Savan Harish Kotecha is an American songwriter and record producer from
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas, as well as the county seat, seat and largest city of Travis County, Texas, Travis County, with portions extending into Hays County, Texas, Hays and Williamson County, Texas, Williamson co ...
. Kotecha is of
Indian
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Peoples South Asia
* Indian people, people of Indian nationality, or people who have an Indian ancestor
** Non-resident Indian, a citizen of India who has temporarily emigrated to another country
* South Asia ...
(
Gujarati
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* something of, from, or related to Gujarat, a state of India
* Gujarati people, the major ethnic group of Gujarat
* Gujarati language, the Indo-Aryan language spoken by them
* Gujarati languages, the Western Indo-Aryan sub ...
) descent. He was also the executive music producer of the 2020 film ''
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga'', for which he wrote and produced several songs and performed one song.
Notable songs
Some of the artists for whom Kotecha has co-written notable songs include:
*
Lizzo
Melissa Viviane Jefferson (born April 27, 1988), known professionally as Lizzo, is an American singer, rapper, and flutist. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she moved to Houston, Houston, Texas with her family when she was 10 years old. After col ...
("
2 Be Loved")
*
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande-Butera ( ; born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Her four-octave vocal range has received critical acclaim, and her personal life has been the subject of widespread media attention. She has received ...
("
Problem", "
Break Free", "
Love Me Harder
"Love Me Harder" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande and Canadian singer the Weeknd from Grande's second studio album, '' My Everything'' (2014). It was written by the Weeknd, Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, Peter Svensson, Ali Payami and Be ...
", "
One Last Time", "
Focus
Focus, or its plural form foci may refer to:
Arts
* Focus or Focus Festival, former name of the Adelaide Fringe arts festival in South Australia Film
*''Focus'', a 1962 TV film starring James Whitmore
* ''Focus'' (2001 film), a 2001 film based ...
", "
Into You", "
Side to Side
"Side To Side" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande, featuring Nicki Minaj, from Grande's third studio album, ''Dangerous Woman'' (2016). Grande co-wrote the song with Savan Kotecha, Alexander Kronlund, and Minaj along with its producers M ...
", "
Bang Bang
Bang Bang or Bang Bang Bang or similar may refer to:
Food
* Bang bang chicken, a Chinese dish
*Bang bang shrimp, a Chinese dish
People
* Abdul Razzaq (cricketer) (born 1979), nicknamed Bang Bang Razzaq
* Bang Bang (Dubliner) (1906–1981), ...
", "
No Tears Left to Cry", "
God Is a Woman", "
Breathin", "
Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored
"Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored" (stylized in all lowercase) is a song by American singer Ariana Grande from her fifth studio album, ''Thank U, Next'' (2019). The song was written by Grande, Savan Kotecha, Kandi Burruss, Kevin Briggs ...
")
*
Katy Perry
Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. Known for her influence on modern pop music and her Camp (style), campy style, she has been ...
("
Rise
Rise or RISE may refer to:
Arts, entertainment, and media Fictional entities
* '' Rise: The Vieneo Province'', an internet-based virtual world
* Rise FM, a fictional radio station in the video game ''Grand Theft Auto 3''
* Rise Kujikawa, a vide ...
")
*
Westlife
Westlife is an Irish pop vocal group formed in Dublin, Ireland in 1998. The group currently consists of members Shane Filan, Mark Feehily, Kian Egan, and Nicky Byrne. Brian McFadden was a member, until he left in 2004. The group temporarily di ...
("
Obvious", "
Amazing", "
Us Against the World", "
Beautiful in White")
*
The Weeknd
Abel Makkonen Tesfaye (born February 16, 1990), known professionally as the Weeknd, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. Known for his sonic versatility and dark lyricism, his music explores escapism, Romance (love), ...
("
Can't Feel My Face
"Can't Feel My Face" is a song performed by Canadian singer the Weeknd from his second studio album ''Beauty Behind the Madness'' (2015). The song was released on June 8, 2015, as the third single from the album. It was written by Max Martin, Pet ...
