Dreamlab (production team)
| Dreamlab | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Sydney |
| Genres | Pop, pop rock, dance-pop, electropop, hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Producer/ songwriter, musician |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Associated acts | Nicki Minaj, Britney Spears, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, The Wanted, Celine Dion, Vanessa Hudgens, Girls' Generation, Aly and AJ |
| Members |
Daniel James Leah Haywood |
Dreamlab is an Australian record producing and songwriting team, composed of Daniel James and Leah Haywood, based in Los Angeles. The teams genres range from pop, dance, to hip hop.
Career
James and Haywood initially began as a collaboration, releasing their self-titled EP Dreamlab. Dreamlab later became their production and songwriting team name.[1] Before moving into Dreamlab productions, Haywood received success in mainstream music as a Singer-songwriter with her debut album Leah. In 2001 Haywood was nominated for Best Female Artist as well as Most Performed Australian Work for her hit single "We Think It's Love" at the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) awards.[2] Around this time James moved to the band 'Receiver' as the lead vocalist, touring the United States and Australia.
After relocating from Australia to Los Angeles, Dreamlab's initial success came with producing a majority of the debut release of Aly and AJ, "Into the Rush". The album was later certified Platinum by the RIAA.[3] From then Dreamlab has gone on to Co-produce and Co-write for Grammy Award nominated artists Demi Lovato, Nicki Minaj, Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus, Vanessa Hudgens, and in 2011 wrote and produced three songs from the Girls' Generation self title Double platinum selling album.[1][4] Haywood has also performed background vocals for Britney Spears and Celine Dion.[5] In 2011 dreamlab set up the imprint, Layer Cake Records, with their first signing being Hunter Parrish.
Discography
| Year | Artist | Album | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Celine Dion | Vocals, ("That's the Way It Is") | |
| 2001 | Leah Haywood | Leah | Co-writer, ("Leah Album") |
| Leah Haywood | What Women Want Soundtrack | Co-writer, ("We Think It's Love") | |
| 2003 | Mandy Moore | Stuart Little 2 | Writer, ("Top of The World") |
| 2005 | Aly & AJ | Into the Rush | Producer, writer, ("Rush","In a Second") Producer ("No One", "Collapsed", "Out of the Blue", "Something More", "Protecting Me", "I Am One of Them") |
| 2006 | Vanessa Hudgens | V | Producer, writer, ("Promise", "Drive","Afraid") |
| 2007 | The Cheetah Girls | TCG | Producer, writer, ("So Bring It On","Uh-Oh") |
| 2008 | Britney Spears | Circus | Vocals, ("Out From Under") |
| Vanessa Hudgens | Identified | Programmer, arranger ("Did it Ever Cross your Mind","Papercut") | |
| Ryan Cabrera | The Moon Under Water | Producer, writer ("Say", "Relax", "Say You Will", "In Between Lights", "Should've Kissed You") producer ("I Will Remember You", "Please Don't Lie To Me", "How Bout Tonight") | |
| Jordan Pruitt | Permission to Fly | Producer, writer ("One Love","Simple Things") | |
| Michael Paynter | Producer, co-writer, ("Lay My Armour Down","Let Go") | ||
| 2009 | Selena Gomez & the Scene | Original Motion Picture Hollywood Soundtrack | Producer, writer ("Magical") |
| Miley Cyrus | Hannah Montana 3 | Producer, writer, ("Supergirl") | |
| Ashley Tisdale | Guilty Pleasure | Producer, writer ("Masquerade") | |
| Cassie Davis | Differently | Producer, writer ("Do It Again") | |
| Camera Can't Lie | Days & Days | Producer, writer ("The One That Got Away") | |
| LoveHateHero | America Underwater | Producer, co-writer ("America Underwater Album") | |
| 2010 | The Wanted | The Wanted | Producer, co-writer ("Say It on The Radio") |
| Debi Nova | Producer, writer ("Drummer Boy") | ||
| Allison Iraheta | Just Like You | Producer, writer ("Pieces") | |
| SoundGirl | Something to Dream About | Producer, co-writer ("Hero") | |
| BC Jean | Producer, writer ("Shattered","Get All Over Me") | ||
| 2011 | Demi Lovato | Unbroken | Producer, co-writer ("Unbroken","Mistake","Hold Up") |
| Selena Gomez & the Scene | 'When the Sun Goes Down | Producer, co-writer ("Hit the Lights") | |
| Girls' Generation | Girls' Generation | Co-writer ("I'm in Love With the Hero","Beautiful Stranger","Born to Be a Lady") | |
| Avery | Producer, co-writer ("Go Screw Yourself","That Girl","Next Level") | ||
| 2012 | Nicki Minaj | Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded | Co-producer, co-writer ("Marilyn Monroe") |
| Bridgit Mendler | Hello My Name Is... | Producer, co-writer, Mixed ("Blonde") | |
| 2013 | Selena Gomez | Stars Dance | Producer, co-writer ("Like A Champion", "Write Your Name", "Music Feels Better", "The Lover in Me") |
| Selena Gomez | Come & Get It | Vocal producer | |
| Nikki Williams | Glowing | Co-producer, co-writer | |
| 2014 | The Veronicas | The Veronicas (album) | Producer, writer. (Cruel, Teenage Millionaire) |
| 2015 | Selena Gomez | Revival | Vocal Producer, Write, Editor (Sober, Good For You, Camouflage, Survivors, Perfect, Cologne) |
References
- 1 2 "Daniel James and Leah Haywood (Dreamlab)" Advanced Alternative Media. Retrieved 9 February 2012
- ↑ "APRA|AMCOS Nominations – 2001". Australasian Performing Right Association. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
- ↑ "Aly and AJ" BMI. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
- ↑ "Album/Collection:Girls Generation" Anime Lyrics dot Com. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
- ↑ "Artist Direct" Leah Haywood Biography. Retrieved 9 February 2012.