Glen Scott

Glen Scott (born Glenvin Anthony Scott on 29 August 1973) is a British producer, arranger, mixing engineer, singer-songwriter, and session musician.

Glen Scott is currently living and working in London. He has worked with artists such as James Morrison, Mary J. Blige, Eric Bibb, James Blunt, Craig David, and Backstreet Boys.

Music career Early career Glen Scott was born to Jamaican immigrants, his father a reverend and mother a teacher.

Glen Scott's early years were spent in North London where he was exposed to music at a very young age through his father's church. By the age of 11, he was playing both the Hammond organ and drums. At the age of 16, he began touring the world and recording with Dr. Robert from New wave Pop Rock band The Blow Monkeys.

1994–1999: first publishing and record deal After being extremely active as a young session musician in London, Glen Scott's songwriting and artist career began some 5 years later when he signed his first publishing deal with BMG at the age of 21. In 1996, he met up with Swedish producer and songwriter Martin Terefe and formed a songwriting partnership.

In 1997, Glen Scott signed a record deal with Sony Music/550 Music in New York City and in 1999 released his debut album Without Vertigo.

2012–present In October 2012, Glen Scott joined a community of talented and diverse writers, composers, session musicians and producers at Kensaltown Studios, West London where he currently resides.

In September 2013, Glen Scott produced Eric Bibb's acclaimed album Jericho Road. In October 2013, he joined Eric Bibb as music director on a three weeks tour of the UK.

In January 2014, Jericho Road was awarded the prestigious prize for Best Album in 2013 at the Academy of Jazz of Paris in France.

Discography and certifications As solo artist Studio albums Without Vertigo (1999) (Sony Music/550 Records) The Deafening Silence (2000) (Sodarock Entertainment) Do Something (EP) (2002) (Sony Music Japan) Soulrider (2002) (Sony Music Japan) Trust the Dawn Extended (2009) (Japan) Trust the Dawn (2012) (Hidden Beach Recordings)

Singles "Heaven" (1999) (Sony Music/550 Records) "Easy" (1999) (Sony Music Japan) "Deep in It" (2010) (Hidden Beach Recordings)

