Samantha Jade Gibbs is an Australian singer and songwriter. She has written tracks for artists including JoJo and Ashley Tisdale. In 2012, Jade won the fourth season of The X Factor Australia, the first woman to win the Australian series. She subsequently signed with Sony Music Australia and released her winner's single "What You've Done to Me", which debuted at number one on the ARIA Singles Chart.
"Galaxy" is a song by Australian recording artist Jessica Mauboy featuring Stan Walker. It was written by Richard Vission, Ferras Alqaisi, Brett McLaughlin, Dominique Calvillo, Chico Bennett and Brad Ackley. Production for the song was handled by Vission, Bennett, Ackley, Braddon Williams, Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci. "Galaxy" was released digitally on 28 October 2011, as the fifth single from Mauboy's second studio album Get 'Em Girls (2010). It peaked at number 13 on the ARIA Singles Chart and number seven on the ARIA Urban Singles Chart. "Galaxy" also became Mauboy's first charting release in New Zealand, where it reached number 36.
"Good Night" is the debut single by British-Australian recording artist Reece Mastin, who won the third series of The X Factor (Australia) in 2011. It was released digitally on 22 November 2011, shortly after the show ended, as the lead single from his self-titled debut album. The song was written by Hayley Warner with Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci of the songwriting and production duo DNA Songs. "Good Night" received mixed to positive reviews from music critics, most of whom noted its similarities to Pink's "Raise Your Glass" (2010). The song debuted at number one on the ARIA Singles Chart, and became the first number-one winner's single for The X Factor (Australia). It was certified five times platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), denoting sales of 350,000 copies. "Good Night" also peaked at number one in New Zealand and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ).
"Shut Up & Kiss Me" is a song by British-Australian recording artist Reece Mastin, taken from his second studio album, Beautiful Nightmare (2012). It was released digitally and physically on 20 April 2012, as the lead single from the album. The song was written by Hayley Warner and Mastin with Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci of the production duo DNA, who also produced the song. Musically, "Shut Up & Kiss Me" is an upbeat song with pop punk influences, and lyrics about "making out with a girl".
"If Looks Could Kill" is a single by Australian recording artist Timomatic, released digitally on 23 March 2012, as the second single from his self-titled second studio album. He co-wrote the song with Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci of the production duo DNA Songs, who also handled the song's production. "If Looks Could Kill" peaked at number eight on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified double platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association for selling 140,000 copies.
"Shout It Out" is a song by British-Australian recording artist Reece Mastin, taken from his second studio album, Beautiful Nightmare (2012). It was released digitally on 29 June 2012, as the second single from the album. The song was written by Mastin and production duo DNA, who also produced it. "Shout It Out" peaked at number one in Australia and number eight in New Zealand. It was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), denoting sales of 70,000 copies. The accompanying music video features a cameo appearance by Home and Away actress Rhiannon Fish, who plays Mastin's love interest.
"On Top" is the debut single by Australian recording artist Johnny Ruffo. It was written by Ruffo, Michael Tan, Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci. "On Top" was released digitally on 15 June 2012. The song debuted at number twenty-eight on the ARIA Singles Chart and eventually peaked at number fourteen. It was certified Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), denoting shipments of 70,000 copies. The music video was filmed in Sydney and features the iconic city sky line and Australian celebrity chef, model, restaurateur, and cookbook author Sarah Todd.
"Surrender" is the debut single by Australian boy band The Collective, released on 23 November 2012. It also served as the lead single from their self-titled mini album. The song was written by David Musumeci and Anthony Egizii and the rap verse by band member William Singe. It was produced by Musumeci and Egizii under their production name DNA Songs. "Surrender" peaked at number six on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), denoting sales of 35,000 copies. It also peaked at number 97 on the South Korea Gaon International Chart.
"What You've Done to Me" is the winner's single by season four winner of The X Factor Australia, Samantha Jade. It was released digitally on 20 November 2012, as the lead single from her self-titled debut album. "What You've Done to Me" was written by David Musumeci, Anthony Egizii, Tania Doko and Jörgen Elofsson, and produced by Musumeci and Egizii under their stage name DNA Songs. It debuted at number one on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified four times platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), denoting sales of 280,000 copies. "What You've Done to Me" also reached number 40 on the South Korea Gaon International Digital Chart.
