PJ Bianco

PJ Bianco
PJ Bianco in 2019
Background information
Born1981 (age 42–43)
Bronxville, New York, U.S.
GenresPop, Alternative, pop rock, dance-pop, electropop, hip hop
Occupation(s)Musician, record producer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, drum kit, vocals, bass guitar, piano, electronic keyboard
Years active2001–present

PJ Bianco (born 1981) is an American record producer and songwriter.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

Bianco earned a bachelor of fine arts in music from the Conservatory of Music at SUNY Purchase College in New York, where he studied composition.[4][5] He interned with Quad Recording Studio and The Loft Recording Studio during his study period.[5]

Career

After graduating, Bianco signed with Denise Rich Songs and began working closely with songwriter and philanthropist Denise Rich to develop his skills as a lyricist.[6] Later, Bianco began collaborating with the Jonas Brothers, for whom he produced and co-wrote "Time for Me to Fly" for their 2006 debut album It's About Time, which was featured in the film Aquamarine.[7][8]

Bianco produced "Rear View Mirror" for recording artist Mýa, featuring Sean Paul, that was included on her album, K.I.S.S.[9]

PJ gained recognition for his work in the early 2010s,[10] and co-wrote "Stop the World" for Demi Lovato's U.S. Billboard 200 number one album, Here We Go Again.[11][12] Bianco worked with Warner Bros. singer-songwriter and recording artist LP, producing and co-writing music for album Forever for Now.[9] Bianco additionally co-wrote "Into the Wild" with LP,[13][14] which became prominent when it was used in a Citibank's commercial.[15] In 2018, Bianco co-produced "With or Without You" for Genesis Jones along with DJ Snake.[16]

During his career, Bianco has written songs for musicians such as Arizona, Demi Lovato, Fifth Harmony, Jonas Brothers, LP,[17] Metro Station, and Mýa.[18][1] His produced music has been included in the Billboard Canadian Hot 100,[19] Canada CHR/Top 40,[20] Canada Hot AC,[21] Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative,[22] and the Billboard Dance/Mix Show Airplay.[23]

Bianco is the founder of a studio that is based in Los Angeles.[24][5]

Discography

Songwriting and production credits [9]

