Felix Howard
Felix Howard | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 14, 1973 |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, producer, A&R and publisher |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Felix Howard (born January 14, 1973)[1] is a songwriter, record producer, A&R and publisher.
A former model as a child, Howard was photographed by Jamie Morgan and styled by the world renowned Ray Petri for the cover of The Face magazine.[2] Throughout the 1980's he appeared in music videos for several songs, including Sting's video for "Russians" in 1985, the Madonna video "Open Your Heart" in 1986, and the Sinitta video "Toy Boy" in 1987. He also appeared in the Mantronix video for "Got to Have Your Love"[3] and in the Nick Kamen video for "Each Time You Break My Heart".
His songwriting credits include working alongside Amy Winehouse, Sia, The Sugababes among many others. In 2007, he joined EMI Publishing as an A&R manager where he signed Calvin Harris, Lana Del Rey, MNEK, James Vincent McMorrow, Tinchy Stryder, Sam Sparro, Hurts, Beverley Knight, Tom Jones, and many others.[4][5]
In 2008, Felix Howard was made VP, A&R at EMI and in 2009 he was made head of A&R EMI UK and Europe Creative.[6][7]
After leaving EMI before the Sony merger, he went on to consult for Daniel Lieberberg at Universal Records and was involved with the Klangkarussell album and signed Lewis Capaldi with Lieberberg.[8][9]
Previously, Howard was Director of A&R for the US division of Budde Publishing in Los Angeles.[10] Howard worked at Method Management in an A&R role.[11] In December 2020, Howard joined BMG as Director A&R (New Recordings) in London, UK.[12][13] At BMG, Howard has worked with Gabrielle, Ultra Nate, Katie Melua, Louis Tomlinson,[14] Zak Abel and Lady Blackbird.[15]
As a child, Howard had systemic-onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis and was a patient at Great Ormond Street Hospital under Barbara Ansell.[16] He has vitiligo and what he has called "a number of extremely tiresome and dull auto immune illnesses".[17] Howard has two children [18] and lives in London and California. In October 2021, Howard married actress/producer/writer Andrea Lewis.[19] He supports Chelsea FC.
Selected discography
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Songwriting credits
[edit]| Year | Artist | Song | Album | Notes |
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| 2000 | Sugababes | "Overload" | One Touch | |
| 2002 | "Stronger" | Angels with Dirty Faces | ||
| Sia | 'Blow it All Away" | Healing Is Difficult | ||
| Holly Valance | "Hush Now" | Footprints | ||
| 2003 | Sugababes | "Million Different Ways" | Three | |
| "In the Middle' | ||||
| Lene | "Up in Smoke" | Play with Me | ||
| Amy Winehouse | "You Sent Me Flying"/"Cherry" | Frank | Also backing vocals, producer, engineer | |
| Kylie Minogue | "You Make Me Feel" | Body Language | ||
| 2004 | Sia | "Numb" | Colour the Small One | Also guitar |
| Beverley Knight | "Straight Jacket" | Affirmation | ||
| 2006 | Amy Winehouse | "Close to the Front" | Back to Black |
References
[edit]- ^ "Byronesque 20/20 Felix Howard". YouTube. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
- ^ "Felix Howard styled by Ray Petri and shot by Jamie Morgan for The Face". Collectibledry.com.
- ^ "Discover the 80s' most iconic underground fashion movement". Dazeddigital.com. 24 August 2015.
- ^ "Felix Howard". Discogs.com.
- ^ "EMI Publishing UK Ups Felix Howard To VP A&R". Celebrityaccess.com. 2008-01-08. Retrieved 2019-01-28.
- ^ Masson, Gordon (25 March 2008). "EMI names Howard VP of A&R". Variety.com.
- ^ "EMI Publishing promote Howard to top UK A&R job". Completemusicupdate.com.
- ^ "On my iPod – Felix Howard". Prsformusic.com. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "A&R Worldwide Newsletter Vol. DLXII". Anrworldwide.com.
- ^ "Budde Music US - Home". Us.buddemusic.com.
- ^ "MUSEXPO 2020 | March 22nd - March 25th, 2020 - Burbank, California". Musexpo.net. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ https://www.spin.com/2020/12/music-video-kids-reflect-on-appearances-in-iconic-clips-it-was-pure-luck/ - Spin Magazine
- ^ https://www.shots.net/news/view/one-track-mind-felix-howard - BMG work
- ^ https://hldailyupdate.tumblr.com/post/677596361482518528/felix-howard-director-of-ar-bmg-records-london/amp - Louis Tomlinson
- ^ https://www.musicweek.com/labels/read/bmg-seals-global-deal-for-lady-blackbird/083716 - Lady Blackbird signs for BMG
- ^ https://www.instagram.com/p/CIeT4Vjnn8i/ - Instagram story
- ^ a number of extremely tiresome and dull auto immune illnesses - Instagram post
- ^ https://theface.com/style/vol-4-issue-8-felix-howard-ray-petri-herbie-ray-buffalo-fashion-style - Felix Howard's children
- ^ https://www.etonline.com/degrassi-star-andrea-lewis-marries-record-exec-felix-howard-174737 - Marriage to Andrea Lewis
External links
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