Claude Kelly

This article is about the songwriter. For the Chief Federal Defender in Louisiana, see Claude J. Kelly III.
Claude Kelly
Birth name Claude Kelly
Genres Pop, R&B, soul, dance, country
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2006-present
Website www.claudekellyonline.com

Claude Kelly is a singer-songwriter.

Career

Kelly attended Grace Church School, Riverdale Country School, and then Boston's Berklee College of Music from which he graduated with a degree in music business/management in 2002.[1]

He has written songs for Kelly Clarkson ("My Life Would Suck Without You"),[2] Britney Spears ("Circus" from Circus and "Gasoline" from Femme Fatale)[3] and the K-pop girl group Wonder Girls.[4]

Kelly has also written songs for Leona Lewis ("Forgive Me"),[5] Whitney Houston and Fantasia Barrino.

Songwriting

2014

On July 1st, 2014 Claude Kelly sat down with Markkus Rovito of EMusician.com (Electronic Musician) for an interview. Kelly mentions after graduating Berklee College of Music, he began writing songs. He intended to get into A & R (Artist & Repertoire), but end up catching the songwriting bug after hanging with friends one night in the studio. [6]

Selected discography

Discography
Year Artist Album Song Co-written with
2006 Frankie J Priceless "Daddy's Little Girl" Frankie J, David Sánchez, Nathan Perez, Steve Valdez
"Say Something" Frankie J, DJ Clue?
2007 Kat DeLuna 9 Lives "In The End" Kat DeLuna, RedOne
"Love Me, Leave Me" Kat DeLuna, RedOne, Maher Zain
"Love Confusion" Kat DeLuna, Red One
2008 Brandy Human "Camouflage" Rodney Jerkins
"True" RedOne
Lemar The Reason "If She Knew" Lemar Obika, Tariq Belrouge
Leona Lewis Spirit "Forgive Me" Akon, Giorgio Tuinfort
Jesse McCartney Departure "Told You So" Jesse McCartney, Eric Hudson, Frankie Storm
"Not Your Enemy"
"Oxygen"
Britney Spears Circus "Circus" Luke Gottwald, Benjamin Levine
"Shattered Glass"
2009 Linda Teodosiu Under Pressure "Love Sux" Andreas Romdhane, Josef Larossi
Akon Freedom "We Don't Care" Akon, Giorgio Tuinfort
"Over the Edge"
Backstreet Boys This Is Us "If I Knew Then" Kenneth Karlin, Carsten Schack
"Bye, Bye Love"
Corbin Bleu Speed of Light "Speed of Light" Brian Kennedy
"Paralyzed"
"Moments That Matter" Corbin Bleu, Eric Hudson
"Fear of Flying" Brian Kennedy
"Champion" Bleu, Eric Hudson
"Rock 2 It" Brian Kennedy, Mansa Wakili
"Whatever It Takes" Eric Hudson
"My Everything" Brian Kennedy
"Angel Cry" Eric Hudson
"Close"
Toni Braxton "I Hate Love" Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel Eriksen
Kelly Clarkson All I Ever Wanted "My Life Would Suck Without You" Max Martin, Luke Gottwald
"Don't Let Me Stop You" Andreas Romdhane, Josef Larossi
Miley Cyrus The Times of Our Lives "Party in the U.S.A." Jessica Cornish, Luke Gottwald
"The Time Of Our Lives" Luke Gottwald, Kesha Sebert, Pebe Sebert
Jason Derülo Jason Derülo "In My Head" Jason Derülo, Jonathan Rotem
"Love Hangover" Jason Derülo, Jonathan Rotem
"Queen of Hearts"
Marié Digby Breathing Underwater "Symphony" Marié Digby, Antwoine Collins
E.M.D A State of Mind "Alone" Andreas Romdhane, Josef Larossi
Melanie Fiona The Bridge "Priceless" Raymond Angry, Daniel Wilensky
Whitney Houston I Look to You "Like I Never Left" feat. Akon Whitney Houston, Akon, Giorgio Tuinfort,
"For the Lovers" Nathaniel Hills, Marcella Araica
"I Got You" Whitney Houston, Akon, Giorgio Tuinfort
Adam Lambert For Your Entertainment "For Your Entertainment" Luke Gottwald
Chrisette Michele Epiphany "Notebook" Chuck Harmony, Shaffer Smith
"Blame It on Me" Chrisette Michele, Chuck Harmony
"Mr Right" Chrisette Michele, Chuck Harmony
"Playin' Our Song" Rodney Jerkins
"Fragile (feat. Wale) Chrisette Michele, Chuck Harmony
