Richard X

Richard X, real name Richard Philips, 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 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 New Order, Pet Shop Boys and Depeche Mode.

[edit] Discography

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

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".

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

Chung King - Richard X has produced the tracks "Slow" and "Itch Scratch" for the Brighton based group's next 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).

Alesha - Richard X is producing two tracks for ex-Mis-Teeq band members's debut solo album - "Nasty" and "Shadows". He has also contibuted to the track Ting-a-ling

Luke Haines - Richard X has produced a version of the former Auteurs and Black Box Recorder member's new single "Off My Rocker at the Artschool Bop", which is slated to appear as a double-A-side single with "Leeds United" in September 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 "Thing 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.

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

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.

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 Itand 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.

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".

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 inludes 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 (April 2004). This was released as part of the long-running mixtape series. His album included tracks by artists including Kelis, Goldfrapp, John Carpenter, Heaven 17, Jona Lewie.