Alexander "Alex" James (born 19 October 1976, South London, England)[1] is a British songwriter, best known for his work with Jason Derulo, Adam Lambert, Katharine McPhee, Wanessa, 2008 The X Factor winner Alexandra Burke, and South Korean female pop group Girls' Generation.[2] His first album cut was for Scottish singer-songwriter Darius Danesh, and in 2009 penned American Idol finalist Elliot Yamin's song "This Step Alone" from Yamin's Fight For Love album. He also has songs on albums by Australian singer-songwriter Ricki-Lee Coulter, British pop group Girls Aloud member Nadine Coyle, and Charice of the TV show Glee,[2] among others.
Alex James | |
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 Alex James in a studio | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alexander James |
| Born | 19 October 1976 South London, England |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, record producer, publisher |
| Years active | 2008–present |
His influences include James Taylor, The Smiths, Timbaland, Babyface, and The Killers.[1] James works primarily on piano and keyboard when composing songs, though he also plays guitar. He grew up in South London and lives between Los Angeles and London.
Notable releases
edit| Year | Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Fenech Soler | "Conversation" | |
| 2016 | Steve Aoki & Felix Jaehn ft Adam Lambert | "Can't Go Home" | Single |
| 2015 | Lena Meyer-Landrut | "Traffic Lights" | Crystal Sky |
| Alesha Dixon | "Tallest Girl" | Do It for Love (Alesha Dixon album) | |
| "Way We Are" | |||
| "Do It For Love" | |||
| "Count On You" | |||
| Marina Kaye | "Dancing with the Devil" | Fearless | |
| 2014 | Stafford Brothers (ft T.I & Eva Simons) | "This Girl" | |
| 2013 | Stafford Brothers (ft Lil Wayne & Christina Milian) | "Hello" (Stafford Brothers song)
nominated for |
|
| Shakira | "Flawless" | Crest TV Ad Campaign | |
| 2012 | Medina (singer) | "Scars" | For altid |
| "Boring" | |||
| Faith Evans ft Keke Wyatt | "Mr SupaFly"
Grammy nomination for Best R&B Album |
R&B Divas | |
| 2011 | Wanessa | "Stuck on Repeat" | DNA (Wanessa album) |
| Keshia Chanté | "Set You Free" | Night & Day | |
| Jessica Mauboy | "Nobody Knows" | Get 'Em Girls | |
| 2010 | Gloria Trevi | "Fuego con Fuego" | Gloria (álbum de Gloria Trevi) |
| Jake Zyrus | "The Truth Is" | Charice | |
| Nadine Coyle | "Rumours" | Insatiable | |
| Alesha Dixon | "La La La" | The Entertainer | |
| "Cool With Me" | |||
| Marion Raven | "Flesh and Bone" | Nevermore | |
| Girls' Generation | "Hoot" | Hoot (EP) | |
| Alexandra Burke | "Bad Boys" feat. Flo Rida | Overcome | |
| Talay Riley | "U.F.O." | Humanoid EP | |
| Preeya Kalidas | "Shimmy" | Constant Craving | |
| Jason Derulo | "Strobelight" | Jason Derülo | |
| "Encore" | |||
| "The Sky's the Limit" | |||
| Girls' Generation | "Run Devil Run" | Oh! | |
| 2009 | Girls' Generation | "Destiny" | Gee |
| Ricki-Lee Coulter | "Hear No, See No, Speak No" | Hear No, See No, Speak No | |
| Adam Lambert | "Sure Fire Winners" | For Your Entertainment | |
| Alexandra Burke | "Bad Boys" feat. Flo Rida
(#1 UK Single, Brit Award Nominee) |
Overcome | |
| Tata Young | "My Bloody Valentine"
(#1 Asia, Oricon chart) |
Ready For Love | |
| Katharine McPhee | "How" (Single) | Unbroken | |
| Backstreet Boys | "Masquerade" | This Is Us | |
| Elliott Yamin | "This Step Alone" | Fight For Love | |
| 2008 | The Saturdays | "Vulnerable" | Chasing Lights |
References
edit- ^ a b "Alex James". Umusicpub.com. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
- ^ a b Universal Music Publishing Group, Alex James Discography, 2010.