Naughty Boy

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Naughty Boy
Birth name Shahid Khan
Also known as Naughty Boy
Born (1985-01-01) 1 January 1985
Watford, England
Origin Watford, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • record producer
  • songwriter
  • DJ
Years active 2005–present
Associated acts
Website hotel-cabana.com

Shahid Khan (Urdu: شاہد خان‎; born 1 January 1985),[1] known by his stage name Naughty Boy, is an English DJ, songwriter, record producer and musician. In 2012, Khan signed a three–year publishing deal with Sony ATV, as well as a recording contract to release one album under Virgin EMI Records. Khan launched himself as a record producer under the moniker "Naughty Boy" and runs his own production company called Naughty Boy Recordings.

Naughty Boy has produced two top-ten records for UK rappers Chipmunk and Wiley, both featuring Emeli Sandé. Naughty Boy and Sandé later formed a writing and production partnership, leading to Sandé landing her own record deal with Virgin and EMI. Sandé went on to be named the Critics Choice for the 2012 BRIT Awards, and release her debut album Our Version of Events (2012), a record co-written/produced with Naughty Boy. Khan spent 2011 and 2012 working on records for Leona Lewis, JLS, Cheryl Cole, Jennifer Hudson, Alesha Dixon and Tinie Tempah, among others.

In 2013, Naughty Boy released his debut album Hotel Cabana. The set features prominent collaborator Sandé, as well as Ed Sheeran, Gabrielle and others. It was preceded by the release of the top-ten single "Wonder" (featuring Sandé), the number one hit "La La La", featuring Sam Smith and "Lifted", another collaboration with Sandé. His debut album peaked at number two in the UK.

On 19 October 2013, Naughty Boy's "La La La" was awarded 'Best Song' and 'Best Video' at the MOBO Award's 18th Anniversary.[2]

Early life

Shahid Khan was born 1 January 1985 in Watford, Hertfordshire.[1] His parents being originally from Pakistan, Khan is of Pakistani decent.[3] Initially Khan was studying Business and Marketing at London Guildhall University (now London Metropolitan University), but during only his first semester he decided to drop out and did various part-time jobs Dominos Pizza and Watford General hospital.[4][5] He "decided to follow his ambition to write and produce his own music, under the name Naughty Boy Recordings."[5] In the background, Khan was recording songs in his parents' garden shed in Charlock Way in Watford, Hertfordshire.[5] The finances allowed Khan to upscale production from the garden shed to a studio in Ealing, West London. Eventually he got a three-year contract with Sony ATV, and a one-album record deal with Virgin Records (EMI Records).[4][5]

Khan applied to The Princes Trust in 2005, where he was awarded a grant of £5,000 to help start up his business. Speaking to the Watford Observer in 2009 about the opportunity, Khan said "The Prince's Trust has a scheme where they want to help people who they feel can set up their own business. I wanted to make music but I didn't have any equipment. They said they wanted to help me."[5] That same year, Khan appeared on Channel 4's hit day-time gameshow Deal or No Deal, where he won £44,000, further enabling him to purchase equipment and begin recording.[4] The producer now bases his recordings at his studio in Ealing, West London.[5]

Music career

2009–12: Beginnings and producing

Emeli Sandé frequently writes with Naughty Boy.

The producer burst on to the music scene in 2009, by co-writing and producing Chipmunk's hit single "Diamond Rings", featuring Emeli Sandé.[4] Khan would once again work with Sandé, this time on Wiley's "Never Be Your Woman" (2010), a cover of White Town's "Your Woman" (1997).[4] Sandé later earned a record deal with Virgin Records, with Khan co-writing/producing her debut album, Our Version of Events. Naughty Boy was formally introduced and credited as an artist on Sandé's second single "Daddy", though he doesn't actually perform on the track.

