Richard Daniel Roman

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Richard Daniel Roman
Born (1965-03-16) 16 March 1965 (age 59)
London, England
Occupation(s) Songwriter, record producer
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Richard Daniel Roman (born 16 March 1965 in Kings Cross, London) is a British songwriter and record producer, best known for his collaborations with pop musicians.

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Biography

Roman was born in 1965 to Spanish parents. In 1992, he moved to Spain where he established himself as a major Latin pop songwriter and producer, collaborating with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry.

Roman has worked with artists such as Paulina Rubio (Vive El Verano), Xuxa, Rebeca, Lorena Rojas, [1] Shaila Durcal, [2] Cristian Castro, [3] Jerry Rivera, and others.

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  2. "Shaila Durcal", terra.com, 19 March 2010, Retrieved 2011-07-20
  3. "Cristian Castro en Estudio Billboard", El Dia News, 2011, Retrieved 2011-07-20