Freddy Wexler

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Freddy Wexler
Wexler on Apple's Beats 1 Radio, 2018
Wexler on Apple's Beats 1 Radio, 2018
Background information
OriginNew York City, U.S.
Occupation(s)Creator, producer, songwriter
Years active2007-present
LabelsThe Brain Music
Websitethebrainmusic.com

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

Wexler is the founder of The Brain Music,[2] a 360 music company specializing in records and publishing.[3] The Brain has joint ventures with Disney, Scooter Braun Projects, Warner Chappell, and Prescription (Rx) Songs.[4][5]

Wexler is also known by the pseudonym Jackson Penn, under which he has released several records.[5]

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.[6] At 19, Wexler signed a record deal.[7] He then wrote and produced full-time for other artists and signed a contract with EMI Music Publishing.[8] Wexler subsequently wrote songs for multiple recording artists and television shows, including "Dancing with the Stars" and "The Bachelorette."[9][10]

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.[11][12]

2009-2011[]

He started a music management company, where he represented several recording artists, including Rachel Platten.[13] 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.[14][15]

2012-present[]

Wexler founded The Brain Music, a cross-platform record label, artist management company, and publishing company.[16][5] In 2017, he began releasing music under the pseudonym Jackson Penn.[17] In 2018, he started The Freddy Wexler Company.[18] Wexler cowrote the single "Stuck with U" by Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande, which hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[19] Proceeds from the song benefitted families of COVID-19 first responders.[20] Music Business Worldwide named Wexler one of the "World’s Greatest Songwriters" in 2020.[6]

Career[]

His songs have been recorded by artists including Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Kanye West, the Jonas Brothers,[21] Demi Lovato, Pink, Post Malone, Celine Dion, Halsey, Zayn Malik, Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix, Avicii, DNCE, Pusha T, Bea Miller, and Wyclef Jean.[22]

Select Discography[]

Songs by Freddy Wexler [23][]

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.
  2. ^ "This Girl's Got Moxie! | Anthem Magazine". anthemmagazine.com. Retrieved 2019-08-08.
  3. ^ "THE BRAIN - Records • Publishing • Management". THE BRAIN. 2013-08-15. Retrieved 2019-08-08.
  4. ^ "Spencer Lee's voice is already classic on "With A Little Help From My Friends"". The Fader.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b c 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.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b 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.
  7. ^ "Sony/ATV Music Publishing Signs Bobby Sessions, Freddy Wexler". Variety. 7 July 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  8. ^ "Finding common ground with Rick". Financial Times.
  9. ^ Saadi, Sommer (17 September 2008). "Songwriter aims to live out dream". SMU Daily Campus. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on January 19, 2014. Retrieved July 30, 2015.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  12. ^ Freedman, Pete (24 April 2008). "If You're Awake And Free Tomorrow At 7:15 In The Morning..." Dallas Observer. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  13. ^ Alex, Kevin; er (2016-04-11). "The Not-So-Overnight Success of "Fight Song"". ELLE. Retrieved 2019-08-08.
  14. ^ Domanick, Andrea (2016-03-23). "Moxie Raia Has a New Pop Agenda". Vice. Retrieved 2019-08-08.
  15. ^ "This Girl's Got Moxie!". Anthem Magazine. 2014-07-07. Retrieved 2016-05-06.
  16. ^ 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.
  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.
  18. ^ "THE FREDDY WEXLER COMPANY - California Company Search". www.californiacompany.info. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  19. ^ 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.
  20. ^ 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.
  21. ^ Roth, Madeline. "Inside Jonas Brothers' 'Like It's Christmas': Songwriter Freddy Wexler Breaks Down The Festive Bop". MTV News. Retrieved 2019-11-25.
  22. ^ "Jackson Penn's 'Babylon' Video: Kanye West, Selena Gomez Co-Writer Breaks Out on His Own". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-08-08.
  23. ^ "Freddy Wexler | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-05-06.
  24. ^ "Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter IV" Album Certified Triple Platinum Worldwide". Lilwaynehq.com. 2012-02-22. Retrieved 2016-05-06.
  25. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2017-08-28.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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