Agent X (Music Producers)
Encyclopedia
Agent X is a British
record production, songwriting and DJ team, originally founded as a duo in London
by Music College classmates Greg Bonnick and Leon Price, adding Hayden Chapman and Peter Renshaw to the collective in 2009. The music genres include Dance
, Urban and Pop
.
"Decoy", initially made as a college project, became one of the biggest Dance
records of the year selling 12,000 on white label before later releasing through Warner Music. Until this day "Decoy" is considered a UK Garage
classic and has made Kiss 100
's DJ EZ
's successful series of Pure Garage
compilation
CDs featured on several editions including Pure Garage Classics: Mixed Live by DJ EZ
. Since their formation in 2001 the team have been responsible for a series of successful mainstream UK releases including songs with Tinie Tempah
, Skepta
Ironik, H "Two" O, Dappy
from N-Dubz
, and Mutya Buena
formerly in Sugababes
as well as having several official and unofficial remix
credits on many American
top 10 Billboard
recording artists including Ne-Yo
, Mariah Carey
, Taio Cruz
, Jason Derulo
, and Keri Hilson
.
", the 1st single
for independent Grime
rapper Skepta
, which peaked at #26 in the Official UK Singles Chart. After the success of "Bad Boy", they teamed up again for Skepta's 2nd single "Rescue Me
" which Agent X produced and co-wrote. "Rescue Me" peaked at #14 in the Official UK Singles Chart. Greg Bonnick initially sang the demo
and although uncredited as the singer, Greg's vocals were used on the single's hook
. All four members of Agent X made a cameo appearance in Skepta's both music video
s.
In September 2010 and February 2011 Agent X have been traveling between London
and Los Angeles
for extensive periods of time, keeping a video diary on YouTube
of their recording sessions. In Los Angeles
they have been working with songwriters and artists, including Makeba Riddick
, James Fauntleroy, The Writing Camp
, Alex James, Lauren Evans
, Andre Merritt, Lyrica Anderson
.
of a British
duo Best of Both, consisting of a singers/rappers Chris Lindsey and Myron Jordine, both 19 years old at the time the deal was struck. Agent X produced and co-wrote the debut single "Tipsy Feeling". An official music video
and several Dubstep
remixes have been found on YouTube
.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
record production, songwriting and DJ team, originally founded as a duo in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
by Music College classmates Greg Bonnick and Leon Price, adding Hayden Chapman and Peter Renshaw to the collective in 2009. The music genres include Dance
Dance music
Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement...
, Urban and Pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
.
Early Works
Agent X first came to success in 2001 when their debut singleSingle (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
"Decoy", initially made as a college project, became one of the biggest Dance
Dance music
Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement...
records of the year selling 12,000 on white label before later releasing through Warner Music. Until this day "Decoy" is considered a UK Garage
UK garage
UK garage is a genre of electronic dance music originating from the United Kingdom in the early-1990s. UK garage is a descendant of house music which originated in Chicago and New York, United States. UK garage usually features a distinctive syncopated 4/4 percussive rhythm with 'shuffling'...
classic and has made Kiss 100
Kiss 100 London
Kiss is a UK radio station broadcasting on FM and Digital Radio, specialising in hip hop, R&B, urban and electronic dance music. It also broadcasts on DAB Digital Radio around the UK & nationally on Freeview, Sky and TalkTalk TV...
's DJ EZ
DJ EZ
DJ EZ is a DJ from Tottenham, North London, specialising in UK garage music. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest DJs ever to grace the UK garage scene.- Biography :...
's successful series of Pure Garage
Pure Garage
Pure Garage is a successful series of UK garage compilation albums. Nearly all of them are mixed by DJ EZ.In January 2000, Warner Music chose Kiss 100's DJ EZ to mix Pure Garage, a new garage compilation CD. Pure Garage...
compilation
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
CDs featured on several editions including Pure Garage Classics: Mixed Live by DJ EZ
DJ EZ
DJ EZ is a DJ from Tottenham, North London, specialising in UK garage music. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest DJs ever to grace the UK garage scene.- Biography :...