", "
In The Night")
*
Ellie Goulding
Elena Jane Goulding ( ; born 30 December 1986) is an English singer and songwriter. Her career began when she met record producers Starsmith and Frankmusik, and she was later spotted by Jamie Lillywhite, who became her manager and Artists and ...
("
Love Me like You Do", "
On My Mind", "
Close to Me")
*
Usher ("
DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love
"DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love" is a song by American singer Usher, featuring guest vocals from American rapper Pitbull, who co-wrote the song with the producers Shellback and Max Martin, with additional writing from Savan Kotecha. It was release ...
")
*
Maroon 5
Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. It currently consists of lead vocalist Adam Levine, keyboardist and rhythm guitarist Jesse Carmichael, lead guitarist James Valentine (musician), James Valentine, drummer Matt ...
("
One More Night")
*
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American singer. Often referred to as the " Princess of Pop", she is credited with influencing the revival of teen pop during the late 1990s and early 2000s. After appearing in stage productio ...
("
I Wanna Go
"I Wanna Go" is a song by American singer Britney Spears from her seventh studio album, ''Femme Fatale'' (2011). It was written and produced by Max Martin and Shellback, with additional writing by Savan Kotecha. Spears first posted on her Twitt ...
", "
If You Seek Amy")
*
One Direction
One Direction, often shortened to 1D, are an English-Irish pop boy band formed in London in 2010. The group are composed of Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and previously Zayn Malik until his departure from the gr ...
("
What Makes You Beautiful
"What Makes You Beautiful" is the debut single by English-Irish boy band One Direction. It served as their debut single and lead single from their debut studio album, '' Up All Night'' (2011). Written by Savan Kotecha and producer Rami Yacoub, ...
")
*
Jessie J
Jessica Ellen Cornish (born 27 March 1988), known professionally as Jessie J, is an English singer. Born and raised in London, she began her career on stage, aged 11, with a role in the West End musical '' Whistle Down the Wind''. She studied ...
,
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande-Butera ( ; born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Her four-octave vocal range has received critical acclaim, and her personal life has been the subject of widespread media attention. She has received ...
, and
Nicki Minaj
Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (; born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj ( ), is a Trinidadian-born rapper based in the United States. She is known for her musical versatility, animated flow in her rapping, alter egos and accent ...
("
Bang Bang
Bang Bang or Bang Bang Bang or similar may refer to:
Food
* Bang bang chicken, a Chinese dish
*Bang bang shrimp, a Chinese dish
People
* Abdul Razzaq (cricketer) (born 1979), nicknamed Bang Bang Razzaq
* Bang Bang (Dubliner) (1906–1981), ...
")
*
Christina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera (; ; born December 18, 1980) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality. Known for her four-octave vocal range and ability to sustain high notes, she has been referred to as the " Voice of ...
("
Your Body")
*
Demi Lovato
Demetria Devonne Lovato ( ; born August 20, 1992), known as Demi Lovato, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. After appearing on the children's television series ''Barney & Friends'' (2002–2004), Lovato rose to prominence for pl ...
("
Confident", "
Cool For the Summer
"Cool for the Summer" is a song by American singer Demi Lovato. It was released as the lead single from her fifth studio album ''Confident (album), Confident'' (2015) on July 1, 2015, by Hollywood Records and Island Records, and premiered on ra ...
")
*
Shayne Ward
Shayne Thomas Ward (born 16 October 1984) is an English actor and singer. He rose to fame as the winner of The X Factor (British series 2), the second series of ''The X Factor (British TV series), The X Factor''. His debut single, "That's M ...
("
No U Hang Up", "
Breathless")
Discography
;
Adam Lambert
Adam Mitchel Lambert (born January 29, 1982) is an American singer and songwriter. Since 2009, he has sold over 3 million albums and 5 million singles worldwide. Lambert is known for his dynamic vocal performances that fuse his theatrical tra ...
