Daniel Parker is an American songwriter. He has co-written pop songs for artists such as Nick Jonas, Shawn Mendes, Jessie Ware and James Blunt. He has co-written James Blunt's single "Heart to Heart”, Nick Jonas’ “Chains” and “Teacher”, Zedd's “Daisy”, and Shawn Mendes’ multi-platinum “Stitches”. Danny also co-wrote Shawn Mendes’ single, “Mercy”, Britney Spears’ “Liar”, and “Sudden Death (OMG)” by Tyler Glenn and has worked with artists Jessie Ware, Louisa Johnson, and Missy Higgins. His most recent releases include, "Should I Give It All Up" by James Blunt, "Sing It With Me" by JP Cooper, "Champions" by James Blunt, "Say It First" by Role Model, "Sad Eyes" by James Arthur, and 6 songs on the latest Jessie Ware album, What’s Your Pleasure?
Parker has an artist project titles Model Child. His releases include, "Trash," "My Queer Teenage Anthem," "Power," "Strawberry Bowl," "Drain Me," "Animal Noise," "Cuckoo," "Icicles," "Pilot," "Up From The Bottom," "Alien," "Into The Water," and "For You." His debut album is titled Drop Out and features 10 original songs, written by Parker. He also released a four-song EP titled Unscrewed.
Songwriting discography
Year Artist Song Album 2013 James Blunt "Heart to Heart" Moon Landing"Smoke Signals" Prince Royce "You Are Fire" Soy el Mismo 2014 Madi Diaz "Ashes" Phantom"Tomorrow""Pictures" 2015 Shawn Mendes "Stitches" (certified platinum by the RIAA) Handwritten Nick Jonas "Chains" (certified platinum by the RIAA) Nick Jonas"Teacher"Zedd "Daisy" True Colors 2016Birdy"Save Yourself"Beautiful LiesChris Lane "Circles" (featuring MacKenzie Porter) Girl ProblemsShawn Mendes "Mercy" IlluminateBritney Spears "Liar" Glory 2017 Tyler Glenn "Sudden Death (OMG)" ExcommunicationLouisa Johnson "Best Behaviour" Best Behaviour - SingleJames Blunt "Bartender" The Afterlove"Over"Rationale "Tumbling Down" RationaleJessie Ware "Stay Awake, Wait for Me" Glasshouse"Your Domino""Love to Love"Missy Higgins "49 Candles" SolastalgiaRuston Kelly "Hollywood" Halloween 2018Plested "First Time" First Time - SingleMatt Nathanson "Mine" Sings His Sad HeartMatt Nathanson "Gimme Your Love" Sings His Sad HeartJessie Ware "Overtime" Overtime - Single 2019JP Cooper & Astrid S "Sing It With Me" Sing It With Me - SingleJames Arthur "Sad Eyes" YouJames Blunt "Champions" Once Upon A MindJames Blunt "Youngster" Once Upon A MindRole Model "Say It First" oh, how perfect - EPModel Child "Power" Power - SingleModel Child "Trash" Trash - SingleModel Child "My Queer Teenage Anthem" My Queer Teenage Anthem - SingleGryffin "If I Left The World" (feat. MARINA & Model Child) Gravity 2020 Jessie Ware "Spotlight" What's Your Pleasure?"What's Your Pleasure?""Ooh La La""Soul Control""Save a Kiss""Remember Where You Are"James Blunt "Should I Give It All Up (demo)" Once Upon A Mind (Time Suspended Edition)Model Child & Claud Mintz "Cuckoo - Claud Remix" Cuckoo - Claud Remix Model Child "Strawberry Bowl" Dropout"Cuckoo""Animal Noise""Drain Me""No Sleep in the City of Angels""Trend""The Past is a Pretty Gun""Depression""Sick""Sewage" 2021 Jessie Ware "Hot N Heavy" What's Your Pleasure? (The Platinum Pleasure Edition)"Please""Pale Blue Light""Eyes Closed" Model Child "Pilot" Unscrewed"Zero""Zipper""Origin" Model Child "Icicles" Icicles - SingleJenny Owen Youngs "Dungeons and Dragons" Echo MountainKylie Minogue & Jessie Ware "Kiss of Life" Disco: Guest List Editionill peach"GUM"GUM - Singleill peach"WILDFIRE"EXCUSE ME WHILE WE FIND OUR MINDS - EP ill peach"NEED YOU NOW"EXCUSE ME WHILE WE FIND OUR MINDS - EP Model Child"Up From The Bottom"Up From The Bottom - Single2022Machine Gun Kelly"pretty toxic revolver"lockdown sessions - SingleModel Child"Alien"Alien - SinglePussy Riot, REI AMI & Kito"PLAYTHING"PLAYTHING - Single2023Manchester Orchestra "Capital Karma"Capital Karma - SingleJessie Ware"That! Feels Good!"That! Feels Good!"Hello Love""Begin Again""Beautiful People""Shake the Bottle""These Lips"Rusty Santos & Jackie Mendoza"Halo Dive"Halo Dive - SingleModel Child"Into The Water"Into The Water - Single"For You" For You - SingleJessie Ware"Hello Love"Hello Love - SingleModel Child"My Angel"My Angel - Single"Tough Guys"Tough Guys - EP2024"Headlights"Headlights - Single"Overdrive"Overdrive - Single"Hard Enough"Hard Enough - Single"Joy Rider"Get There!"In Your Blood""Shine a Light""Hotter n' Hotter""SPORTS"SPORTS - Single"Cherish You"Cherish You - Single
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