Scott Harris (songwriter)

Scott Harris
Birth name	Scott Harris Friedman
Origin	New York, U.S.
Genres	Pop, alternative, pop rock, progressive house, electro house, trap
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, piano, guitar
Years active	2011–present
Associated acts	Shawn Mendes, The Chainsmokers, Daya, Jessie J, Melanie Martinez, Krewella

Scott Harris Friedman is an American multi-platinum^[1] songwriter, producer, and musician best known for his work with Shawn Mendes and co-writing hit song Don't Let Me Down by The Chainsmokers featuring Daya, which reached #1 on the US Mainstream Top 40 chart in 2016.^[2][3] Harris has 10 songs on Shawn Mendes' sophomore album Illuminate including the lead single Treat You Better which reached the top 5 at the US Mainstream Top 40 chart^[4] and 10 songs on Shawn Mendes' debut album Handwritten which debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200.^[5] Harris has also written songs for a number of artists, including Jessie J, Melanie Martinez, Krewella, and Tiesto; he co-wrote every song on The Shawn Mendes EP in 2014, which debuted at number five on the Billboard 200.^[6]

Songwriting discography

Year	Artist	Album	Song
2016	Naughty Boy ft. Kyla & Popcaan		"Should've Been Me"[7]
	Lost Kings ft. Emily Warren		"Phone Down"[8]
	Shawn Mendes	Illuminate	"Ruin"[9]
			"Treat You Better"[10]
			"Three Empty Words"[11]
			"Don't Be a Fool"[11]
			"No Promises"[11]
			"Lights On"[11]
			"Honest"[11]
			"Patience"[11]
			"Bad Reputation"[11]
			"Understand"[11]
	The Chainsmokers	–	"Don't Let Me Down"
	Tiesto and Oliver Heldens ft. Natalie La Rose	--	"The Right Song"[12]
	American Authors	What We Live For	"Mess With Your Heart"
	Sammy Adams	The Long Way	"Helluva"
	Handsome Ghost	"The Brilliant Glow"	"Graduate"[13]
	Skizzy Mars	Alone Together	"Girl on a Train"[14]
2015	Melanie Martinez	Cry Baby	"Tag, You're It"[15]
	Shawn Mendes	Handwritten	"Life of the Party"[16]
			"Never Be Alone"[16]
			"Kid in Love"[16]
			"I Don't Even Know Your Name"[16]
			"Something Big"[16]
			"Strings"[16]
			"Aftertaste"[16]
			"Air"[16]
			"This is What it Takes"[16]
			"The Weight"[16]
			"Don't Want Your Love"[16]
			"Lost"[16]
	Omi	Me 4 U	"Drop in the Ocean
	Sabrina Carpenter	Eyes Wide Open	"White Flag"
2014	Christian Burghardt	Safe Place to Land EP	"Spark"[17]
			"When She Cries"[18]
	Oh Honey	With Love	"Get it Right"[19]
	Niykee Heaton	Bad Intentions	"Villa"[20]
	Jessie J	Sweet Talker	"Ain't Been Done"[21]
2013	Krewella	Get Wet	"Pass the Love Around"[15]
2011	Stephen Jerzak	Miles and Miles	"Party Like You're Single"[15]

References

1. "RIAA Don't Let Me Down". Retrieved 2016-09-24.
2. Kawashima, Dale (July 1, 2016). "Songwriter Emily Warren Has Breakthrough Hit, Co-Writing "Don't Let Me Down" For The Chainsmokers (featuring Daya)". SongwriterUniverse.com. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
3. "The Chainsmokers' 'Don't Let Me Down' Remix Roundup: Listen to 9 Best Right Now". Billboard. June 17, 2016. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
4. "Shawn Mendes - Chart history". Retrieved 2016-09-24.
5. http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6538916/shawn-mendes-handwritten-debut-no-1-billboard-200-chart
6. Friedman, Courtney Scott (August 20, 2014). "Local songwriter debuts at No. 5". LI Herald. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
7. "Ultimate Music | Naughty Boy "Should've Been Me" (featuring Kyla and Popcaan)".
8. "Lost Kings Signs With Disruptor Records / RCA Records & Releases "Phone Down" Ft. Emily Warren". rcarecords.com. Retrieved 2016-10-23.
9. "Ruin credits". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
10. "Shawn Mendes confirms new single "Treat You Better"". HamadaMania.com. May 27, 2016. Retrieved 2016-07-10.
11. "Shawn Mendes – Illuminate". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2016-09-24.
12. "The Right Song credits". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
13. "Handsome Ghost - Graduate". MusixMatch.com. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
14. "Scott Harris credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
15. "Scott Harris discography". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
16. "Shawn Mendes – Handwritten". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
17. "Spark by Christian Burghardt". MusixMatch.com. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
18. "When She Cries by Christian Burghardt". MusixMatch. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
19. "The Road Within soundtrack". Soundtrack.net. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
20. "Villa by Nykee Heaton". Shazam.com. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
21. "Ain't Been Done credits". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 2016-07-06.