*
"If I Had You" (US CHR #15)
*"Evil in the Night"
*"The Original High"
*"Things I Didn't Say"
;
Alexandra Burke
Alexandra Imelda Cecelia Ewen Burke (born 25 August 1988) is a British singer, songwriter and actress. She won the fifth series of the British television series ''The X Factor'' in 2008, and has been signed to Epic Records, RCA Records and Syc ...
*"
Start Without You" (UK #1)
*"What Happens on the Dance Floor"
*"
Broken Heels
"Broken Heels" is a song performed by British singer Alexandra Burke, released as the second single from her 2009 debut album, '' Overcome''. It was written by the Moroccan-Swedish producer RedOne, Bilal Hajji, Savan Kotecha and produced by Re ...
" (UK #8)
*"
The Silence" (UK #16)
*"Dumb"
*"Gotta Go"
;
Allison Iraheta
Allison Iraheta (; born April 27, 1992) is an American singer from Los Angeles, California, who was the fourth place finalist on the eighth season of ''American Idol''. Prior to ''Idol'', Iraheta won the Telemundo competition ''Quinceañera: Mam ...
*"
Friday I'll Be Over U
"Friday I'll Be Over U" is a song by American recording artist and ''American Idol'' season eight finalist Allison Iraheta from her debut album, '' Just Like You''. The song was written by Max Martin, Shellback, Savan Kotecha and Tiffany Amber. ...
"
*"Just Like You"
;
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande-Butera ( ; born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Her four-octave vocal range has received critical acclaim, and her personal life has been the subject of widespread media attention. She has received ...
*"
Focus
Focus, or its plural form foci may refer to:
Arts
* Focus or Focus Festival, former name of the Adelaide Fringe arts festival in South Australia Film
*''Focus'', a 1962 TV film starring James Whitmore
* ''Focus'' (2001 film), a 2001 film based ...
" (US #7) (UK #10)
*"
Problem" (featuring
Iggy Azalea
Amethyst Amelia Kelly (born 7 June 1990), known professionally as Iggy Azalea (), is an Australian rapper. At the age of 16, Azalea moved from Australia to the United States in order to pursue a career in music. Azalea earned public recognitio ...
) (US #2) (UK #1)
*"
Break Free" (featuring
Zedd
Anton Zaslavski (russian: Антон Заславский; born 2 September 1989), known professionally as Zedd (), is a Russian-born German DJ, record producer, and songwriter.
Zedd grew up and began his musical journey in Kaiserslautern, G ...
) (US# 4) (UK #16)
*"
One Last Time" (US #13) (UK #2)
*"
Love Me Harder
"Love Me Harder" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande and Canadian singer the Weeknd from Grande's second studio album, '' My Everything'' (2014). It was written by the Weeknd, Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, Peter Svensson, Ali Payami and Be ...
" (featuring
The Weeknd
Abel Makkonen Tesfaye (born February 16, 1990), known professionally as the Weeknd, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. Known for his sonic versatility and dark lyricism, his music explores escapism, Romance (love), ...
) (US #7) (UK #48)
*"
Bang Bang
Bang Bang or Bang Bang Bang or similar may refer to:
Food
* Bang bang chicken, a Chinese dish
*Bang bang shrimp, a Chinese dish
People
* Abdul Razzaq (cricketer) (born 1979), nicknamed Bang Bang Razzaq
* Bang Bang (Dubliner) (1906–1981), ...
" (with
Jessie J
Jessica Ellen Cornish (born 27 March 1988), known professionally as Jessie J, is an English singer. Born and raised in London, she began her career on stage, aged 11, with a role in the West End musical '' Whistle Down the Wind''. She studied ...
and
Nicki Minaj
Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (; born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj ( ), is a Trinidadian-born rapper based in the United States. She is known for her musical versatility, animated flow in her rapping, alter egos and accent ...
) (US #3) (UK #1)
*"
Santa Tell Me
"Santa Tell Me" is a Christmas song recorded by American singer Ariana Grande. It was written by Grande, Ilya Salmanzadeh and Savan Kotecha. The song was released worldwide on November 24, 2014, via iTunes Store, and was included on the Japanes ...