Title Year Artist(s) Album Credits Written with Produced with
Time For Me to Fly 2006 Jonas Brothers It's About Time Co-Writer Jonas Brothers -
2007 The Veronicas Single Co-Writer, Producer - -
When You Look Me In The Eyes 2008 Jonas Brothers A Little Bit Longer Co-Writer Raymond Boyd, Jonas Brothers -
Can't Have You Co-Writer Nick Jonas -
Us Against The World 2009 Mitchel Musso, Katelyn Tarver Mitchel Musso Co-Writer, Producer Brian Malouf, Eddie Galan Brian Malouf
Movin In Mitchel Musso Co-Writer Eddie Galan, Sam Musso, Leland Grant, Steve Sundholm
Stop The World Demi Lovato Here We Go Again Co-Writer Nick Jonas, Demi Lovato -
Over You Honor Society Fashionably Late Co-Writer Nick Jonas, Michael Bruno, Jason Rosen, Alexander Noyes -
Magic Meaghan Martin Wizards of Waverly Place Producer - Ric Ocasek
YourBiggestFan 2010 Jonas Brothers Jonas L.A. Co-Writer, Producer Jonas Brothers, China McClain -
Last Time Around Nick Jonas & The Administration Who I Am Co-Writer Nick Jonas, Greg Garbowsky -
Vesper's Goodbye Co-Writer Nick Jonas. -
In The End Co-Writer Nick Jonas, Greg Garbowsky -
Where's My Angel Metro Station Single Producer - -
I'm Just Fine Olivia Somerlyn Olivia Somerlyn EP Co-Writer Curt Schneider, Olivia Somerlyn -
Rear View Mirror 2011 Mya, Sean Paul K.I.S.S. Keep It Sexy & Simple Producer - -
We're The Kids 2012 Parade of Lights Born to Live, Born to Love Co-Writer, Producer Ryan Daly, Anthony Improgo -
Into The Wild L.P. Into the Wild Co-Writer, Producer L.P. Jonathan Malone, Rob Cavallo
Tokyo Sunrise Co-Writer L.P. -
Who Are You 2013 Fifth Harmony Better Together Co-Writer, Producer Julian Bunetta, Allyson Hernandez, Normani Hamilton, Dinah Hansen, Nasri Atweh, Karla Camila Cabello, Lauren Jauregui
Me & My Girls Co-Writer, Producer Allyson Brooke, Karla Cabello, Lauren Jauregui, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane Hansen, Julian Bunetta, Beau Alexandrè Dozier, John Ryan -
I Still Love You Metro Station Middle of the Night EP Co-Writer, Producer - -
Take You Home Co-Writer, Producer - -
Every Time I Touch You Co-Writer, Producer - -
Barcelona Co-Writer, Producer - -
Ain't Nobody Got Time For That Blush Single Co-Writer Beau Dozier, Blush, Drew Ryan Scott -
The Lost Get Loud 2014 Elektrik People The Lost Get Loud Co-Writer Evan Caleb Robinson, Reid Alan Curby, Svend Lerche -
Break This The Lost Get Loud Co-Writer -
Lunatic The Lost Get Loud Co-Writer -
Painted Gold The Lost Get Loud Co-Writer -
I Love My Life The Lost Get Loud Co-Writer -
The Girl Is Back In Town Chantal Claret Single Co-Writer Chantal Claret -
For You 2015 Genevieve Show Your Colors Co-Writer Genevieve -
Tonight Landon Williams Single Co-Writer, Producer Landon Williams Landon Williams
Smoke Signals The Golden Hippie, Badflower Flowers on the Sun Co-Writer Marissa Renee Shipp, Eddie Jackson, Daniel Mestanza, Jordan Mcgraw -
Dancing Glorious The Golden Hippie Flowers on the Sun Co-Writer -
Coke + Mirror War The Golden Hippie Flowers on the Sun Co-Writer -
Champagne Problems 2016 Nick Jonas Last Year Was Complicated Co-Writer Nick Jonas, Jason Evigan, Sean Douglas, Jonathan Tucker -
Conquer RIVVRS Unfamiliar Skin Co-Writer Brandon Zahursky, Lee Ann Mccollum -
Grave of Broken Dreams 2017 Mat Bastard Loov Co-Writer Mat Bastard -
Oceans Away A R I Z O N A GALLERY Co-Writer David Labuguen, Nathan Esquite, Zachary Charles -
Annie Co-Writer Dan Avery, David Labuguen, Nathan Esquite, Zachary Charles -
Not a Single Day Co-Writer David Labuguen, Nathan Esquite, Zachary Charles -
Brave Enough Co-Writer David Labuguen, Nathan Esquite, Zachary Charles -
Running Co-Writer Ryan Pulford, David Labuguen, Nathan Esquite, Zachary Charles -
Are You Co-Writer David Labuguen, Nathan Esquite, Zachary Charles -
Watch Me Nick Jonas Ferdinand (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Co-Writer Jonathon Tucker, Jason Evigan, Sean Douglas, Nick Jonas -
