Freddy Wexler
Freddy Wexler is an American songwriter, producer and creator.[1] He has written songs for artists such as Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Post Malone, BlackPink, Selena Gomez, Lil Wayne, Halsey, Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, Pink, Kanye West, Pusha T, Wyclef Jean, Steve Aoki, Celine Dion, and Diana Ross.[2][3] He was nominated for a Grammy Award for Album of the Year at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, for his work on Justice (Justin Bieber album).[4][5]
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Background information | |
Origin | New York City, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Creator, producer, songwriter |
Years active | 2007-present |
Labels | The Brain Music |
Website | thebrainmusic |
Wexler is the founder of The Brain Music,[6] a 360 music company specializing in records and publishing.[7] The Brain has joint ventures with Disney, Scooter Braun Projects, Warner Chappell, and Prescription (Rx) Songs.[8][9]
Wexler is also known by the pseudonym Jackson Penn, under which he has released several records.[9]
Biography
2005-2008
Wexler began his career as an A&R intern for Sony Music. In this role, he pitched then-unknown artist Stefani Germonatta (who would become Lady Gaga) as "the next Madonna" and recorded her early demos.[10] At 19, Wexler signed a record deal.[11] He then wrote and produced full-time for other artists and signed a contract with EMI Music Publishing.[12] Wexler subsequently wrote songs for multiple recording artists and television shows, including "Dancing with the Stars" and "The Bachelorette."[13][14]
2008-2009
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.[15][16]
2009-2011
He started a music management company, where he represented several recording artists, including Rachel Platten.[17] 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.[18][19]
2012-present
Wexler founded The Brain Music, a cross-platform record label, artist management company, and publishing company.[20][9] In 2017, he began releasing music under the pseudonym Jackson Penn.[21] In 2018, he started The Freddy Wexler Company.[22] Wexler cowrote the single "Stuck with U" by Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande, which hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[23] Proceeds from the song benefitted families of COVID-19 first responders.[24] Music Business Worldwide named Wexler one of the "World’s Greatest Songwriters" in 2020.[10]
Career
His songs have been recorded by artists including Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Kanye West, the Jonas Brothers,[25] Demi Lovato, Pink, Post Malone, Celine Dion, Halsey, Zayn Malik, Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix, Avicii, DNCE, Pusha T, Bea Miller, and Wyclef Jean.[26]
Select Discography
Songs by Freddy Wexler[27]
- Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber - "Stuck with U" (Universal Music Group)
- Halsey and Marshmello - "Be Kind" (Universal Music Group)
- Blackpink - Born Pink (Interscope)
- Celine Dion - Courage
- "Perfect Goodbye"
- Jonas Brothers - "Like It's Christmas" (Universal Republic)
- P!nk - Hurts 2 B Human (RCA)
- "My Attic"
- ZAYN - Icarus Falls (RCA)
- "Talk to Me"
- DNCE - People to People
- "Lose My Cool" (Universal Republic)
- Fifty Shades Freed [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] (Republic)
- "Wolf" by The Spencer Lee Band
- The Spencer Lee Band
- "Kissing Tree" (Universal Republic)
- Kanye West - The Life of Pablo
- "Wolves" (Good Music, Def Jam)
- Lil Wayne - Tha Carter IV (Certified Triple Platinum Worldwide)[28] (Universal Republic)
- "Novacane"
- Selena Gomez - Stars Dance (Certified Platinum)[29] (Hollywood Records)
- "Slow Down" (Certified Platinum)
- "B.E.A.T."