" (US Holiday Song Chart #1) (US #17) (UK #11)
*"
Into You" (US #13) (UK #14)
*"
Side to Side
"Side To Side" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande, featuring Nicki Minaj, from Grande's third studio album, ''Dangerous Woman'' (2016). Grande co-wrote the song with Savan Kotecha, Alexander Kronlund, and Minaj along with its producers M ...
" (featuring
Nicki Minaj
Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (; born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj ( ), is a Trinidadian-born rapper based in the United States. She is known for her musical versatility, animated flow in her rapping, alter egos and accent ...
) (US #4) (UK #4)
*"
Everyday
Everyday or Every Day may refer to:
Books
* ''Every Day'' (novel), by David Levithan, 2012
Film
* ''Every Day'' (2010 film), an American comedy-drama starring Liev Schreiber and Helen Hunt
* ''Everyday'' (film), a 2012 British drama direct ...
" (featuring
Future
The future is the time after the past and present. Its arrival is considered inevitable due to the existence of time and the laws of physics. Due to the apparent nature of reality and the unavoidability of the future, everything that currently ...
) (US #55) (UK #123)
*"
Greedy"
*"Sometimes"
*"Bad Decisions"
*"Touch It"
*"They Don't Know"
*"
No Tears Left To Cry" (US #3) (UK #2)
*"
God Is a Woman" (US #8) (UK #4)
*"
Everytime
"Everytime" is a song by American singer Britney Spears from her fourth studio album, ''In the Zone'' (2003). It was released as the third single from ''In the Zone'' on May 10, 2004, by Jive Records. After her relationship with Justin Timber ...
" (US #62)
*"
Breathin" (US #12) (UK #8)
*"
Bloodline
Heredity, also called inheritance or biological inheritance, is the passing on of traits from parents to their offspring; either through asexual reproduction or sexual reproduction, the offspring cells or organisms acquire the genetic inform ...
" (US #22)
*"Bad Idea" (US #27)
*"
Ghostin" (US #25)
*"
Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored
"Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored" (stylized in all lowercase) is a song by American singer Ariana Grande from her fifth studio album, ''Thank U, Next'' (2019). The song was written by Grande, Savan Kotecha, Kandi Burruss, Kevin Briggs ...
" (US #2) (UK #1)
*"
Don't Call Me Angel
"Don't Call Me Angel" is a song by American singers Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, and Lana Del Rey. It was released on September 13, 2019, by Republic Records as the lead single from the soundtrack to the film ''Charlie's Angels'', based on the ...
" (US #13) (UK #2)
*"Bad to You" (with
Normani
Normani Kordei Hamilton ( ; born May 31, 1996) is an American singer and dancer. She auditioned as a solo act for the American television series ''The X Factor'' in 2012, after which she became a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony, which wen ...
and
Nicki Minaj
Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (; born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj ( ), is a Trinidadian-born rapper based in the United States. She is known for her musical versatility, animated flow in her rapping, alter egos and accent ...
)
*"Nobody" (with
Chaka Khan
Yvette Marie Stevens (born March 23, 1953), better known by her stage name Chaka Khan (), is an American singer. Her career has spanned more than five decades, beginning in the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the funk band Rufus. Known as the " Qu ...
)
*"How I Look on You"
;
Avicii
Tim Bergling (; 8 September 1989 – 20 April 2018), known professionally as Avicii (, ), was a Swedish DJ, remixer and music producer. At the age of 16, Bergling began posting his remixes on electronic music forums, which led to his first rec ...
*"Sunset Jesus"
;
Backstreet Boys
Backstreet Boys (often abbreviated as BSB) are an American vocal group consisting of Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, and cousins Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson. Lou Pearlman formed the group in 1993 in Orlando, Florida.
The gr ...
*"
In a World Like This
''In a World Like This'' is the eighth studio album (seventh in the US) by the Backstreet Boys. It was released on July 30, 2013, through the group's own K-BAHN record label, under license to BMG Rights Management, and distributed by RED Distribu ...