Jay Sean My Own Way: Deluxe Edition "Tonight" Jay Sean, J-Remy, Bobby Bass, & J Perkins
Jordin Sparks Battlefield "The Cure" Jordin Sparks, Carlos McKinney
2010 Christina Aguilera Bionic "Woohoo" feat. Nicki Minaj Christina Aguliera, Jamal Jones, Ester Dean, Nicki Minaj
"Desnudate" Christina Aguliera, Christopher Stewart
"Love & Glamour (Intro)"
"Glam"
"Prima Donna"
"Vanity" Christina Aguliera, Ester Dean
Burlesque "Express" Christina Aguliera, Christopher Stewart
"Show Me How You Burlesque"
David Archuleta The Other Side of Down "Falling Stars" Emanuel Kiriakou, Jess Cates
"Complain" Emanuel Kirakou, David Hodges
Fantasia Back to Me "Bittersweet" Chuck Harmony
"I'm Doin' Me"
"The Worst Part Is Over" Warren Fleder
Charice Charice "In This Song" David Foster, Emanuel Kirakou
Miranda Cosgrove Sparks Fly "Kissin' U" Miranda Cosgrove, Luke Gottwald
Miley Cyrus Can't Be Tamed "Permanent December" Miley Cyrus, John Shanks
Lee DeWyze Live It Up "It's Gotta Be Love" Lee DeWyze, Espen Lind, Amund Bjørklund
"Stay Here"
Fefe Dobson Joy "Stuttering" Fefe Dobson, Jonathan Rotem
Michael Jackson Michael "Hold My Hand" Aliaune Thiam, Giorgio Tuinfort
Lil Jon "What a Night"
"Ms. Chocolate"
Kesha Animal "Take It Off" Kesha Sebert, Luke Gottwald
Bruno Mars Doo-Wops & Hooligans "Grenade" Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, Brody Brown, Andrew Wyatt
Jessica Mauboy Get 'Em Girls "Maze" Jessica Mauboy
Olly Murs Olly Murs "Please Don't Let Me Go" Olly Murs, Steve Robson
Flo Rida Only One Flo (Part 1) "Who Dat Girl" feat. Akon Flo Rida, Luke Gottwald, Bruno Mars, Benjamin Levine, Philip Lawrence
Sugababes Sweet 7 "Little Miss Perfect" Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel Eriksen
2011 David Cook This Loud Morning "4 Letter Word" David Cook, Matt Squire
Jason Derülo Future History" "Be Careful" Jason Derülo, Jonathan Rotem
Glee "As Long As You're There" feat. Charice Adam Anders, Par Astrom
Hot Chelle Rae Whatever "Honestly" Ryan Follese, Nash Overstreet, Ian Keaggy, Sam Hollander, Dave Katz
Jessie J Who You Are "Price Tag" feat. B.o.B. Jessica Cornish, Luke Gottwald, Bobby Ray Simmons
"Nobody's Perfect" Jessica Cornish
"Abracadabra" Jessica Cornish, Luke Gottwald
"Domino" Jessica Cornish, Luke Gottwald, Max Martin, Henry Walter
Joe Jonas Fastlife "Make You Mine" Joe Jonas, Nathaniel Hills, Marcella Araica
Ledisi Pieces of Me "Pieces of Me" Ledisi Young, Chuck Harmony
"Bravo" John Webb, Julia Miranda, Joshua Webb
"Shine" Ledisi Young, John Webb
Jennifer Lopez Love? "Hypnotico" RedOne, Lady Gaga, Aliaune Thiam, Tami Chynn
Martina McBride Eleven "One Night" Martina McBride, Tommy Lee James
James Morrison The Awakening "Right By Your Side" James Morrison, Steve Robson
Matthew Morrison Matthew Morrison "Summer Rain" Matthew Morrison, Espen Lind, Amund Bjørklund
Olly Murs In Case You Didn't Know "Dance with Me Tonight" Olly Murs, Steve Robson
"In Case You Didn't Know"
"This Song Is About You"
Musiq Soulchild MusiqInTheMagiq "Yes" Ceon, Kim Ofstad
NKOTBSB NKOTBSB "Don't Turn Out the Lights" Jess Cates
Pitbull Planet Pit "International Love" feat. Chris Brown Armando Pérez, Carsten Schack, Peter Biker, Sean Hurley
Simple Plan Get Your Heart On! "Loser of the Year" Pierre Bouvier, Chuck Comeau
Britney Spears Femme Fatale "Gasoline" Luke Gottwald, Benjamin Levine, Bonnie McKee, Emily Wright
The Wanted Battleground "Gold Forever" Steve Mac, Wayne Hector
2012 Christina Aguilera Lotus "Just a Fool" feat. Blake Shelton Steve Robson, Wayne Hector
Faith Evans R&B Divas "Tears of Joy" Chuck Harmony
Neon Hitch "Gold" feat. Tyga Neon Hitch, Benjamin Levine, Philip Lawrence, Bruno Mars
Karmin Hello "Brokenhearted" Amy Heidemann, Nick Noonan, Emily Wright, John Hill, Henry Walter, Elite
"Hello" Amy Heidemann, Nick Noonan, Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen. A. Rowe
