Leland (musician)
| Leland | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Brett McLaughlin |
| Born | 22 July 1987 |
| Origin | Biloxi, Mississippi |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, dance, house, tropical house, country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, producer, vocal producer |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Associated acts | Troye Sivan, Hayley Warner, Little Boots, Allie X, Jessica Mauboy, Kat Graham, Stan Walker, Daya |
Brett McLaughlin (born 1987), known professionally as Leland, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, composer and lecturer.[1] Based in Los Angeles, California, he has worked closely with a range of popular artists, including Troye Sivan, Hayley Warner, Little Boots, Becky G, Daya, Kat Graham, Jessica Mauboy, Stan Walker and Pitbull.[2] Leland's most recent single as solo artist, "Full-Time", was released on April 13, 2015.
Influences and other ventures
McLaughlin is a lecturer at the Musicians Institute, where he teaches songwriting and artist development.[3] In 2015 he joined the founding team of Global Image Music, a new music program offering real–time experience for aspiring songwriters and producers founded by British–American songwriter James 'JHart' Abrahart.[4]
Discography
As lead artist
| Year | Title | Peak Chart Position | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | |||
| 2014 | "Aware" | - | Single |
| 2015 | "Full-Time" | - | Single |
| 2015 | "Run Away With Me" (Carly Rae Jepsen cover) | - | Single |
As featured artist
| Year | Title | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "I'm A Rapper" | Marcus Butler featuring Brett McLaughlin | Non–album single |
| 2015 | "Sweet Life" | Keljet featuring LELAND | Transatlantic – EP |
| 2015 | "Beam Me Up" | Le P featuring LELAND | Non–album single |
Songwriting and production credits
Singles
| Year | Title | Artist | Album | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Galaxy" | Jessica Mauboy featuring Stan Walker | Get 'Em Girls | Co–writer |
| 2012 | "Floorplay" | Catalin Josan featuring Juliana Puschila | N/A | Co–writer |
| "Get To Know You" | Timomatic | Timomatic | Co–writer | |
| "Trust" | ||||
| 2013 | "Lights Out" | Jessica Sutta | N/A | Co–writer |
| "I'm A Rapper" | Marcus Butler | N/A | Co–writer / Backing Vocals | |
| "Heart Killer" | Kat Graham | Against The Wall | Co–writer | |
| 2014 | "Not Alone" | Kate Ryan | N/A | Co–writer |
| 2015 | "1991" | Kat Graham | Roxbury Drive | Co–writer |
| "Sanctuary" | Allie X | CollXtion I | Co–writer | |
| "Thirsty" | Daya | Daya | Co–writer | |
| "Legendary" | ||||
| "U12" | ||||
| "Hide Away" | ||||
| "Back to Me" | ||||
| "Don't Wait" | Joey Graceffa | N/A | Co–writer | |
| "18" | Nyssa Collins | N/A | Co–writer | |
| "No Pressure" | Little Boots | Working Girl | Co–writer | |
| "Secrets" | Kat Graham | N/A | Co–writer | |
| "Bite" | Troye Sivan | Wild (EP) / Blue Neighbourhood | Co–writer / Backing Vocals | |
| "Talk Me Down" | Blue Neighbourhood | Co–writer | ||
| "Youth" | ||||
| "Suburbia" | ||||
| "Lost Boy" | ||||
| "for him." | ||||
| "Closure" | Hayley Warner | N/A | Co–writer | |
| 2016 | "I'm Famous" | Marcus Butler featuring Conor Maynard | N/A | Co–writer |
| "Old Habits Die Hard" | Allie X | N/A | Co–writer |
References
- ↑ "Brett McLaughlin". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
- ↑ "Brett McLaughlin". Musician Institute - College of Contemporary Music. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
- ↑ "Brett McLaughlin". Musicians Institute. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
- ↑ "Global Image Music". globalimagemusic.com. Retrieved 2015-09-07.