"
;
BC Jean
Brittany Jean Carlson (born April 22, 1987), better known by her stage name BC Jean, is an American singer-songwriter and actress, best known for writing and singing the song "If I Were a Boy" with which Beyoncé would later achieve worldwide com ...
*"I’ll Survive You"
;
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American singer. Often referred to as the " Princess of Pop", she is credited with influencing the revival of teen pop during the late 1990s and early 2000s. After appearing in stage productio ...
*"
I Wanna Go
"I Wanna Go" is a song by American singer Britney Spears from her seventh studio album, ''Femme Fatale'' (2011). It was written and produced by Max Martin and Shellback, with additional writing by Savan Kotecha. Spears first posted on her Twitt ...
" (US #7) (US POP/CHR #1)
*"Up n’ Down"
*"
If U Seek Amy
"If U Seek Amy" ( radio-edited as "If U See Amy") is a song by American singer Britney Spears from her sixth studio album, ''Circus'' (2008). It was released on March 10, 2009, by Jive Records as the third single of the album, chosen by a poll ...
" (US #19)
;
Carolina Liar
*"All That Comes Out Of My Mouth"
;
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Marie Underwood (born March 10, 1983) is an American singer. She rose to prominence after winning the fourth season of ''American Idol'' in 2005. Her single "Inside Your Heaven" made her the only country artist to debut atop the ''Bill ...
*"Quitter"
*"
Inside Your Heaven
"Inside Your Heaven" is a song written by Andreas Carlsson, Pelle Nylén, Savan Kotecha, and produced by Desmond Child. Carrie Underwood and Bo Bice, the final two contestants on the fourth season of ''American Idol'', each released a version o ...
" (US #1)
;
Cassadee Pope
Cassadee Blake Pope (born August 28, 1989) is an American pop and country singer. She was the lead vocalist and songwriter of the pop band Hey Monday, with whom she released one studio album and two EPs. Pope embarked on a solo career in early ...
*"Easier To Lie"
;
Celine Dion
Céline Marie Claudette Dion ( ; born 30 March 1968) is a Canadian singer. Noted for her powerful and technically skilled vocals, Dion is the best-selling Canadian recording artist, and the best-selling French-language artist of all time. Her ...
*
"Eyes on Me"
*"Let Your Heart Decide"
;
Cher Lloyd
Cher Lloyd (born 28 July 1993) is an English singer. She finished fourth place in the seventh series of ''The X Factor'' in 2010. Following the seventh series finale, Lloyd was signed to Syco Music. Her debut single, " Swagger Jagger", was r ...
*"
Want U Back
"Want U Back" is a song by English singer Cher Lloyd from her debut studio album, ''Sticks and Stones'' (2011). It was released as the third single from the album on 3 February 2012, and it was released as the lead single from the US version of ...
" (UK #25) (US #12)
*"Grow Up (feat.
Busta Rhymes
Trevor George Smith Jr. (born May 20, 1972), known professionally as Busta Rhymes, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the moniker Busta Rhymes, after NFL and CFL wide receiver ...
)"
*"Over The Moon"
*"Dirty Love"
*"
With Ur Love
"With Ur Love" is a song by English singer Cher Lloyd featuring vocals from American singer Mike Posner. The single was released on 4 October 2011, and was written by Shellback, Savan Kotecha, Max Martin and Posner and was produced by Shellba ...
" (UK #4)
*"
I Wish
I WiSH was a Japanese pop group consisting of two members, Ai Kawashima and nao. Ai is responsible for the vocals and occasionally plays the piano also with nao on the keyboard or piano. Their most notable track is and was in the Oricon ranking ...
" (feat.
T.I.) (US #117)
*"M.F.P.O.T.Y"
*"Killing It"
*"Alone With Me"
;Charlie Puth
*"Empty Cups"
;Christian TV
*"Love2Baby"
;
Christina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera (; ; born December 18, 1980) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality. Known for her four-octave vocal range and ability to sustain high notes, she has been referred to as the " Voice of ...
*
"Your Body" (US #34) (UK #16)
*"
Let There Be Love"
;
Dannii Minogue
Danielle Jane Minogue () is an Australian singer, television personality, and actress. She initially gained recognition for her appearances on the television show ''Young Talent Time'' (1982–1988) and for her role as Emma Jackson on th ...
