Pop & Oak is a songwriting and production duo consisting of Andrew "Pop" Wansel and Warren "Oak" Felder. Wansel is the son of Dexter Wansel, staff songwriter, producer and session musician of Gamble and Huff's Philadelphia International Records.
Life and careers Pop and Oak began producing music together as The Knightwritaz after their shared manager at the time suggested they work together. They shortly after started to become known as Pop & Oak. Oak described the day he met Pop was a red letter day and their partnership exposed him to hip-hop for the first time. Their first production of visibility was Ashley Tisdale's "Hair" from her 2009 album, Guilty Pleasure.
Production style The pair use a hands on style while working with artists, hoping to avoid a reputation of only being "beat-makers." Pop's style is more focused on rap with beats and bass, while Oak has a more "melodic" background in musical composition, pop and R&B.
Production discography Year Artist(s) Album Song 2009 Ashley Tisdale Guilty Pleasure "Hair" GinuwineA Man's Thoughts "Orchestra" "Show Off" "Open the Door" 2010 Fantasia Back to Me "Collard Greens & Cornbread" Trey Songz Passion, Pain & Pleasure "Unusual" Nicki MinajPink Friday "Muny" "Save Me" "Your Love" 2012 DiggyUnexpected Arrival "Do It Like You" "The Reign" "Copy, Paste" Monica New Life "Catch Me Elle VarnerPerfectly Imperfect "Only Wanna Give It to You" "Sound Proof Room" "I Don't Care" "Not Tonight" "Leaf" "So Fly" Busta Rhymes Year of the Dragon "Pressure" MiguelKaleidoscope Dream "Use Me" "Where's the Fun in Forever" Rihanna Unapologetic "Numb" Alicia KeysGirl on Fire "Fire We Make" "Limitedless" 2013 Chrisette MicheleBetter "A Couple of Forevers" "Snow" K. Michelle Rebellious Soul "V.S.O.P." 2014 Usher "Good Kisser" Ariana Grande My Everything "Break Your Heart Right Back" Azealia Banks Broke with Expensive Taste "Chasing Time" Jennifer Lopez A.K.A. "Troubeaux" Jessie J Sweet Talker "Seal Me with a Kiss" K. Michelle Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart? "Going Under" Omarion Sex Playlist "You Like It" 2015 Jason Derulo Everything Is 4 "Trade Hearts" MiguelWildheart "DEAL" "leaves" Prince RoyceDouble Vision "Getaway" TamiaLove Life "Love Falls Over Me" "Sandwich and a Soda" Alessia Cara Four Pink Walls / Know-It-All "Seventeen" "Here" "Outlaws" "I'm Yours" "Four Pink Walls" "Overdose" "Scars To Your Beautiful" Fleur East Love, Sax and Flashbacks "Over Getting Over" "Never Say When" Monica Code Red "Alone In Your Heart" 2016 Brandy "Beggin & Pleadin" K. Michelle More Issues Than Vogue "Sleep Like A Baby" Bea Miller "Yes Girl" 2017 KehlaniSweetSexySavage "Distraction" "Advice" "Peace of Mind" "Not Used to It" "Everything Is Yours" "Escape" "In My Feelings" "Hold Me By The Heart" "Thank You" Betty Who The Valley "Some Kinda Wonderful" Miguel "Shockandawe" 2018 Alessia CaraThe Pains of Growing "Growing Pains" "Trust My Lonely" "7 Days" "All We Know" "Easier Said"2021Demi LovatoDancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over"My Girlfriends are My Boyfriend" "Unforgettable (Tommy's Song)"
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