. Since their formation in 2001 the team have been responsible for a series of successful mainstream UK releases including songs with Tinie Tempah
Tinie Tempah
Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu , better known by his stage name Tinie Tempah, is a British rapper. He made his first mixtape in 2007 with 28 songs, freestyles and remixes, the album features Mz Bratt, Chipmunk and G-Unit...
, Skepta
Skepta
Joseph Junior Adenuga , better known as Skepta, is an English rapper from London. Originally from and born to Nigerian parents he moved to London aged three....
Ironik, H "Two" O, Dappy
Dappy
Costadinos Contostavlos better known by his stage name Dappy, is a British singer-songwriter, rapper, actor of Greek descent. He is best known for being the lead singer of the Camden-based Grime/hip hop/R&B trio N-Dubz, with his cousin Tulisa and their friend Fazer...
from N-Dubz
N-Dubz
N-Dubz are a British hip hop group from Camden Town, London. The group consists of members Dappy, Tulisa Contostavlos and Fazer.N-Dubz were previously signed to Polydor Records before joining All Around the World Records...
, and Mutya Buena
Mutya Buena
Rosa Isabel Mutya Buena is an English recording artist who rose to fame as a member of girl group the Sugababes. With the Sugababes, Buena had four UK number one singles, an additional six top-ten hits and three multi-platinum albums. After leaving the group in December 2005, she released her...
formerly in Sugababes
Sugababes
The Sugababes are an English pop girl group based in London, consisting of members Heidi Range, Amelle Berrabah and Jade Ewen. The Sugababes were formed in 1998 with founding members Siobhán Donaghy, Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan. Their debut album, One Touch, was released in 2000 under London...
as well as having several official and unofficial remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
credits on many American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
top 10 Billboard
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
recording artists including Ne-Yo
Ne-Yo
Shaffer Chimere Smith, Jr. , better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and actor. Beginning his career as a songwriter, Ne-Yo penned the hit "Let Me Love You" for singer Mario...
, Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut with the release of her eponymous studio album in 1990, under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, whom she later married in 1993...
, Taio Cruz
Taio Cruz
Taio Cruz is a British singer-songwriter, record producer, occasional rapper, and entrepreneur. In 2008, he released his debut album Departure, which Cruz wrote, arranged and produced himself. It achieved initial success in the UK and earned him a MOBO Award nomination...
, Jason Derulo
Jason Derulo
Jason Joel Desrouleaux , better known by his stage name Jason Derülo, is an American singer-songwriter, actor and dancer. After producing records for several artists and writing songs for Cash Money Records, co-founder of the label Birdman, Young Money Entertainment owner Lil Wayne and rapper...
, and Keri Hilson
Keri Hilson
Keri Lynn Hilson is an American R&B singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Decatur, Georgia, Hilson began her music career as a songwriter, penning tracks for several artists in the mid-2000s as part of the five-person production and songwriting team, The Clutch...
.
Most Recent Works
In 2010 Agent X produced "Bad BoyBad Boy (Skepta song)
"Bad Boy" is a single by British grime artist Skepta, released on 15 March 2010 for digital download. On 21 March 2010 it charted number 26 on the UK Singles Chart. The track is produced by Agent X and the music video is directed by "Staple House"...
", the 1st single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
for independent Grime
Grime (music)
Grime is a style of music that emerged from Bow, East London, England in the early 2000s, primarily as a development of UK garage, dancehall, and hip hop...
rapper Skepta
Skepta
Joseph Junior Adenuga , better known as Skepta, is an English rapper from London. Originally from and born to Nigerian parents he moved to London aged three....