*"Love Fight"
*"Vibe On"
;
Days Difference
Days Difference was a pop/rock band that formed in Virginia Beach, Virginia in 2004. The quartet consists of Jeremy Smith (lead vocals/keyboard), Jonathan Smith (drums), Micah Ricks (bass guitar) and Jeremiah Ricks (lead guitar). The group releas ...
*"Speakers" (#29 Hot AC)
;
Delta Goodrem
Delta Lea Goodrem AM (born November 9, 1984) is an Australian singer, songwriter, and actress. Goodrem signed to Sony Music at the age of 15. Her debut album, '' Innocent Eyes'' (2003), topped the ARIA Albums Chart for 29 non-consecutive week ...
*"
I Can't Break It to My Heart" (AUS #13)
;
Demi Lovato
Demetria Devonne Lovato ( ; born August 20, 1992), known as Demi Lovato, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. After appearing on the children's television series ''Barney & Friends'' (2002–2004), Lovato rose to prominence for pl ...
*"
Really Don't Care
"Really Don't Care" is a song by American singer Demi Lovato, featuring English singer Cher Lloyd. The song was released on May 20, 2014, as the fourth and final single from the former's fourth studio album ''Demi'' (2013). Both of them co-wrot ...
" (feat.
Cher Lloyd
Cher Lloyd (born 28 July 1993) is an English singer. She finished fourth place in the seventh series of ''The X Factor'' in 2010. Following the seventh series finale, Lloyd was signed to Syco Music. Her debut single, " Swagger Jagger", was r ...
) (US #26) (US Top 40 #7)
*"Something That We're Not"
*"Shouldn't Come Back"
*"
Cool for the Summer
"Cool for the Summer" is a song by American singer Demi Lovato. It was released as the lead single from her fifth studio album ''Confident (album), Confident'' (2015) on July 1, 2015, by Hollywood Records and Island Records, and premiered on ra ...
" (UK #7) (US #11)
*"
Confident" (US #21)
*"Stars"
;
Ellie Goulding
Elena Jane Goulding ( ; born 30 December 1986) is an English singer and songwriter. Her career began when she met record producers Starsmith and Frankmusik, and she was later spotted by Jamie Lillywhite, who became her manager and Artists and ...
*"Love Me Like You Do" (UK #1) (US #3)
*"On My Mind" (UK #5) (US #13)
*"Codes"
*"Don't Need Nobody"
*"Army"
*"Close to me"
;
Enrique Iglesias
Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler (; (born 8 May 1975) is a Spanish singer and songwriter. He started his recording career in the mid-1990s on the Mexican indie label Fonovisa and became the bestselling Spanish-language act of the decade. By the ...
*"Ring My Bells"
;
Emblem3
Emblem3 is an American rap rock band from Sequim, Washington, consisting of Wesley Stromberg (born December 6, 1993), Drew Chadwick (born October 1, 1992), and Keaton Stromberg (born July 16, 1996). In 2013, they signed with Simon Cowell's reco ...
*"
Chloe (You're the One I Want)
"Chloe (You're the One I Want)" is the debut single of American pop rock trio Emblem3 from their debut studio album, '' Nothing to Lose'', which was released July 30, 2013. It was their first single after placing fourth on the second season of '' ...
" (US #93)
*"Spaghetti"
*"Teenage Kings"
;
Fifth Harmony
Fifth Harmony, often shortened to 5H, was an American girl group based in Miami, composed of Ally Brooke, Normani, Dinah Jane, Lauren Jauregui, and previously Camila Cabello until her departure from the group in December 2016. The group signe ...
*"Better Together"
;
G-Eazy feat. Jeremih
*"Saw It Coming"
;
Geri Halliwell
Geraldine Estelle Horner (née Halliwell; born 6 August 1972) is an English singer, songwriter, author, and actress. She rose to prominence in the 1990s as Ginger Spice, a member of the girl group the Spice Girls. With over 100 million records ...
