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Freddy Wexler

Freddy Wexler is an American songwriter and producer.[1]

Freddy Wexler
Freddy Wexler in Palm Springs CA, 2012
Freddy Wexler in Palm Springs CA, 2012
Background information
OriginNew York City, U.S.
Occupation(s)Producer, songwriter
Years active2007–present
LabelsThe Brain Music
Websitefreddywexler.com

Wexler's organization, The Brain Music, has joint ventures with Disney, Scooter Braun Projects, Warner Chappell, and Prescription (Rx) Songs.[2]

Biography

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2005–2008

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Wexler began his career as an A&R intern for Sony Music. At 19, Wexler signed a record deal.[3] He then wrote and produced full-time for other artists and signed a contract with EMI Music Publishing.[4] Wexler subsequently wrote songs for multiple recording artists and television shows, including "Dancing with the Stars" and "The Bachelorette."[5][6]

2008–2009

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While Wexler was attending college, celebrity morning show host Kidd Kraddick called him on the air and invited him to participate in a weeklong tour concluding with a performance on Kraddick's show.[7][8]

2009–2011

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He started a music management company, where he represented several recording artists, including Rachel Platten.[9] The following year, Wexler built The Brain House, an "experimental songwriting collective" in the Hollywood Hills, where he invited a group of writers, musicians, and artists to live and work together.[10][11]

2012–present

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Wexler founded The Brain Music, a cross-platform record label, artist management company, and publishing company.[12][13] In 2017, he began releasing music under the pseudonym Jackson Penn.[14] In 2018, he started The Freddy Wexler Company.[15] Wexler cowrote the single "Stuck with U" by Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande, which hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[16] Proceeds from the song benefitted families of COVID-19 first responders.[17] Music Business Worldwide named Wexler one of the "World’s Greatest Songwriters" in 2020.[18]

Career

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His songs have been recorded by artists including Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Kanye West, Billy Joel, the Jonas Brothers,[19] Demi Lovato, Pink, Post Malone, Celine Dion, Halsey, Zayn Malik, Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix, Avicii, DNCE, Pusha T, Bea Miller, and Wyclef Jean.[20]

Select discography

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Songs by Freddy Wexler

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The following is a list of songs written by Wexler[21]

References

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  1. ^ Saval, Malina; Horst, Carole; Riley, Jenelle; Dore, Shalini; Barker, Andrew; Turchiano, Danielle; Lee, Janet W. (2020-11-25). "Variety Selects Family Entertainment Impact Report List". Variety. Retrieved 2021-04-09.
  2. ^ "Spencer Lee's voice is already classic on "With A Little Help From My Friends"". The Fader.
  3. ^ "Sony/ATV Music Publishing Signs Bobby Sessions, Freddy Wexler". Variety. 7 July 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Finding common ground with Rick". Financial Times.
  5. ^ Saadi, Sommer (17 September 2008). "Songwriter aims to live out dream". SMU Daily Campus. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  6. ^ "Joes Pub Announces Upcoming Shows and Events Including NIGHT AT THE ROCK SHOW With Constantine Maroulis". Broadway World. 26 August 2009. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  7. ^ "Kidd Kraddick Launches the Gas Money Tour | CultureFeast". Archived from the original on January 19, 2014. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
  8. ^ Freedman, Pete (24 April 2008). "If You're Awake And Free Tomorrow At 7:15 In The Morning..." Dallas Observer. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  9. ^ Alex, Kevin; er (2016-04-11). "The Not-So-Overnight Success of "Fight Song"". ELLE. Retrieved 2019-08-08.
  10. ^ Domanick, Andrea (2016-03-23). "Moxie Raia Has a New Pop Agenda". Vice. Retrieved 2019-08-08.
  11. ^ "This Girl's Got Moxie!". Anthem Magazine. 2014-07-07. Retrieved 2016-05-06.
  12. ^ Lindberg, Cailey (2015-10-04). "Charles Perry Releases "Ev'rybody Wants to Be a Cat" on 'We Love Disney' Album [LISTEN]". Music Times. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  13. ^ Kawashima, Dale (24 August 2020). "Hit Songwriter Freddy Wexler Talks About Co-Writing Hits For Ariana Grande & Justin Bieber ("Stuck with U"), Marshmello & Halsey ("Be Kind") And His Other Projects". Songwriter Universe. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  14. ^ Scrudato, Ken (23 February 2018). "Blackbook Premiere: Captivating Video for Jackson Penn's Acoustic Version of 'Streetlights on Mars'". BlackBook. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  15. ^ "THE FREDDY WEXLER COMPANY - California Company Search". www.californiacompany.info. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  16. ^ Bailey, Alyssa. "Ariana Grande And Justin Bieber's 'Stuck With U' Lyrics Are An Honest Take On Love In Quarantine". Elle Magazine. Retrieved 2019-08-08.
  17. ^ Saval, Malina; Horst, Carole; Riley, Jenelle; Dore, Shalini; Barker, Andrew; Turchiano, Danielle; Lee, Janet W. (25 November 2020). "Variety Selects Family Entertainment Impact Report List". Variety. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  18. ^ Roberts, Dave (27 August 2020). "'Everything I Need to Know, I Learned as a Little Kid: Be Yourself, Do What Makes You Happy, Be Kind.'". Music Business Worldwide. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  19. ^ Roth, Madeline. "Inside Jonas Brothers' 'Like It's Christmas': Songwriter Freddy Wexler Breaks Down The Festive Bop". MTV News. Archived from the original on November 13, 2019. Retrieved 2019-11-25.
  20. ^ "Jackson Penn's 'Babylon' Video: Kanye West, Selena Gomez Co-Writer Breaks Out on His Own". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-08-08.
  21. ^ "Freddy Wexler | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-05-06.
  22. ^ "Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter IV" Album Certified Triple Platinum Worldwide". Lilwaynehq.com. 2012-02-22. Retrieved 2016-05-06.
  23. ^ "RIAA - Gold & Platinum Searchable Database - September 24, 2015". Recording Industry Association of America. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2017-08-28.

Billy Joel and his collaborator, Producer/Director Freddy Wexler

Freddy Wexler's Website

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