, which peaked at #26 in the Official UK Singles Chart. After the success of "Bad Boy", they teamed up again for Skepta's 2nd single "Rescue Me
Rescue Me (Skepta song)
"Rescue Me" is a single by British grime artist, Skepta. It released June 27, 2010 for digital download. On July 10, 2010 it charted number 14 on the UK Singles Chart, beating the chart position of Skepta's previous single, "Bad Boy". The track is produced by Agent X - who had also produced "Bad...
" which Agent X produced and co-wrote. "Rescue Me" peaked at #14 in the Official UK Singles Chart. Greg Bonnick initially sang the demo
Demo (music)
A demo version or demo of a song is one recorded for reference rather than for release. A demo is a way for a musician to approximate their ideas on tape or disc, and provide an example of those ideas to record labels, producers or other artists...
and although uncredited as the singer, Greg's vocals were used on the single's hook
Hook (music)
A hook is a musical idea, often a short riff, passage, or phrase, that is used in popular music to make a song appealing and to "catch the ear of the listener". The term generally applies to popular music, especially rock music, hip hop, dance music, and pop. In these genres, the hook is often...
. All four members of Agent X made a cameo appearance in Skepta's both music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
s.
In September 2010 and February 2011 Agent X have been traveling between London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
and Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
for extensive periods of time, keeping a video diary on YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
of their recording sessions. In Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
they have been working with songwriters and artists, including Makeba Riddick
Makeba Riddick
Makeba Riddick is a singer-songwriter who has been active since 2005. She is originally from West Baltimore, United States. Currently she is managed by Jay-Z's record label and production house, Roc Nation...
, James Fauntleroy, The Writing Camp
The Writing Camp
The Writing Camp is an American songwriter collective, founded by Evan "Kidd" Bogart and David "DQ" Quiñones. Since its formation in 2007, the team has been responsible for a series of successful released in pop, R&B and dance music, including 2008's "Right Here " by Brandy and Beyoncé Knowles's...
, Alex James, Lauren Evans
Lauren Evans
Lauren Evans is an American singer/songwriter responsible for penning hits by Alexandra Burke and Jordin Sparks.-Early life and career:Lauren Evans grew up in San Bernardino, CA, the daughter of a worship pastor, John Evans, of Maranatha! Music and Promise Keepers. She recorded several popular...
, Andre Merritt, Lyrica Anderson
Lyrica Anderson
-Music career:Lyrica Anderson started her music career at a young age. She is an artist signed to the record label Mosley Music Group a division of Interscope Records.-Select discography:*"Are You Ready" Hannah Montana Forever, By Hannah Montana...
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Artist Development
In 2011 Agent X announced the signingRecording contract
A recording contract is a legal agreement between a record label and a recording artist , where the artist makes a record for the label to sell and promote...
of a British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
duo Best of Both, consisting of a singers/rappers Chris Lindsey and Myron Jordine, both 19 years old at the time the deal was struck. Agent X produced and co-wrote the debut single "Tipsy Feeling". An official music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
and several Dubstep
Dubstep
Dubstep is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in south London, England. Its overall sound has been described as "tightly coiled productions with overwhelming bass lines and reverberant drum patterns, clipped samples, and occasional vocals"....
remixes have been found on YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
.
Singles
- 2001: "Decoy / Turbulence" Agent X
- 2006: "Slow It Down" (Agent X feat. Donae'o)
- 2007: "Perfect Girl" (Agent X feat. Ultra and Tinie TempahTinie TempahPatrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu , better known by his stage name Tinie Tempah, is a British rapper. He made his first mixtape in 2007 with 28 songs, freestyles and remixes, the album features Mz Bratt, Chipmunk and G-Unit...
) - 2008: "What's It Gonna Be" (H "Two" O feat. PlatnumPlatnumPlatnum are a British three-piece bassline vocal group from Manchester, UK, consisting of male vocalist Aaron Evers and female vocalists Mina Poli and Michelle McKenna. The trio are best known for providing the vocals on H "Two" O's 2008 single, "What's It Gonna Be?", which reached number two in...
