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[[File:Richey McCourt.jpg|thumb|Richey McCourt, May 2015]] |
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'''Richey McCourt''' is a Dublin-based songwriter |
'''Richey McCourt''' is a Dublin-based songwriter, who is signed to Stockholm-based publishing company, DH MGMT.<ref>http://www.dhmgmt.se</ref> (formerly ONE MGMT) McCourt has worked with a variety of artists and producers including [[Will Young]], [[Pixie Lott]], [[Matt Cardle]], [[Rebecca Ferguson]] and [[Isaac Waddington]]. He writes predominantly with Swedish-based writer and producer Nick Jarl. McCourt and Jarl's song "Losing the Love" is featured in the Disney movie ''Tini: El gran cambio de Violetta'' starring [[Martina Stoessel]] and on [[Tini (album)|her debut album]]. The video for "Losing The Love" went live on Vevo on May 6, 2016 <ref>http://vevo.ly/tXP9xA</ref> with the album entering the German album charts at Number 6 on the same day.<ref>https://www.offiziellecharts.de/charts/album</ref> |
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In 2015, McCourt and Jarl's song "I Don't Need a Lover" appeared on the number 1 UK Will Young album, ''[[85% Proof]].'' |
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In June 2015, McCourt was interviewed as part of the IrishTimes.com series "How Music Works",<ref>http://www.irishtimes.com/culture/how-music-works-how-to-write-a-hit-pop-song-1.2262606</ref> where he discussed his approach to songwriting, and his background in performance. |
In June 2015, McCourt was interviewed as part of the IrishTimes.com series "How Music Works",<ref>http://www.irishtimes.com/culture/how-music-works-how-to-write-a-hit-pop-song-1.2262606</ref> where he discussed his approach to songwriting, and his background in performance. |
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| ⚫ | McCourt has co-written a song for the forthcoming [[Rebecca Ferguson (singer)|Rebecca Ferguson]] album "[[Superwoman (Rebecca Ferguson album)|Superwoman]]", called "I'll Meet You There". The album was released on October 14, 2016 and debuted at Number 6 on the UK Album Charts. In October 2017, a track written and produced by McCourt/Jarl "Not Alone" was released by Hollywood Records artist [http://www.shalisaofficial.com Shalisa]. |
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Another McCourt/Jarl's song, "Losing the Love", was featured in the Disney movie ''Tini: El gran cambio de Violetta'' starring [[Martina Stoessel]] and on [[Tini (album)|her debut album]]. The video for "Losing The Love" went live on Vevo on May 6, 2016 <ref>http://vevo.ly/tXP9xA</ref> with the album entering the German album charts at Number 6 on the same day.<ref>https://www.offiziellecharts.de/charts/album</ref> |
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A track co-written and produced by McCourt, '[https://2fm.rte.ie/2018/10/12/laoise-performing-single-tracy-live-studio-8/ Again]', by [[2FM]] Rising electro-pop artist LAOISE was released in September 2018. The track received critical acclaim, with the UK's [https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/new-music-the-1975-dua-lipa-flohio-laoise-album-latest-tracks-a8591861.html Independent] citing Robyn as a comparison. |
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Partnering with Nick Jarl, and Swedish artist Julia Lov, McCourt co-wrote Julia's debut single '[https://www.scandipop.co.uk/introducing-julia-lov-fire-po-po-pom-pom/ Fire PO PO POM POM]'. The track, released in october 2018, was playlisted by national radio station P3 Sveriges Radio. Julia confirmed that her next single would be 'Ain't Nobody', another track co-written and co-produced by Jarl/McCourt, due for release early 2019. |
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==Songwriting discography== |
==Songwriting discography== |
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Richey McCourt (Songwriter) | |
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| Birth name | Richey McCourt |
| Born | 11 May 1981 |
| Origin | Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | Pop, electropop, dance-pop, pop rock, |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, record producer, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, drums, bass, keyboards, vocals |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Richey McCourt is a Dublin-based songwriter, who is signed to Stockholm-based publishing company, DH MGMT.[1] (formerly ONE MGMT) McCourt has worked with a variety of artists and producers including Will Young, Pixie Lott, Matt Cardle, Rebecca Ferguson and Isaac Waddington. He writes predominantly with Swedish-based writer and producer Nick Jarl. McCourt and Jarl's song "Losing the Love" is featured in the Disney movie Tini: El gran cambio de Violetta starring Martina Stoessel and on her debut album. The video for "Losing The Love" went live on Vevo on May 6, 2016 [2] with the album entering the German album charts at Number 6 on the same day.[3]
In 2015, McCourt and Jarl's song "I Don't Need a Lover" appeared on the number 1 UK Will Young album, 85% Proof.
In June 2015, McCourt was interviewed as part of the IrishTimes.com series "How Music Works",[4] where he discussed his approach to songwriting, and his background in performance.
McCourt has co-written a song for the forthcoming Rebecca Ferguson album "Superwoman", called "I'll Meet You There". The album was released on October 14, 2016 and debuted at Number 6 on the UK Album Charts. In October 2017, a track written and produced by McCourt/Jarl "Not Alone" was released by Hollywood Records artist Shalisa.
Songwriting discography
| Artist | Track | Year | Label |
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| Will Young | "I Don't Need A Lover" | 2015 | Island UK |
| Tini | "Se Escapa Tu Amor" / "Losing The Love" | 2016 | Hollywood Records |
| Rebecca Ferguson | "I'll Meet You There" | 2016 | Syco / RCA |
| Shalisa | "Not Alone" | 2017 | Hollywood Records |