*
"Ride It" (UK #4)
;Glee
*"
Loser like Me" (US #6)
*"
Light Up the World" (US #33)
;
Hilary Duff
Hilary Erhard Duff (born September 28, 1987) is an American actress and singer. She is the recipient of various accolades, including seven Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, four Teen Choice Awards and two Young Artist Awards. She began her act ...
*"All About You" (US Mainstream Top 40 - #38)
;
Il Divo
Il Divo (; ) are a multi-national classical crossover vocal group. The male quartet, which originated in the United Kingdom in December 2003, consists of tenors Urs Bühler, David Miller, and Sébastien Izambard. It also included baritone ...
*"Sempre Sempre"
*"Una Noche"
*
"Mama"
;
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lynn Affleck (' Lopez; born July 24, 1969), also known as J.Lo, is an American singer, actress and dancer. In 1991, she began appearing as a Fly Girl dancer on the sketch comedy television series ''In Living Color'', where she rema ...
*"First Love" (US CHR: 20)
;
Jessie James
Jessica Rose James Decker (born April 12, 1988) is an American country pop singer. At age 15, after auditioning for and being rejected by most of the country labels in Nashville, Tennessee, Decker began working with Carla Wallace of Big Yello ...
*"I Look So Good (Without You)" (US CHR #43)
*"Burn It Up"
;
Jessie J
Jessica Ellen Cornish (born 27 March 1988), known professionally as Jessie J, is an English singer. Born and raised in London, she began her career on stage, aged 11, with a role in the West End musical '' Whistle Down the Wind''. She studied ...
*"
Bang Bang
Bang Bang or Bang Bang Bang or similar may refer to:
Food
* Bang bang chicken, a Chinese dish
*Bang bang shrimp, a Chinese dish
People
* Abdul Razzaq (cricketer) (born 1979), nicknamed Bang Bang Razzaq
* Bang Bang (Dubliner) (1906–1981), ...
" (with
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande-Butera ( ; born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Her four-octave vocal range has received critical acclaim, and her personal life has been the subject of widespread media attention. She has received ...
and Nicki Minaj)
;
JLS
JLS (an initialism of Jack the Lad Swing) are an English boyband, which consists of members Aston Merrygold, Oritsé Williams, Marvin Humes, and JB Gill, originally formed by Williams. They initially signed to Tracklacers production company ...
*"
The Club Is Alive
"The Club Is Alive" is a song by British boyband JLS. It was released in the United Kingdom on 2 July 2010 as the lead single from their second studio album, ''Outta This World''. It was also included in the American EP version of their JLS (alb ...
" (UK #1)
;
Jolin Tsai
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36 Tricks of Love" (爱情三十六計) (Taiwan #1) (Taiwan Radio #1) (China #1)
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Jordan Pruitt
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*"My Shoes" (Radio Disney #11)
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Justin Bieber
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Beauty and a Beat
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Katy Perry
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Rise
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* Rise Kujikawa, a vide ...
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Witness
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Ke$ha
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*"All That Matters (The Beautiful Life)"
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*"One by One"
;
Leona Lewis
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*
"I Got You" (UK #14)
*"Brave"
*"Naked"
*"Outta My Head"
;
Lesley Roy
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Lizzo ("2 Be Loved")
*"Psycho B**ch"
;
Lindsay Lohan
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*"Disconnected"
*"Symptoms Of You"
;
Miranda Cosgrove
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iCarly Soundtrack
*"Stay My Baby" (Radio Disney #19)
*"Oh Oh"
;
Madonna
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*"Devil Pray"
*"Addicted"
*"Borrowed Time"
;
Maluma
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*"Tu Vecina" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign)
;
Maroon 5
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"One More Night" (US #1)
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Megan & Liz
*"Release You"
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MKTO
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*"Forever Until Tomorrow"
;
Natalie La Rose
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Early life
La R ...
*"
Around the World" (featuring Fetty Wap)
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Nick Jonas
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*"Under You"
;
Normani
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*"
Motivation
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" (US #33) (UK #27)
*"Bad to You" (with
Ariana Grande
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and
Nicki Minaj
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)
;
Prince Royce
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*"Back It Up" (feat.