) - 2008: "I Wanna Be Your ManI Wanna Be Your Man (Ironik song)"I Wanna Be Your Man" is the second single from Ironiks' debut album No Point in Wasting Tears. The song peaked at No. 35 on the official UK Singles Chart.-Music video:...
" Ironik - 2008: "Love Shy (Thinking About You)Love Shy (Thinking About You)"Love Shy " is the second single by UK bassline group Platnum. It was released after the success of "What's It Gonna Be" with H "Two" O....
" PlatnumPlatnumPlatnum are a British three-piece bassline vocal group from Manchester, UK, consisting of male vocalist Aaron Evers and female vocalists Mina Poli and Michelle McKenna. The trio are best known for providing the vocals on H "Two" O's 2008 single, "What's It Gonna Be?", which reached number two in... - 2009: "Fallin'" (Agent X feat. MutyaMutya BuenaRosa Isabel Mutya Buena is an English recording artist who rose to fame as a member of girl group the Sugababes. With the Sugababes, Buena had four UK number one singles, an additional six top-ten hits and three multi-platinum albums. After leaving the group in December 2005, she released her...
and Ultra) - 2010: "Bad BoyBad Boy (Skepta song)"Bad Boy" is a single by British grime artist Skepta, released on 15 March 2010 for digital download. On 21 March 2010 it charted number 26 on the UK Singles Chart. The track is produced by Agent X and the music video is directed by "Staple House"...
" (SkeptaSkeptaJoseph Junior Adenuga , better known as Skepta, is an English rapper from London. Originally from and born to Nigerian parents he moved to London aged three....
) - 2010: "Rescue MeRescue Me (Skepta song)"Rescue Me" is a single by British grime artist, Skepta. It released June 27, 2010 for digital download. On July 10, 2010 it charted number 14 on the UK Singles Chart, beating the chart position of Skepta's previous single, "Bad Boy". The track is produced by Agent X - who had also produced "Bad...
" (SkeptaSkeptaJoseph Junior Adenuga , better known as Skepta, is an English rapper from London. Originally from and born to Nigerian parents he moved to London aged three....
feat. Agent X) - 2011: "Tipsy Feeling" (Best of Both)
- 2011: "Party Til Daylight" LAX feat. Dready (digital)
Agent X 12" / White Labels / EPs / Remixes / Mixtapes
- 2000: "Western" Agent X
- 2000: "Decoy / Turbulence" Agent X
- 2001: "Stutter" Agent X
- 2001: "Turbulence 2" Agent X
- 2003: "Killahertz VIP" Agent X
- 2003: "The Vintage EP" Agent X
- 2003: "Girls Play Too" (The Riplash & Sus Mixes) Agent X (12")
- 2004: "Galaxy / Grimeclaps" Agent X (12")
- 2004: "Motion Picture / Skanked" Agent X (12")
- 2004: "Deadlock" Agent X (12")
- 2005: "Scream & Shout" Agent X (12")
- 2005: "Latino Lover" Agent X (12")
- 2005: "Killahertz" Agent X (12")
- 2005: "Latino Lover" Agent X (12")
- 2006: "Dangerous Pow" Agent X VS Lethal Bizzle (12")
- 2006: "Fya Warta / Overproof" Agent X Presents Dub Melitia (12")
- 2006: "Slow It Down" Agent X (12")
- 2007: "Return Of The Boss / Scream & Shout Remixes" Agent X feat The Dready (12")
- 2007: "Flip Flop" Agent X Presents TS7 (12")
- 2009: "The Remixes" Agent X (12")
- 2011: "Back 2 The Future" Agent X presents Best of Both (digital)
- 2011: "Rockit EP" Agent X (digital)
Official Remixes
- 2001: "One Night StandOne Night Stand (song)"One Night Stand" is a song by English R&B group Mis-Teeq, taken from their debut album, Lickin' on Both Sides. The single was released as the third single in the UK. The single was later released in the US off Mis-Teeq's selftitled US debut album. It was released as the second single following...
