YCONN (a.k.a James Grover) has been focussed on writing toplines for the dance/pop market for 2+ years (after 10 years of writing for pop and rock), working with many artists either in-person or over zoom. With 30+ cuts in this time, across most of the reputable dance labels, his releases have hit nearly 15 million streams so far; a number which will be rapidly increasing.
He has written with/for: PS1 (Columbia/Sony), PBH & Jack (Defected, Heldeep), Far Out (Ophelia), Dualities (Loudkult), Hannah Boleyn (Ultra), Cally Rhodes (Perfect Havoc), Henry Dell (Loudkult, ChillYourMind), SONDR (Ultra), Ninski (Soave, Before Eight), Keepin It Heale (Selected, Soave), Movada (Spinnin', TYM/Warner) and many more.
He also currently has songs on hold with well-known DJ-producers such as Lumix!, Sub Focus, Quintino, YVES V, John Gibbons, Danny Avila, and more. Also he has placed library tracks with EMI, Sony/ATV, BMG, and Peer Music and has had songs synced on MTV, BBC, Channel 4, ITV and many international TV shows around the globe.
In general, YCONN has been writing songs across most commercial/pop genres for over 10 years, with a catalog of 350+ complete songs. He has a great mind for strong hooks, is a world class lyricist (including rap), and has a great ear for melody with a deep intuition for melodic math. Also he is an expert guitarist, able to write catchy riffs with ease, and with a broad knowledge of chords and harmony across genres (from modern chart music through to classical and jazz). All around, YCONN is surely one of the most versatile songwriters working today.
Dance toplines available for established DJs (please enquire by email). Required minimum label advance of at least £1000, or equivalent as a non-recoupable "vocalist + vocal producer fee".
Always happy to book writing sessions with great singers/artists who are serious about focussing on bigger dance or pop cuts.
Songwriting consultant services also available at £100/hour (zoom or in-person, London based), with no publishing % taken on any rewrite ideas. Fee may be waived in lieu of becoming an official cowriter on some songs, by mutual agreement.