Khan has also worked with Alesha Dixon, JLS, Lily Allen, Alexandra Burke and Jennifer Hudson.[4][5] He also produced records for Professor Green, Cheryl Cole and Tinie Tempah.[6] Khan worked with Sandé to produce and co-write Leona Lewis' 2012 comeback single "Trouble" which features Childish Gambino.[7] Khan also wrote and produced "When It Hurts" and "Mountains" for Lewis' album Glassheart; However, "Mountains" was re-recorded by Sandé and put on her own album Our Version of Events.[8] He also worked on records for Rihanna including "Half of Me" (co-produced with StarGate),[9] "Side Effects of You" for Fantasia Burrino[10] and co-produced "Craziest Things" with will.i.am for Cheryl Cole.[11]

2012–14: Hotel Cabana

Main article: Hotel Cabana

Khan also spent time, throughout the development of his career, working on his own debut album titled Hotel Cabana, which is scheduled to be released under his moniker "Naughty Boy" by Virgin EMI Records in 2013.[6] The album's first single "Wonder" features frequent collaborator Sandé on the lead vocals.[12] It was released on 30 September 2012 and also was the leading single from the re-release of Sande's debut album, Our Version of Events, after already appearing on the US version of the album.[13] It peaked at number ten on the UK Singles Chart.[14]

British singer-songwriter Gabrielle also worked with Naughty Boy for Hotel Cabana on a song called "Hollywood", which was initially tipped to be the album's second single, with the album following in February 2013.[15][16] Gabrielle also revealed that fellow British songwriter Ed Sheeran and British rapper Tinie Tempah will also feature on Hotel Cabana.[15] Both Tempah and Sheeran have worked with Naughty Boy on previous records. It is the album's title song, "Hotel Cabana" which features Tempah.[17] A trailer for Hotel Cabana was premiered on Naughty Boy's VEVO account on 20 September 2012. It states Hotel Cabana is "directed by Naughty Boy, starring Emeli Sande, Tinie Tempah, Professor Green, Gabrielle and George The Poet".[18] Of the album, Khan's opinion of it was "It has a concept to it, so it's more like a film in some respects", claiming "I'm not just a producer – I'm a director too".[19] However, it did not happen until May 2013, that the second single "La La La" featuring Sam Smith was released. It reached number one in the UK,[20] three in Ireland[21] and three in Scotland.[22] The album was released on 26 August 2013.[23] It peaked at number two in the UK.

After completing work on his own album, in 2013 Khan resumed production for other artists. He worked on pop records for American singer Britney Spears, as well as joining Spears' sessions with producer William Orbit.[24] British singer Lily Allen also asked Khan to produce records for her upcoming album.[25] Additionally, he teamed up with Sandé and Katy Perry in New York for a song set to appear on Perry's upcoming album, Prism (2013).[26]

2015–present: Second studio album

In March 2015, it was confirmed that Naughty Boy had worked with then-One Direction member Zayn Malik for one of the tracks of his second album.[27] Malik exited the band shortly after this announcement, which led to many One Direction fans blaming Naughty Boy for Malik's departure.[28]

On 16 September 2015, Naughty Boy announced that he would release a song titled "Runnin' (Lose It All)" featuring Beyoncé and Arrow Benjamin. On the same date he shared the artwork for the single, its lyrics, a 15-second sound snippet along with a video through his Instagram account and began a countdown until its online release.[29][30] The following day, on 17 September 2015, "Runnin'" premiered online. It was available for digital download on the iTunes Store on 18 September 2015.[31]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
UK
[32]		 AUS
[33]		 GER
[34]		 IRE
[35]		 ITA
[36]		 NLD
[37]		 SWI
[38]
Hotel Cabana 2 —[A] 30 25 78 46 8
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

Singles

As lead artist

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[40]		 AUS
[41]		 DEN
[42]		 FRA
[43]		 GER
[34]		 ITA
[44]		 IRE
[35]		 NL
[37]		 SPA
[45]		 SWI
[38]		 US
[46]
"Never Be Your Woman"[B]
(Naughty Boy presents Wiley featuring Emeli Sandé)[47]		 2010 8 — — — — — — — — — — Hotel Cabana
"Wonder"
(featuring Emeli Sandé)		 2012 10 — — — — — 8 — — — —
"La La La"
(featuring Sam Smith)		 2013 1 5 2 6 2 1 3 4 4 2 19
  • BPI: 2× Platinum[39]
  • ARIA: 2× Platinum[48]
  • BVMI: Platinum[49]
  • IFPI DEN: 2× Platinum[50]
  • IFPI SWE: 2× Platinum[51]
  • RIAA: 2× Platinum[52]
  • RMNZ: Platinum[53]
"Lifted"
(featuring Emeli Sandé)		 8 — — — 55 — 21 63 — 61 —
"Think About It"
(featuring Wiz Khalifa and Ella Eyre)		 78 — — — — — — — — — —
"Home"
(featuring RØMANS)		 2014 45 — — — — — — — — — —
"Runnin' (Lose It All)"
(featuring Beyoncé and Arrow Benjamin)		 2015 4 22 — 18 85 59 12 19 9 23 90 TBA
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