" (Agent X Remix) Mis-TeeqMis-TeeqMis-Teeq are a British R&B girl group, comprising singers Alesha Dixon, Su-Elise Nash and Sabrina Washington. Originally a quartet which included Zena McNally, the group was formed in 1999 and released three major studio albums and seven consecutive UK top ten singles, including international hits... - 2001: "You Rock My WorldYou Rock My World"You Rock My World" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson from his tenth, and final, studio album Invincible . The song was released as the lead single from the album in August 2001 by Epic Records. The lyrics pertain to being in love and trying to gain a woman's affection...
" (Agent X Remix) Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records... - 2002: "When You Look At MeWhen You Look at Me"When You Look at Me" is a song by American singer Christina Milian. It was written by Milian, Christin Karlsson, Nina Woodford, Fredrik Odesio and Henrik Jonback, and produced by Bloodshy & Avant for her self-titled debut album...
" (Agent X Remix feat MC RomeoMC Romeo-Biography:Romeo first found fame in the garage group So Solid Crew and subsequently had a solo career, firstly with the single "Romeo Dunn" which reached #3 in the UK Singles Chart in 2002, and secondly a duet with Christina Milian, "It's All Gravy", which reached #4 in the UK Singles Chart in the...
) Christina MilianChristina MilianChristine Flores , better known by her stage name Christina Milian , is an American singer-songwriter, actress, dancer, and model.... - 2002: "Feel It BoyFeel It Boy- Song information :The song was written by Beenie Man and produced by award-winning duo The Neptunes. It was released as a single on September 16, 2002, peaking in the top 20's and 30's in most countries. It spent 12 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at #28...
" (Agent X Remix) Beenie ManBeenie ManAnthony Moses Davis , better known by his stage name Beenie Man, is a Grammy award winning Jamaican reggae artist. He is the self-proclaimed "King of the Dancehall".-Biography:...
feat Janet JacksonJanet JacksonJanet Damita Jo Jackson is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 25 years... - 2002: "Always on TimeAlways on Time"Always on Time" is a song by American rapper Ja Rule, featuring Ashanti, and produced by Irv Gotti. The music was written by 7 Aurelius, Ja Rule and Irving Lorenzo. The song became both Ashanti's first Hot 100 number one single and Ja Rule's second....
" (Agent X Remix) Ja RuleJa RuleJeffrey Atkins , better known by his stage name Ja Rule, is an American rapper, singer, and actor.Born in Hollis, Queens, he began his career in the group Cash Money Click and debuted in 1999 with Venni Vetti Vecci and its single "Holla Holla"... - 2002: "HappyHappy (Ashanti song)"Happy" is the second single by American R&B singer Ashanti from her debut album on May 21, 2002 . It was written by Ashanti, Raymond Calhoun and producer Irv Gotti....
" (Agent X Remix) Ashanti - 2003: "Boy (I Need You)Boy (I Need You)"Boy " is a song co-written and co-produced by Mariah Carey and Just Blaze for Carey's twelfth album Charmbracelet . It features a sample of the Rose Royce song "I'm Going Down", which is also sampled in the same fashion in rapper Cam'ron's 2002 single "Oh Boy". Cam'ron himself provides verses for...
" (Agent X Remix) Mariah CareyMariah CareyMariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut with the release of her eponymous studio album in 1990, under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, whom she later married in 1993... - 2006: "Lipstick" (Agent X Remix) Alesha DixonAlesha DixonAlesha Anjanette Dixon is an English singer-songwriter, dancer, model and television personality. She first found fame in the all-female R&B trio Mis-Teeq, however, the trio separated in 2005 and Dixon continued pursuing her music career as a solo artist, signing to Polydor Records...
- 2008: "CloserCloser (Ne-Yo song)"Closer" is a 2008 Single by American pop/R&B singer Ne-Yo. The song was produced by Stargate.The song was released as the first single from his third album Year of the Gentleman. It reached #1 in the UK, scoring Ne-Yo his second UK No.1 following 2006's So Sick...