As musician/writer/producer Year Song Artist Album/Single Credits Label Certifications 1993 "Shoop (remix)" Salt-n-Pepa Very Necessary Keyboards London Records — 1993 "Just Kickin' It" Xscape Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha Keyboards So So Def/Columbia/Sony Music United States (RIAA): Platinum 1994 – Dr. Robert Realms of Gold Keyboards, vocals – — 1994 "I Ain't Movin' (Femi Fem Basic Mix)" Des'ree I Ain't Movin' Keyboards Sony Soho2/Sony Music — 1995 – Dr. Robert Bethesda Keyboards, vocals – — 1995 "Itchycoo Park" M People Bizarre Fruit II Backing vocals Deconstruction Records/Polydor Records United Kingdom (BPI): 5× Platinum 1996 "Turn It Up" Peter Andre Natural Keyboards Mushroom Records United Kingdom (BPI): Platinum 1999 "Father" Tony Di Bart Falling for You Keyboards Cleveland City Blues — 1999 – Marc Almond Open All Night Keyboards Blue Star Music/Instinct Records — 2000 – Shea Seger The May Street Project All instruments BMG/RCA Records — 2000 "Without Vertigo" Various Once in a Lifetime (Soundtrack) Featured artist Antra Records — 2000 "Halfway to Heaven" Dr. Robert Other Folk Organ (Hammond, Farfisa), backing vocals Fencat — 2001 "Eternal Flame""Tomorrow & Tonight" Atomic Kitten Right Now (re-issue) Keyboards, additional musician Innocent Records/Virgin Records France (SNEP): GoldNew Zealand (RIANZ): GoldSweden (IFPI): GoldUnited Kingdom (BPI): Gold 2001 – Isak Quiet Confessions Producer, co-writer, musician Monumental Recordings/Sony Music Sweden — 2001 – Heather Nova South Keyboards V2 Records — 2001 – André De Lange Educate Your Soul Co-producer, co-writer, musician Expansion Records — 2001 – Blue All Rise Keyboards Innocent Records/Virgin Records Australia (ARIA): GoldDenmark (IFPI): GoldEurope (IFPI): PlatinumNew Zealand (RIANZ): 2× PlatinumUnited Kingdom (BPI): 4× Platinum 2001 – Leona Naess I Tried to Rock You But You Only Roll All instruments Innocent Records/Virgin Records — 2002 – Dr. Robert Keep on Digging for the Gold Keyboards, vocals MCA Records — 2002 – Ron Sexsmith Cobblestone Runway Keyboards, bass Nettwerk Records/V2 Records — 2003 "Heavy Soul""Everyone Will Have Their Day""Spinning""Moonflowers" Clarkesville The Half Chapter B vocals, Rhodes Wildstar Records — 2003 "Guilty" Blue Guilty Keyboards Innocent Records/Virgin Records — 2004 – Dr. Robert Live in Tokyo Keyboards, vocals – — 2004 – Juliet Turner Season of the Hurricane Keyboards, backing vocals Valley Entertainment — 2004 – Alex Cuba Humo de Tabaco Guest artist, drums, piano Shell Records — 2005 – André De Lange Homecoming Co-producer, co-writer, musician Catfarm Recordings — 2005 – Susie Päivärinta In the Sun Backing vocals Publishment Records — 2005 – Eric Bibb A Ship Called Love Producer, co-writer, musician, engineer Telarc International — 2005 – Sarah Dawn Finer Sarah Dawn Finer Producer, co-writer, musician Hagenburg — 2006 "Stay" (featuring Glen Scott) Dakota Star – Guest vocalist Avex Entertainment — 2006 – Eric Bibb Diamond Days Producer, co-writer, musician, engineer Telarc International — 2006 – James Morrison Undiscovered Keyboards, vocals Polydor Records Australia (ARIA): GoldDenmark (IFPI): GoldEurope (IFPI): PlatinumFrance (SNEP): GoldGermany (BVMI): GoldIreland (IRMA): PlatinumNetherlands (NVPI): GoldNew Zealand (RIANZ): PlatinumSwitzerland (IFPI): GoldUnited Kingdom (BPI): 5× Platinum 2007 – Samuel Ljungblahd The Reason Why Co-writer, musician Eckworks Records — 2007 – Gareth Gates Pictures of the Other Side Talkbox, backing vocals 19 Recordings/UMTV — 2007 – Craig David Trust Me Co-writer, keyboards, Vocals Sire Records/Warner Bros. Records United Kingdom (BPI): Gold 2007 – Cyndee Peters Music for Little Hearts Keyboards – — 2007 – Sarah Dawn Finer A Finer Dawn Producer, co-writer, musician Roxy Recordings — 2007 – Matts Alsberg Two Legs Better Backing vocals Elmar — 2008 – Craig David Greatest Hits Co-writer, keyboards, vocals Sire Records/Warner Bros. Records United Kingdom (BPI): Silver 2008 – Eric Bibb Get on Board Producer, co-writer, musician, engineer Telarc International — 2008 – Eric Bibb Spirit I Am Producer, co-writer, musician, engineer Telarc International — 2008 – Sarah Dawn Finer Moving On Producer, co-writer, musician Roxy Recordings — 2009 – Terefe/Whitecross From Here to Helsinki Backing vocals Kensal — 2009 – Waylon Wicked Ways Musician Motown Netherlands (NVPI): Platinum 2009 – Emilia My World Musician Warner Music Sweden — 2009 "The Dawn" Glen Scott Cafe Groove Primary artist Harvest — 2010 – Eric Bibb Troubadour Live Producer, musician, engineer Dixefrog — 2010 – Ulrika Ponten When You Smile Mix engineer, musician Ulrika Ponten Music — 2010 "Love Drunk" Charlotte Church Back to Scratch Backing vocals Dooby — 2010 – Joshua Radin The Rock and the Tide Keyboards, backing vocals Mom + Pop Music — 2011 "Need Someone" Mary J. Blige My Life II... The Journey Continues Piano Geffen Records United States (RIAA): Gold 2011 – Beverley Knight Soul UK Featured artist, keyboards, backing vocals Hurricane Records Ltd — 2011 "Cuddly Toy""Apparently Nothing" Beverley Knight Cuddly Toy (Single) Featured artist, keyboards, backing vocals Hurricane Records Ltd — 2012 "The People I Know" Eric Hutchinson Moving Up Living Down Keyboards, programming, B vocals Let's Break Records/Warner Bros. Records — 2012 – Jenny Bohman One More Time Producer, co-writer, musician Rootsy/Warner Music — 2013 "Everything to Me""All You Need to Know""Knee Deep in My Heart""One of These Days""Always Tomorrow""When I Met You""Everything's Gonna Be Alright""Baby Lets Dance""In the End""You and Me" Shane Filan You and Me Keyboards, programming, B vocals, percussion Capitol Records United Kingdom (BPI): Silver 2013 "Millionaire""Make That Girl Mine" Scouting for Girls Greatest Hits Programming, keyboards Epic Records — 2013 Deluxe World Tour Edition"Hot, Hot, Hot""Take Care""Breathe""Madeleine""Trust Me" Backstreet Boys In a World Like This Producer, co-writer, programming, engineer, piano, organ, Wurlitzer K-BAHN/BMG Rights Management — 2013 – Eric Bibb Jericho Road Producer, musician, engineer Dixefrog — 2013 "Heart to Heart""Postcards""Blue on Blue" James Blunt Moon Landing Keyboards, programming, B vocals Custard Records/Atlantic Records Australia (ARIA): PlatinumCanada (CRIA): GoldGermany (BVMI): GoldHungary (MAHASZ): PlatinumNew Zealand (RIANZ): GoldSwitzerland (IFPI): PlatinumUnited Kingdom (BPI): Gold 2013 "Cette journée""La Lune""Déterre" Zaz Recto Verso Keyboards, programming, B vocals Play On/Sony Music Austria (IFPI): GoldBelgium (IFPI): GoldFrance (SNEP): 3× PlatinumGermany (BVMI): GoldPoland (ZPAV): GoldSwitzerland (IFPI): Platinum 2013 – Martin Halla Winter Days Co-writer, keyboards Universal Music Norway — 2013 – Manuel Carrasco Confieso que he sentido Keyboards Universal Music Spain Spain (PROMUSICAE): Platinum 2014 – Tini Undo My Heart Co-writer, piano Vox Watch Music — 2014 "Not a Minute Too Late""Need You" Yana Bibb Not a Minute Too Late Producer, co-writer Dixiefrog — 2014 – Engelbert Humperdinck Engelbert Calling Piano, organ, drums, bass, Wurlitzer, backing vocals, arranger Conehead — 2014 "Heart to Heart" James Blunt Heart to Heart (Single) Keyboards Custard Records/Atlantic Records — 2014 "Besos""Nube De Luz""Apnea" Ricardo Arjona Viaje Piano, whistle, backing vocals Metamorfosis/Warner Music Latina Mexico (AMPROFON): Gold 2014 "I Found My Flow""She's Not Anyone" Denise Pearson Imprint Producer, co-writer, musician Baronet Entertainment — 2014 – Luis Fonsi 8 Piano, organ, Wurlitzer, bass, percussion Universal Music Latin Entertainment — 2014 "Show You" Shawn Mendes The Shawn Mendes EP Co-producer, Wurlitzer, percussion Island — 2014 "Two Sides" Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne Rolling with the Blues Boss Engineer Stony Plain Records — 2014 "Relax" Sie7e Relax Co-writer Warner Music Latina — 2014 – Amaia Montero Si Dios quiere, yo también Co-writer, co-producer, piano, Wurlitzer, organ, programmer, backing vocals Sony Music — 2014 "88" Lowell We Loved Her Dearly Additional production Arts & Crafts Productions — 2014 – Eric Bibb Blues People Co-writer, producer, arranger, featured artist, mix engineer, engineer, drums, bass, piano, Wurlitzer, Hammond, programmer, synths, backing vocals Stony Plain Records — 2015 "Never Be Alone""Bring It Back""Crazy""Show You""This is What It Takes""Imagination""Kid in Love""I Don't Even Know Your Name" Shawn Mendes Handwritten Co-writer, co-producer, piano, Wurlitzer, organ, programmer, backing vocals Island — 2015 "Staring at the Sun""Porcelin""Ordinary Man" Mika No Place in Heaven Piano, Wurlitzer Universal — 2015 "Buried in Detroit" Mike Posner The Truth Keyboards Island — 2015 "Believe" Shawn Mendes Descendants Co-writer, co-producer, piano, Wurlitzer, programmer, backing vocals Walt Disney Records — 2015 "Shy""My Big Mistake" Stacey Solomon Shy Co-producer, co-writer, piano, drums, backing vocals, bass, programming Conehead Management Ltd — 2015 – Buika Vivir Sin Miedo Co-writer, drums, Fender Rhodes, organ, percussion, piano, programming, synthesizer, synthesizer bass, vocals (background), Wurlitzer Warner Music — 2015 "Heaven to a Fool" James Morrison Higher Than Here Backing vocals Island — 2015 "Swimming in a River of Songs" Eric Bibb Lead Bellys Gold Engineer, drums, bass, Wurlitzer Stony Plain Records — 2016 – Femme Schmidt Raw Producer, engineer, co-writer, drums, Fender Rhodes, organ, percussion, piano, programming, synthesizer, synthesizer bass, vocals (background), Wurlitzer Warner Music Germany — 2016 "Live at Madison Square Garden" Shawn Mendes Never Be Alone Co-writer Island Records — 2016 "At Night Alone" Mike Posner At Night Alone Fender Rhodes, Keyboards, Organ, Piano Island — 2017 "Paradise" James Blunt The Afterlove Organ, Piano East West/Atlantic Records — 2017 "MTV Unplugged" Shawn Mendes Never Be Alone Co-writer Island Records/Virgin/EMI — 2017 "Circo Soledad"Circo Soledad" Ricardo Arjona Circo Soledad Keyboards, Organ, Piano, backing vocals Sony Music (label)/Sony Music 2017 Migration Blues Deluxe Eric Bibb Migration Blues Deluxe producer, arranger, engineer, drums, bass, Keyboards, programmer, synths, backing vocals Dixiefrog Records —