Pitbull
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) (US #98) (Grammy Nominated)
;
One Direction
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Live While We're Young
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" (US #3) (UK #3)
*"
What Makes You Beautiful
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" (US #4) (UK #1)
*"Na Na Na"
*"I Wish"
*"Up All Night"
*"Save You Tonight"
*"
Kiss You" (UK #9) (US #19)
* "
One Thing" (UK #9)
*"Heart Attack"
*"Last First Kiss"
*"Back For You"
*"Nobody Compares"
*"Still The One"
*"Change My Mind"
*"Magic"
*"Happily"
*"Vas Happenin Boys"
;Paul Potts
*"Mamma"
;
Paula DeAnda
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* Paula, in ''The Larry Sanders Show''
* Paula Campbell (''EastEnders''), in 2003
Film and television
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*"Roll The Credits" (US CHR #37)
;
PrettyMuch
*"Would You Mind"
*"Teacher"
*"Open Arms"
*"No More"
*"Me Necesita" (feat.
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;
R5
*"Let's Not Be Alone Tonight"
;
Robin Thicke
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*"Back Together" (feat.
Nicki Minaj
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Sage The Gemini
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feat.
Nick Jonas
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*"
Good Thing" (US #78)
;
Sam Smith
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*
"How Do You Sleep?" (US #24) (UK #7)
;
Shayne Ward
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*"
If That's OK with You" (UK #2)
*"
No U Hang Up" (UK #2)
*
"Breathless" (UK #6)
*"Damaged"
*"Some Tears Never Dry"
*"Until You"
*"Melt the Snow"
*"U Got Me So"
*"You Make Me Wish"
*
"Stand by Me" (UK #14)
*"Something Worth Living For"
*"A Better Man"
;
Shontelle
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*
"T Shirt" (US #36) (UK #6)
;
Skip Marley
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Life and career
Mar ...
*"Lions"
*"Calm Down"
;
Tammin Sursok
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*"
Pointless Relationship" (AUS #5)
*"
Whatever Will Be
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*"Almost Me"
;
The Vamps
*"Somebody To You" (UK #4)
;
Tori Kelly
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Nobody Love
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" (US #60)
*"Expensive"
*"California Lovers"
;
Tata Young
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*"Sexy, Naughty, Bitchy"
*"Call Him Mine"
;
Usher
*"
DJ Got Us Falling In Love" (US #4)
*
"Scream" (US #9) (UK #5)
;
Victoria Justice
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*"
Beggin' on Your Knees" (US #58)
*"
Best Friend's Brother" (US #86)
;
Vanessa Hudgens
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Say OK
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Background
At first, "Let Go" would have been the second single from the album, but this was repla ...
" (US #61)
*"Whatever Will Be" (Tammin Sursok cover)
;
The Weeknd
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Can't Feel My Face
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" (US #1)
*"
In the Night" (US #12)
*"Shameless"
*"Rockin'"
*"Love to Lay"
*"A Lonely Night"
*"Ordinary Life"
;
Westlife
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*"Where We Are"
*"No More Heroes"
*
"Us Against the World" (UK #8)
*"
Something Right"
*"The Easy Way"
*"Pictures In My Head"
*
"Amazing" (UK #4)
*"Colour My World"
*"Hit You With The Real Thing"
*"Maybe Tomorrow"
*"Miss You When I’m Dreaming"
*"Still Here"
*
"Obvious" (UK #3)
*"Heal"
*"When a Woman Loves a Man"
*"I Get Weak"
Awards and nominations
Kotecha has been the recipient of nine
BMI Awards
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, 23
ASCAP Awards
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and two
''Billboard'' Music Awards, among others.
References
External links
Official web site
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Living people
Writers from Austin, Texas
Songwriters from Texas
American people of Gujarati descent
American male musicians of Indian descent
American musicians of Indian descent
Gujarati people
Year of birth missing (living people)
American male songwriters