" (Agent X Remix) Ne-YoNe-YoShaffer Chimere Smith, Jr. , better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and actor. Beginning his career as a songwriter, Ne-Yo penned the hit "Let Me Love You" for singer Mario... - 2008: "Day N' NiteDay 'n' Nite"Day 'n' Nite" is the debut single by alternative hip hop artist Kid Cudi. It was produced by Dot da Genius and released February 2008 as a single, but was leaked in December 2007 and was featured by many blogs in mid-November 2008...
" (Agent X Remix) Kid CudiKid CudiScott Ramon Seguro Mescudi , better known by his stage name Kid Cudi , sometimes stylized KiD CuDi, is an American rapper, singer and actor. He first gained major attention after the release of his debut mixtape A Kid Named Cudi. In 2009, his single "Day 'n' Nite" reached the top five of the...
VS CrookersCrookersCrookers are an Italian DJ/production duo who have worked together since 2003. When the two artists met, both were trying to branch out of their genre and explore dance music. Their first collaboration worked... - 2008: "Stay With MeStay with Me (Ironik song)"Stay with Me" is the first single from Ironiks' debut album "No Point In Wasting Tears". The song peaked at #5 on the official UK singles chart.-Song information:...
" (Agent X Remix) Ironik feat ChipmunkChipmunk (rapper)Jahmaal Noel Fyffe known by his stage name Chipmunk, is a British hip hop rapper and songwriter from Tottenham, London.... - 2008: "Wearing My RolexWearing My Rolex"Wearing My Rolex" is a 2008 single from British grime artist Wiley who is a founding member of the Roll Deep Crew. Described as "grime-meets-electro" on Radio 1XTRA, the song samples DSK's song "What Would We Do" and was released on 5 May 2008 by Asylum/Atlantic Records...
" (Agent X Remix) WileyWiley (rapper)Richard Kylea Cowie , better known by his stage name Wiley is a prolific British music producer, MC and recording artist, and rapper with roots from Trinidad... - 2008: "Dance Wiv MeDance Wiv MeDance wiv Me is a single by Ghanaian British rapper Dizzee Rascal, from his fourth studio album Tongue n' Cheek. It was released on 22 June 2008 and features guest vocals from Scottish DJ Calvin Harris and English R&B singer Chrome...
" (Agent X Remix) Dizzee RascalDizzee RascalDylan Kwabena Mills , better known by his stage name Dizzee Rascal, is a Ghanaian British rapper, songwriter and record producer. His music is a blend of garage, hip hop, grime, ragga, pop and electronic music, with eclectic samples and more exotic styles... - 2008: "MaybeMaybe (Jay Sean song)"Maybe" is the second single from Jay Sean's second album My Own Way. It was originally scheduled to be released on 7 April 2008 but was postponed...
" (Agent X Remix) Jay Sean - 2008: "Superwoman" ShontelleShontelleShontelle Layne , known professionally as Shontelle, is a Barbadian singer, and songwriter. She released her debut album Shontelligence in November 2008. Her sophomore album, No Gravity, was released in September 2010...
- 2008: "Strobelight (song)Strobelight (song)"Strobelight" is the first single from pop singer Luigi Masi. The song was released on Masi's MySpace on 28 August 2008, and the video on 18 September 2008.The song was written and produced by Jim Beanz and recorded in April 2008 in London...
" Luigi MasiLuigi MasiLuigi Masi is a British singer who lives in London, but was born in Brazil. His first single "Strobelight" was released on 20 October 2008 and was a top 10 UK club hit. His second single "Armed With Love" was released on 25 May 2009 and again reached top 10 on the club chart... - 2009: "GoodbyeGoodbye (Kristinia DeBarge song)"Goodbye" is the debut single from American recording artist Kristinia DeBarge from her debut studio album Exposed. It was released digitally in the United States on April 7, 2009, to U.S. radio on April 28, 2009, and in the UK on August 10, 2009. The song contains a sample of Steam's "Na Na Hey...
