Richard X

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Name = Richard X


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Birth_name = Richard Philips
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Genre = Electropop, dance-pop
Occupation = Record producer
Years_active = 2001–present
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URL = [http://www.blackmelody.com/ BlackMelody.com]
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Richard Philips is a record producer, best known by his stage name Richard X. In an early issue of the now defunct Popworld magazine, Phillips told of how he had simply sealed a postcard with a kiss which was misinterpreted as the letter X; from then on he has used the alias Richard X.

History

Richard X started out as a pioneer of the bootleg craze, releasing limited edition singles under the artist name of Girls On Top between 2001 and 2002. He signed to Virgin Records as a result of the interest in the early Girls On Top singles and released his debut album "Richard X Presents His X-Factor Vol. 1" in 2003. He has now become a successful record producer, producing hit singles for artists including Sugababes, Kelis, Liberty X and Rachel Stevens and remixing for artists including Trent Reznor's Nine Inch Nails, New Order, Pet Shop Boys, Gwen Stefani, and Depeche Mode.

Discography

Girls On Top

"For Girls On Top discography, see Girls On Top (Richard X)"

Richard X productions

* Alesha - Richard X contributed two tracks for ex-Mis-Teeq band members's debut solo album - "Nasty" and "Shadows" which are currently unreleased. He has also contributed to the track "Ting-a-ling" which appeared on the album "Fired Up".

* Annie - Richard X produced/co-wrote the single "Chewing Gum" (UK #25, September 2004) & "Me Plus One" for Annie's "Anniemal" album (February 2005). She also provided vocals for the track "Just Friends" from Richard X's "Richard X Presents His X-Factor Vol. 1" album in August 2003. He is currently working with her on more material for her new album including the tracks "Songs Remind Me Of You" and "Two Of Hearts". It has been announced he has produced the forthcoming single "I Know UR Girlfriend Hates Me".

* The Bravery - "Fearless" was remixed by Richard X and featured as a track on the "Fearless" single.

* ChungKing - Richard X has produced the tracks "Slow It Down" and "Itch Scratch" for the Brighton based group's second album.

* Ciara - Richard X remixed the single "Goodies" (UK #1, January 2005). His remix featured additional vocals from M.I.A..

* Jarvis Cocker - "Into You" was produced by Richard X for his "Richard X Presents His X-Factor Vol. 1" in August 2003. He also featured on the track "Into Yule" which was due to be the b-side to the single release of Javine's "You Used To", but this was cancelled.

* Depeche Mode - Richard X remixed the single "Enjoy the Silence 2004" (UK #7, October 2004) as part of Depeche Mode's Remixes 81 - 04 album (October 2004). He also remixed "Personal Jesus" in late 2006 which is as yet unreleased.

* Freeform Five - Richard X remixed the single "No More Conversations."

* Luke Haines - Richard X produced a version of the former Auteurs and Black Box Recorder member's single "Off My Rocker at the Art School Bop", along with its b-side "The Best Artist/Skinny White Girls", which was released on 16th October 2006.

* Javine - "You Used To" was written and produced by Richard X and featured on his "Richard X Presents His X-Factor Vol. 1" album in August 2003. The track was due to be a single in November 2003, but was cancelled.

* Kelis - "Finest Dreams" (UK #8, August 2003) was produced by Richard X. It was a reworking of SOS Band's "The Finest" with Human League's "The Things That Dreams Are Made Of" and released as a single under "Richard X featuring Kelis". It also appears on "Richard X Presents His X-Factor Vol. 1".

* Liberty X - "Being Nobody" (UK #3, March 2003) was produced by Richard X as a reworking of Chaka Khan's "Ain't Nobody" with Human League's "Being Boiled". Released as a single under "Richard X vs Liberty X", it also appears on "Richard X Presents His X-Factor Vol. 1" and Liberty X's album Being Somebody.

* M.I.A. - Richard X produced and co-wrote the tracks "10 Dollar","Hombre" and "Amazon" for the "Arular" album (April 2005). The track "Hombre" was credited under the pseudonym of Duane "Willy "Williams IV

* Róisín Murphy - Richard X produced the tracks "Parallel Lives" and "Pandora" on the Overpowered LP.

* New Order - Richard X remixed "Jetstream" (UK #20, May 2005). There is also a Richard X remix of "Bizarre Love Triangle" which appeared on the release of their 2005 single "Waiting for the Sirens' Call.

* Nine Inch Nails - Richard X remixed the single "Only" (UK #20, July 2005).

* Pet Shop Boys - Richard X has co-produced "Fugitive" for the limited edition of Pet Shop Boys 2006 album "Fundamental".

* Sugababes - "Freak Like Me" (UK #1, May 2002) was a reworking of Girls On Top's "We Don't Give A Damn About Our Friends". Released as a Sugababes single to promote their "Angels with Dirty Faces" album, it also appears on "Richard X Presents His X-Factor Vol. 1".

* Gwen Stefani - Richard X remixed the single "Cool" (UK #11, September 2005).

* Rachel Stevens - "Some Girls" (UK #2, June 2004) was written and produced by Richard X. The single was released with profits going to BBC Sport Relief. Richard X also co-wrote and produced "Crazy Boys" for her album "Come And Get It" and the as yet unreleased track "Nothing In Common"

* Tiga - Richard X remixed the single "Hot in Herre" (UK #46, September 2003) and produced/co-wrote "Burning Down". Both projects were done under the alias of Gareth Gatex which is taken from 2002 Pop Idol runner-up Gareth Gates' name. On his website, Richard X now calls his use of that alias as "ill advised and confusing". Tiga also provided vocals for "You (Better Let Me Love You X 4) Tonight" for the album "Richard X Presents His X-Factor Vol. 1" in August 2003.

* TLC - Richard X remixed the single "Hands Up" (June 2003).

* Caron Wheeler - "Lonely" was produced by Richard X and featured on his "Richard X Presents His X-Factor Vol. 1" album in August 2003.

* Yazoo - A remix of "Situation" by Richard X appeared on the "Future Retro" compilation in early 2006.

* Bertine Zetlitz - He is responsible for production on the Norwegian popstar's mega-hit single "Girl Like You", taken from her 2003 album "Sweet Injections".

Richard X albums

*"The Golden Hour of the Future" (October 2002). This collection of early recordings by The Human League and their predecessors The Future was compiled by Richard with the assistance of Human League members past and present, and released on Richard's Black Melody label. The CD was preceded by a limited edition 12" promo EP titled "Dance Like a Star".

*"Richard X Presents His X-Factor Vol. 1" (August 2003) - This album includes the singles "Freak Like Me", "Being Nobody" and "Finest Dreams" along with other tracks featuring guest vocals from Annie, Javine, Caron Wheeler, Tiga and Jarvis Cocker.

*"Back to Mine Volume 17" (April 2004). This was released as part of the long-running mix album series. His album included tracks by artists including Kelis, Goldfrapp, John Carpenter, Heaven 17, Jona Lewie.

External links

* [http://www.blackmelody.com/ Black Melody (Official Site)]
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/4558689.stm Interview, BBC website May 2005]