Wurlitzer, percussion Island  
2014"Two Sides" Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne Rolling with the Blues BossEngineer Stony Plain Records  
2014"Relax" Sie7e RelaxCo-writer Warner Music Latina  
2014  Amaia Montero Si Dios quiere, yo tambiénCo-writer, co-producer, piano, Wurlitzer, organ, programmer, backing vocals Sony Music  
2014"88" Lowell 'We Loved Her DearlyAdditional production Arts & Crafts Productions  
2014  Eric Bibb Blues PeopleCo-writer, producer, arranger, featured artist, mix engineer, engineer, drums, bass, piano, Wurlitzer, Hammond, programmer, synths, backing vocals Stony Plain Records  
2015"Never Be Alone"
"Bring It Back"
"Crazy"
"Show You"
"This is What It Takes"
"Imagination"
"Kid in Love"
"I Don't Even Know Your Name"
Shawn Mendes Handwritten Co-writer, co-producer, piano, Wurlitzer, organ, programmer, backing vocals Island  
2015"Staring at the Sun"
"Porcelin"
"Ordinary Man"
Mika No Place in Heaven Piano, WurlitzerUniversal 
2015"Buried in Detroit" Mike Posner The Truth Keyboards Island  
2015"Believe" Shawn Mendes Descendants Co-writer, co-producer, piano, Wurlitzer, programmer, backing vocals Walt Disney Records  
2015"Shy"
"My Big Mistake"
Stacey Solomon ShyCo-producer, co-writer, piano, drums, backing vocals, bass, programmingConehead Management Ltd 
2015  Buika Vivir Sin Miedo Co-writer, drums, Fender Rhodes, organ, percussion, piano, programming, synthesizer, synthesizer bass, vocals (background), Wurlitzer Warner Music  
2015"Heaven to a Fool" James Morrison Higher Than Here Backing vocals Island  
2015"Swimming in a River of Songs" Eric Bibb Lead Bellys GoldEngineer, drums, bass, Wurlitzer Stony Plain Records  
2016  Femme Schmidt RawProducer, engineer, co-writer, drums, Fender Rhodes, organ, percussion, piano, programming, synthesizer, synthesizer bass, vocals (background), Wurlitzer Warner Music Germany  
2016"Live at Madison Square Garden" Shawn Mendes Never Be Alone Co-writer Island Records  
2016"At Night Alone" Mike Posner At Night Alone Fender Rhodes, Keyboards, Organ, Piano Island  
2017"Paradise"
James Blunt The Afterlove Organ, Piano East West/Atlantic Records  
2017"MTV Unplugged" Shawn Mendes Never Be Alone Co-writer Island Records/Virgin/EMI  
2017"Circo Soledad"Circo Soledad" Ricardo Arjona Circo Soledad Keyboards, Organ, Piano, backing vocals Sony Music (label)/Sony Music
2017Migration Blues Deluxe Eric Bibb Migration Blues Deluxeproducer, arranger, engineer, drums, bass, Keyboards, programmer, synths, backing vocals Dixiefrog Records  

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