" Kristinia DeBargeKristinia DeBargeKristinia DeBarge is an American singer-songwriter. She first appeared on national television in 2003 as a contestant on the American Idol spin-off, American Juniors. In 2009, DeBarge signed a contract with the Island Records department Sodapop, releasing her debut album Exposed in July of the... - 2009: "EverybodyEverybody (Rudenko song)"Everybody" is a dance/house single by Russian DJ Leonid Rudenko. The song features vocals from Kelly Barnes -a singer/songwriter in Los Angeles from the band Ragsy.The unofficial remix shown on UK music stations, such as Kiss, samples the song Cop That Shit, by Timbaland & Magoo featuring Missy...
" RudenkoRudenkoLeonid Rudenko , better known by his stage name, Rudenko, is a record producer and DJ from Russia, who was born and raised in Moscow.-Music career:... - 2009: "Culo" Aggro SantosAggro SantosYuri "Aggro" Santos is a Brazilian-born English rapper from Balham, London.-Background:Santos was born in Sao Paulo and raised in London. He decided to become a musician after buying the Carlos Santana album 'Supernatural' when he was eight...
- 2009: "Meaning Of Love" (Agent X Remix) Nana
- 2009: "Whatcha SayWhatcha Say"Whatcha Say" is the debut single by American recording artist Jason Derülo. It was produced by J. R. Rotem with additional production by German producer Fuego and samples the song "Hide and Seek" by Imogen Heap. "Whatcha Say" topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.Derülo recorded a...
" (Agent X Remix) Jason DerüloJason DeruloJason Joel Desrouleaux , better known by his stage name Jason Derülo, is an American singer-songwriter, actor and dancer. After producing records for several artists and writing songs for Cash Money Records, co-founder of the label Birdman, Young Money Entertainment owner Lil Wayne and rapper... - 2009: "Sunglasses at NightSunglasses at Night (Skepta song)"Sunglasses At Night" is a single by British grime artist, Skepta. It was released on 16 March 2009 for digital download. It samples the original song of the same title by Corey Hart.-Track listing:-Chart performance:...
" SkeptaSkeptaJoseph Junior Adenuga , better known as Skepta, is an English rapper from London. Originally from and born to Nigerian parents he moved to London aged three.... - 2009: "Birthday SexBirthday Sex"Birthday Sex" is the debut single by American recording artist Jeremih. It is the lead single from his debut album, Jeremih. The song was written by Jeremih and Keith James and produced by Mick Schultz. "Birthday Sex" peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop...
" JeremihJeremihJeremiah Felton who performs under the mononym Jeremih , is an American recording artist and producer signed to Def Jam Recordings. Jeremih's debut single, "Birthday Sex" , peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100... - 2009: "Knocks You Down" (Agent X Remix) Keri HilsonKeri HilsonKeri Lynn Hilson is an American R&B singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Decatur, Georgia, Hilson began her music career as a songwriter, penning tracks for several artists in the mid-2000s as part of the five-person production and songwriting team, The Clutch...
feat Ne-YoNe-YoShaffer Chimere Smith, Jr. , better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and actor. Beginning his career as a songwriter, Ne-Yo penned the hit "Let Me Love You" for singer Mario...
and Kanye WestKanye WestKanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and... - 2010: "Break Your HeartBreak Your Heart"Break Your Heart" is a song by English singer-songwriter Taio Cruz. The song serves as the lead single from his second studio album Rokstarr. It was written by Cruz and Fraser T. Smith and produced by Smith. It was first released in the UK on 20 September 2009, followed by a release in the United...
" Taio CruzTaio CruzTaio Cruz is a British singer-songwriter, record producer, occasional rapper, and entrepreneur. In 2008, he released his debut album Departure, which Cruz wrote, arranged and produced himself. It achieved initial success in the UK and earned him a MOBO Award nomination...