As a featured artist

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
UK
[55]		 BEL
[56]		 FIN
[57]		 SCO
[58]
"Daddy"
(Emeli Sandé featuring Naughty Boy)		 2011 21 58 5 20 Our Version of Events
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

Writing and production discography

Awards and nominations

In January 2015, Khan was nominated for the Young Achiever award at the British Muslim Awards.[59]

Brit Awards

Year Award Work Result
2014 Single of the Year "La La La" Nominated
British Video of the Year Nominated
2016 "Runnin' (Lose It All)" Nominated

iHeartRadio Music Awards

Year Award Work Result
2014 Dance Song of the Year "La La La" Nominated

MOBO Awards

Year Award Work Result
2013 Best Song "La La La" Won
Best Video Won

YouTube Music Awards

Year Award Work Result
2013 YouTube Breakthrough "La La La" Nominated

References

Notes

Citations

  1. 1 2 Savage, Mark (16 August 2013). "Naughty Boy: From Watford to number one". BBC News. Retrieved 31 March 2015. Born Shahid Khan on New Year's Day 1985, Naughty Boy grew up in a terraced house in Watford.
  2. ↑ "Naughty Boy Wins Two MOBO's at the 18th Anniversary Awards". What's Good? Online. 19 October 2013. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
  3. ↑ Savage, Mark (16 August 2013). "BBC News – Naughty Boy: From Watford to number one". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-08-22.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Naughty Boy helps others achieve music stardom after writing chart hit Diamond Rings". This Is London. 5 August 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Watford Music Producer Notches Up Another Chart Hit". Watford Observer. 9 March 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  6. 1 2 "First Listen – Naughty Boy & Emeli Sandé – Wonder". 4 Music. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
  7. ↑ "Leona Lewis returns with her brand new single – 'Trouble' featuring Childish Gambino". Syco Music & Sony Music through DawBell Press & Media. August 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  8. ↑ Corner, Lewis (15 August 2012). "Music – Leona Lewis demos leak online – listen". Digital Spy (Hearst Media). Retrieved 16 August 2012.
  9. ↑ Rihanna – Unapologetic. [album credits]. SRP / Def Jam Records.
  10. ↑ Fantasia Burrino – Side Effects of You. [Album Booklet]. 19 / RCA Records
  11. ↑ "Credits and personnel;– Credits". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
  12. ↑ Digital Spy. Digital Spy (13 August 2012).
  13. ↑ Corner, Lewis (13 August 2012). "Emeli Sandé features on new Naughty Boy single 'Wonder' – listen – Music News". Digital Spy. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
  14. ↑ 3 November 2012 Top 40 Official UK Singles Archive. Official Charts (3 November 2012).
  15. 1 2 "Gabrielle to feature on Naughty Boy song "Hollywood"". Gabrielle.co.uk. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
  16. ↑ "Khan Do". Soundonsound.com. Retrieved 2013-08-08.
  17. ↑ "HOTEL CABANA (Legal Title) BMI Work #13137712". BMI Repertoire (Broadcast Music Incorporated). Retrieved 20 August 2012.
  18. ↑ "Naughty Boy – Hotel Cabana (Trailer)". YouTube. 20 September 2012.
  19. ↑ "Naughty Boy Releases 'Hotel Cabana' Album Trailer Feat. Professor Green, Tinie Tempah & More – Stereoboard UK". Stereoboard.com. 25 September 2012.
  20. ↑ 1 June 2013 Top 40 Official UK Singles Archive. Official Charts (1 June 2013).
  21. ↑ GFK Chart-Track. Chart-track.co.uk.
  22. ↑ 1 June 2013 Top 40 Scottish Singles Archive. Official Charts (1 June 2013).
  23. 1 2 Music – Hotel Cabana by Naughty Boy. Amazon.de.
  24. ↑ Carl Williott. "Naughty Boy Says He's Avoiding Dubstep on Britney Spears' New Album | Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on". Idolator.com. Retrieved 2013-08-08.
  25. ↑ Chi, Chi (18 July 2013). "Newsbeat – Naughty Boy producing Lily Allen's third studio album". BBC. Retrieved 2013-08-08.
