Wayne Hector
Wayne Hector
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Wayne Hector is a British songwriter who is best known for his work with pop artists such as Nicki Minaj, One Direction, The Wanted and Olly Murs.[1][2][3] He also wrote seven of Westlifes number one singles, including World of Our Own and Flying Without Wings.[4][5] Ruben Studdards cover of Flying Without Wings peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[6]
He is signed to BMG Chrysalis UK.[7]
Career
Hector began his music career as a member of the new-jack group Rhythm N Bass.[8] He became disillusioned with life as a pop star and decided to concentrate on songwriting and music production.[8] When transitioning from performer to songwriter, Hector got in touch with Steve Mac, who was working with the British boy band Damage.[8][9] He had originally met Mac while Hector was working as a background singer.[9][10]
In 1996, Damages "Forever" became one of Hectors first songwriting credits and his first top 10 hit.[1][9][10]
Hector contributed to Westlifes self-titled debut album in 1999.[11] His credits on the album include "Swear It Again" and "Flying Without Wings", both of which peaked at number 1 in the United Kingdom.[12] He also contributed "I Dont Wanna Fight", "Moments" and "We Are One" to the album.[11] He also cowrote number 1 singles "Queen of My Heart" and "World of Our Own" on Westlifes 2001 album World of Our Own.[12][13]
In 2005, Hector was signed to Sony/ATV.[14] At the time of his signing, he had written 32 international number one singles.[14] Later that year he worked on Rascall Flatts Feels Like Today, for which he won an ASCAP award.[15] He also penned Carrie Underwoods "I Just Cant Live A Lie" in 2005.[16]
Hector wrote "I Hate This Part" for The Pussycat Dolls in 2008.[5][17] He co-wrote "Out from Under" on Britney Spears Circus later that year.[18] In 2009, Hector co-wrote two number one singles, "Beat Again" and "Everybody In Love", on JLSs self-titled debut album.[19][20]
Hector joined Warner/Chappell Music in 2010.[21] That year he co-wrote JLSs number one single "Love You More".[20] He also co-wrote "Thinking Of Me" on Olly Murs 2010 self-titled debut album.[22]
Hector wrote "Same Mistakes" and "Everything About You" for One Directions debut album Up All Night in 2011.[23]
In 2012, he co-wrote Nicki Minajs "Starships" and The Wanteds "Glad You Came".[1] He also wrote The Wanteds "I Found You", which was released in September 2012.[5][24] Hector also contributed "Army of Two", "Hand on Heart" and "Personal" to Olly Murs 2012 album Right Place Right Time.
In 2013, Hector co-wrote "Best Song Ever", "Little White Lies" and "Why Dont We Go There" for One Directions Midnight Memories.[25] He also wrote "Get Down" and "Supposed" on James Arthurs self-titled debut album and Mikas "Stardust".[26][27] Hector worked on "Miss America", "The Only One", "Bones", "Postcard" and "Hollywood" on James Blunts Moon Landing, which was released in October 2013.[28] He also co-wrote "Rest of Our Life" on Jason Derulos Tattoos.[29]
Awards
In 2003, Hector won a BMI Country Award and BMI London Award for his work on Trace Adkins' Help Me Understand.[30][31] Hector won an ASCAP award in 2005 for his work on Rascal Flatts Feels Like Today and The Pussycat Dolls' I Hate This Part.[15][32] He also won at the 2010 Brit Awards for his work on JLS Beat Again.[33] Hector was recognized as one of the 2012 top 25 songwriters by ASCAP.[34] He was nominated for an Ivor Novella songwriting award for Best Selling UK single for "All This Time".[35] In 2013, Hector won BMI Awards for The Wanted's "Glad You Came" and Nicki Minaj's "Starships," which also won a BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Award for Song of the Year.[36][37]
Influences
Hector credits his eclectic musical tastes to his upbringing.[17] His father favoured rock and R&B while his mother listened to country and classical music.[17] His songwriting influences include Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Burt Bacharach, Hal Davis, Babyface and Rodgers and Hammerstein.[8]
Songwriting discography
- Main article: Wayne Hector songwriting discography
Personal life
Hector was born in Hackney and grew up in Surrey. He lives in Surrey.[8]
References
- 1.0 1.1 1.2 Paul Williams (February 19, 2013). Leading pop songwriter Wayne Hector on his ambition to work with bands. Music Week. Retrieved on December 9, 2013.