"Walking on the Moon" Amy Heidemann, Nick Noonan, John Webb Jr.
Adam Lambert Trespassing "Better Than I Know Myself" Luke Gottwald, Joshua Coleman
Olly Murs Right Place Right Time "Troublemaker" feat. Flo Rida Olly Murs, Steve Robson, Tramar Dillard
"Right Place Right Time" Olly Murs, Steve Robson
"Head to Toe" Olly Murs, Chuck Harmony
"Hey You Beautiful" Olly Murs, Steve Robson
"Loud & Clear" Olly Murs, Chuck Harmony
Chris Rene I'm Right Here "Rockin' With You" Chris Rene, Gabriel Rene, Gina Rene, Chuck Harmony
"Love Me Like You" Chris Rene, Carsten Schack, Peter Biker, Gabriel Rene
Jay Sean "Open All Night" feat. Lil Jon
Goapele Sparkle: Music from the Motion Picture "Running" Chuck Harmony
Tamia Beautiful Surprise "Beautiful Surprise" Tamia Hill, Salaam Remi
"Give Me You"
"Lose My Mind" Tamia Hill
"Believe in Love" Tamia Hill
"It's Not Fair"
"Him" Tamia Hill
2013 Big Time Rush 24/Seven "Like Nobody's Around" Jason Evigan, Mitch Allan, Emily Wright, Austin Bis
Daughtry Baptized "Baptized" Chris Daughtry
"Broken Arrows" Chris Daughtry
"Witness" Chris Daughtry
Eve Lip Lock "Make It Out This Town" Eve Jeffers, Nicholas Oshane Moore, Jon Webb
Jessie J Alive "It's My Party" Jessica Cornish, John Larderi & Colin Norman
"Thunder" Jessica Cornish,Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel Eriksen, Benjamin Levin
"Sexy Lady" Jessica Cornish, Joshua Coleman
"I Miss Her" Jessica Cornish, Charles T. Harmony
"Daydreamin'" Jessica Cornish, Josh Abraham, Oliver Goldstein
"Wild" Jessica Cornish, Joshua Coleman, Dylan Mills, Sean Anderson
"Gold" Jessica Cornish, Henry Walter, Luke Gottwald
"Conquer the World" (feat. Brandy) Jessica Cornish, John Webb, Anders Froen, J. DeBardlabon, Are Sorknes
"Alive" Jessica Cornish, Rodney Jerkins
One Direction Midnight Memories "Why Don't We Go There" Louis Tomlinson, Wayne Hector, Steve Robson
Union J Union J (album) "Carry You" Steve Mac
2014 Alex & Sierra It's About Us "Bumper Cars" Steve Mac
DJ Cassidy feat. Jessie J & Robin Thicke "Calling All Hearts" Jessica Cornish, Robin Thicke, Cassidy Podell, Gregory Cohen
Karmin Pulses "Geronimo Intro" Amy Heidemann, Nick Noonan, James G. Morales, Matt Morales
"Night Like This" Any Heidemann, Nick Noonan, Emily Wright, Kyle Shearer
Ledisi ''The Truth "I Blame You"
"That Good Good"
"Anything"
Kylie Minogue Kiss Me Once "Sleeping with the Enemy" Greg Kurstin
Olly Murs Never Been Better "Wrapped Up" Olly Murs, Travie McCoy, Steve Robson
"Can't Say No" Olly Murs, Steve Robson
"History"
Amber Riley "Colorblind" Emeli Sandé
Tessanne Chin Count on My Love "Always Tomorrow"
Ella Henderson Chapter One "Rockets" Ella Henderson, Steve Robson
2015 Estelle True Romance "Conqueror" Estelle Swaray, Angel Higgs, Jaramye Daniels, Akil C. King, Kyle Henry, Bailey Owens

References

  1. Small, Mark. "Claude Kelly '02, Chasin' the Chills". Berklee Today. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  2. "My Life Would Suck Without You | Billboard.com". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. January 31, 2009. Archived from the original on January 6, 2010. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  3. "Claude Kelly Hits Big With Clarkson, Spears". Billboard.com. 14 September 2009. Retrieved 2010-03-18.
  4. Alan Gonzales, Alan. "Wonder Girls & Claude Kelly’s Cambio video feature revealed!". Allkpop.com. Allkpop. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
  5. Published by: Andrew C (31 January 2009). "Leona Lewis makes plans for a Claude Kelly collaboration || TheNext2Shine.com (Exclusive RNB Music Downloads) - The Next To Shine". Blog.thenext2shine.com. Retrieved 2010-03-18.
  6. EMusician

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