  26. ↑ "Emeli Sande writing for Britney Spears and Katy Perry – Story – Entertainment". 3 News. Retrieved 2014-05-09.
  27. ↑ "Naughty Boy confirma que ha trabajado con Zayn Malik". Los 40 Principales (in Spanish). Spain. 3 March 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
  28. ↑ Cox, Lauren (27 March 2015). "Zayn Malik: Fans Furious He’s Making New Solo Music With Naughty Boy". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
  29. ↑ Renner Brown, Eric (16 September 2015). "Naughty Boy teases new song with Beyoncé". Entertainment Weekly (Time Inc.). Retrieved 17 September 2015.
  30. ↑ Strecker, Erin (16 September 2015). "New Beyonce! Naughty Boy Previews Their Song 'Runnin' (Lose It All)'". Billboard (Prometheus Global Media). Retrieved 17 September 2015.
  31. ↑ "Runnin' (Lose It All) [feat. Beyoncé & Arrow Benjamin] – Single by Naughty Boy". iTunes Store (UK). Apple Inc. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  32. ↑ "Naughty Boy" (select "Albums" tab). Official Charts Company.
  33. 1 2 "ARIA Digital Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). 9 September 2013. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
  34. 1 2 Hung, Steffen. "Discographie Naughty Boy". German Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  35. 1 2 Hung, Steffen. "Discography Naughty Boy". Irish Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  36. ↑ "Album – Classifica settimanale WK 36 (dal 02-09-2013 al 08-09-2013)" (in Italian). Federation of the Italian Music Industry. Archived from the original on 12 September 2013. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
  37. 1 2 Hung, Steffen. "Discografie Naughty Boy". Dutch Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  38. 1 2 Hung, Steffen. "Discographie Naughty Boy". Swiss Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  39. 1 2 3 "Certified Awards" (enter "Naughty Boy" into the "Keywords" box, then select "Search"). British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
  40. ↑ "Naughty Boy". Official Charts Company.
  41. ↑ Hung, Steffen. "Discography Naughty Boy". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  42. ↑ Hung, Steffen. "Discography Naughty Boy". Danish Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  43. ↑ Hung, Steffen. "Discography Naughty Boy". France Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  44. ↑ Peak positions in Italy:
  45. ↑ Hung, Steffen. "Discography Naughty Boy". Spanish Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  46. ↑ "Naughty Boy Album & Song Chart History". Billboard Hot 100. for Naughty Boy. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  47. ↑ Production
  48. ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2013 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
  49. ↑ "Gold–/Platin-Datenbank: Sam Smith" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  50. ↑ "Naughty Boy Feat. Sam Smith 'LA LA LA'" (in Danish). IFPI Denmark. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  51. ↑ "La La La - Naughty Boy feat. Sam Smith". IFPI SWE. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  52. ↑ "Gold & Platinum: Disclosure". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  53. ↑ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart – 23 September 2013". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  54. ↑ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
  55. ↑ "The Official Charts Company – Naughty Boy". The Official Charts Company. 5 May 2013.
  56. ↑ "Naughty Boy – Hotel Cabana" (in Dutch). Ultratop & Hung Medien. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
  57. ↑ Hung, Steffen. "Discography Naughty Boy". Finnish Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  58. ↑ Peak positions for the featured singles in Scotland:
  59. ↑ "British Muslim Awards 2015 finalists unveiled". Asian Image. 23 January 2015. Retrieved 1 November 2015.

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