Scott Harris (songwriter)

Scott Harris
Birth name Scott Harris Friedman
Origin New York, U.S.
Genres Pop, alternative, pop rock, progressive house, electro house, trap
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instruments Vocals, piano, guitar
Years active 2011–present
Associated acts Shawn Mendes, The Chainsmokers, Daya, Jessie J, Melanie Martinez, Krewella

Scott Harris Friedman is an American multi-platinum[1] songwriter, producer, and musician best known for his work with Shawn Mendes and co-writing hit song Don't Let Me Down by The Chainsmokers featuring Daya, which reached #1 on the US Mainstream Top 40 chart in 2016.[2][3] Harris has 10 songs on Shawn Mendes' sophomore album Illuminate including the lead single Treat You Better which reached the top 5 at the US Mainstream Top 40 chart[4] and 10 songs on Shawn Mendes' debut album Handwritten which debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200.[5] Harris has also written songs for a number of artists, including Jessie J, Melanie Martinez, Krewella, and Tiesto; he co-wrote every song on The Shawn Mendes EP in 2014, which debuted at number five on the Billboard 200.[6]

Songwriting discography

Year Artist Album Song
2016 Naughty Boy ft. Kyla & Popcaan "Should've Been Me"[7]
Lost Kings ft. Emily Warren "Phone Down"[8]
Shawn Mendes Illuminate "Ruin"[9]
"Treat You Better"[10]
"Three Empty Words"[11]
"Don't Be a Fool"[11]
"No Promises"[11]
"Lights On"[11]
"Honest"[11]
"Patience"[11]
"Bad Reputation"[11]
"Understand"[11]
The Chainsmokers – "Don't Let Me Down"
Tiesto and Oliver Heldens ft. Natalie La Rose -- "The Right Song"[12]
American Authors What We Live For "Mess With Your Heart"
Sammy Adams The Long Way "Helluva"
Handsome Ghost "The Brilliant Glow" "Graduate"[13]
Skizzy Mars Alone Together "Girl on a Train"[14]
2015 Melanie Martinez Cry Baby "Tag, You're It"[15]
Shawn Mendes Handwritten "Life of the Party"[16]
"Never Be Alone"[16]
"Kid in Love"[16]
"I Don't Even Know Your Name"[16]
"Something Big"[16]
"Strings"[16]
"Aftertaste"[16]
"Air"[16]
"This is What it Takes"[16]
"The Weight"[16]
"Don't Want Your Love"[16]
"Lost"[16]
Omi Me 4 U "Drop in the Ocean
Sabrina Carpenter Eyes Wide Open "White Flag"
2014 Christian Burghardt Safe Place to Land EP "Spark"[17]
"When She Cries"[18]
Oh Honey With Love "Get it Right"[19]
Niykee Heaton Bad Intentions "Villa"[20]
Jessie J Sweet Talker "Ain't Been Done"[21]
2013 Krewella Get Wet "Pass the Love Around"[15]
2011 Stephen Jerzak Miles and Miles "Party Like You're Single"[15]

References

  1. ↑ "RIAA Don't Let Me Down". Retrieved 2016-09-24.
  2. ↑ Kawashima, Dale (July 1, 2016). "Songwriter Emily Warren Has Breakthrough Hit, Co-Writing "Don't Let Me Down" For The Chainsmokers (featuring Daya)". SongwriterUniverse.com. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
  3. ↑ "The Chainsmokers' 'Don't Let Me Down' Remix Roundup: Listen to 9 Best Right Now". Billboard. June 17, 2016. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
  4. ↑ "Shawn Mendes - Chart history". Retrieved 2016-09-24.
  5. ↑ http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6538916/shawn-mendes-handwritten-debut-no-1-billboard-200-chart
  6. ↑ Friedman, Courtney Scott (August 20, 2014). "Local songwriter debuts at No. 5". LI Herald. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
  7. ↑ "Ultimate Music | Naughty Boy "Should've Been Me" (featuring Kyla and Popcaan)".
  8. ↑ "Lost Kings Signs With Disruptor Records / RCA Records & Releases "Phone Down" Ft. Emily Warren". rcarecords.com. Retrieved 2016-10-23.
  9. ↑ "Ruin credits". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
  10. ↑ "Shawn Mendes confirms new single "Treat You Better"". HamadaMania.com. May 27, 2016. Retrieved 2016-07-10.
  11. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Shawn Mendes – Illuminate". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2016-09-24.
  12. ↑ "The Right Song credits". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
  13. ↑ "Handsome Ghost - Graduate". MusixMatch.com. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
  14. ↑ "Scott Harris credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
  15. 1 2 3 "Scott Harris discography". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
  16. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 "Shawn Mendes – Handwritten". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
  17. ↑ "Spark by Christian Burghardt". MusixMatch.com. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
  18. ↑ "When She Cries by Christian Burghardt". MusixMatch. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
  19. ↑ "The Road Within soundtrack". Soundtrack.net. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
  20. ↑ "Villa by Nykee Heaton". Shazam.com. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
  21. ↑ "Ain't Been Done credits". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
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