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
Websitethebrainmusic.com

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

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

Biography

2005-2008

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

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

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

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

His songs have been recorded by artists including Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Kanye West, 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

Songs by Freddy Wexler

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

References

  1. ↑ 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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  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. "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. 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.
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