- Bea Miller
- "Fire N Gold" (Certified Gold) (Hollywood Records)
- Moxie Raia feat. Pusha T
- "On My Mind" (Def Jam)
- Steve Aoki and Moxie Raia
- "I Love It When You Cry" (Ultra Music)
- Martin Garrix
- "Break Through the Silence" (Spinnin' Records)
- Prince Royce
- "Lie to Me" (RCA)
- Tiesto
- "Footprints ft. Cruickshank" (Casablanca Records)
- Bridgit Mendler - Hello My Name Is... (Hollywood Records)
- "Top of the World"
- "City Lights"
- "Love Will Tell Us Where To Go"
- "Hold On For Dear Love"
- "Quicksand" (deluxe edition bonus track)
- Demi Lovato - Demi (Hollywood Records)
- Without the Love
- Neiked feat Kes Kross and Jackson Penn
- "Sometimes"
- Swanky Tunes
- "Wherever U Go" (Armada Music)
- Moxie Raia
- "Buffalo Bill" (Capitol Records)
- "I Love It When You Cry" (Moxoki) (Ultra Music)
- Charles Perry
- "Stranger to Love" (Verve Records)
- Jackson Penn (pseudonym for Freddy Wexler)
- "Streetlights on Mars" (2017)
- "Streetlights on Mars 2.0" (2017)
- "California" (2018)
- "Babylon" (2018)
- "Sick in the Head" (2019)
- "My Girl" (2019)
- "After All" (2020)
References
- Lee, Malina Saval,Carole Horst,Jenelle Riley,Shalini Dore,Andrew Barker,Danielle Turchiano,Janet W.; 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.
- https://www.femestella.com/5-little-known-songwriters-who-are-changing-the-music-industry/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1678982037275790&usg=AOvVaw3HbwYYzEli06Y72DCmuarj
- https://www.songwriteruniverse.com/freddy-wexler-songwriter-2020.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1678982037275837&usg=AOvVaw0uFFvIT1_r8XVoCigWb3Wn
- https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/sony-atv-signs-global-deal-with-songwriter-producer-freddy-wexler/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1678982037270629&usg=AOvVaw3c2PzCejI_eF1RZYdZhGh-
- https://www.grammy.com/artists/Freddy-Wexler/38558&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1678982037276873&usg=AOvVaw06EAaGoXu6tCC_zIeySSjP
- "This Girl's Got Moxie! | Anthem Magazine". anthemmagazine.com. Retrieved 2019-08-08.
- "THE BRAIN - Records • Publishing • Management". THE BRAIN. 2013-08-15. Retrieved 2019-08-08.
- "Spencer Lee's voice is already classic on "With A Little Help From My Friends"". The Fader.
- Kawashima, Dale. "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.
- 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.
- "Sony/ATV Music Publishing Signs Bobby Sessions, Freddy Wexler". Variety. 7 July 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- "Finding common ground with Rick". Financial Times.
- Saadi, Sommer (17 September 2008). "Songwriter aims to live out dream". SMU Daily Campus. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- "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.
- "Kidd Kraddick Launches the Gas Money Tour | CultureFeast". Archived from the original on January 19, 2014. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
- Freedman, Pete (24 April 2008). "If You're Awake And Free Tomorrow At 7:15 In The Morning..." Dallas Observer. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- Alex, Kevin; er (2016-04-11). "The Not-So-Overnight Success of "Fight Song"". ELLE. Retrieved 2019-08-08.
- Domanick, Andrea (2016-03-23). "Moxie Raia Has a New Pop Agenda". Vice. Retrieved 2019-08-08.
- "This Girl's Got Moxie!". Anthem Magazine. 2014-07-07. Retrieved 2016-05-06.
- 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.
- Scrudato, Ken (23 February 2018). "Blackbook Premiere: Captivating Video for Jackson Penn's Acoustic Version of 'Streetlights on Mars'". BlackBook. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- "THE FREDDY WEXLER COMPANY - California Company Search". www.californiacompany.info. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
- 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.
- 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.
- Roth, Madeline. "Inside Jonas Brothers' 'Like It's Christmas': Songwriter Freddy Wexler Breaks Down The Festive Bop". MTV News. Retrieved 2019-11-25.
- "Jackson Penn's 'Babylon' Video: Kanye West, Selena Gomez Co-Writer Breaks Out on His Own". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-08-08.
- "Freddy Wexler | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-05-06.
- "Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter IV" Album Certified Triple Platinum Worldwide". Lilwaynehq.com. 2012-02-22. Retrieved 2016-05-06.
- "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.