Samantha Jade is the self-titled debut studio album by Samantha Jade, the 2012 winner of The X Factor Australia, released through Sony Music Australia on 7 December 2012. The album's lead single "What You've Done to Me" preceded the album's release.
The Collective is the self-titled debut mini album by Australian boy band The Collective, released on 14 December 2012 by Sony Music Australia. After finishing third in the fourth season of The X Factor in 2012, The Collective began recording the album in Melbourne. The album contains their debut single "Surrender", recorded versions of six songs they performed on The X Factor, and a cover of Wham!'s "Last Christmas". The Collective was preceded by the lead single "Surrender", which peaked at number six on the ARIA Singles Chart. Upon release, the album debuted at number 11 on the ARIA Albums Chart and was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), denoting shipments of 35,000 copies.
"Timeless" is a song by British-Australian recording artist Reece Mastin, taken from his second studio album, Beautiful Nightmare (2012). It was released as a digital download on 1 March 2013, as the fourth single from the album. The song peaked at number 85 on the ARIA Singles Chart. "Timeless" was written by Mastin, Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci, and produced by the latter two under their production name DNA.
The discography of Australian singer Samantha Jade consists of four studio albums, twenty-four singles, ten promotional singles and eleven music videos. After being announced as the winner of the fourth season of The X Factor Australia in 2012, Jade released her winner's single "What You've Done to Me", which debuted at number one on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified triple platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association for sales of 210,000 copies.
"Another Life" is the third single by Australian boy band The Collective, released on 28 June 2013 by Sony Music Australia. It was written and produced by Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci of DNA; Musumeci and Egizii previously worked on The Collective's debut single "Surrender". Musically, "Another Life" is an upbeat pop and R&B power ballad about the breakup of a relationship. Upon its release, the song debuted and peaked at number 47 on the ARIA Singles Chart. The Collective promoted "Another Life" with performances on television programs and at shopping centres across Australia.
"Firestarter" is a song recorded by Australian singer Samantha Jade. The song was digitally released on 28 June 2013. "Firestarter" was written by Jade, David Musumeci and Anthony Egizii, and produced by Musumeci and Egizii under their stage name DNA Songs. "Firestarter" debuted and peaked at number nine on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified platinum for selling 70,000 copies. The track was promoted by performances on the first results show of season five of The X Factor Australia on 26 August 2013 and Sunrise on 28 June 2013. The accompanying music video was directed by Christopher Freyand. It won ARIA Award for Best Video at the ARIA Music Awards of 2013.
"Alive" is the winner's single by season five winner of The X Factor Australia, Dami Im. It was released digitally on 28 October 2013, as the lead single from her self-titled second album. "Alive" was written and produced by DNA Songs. Four days after its release in Australia, the song debuted at number one on the ARIA Singles Chart. It was certified Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association for selling over 70,000 copies.
"You" is a song recorded by the Australian singer Nathaniel. The song was digitally released through DNA Songs / Sony on 27 September 2013, as his debut single with a major label. "You" peaked at number four on the ARIA Singles Chart and it was certified two times platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association for selling 140,000 copies. The accompanying music video was released on 8 October 2013.
"Never Be the Same" is a song recorded by Australian singer Jessica Mauboy. It was written by Mauboy, Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci, and produced by DNA. The song was released on 7 March 2014 as the fourth single from Mauboy's third studio album, Beautiful. "Never Be the Same" is a mid-tempo pop and R&B power ballad that speaks about "the confusion of growing up and the fact that changes in life are inevitable." The song received positive reviews from critics, who noted it as an emotional and powerful track and praised Mauboy's vocal performance.
"Up!" is a song recorded by Australian singer Samantha Jade. The song was digitally and physically released on 11 April 2014. "Up!" was written by Jade, Zac Poor and Mario Marchetti, and produced by Marchetti. It became her fifth top twenty hit since winning The X Factor Australia in 2012. On 12 March 2014, "Up!" was announced as the official Socceroos song for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. It was also used to promote the sixth season of X Factor Australia.
"Stand by You" is the debut and winner's single by Marlisa, the series six winner of The X Factor Australia. It was released digitally on 20 October 2014 as the lead single from her self-titled debut album. The song debuted at number two on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association for sales exceeding 70,000 copies.