- Richard Smirke (March 28, 2012). Wayne Hector, Hit-Making UK Songwriter, Talks One Direction, Nicki Minaj, Streaming Services, More (Q&A). BillboardBiz. Retrieved on December 9, 2013.
- Lisa McGarry (June 3, 2013). Songwriter Wayne Hector reveals One Direction album is almost finished Poor Niall Horan hates leaving home!. Unreality TV. Retrieved on December 9, 2013.
- Robert Copsey (June 3, 2013). Songwriter Wayne Hector talks One Direction album, Nicki Minaj. Digital Spy. Retrieved on December 9, 2013.
- 5.0 5.1 5.2 Wayne Hector Credits. All Music. Retrieved on December 9, 2013.
- Gary Trust (May 28, 2009). Chart Beat: "Glee," Kris Allen, Steve Martin. Billboard. Retrieved on December 9, 2013.
- Ingham Tim (27 February 2014). Wayne Hector signs with BMG Chrysalis UK. Music Week. Retrieved on 12 March 2014.
- 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Ted Drozdowski (April 16, 2012). 10 Questions: Wayne Hector. BMI. Retrieved on December 9, 2013.
- 9.0 9.1 9.2 Interview with WAYNE HECTOR, songwriter for Susan Boyle, Pussycat Dolls, Westlife. Hit Quarters (February 1, 2010). Retrieved on December 9, 2013.
- 10.0 10.1 Interview with STEVE MAC, producer for Susan Boyle, JLS, Il Divo, The Saturdays. Hit Quarters (April 12, 2010). Retrieved on December 9, 2013.
- 11.0 11.1 Westlife. All Music. Retrieved on December 9, 2013.
- 12.0 12.1 Westlife. Official Charts. Retrieved on December 9, 2013.
- Westlife. All Music. Retrieved on December 9, 2013.
- 14.0 14.1 Sign here, Music Week, May 5, 2005.
- 15.0 15.1 Complete List of Winners. ASCAP. Retrieved on December 10, 2013.
- Some Hearts. All Music. Retrieved on December 10, 2013.
- 17.0 17.1 17.2 Paul Williams, Just Call Him Mr. Diversity, Music Week, June 12, 2008.
- Circus. All Music. Retrieved on December 10, 2013.
- JLS. All Music. Retrieved on December 10, 2013.
- 20.0 20.1 JLS. Official Charts Company. Retrieved on December 10, 2013.
- Charlotte Otter, Playing it safe in a busy year for signings, Music Week, January 15, 2011.
- Thinking of Me. All Music. Retrieved on December 10, 2013.
- Up All Night. All Music. Retrieved on December 10, 2013.
- The Wanted Confirm New Single 'I Found You'. MTV UK. Retrieved on December 10, 2013.
- James Arthur. All Music. Retrieved on January 21, 2014.
- Songbook Vol. 1. All Music. Retrieved on January 21, 2014.
- 2003 BMI Country Awards Winners. Billboard. Retrieved on February 4, 2014.
- BMI Honors Top UK, European Writers and Publishers at London Awards. BMI. Retrieved on February 4, 2014.
- Song Awards. ASCAP. Retrieved on February 4, 2014.
- The Brit Awards 2010. Sony/ATV Music Publishing. Retrieved on December 10, 2013.
- ASCAP Members Dominate the 2012 Year-End Billboard Charts. ASCAP. Retrieved on February 4, 2014.
- The Streets lead Ivor nominations. BBC News. Retrieved on February 4, 2014.
- BMI Awards 2013: All the winners. Music Week. Retrieved on February 4, 2014.
- Cash Moneys Bryan Birdman Williams and Ronald Slim Williams and Top Songwriters Honored at the 2013 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. BMI. Retrieved on February 4, 2014.
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