Cross My Mind A R I Z O N A GALLERY Co-Writer David Labuguen, Nathan Esquite, Zachary Charles -
Up Against Me L.P. Lost On You Co-Writer L.P. -
Fangs Rey Pila Fangs Producer - Diego Solorzano
I Like It Like That VILLA, Landon Williams I Like it Like That Producer - -
Knifed VILLA, Elektrik People Single Producer - -
You Want It All L.P. Single Co-Writer, Producer Mike Del Rio, Jonathan Malone, L.P. Jonathan Malone
Nobody Else 2018 Axwell Single Co-Writer Axel Hedfors, Johannes Klahr, Robert Thiele, Jr.William Denham
The Wave R3HAB, Lia Marie Johnson Single Co-Writer Fadil El Ghoul, Sophia Black, Lia Marie Johnson, Nicholas Audino, Lewis Hughes, Khales Rohaim
Just The Same Charlotte Lawrence Young EP Co-Writer MAG, Charlotte Lawrence, Louis Schoorl -
Freaking Out A R I Z O N A COLD NIGHTS // SUMMER DAYS Co-Writer David Labuguen, Nathan Esquite, Zachary Hannah -
White Gold Landon Williams Single Co-Writer Dan Book Joel Shifflet Landon Williams
u never did that 4 me Sage Charmaine Don't leave me Co-Writer, Producer Rocky Lynch Rocky Lynch
What She Wants A R I Z O N A COLD NIGHTS // SUMMER DAYS Co-Writer Madison Emiko Love, Zachary Hannah, Nathan Esquite, David Labuguen -
Summer Days A R I Z O N A COLD NIGHTS // SUMMER DAYS Co-Writer David Labuguen, Nathan Esquite, Ryan Pulford, Zachary Charles
It Will Never Be Enough Vesperteen The Hype Is Dead Co-Writer, Producer Vesperteen, Colin Rigsby Vesperteen, Colin Rigsby
June Sage Charmaine don't leave me Co-Writer, Producer Sage Charmaine
Hold The Line 2019 Avicii, A R I Z O N A Tim Co-Writer Andrew Jackson, David Labuguen, Lucas von Bahder, Nathan Esquite, Tim Bergling, Zachary Hannah
Problems A R I Z O N A ASYLUM Co-Writer, Producer Chord Overstreet, David Labuguen, Hanni Ibrahim, Jim Lavigne, Nathan Esquite, Patrick Patrikios, Zachary Charles A R I Z O N A
Nostalgic Co-Writer, Producer David Labuguen, James Abrahart, Jordan Johnson, Michael Pollack, Nathan Esquite, Oliva Holt, Stefan Johnson, Zachary Charles
Let Me Know Co-Writer, Producer David Labuguen, Jacob Torrey, Nathan Esquite, Tim McEwan, Zachary Charles
Where You Are Co-Writer, Producer David Labuguen, Jonny Price, Madison Love, Nathan Esquite, Zachary Charles
Don't Leave Co-Writer, Producer David Labuguen, Eric Ciano, Nathan Esquite, Zachary Charles
Find Someone Co-Writer, Producer David Labuguen, Nathan Esquite, Samuel Harris, Zachary Charles
Trouble Co-Writer, Producer David Labuguen, Jacob Torrey, Nathan Esquite, Zachary Charles
Still Alive Co-Writer, Producer Andrew Jackson, David Labuguen, Nathan Esquite, Zachary Charles
I'll Be Waiting For You Valen Winona Forever Co-Writer Valentina Mitzkat
1984 (Infinite Jest) 2020 The Used Heartwork Co-Writer John Feldmann, Dan Whitesides -
I'm With You Neon Dreams Single Co-Writer Adrian Morris, Corey LeRue, Frank Kadillac -
People Are Strange Liv Strange Single Co-Writer, Producer - -
Good Love Elektrik People Cruel World Co-Writer, Producer Svend Lerche -
Something More Elektrik People Cruel World Co-Writer, Producer Evan Robinson, Svend Lerche -
More 2021 Huxlxy More Co-Writer, Producer Joshua Williamson, Matthew Mcnulty Joshua Williamson
Flavor of the Month 2022 Hailey Haus Single Co-Writer Hailey Joy Trevino, David Burris, Natania Lalwani, Mirandy Glory -
Longest I've Been Stoned SUMMER Rios Single Co-Writer, Producer Abe Abraham, Summer Rios -
Real Love Rioma, phem Single Producer - -
Rose Petals Rioma, SUMMER Rios Single Producer - JM
I'll Wait For You ayokay Digital Dreamscape Co-Writer ayokay -
Fever Kygo, Lukas Graham Thrill Of The Chase Co-Writer Kygo, Lukas Graham -
Pit of Friends Rioma Single Producer - Nissou Beat
Borrowed Time Gigi Rowe Laura Co-Writer, Producer Gigi Rowe -
Lonely Together Co-Writer, Producer -
When The Time Comes Co-Writer, Producer -
I'll Get Where I'm Going Co-Writer, Producer -
Lips Co-Writer, Producer Gigi Rowe, Zachary Hannah Zachary Hannah
Running From The Grave Co-Writer, Producer Gigi Rowe -
I Don't Wanna Be Saved Co-Writer, Producer -
Velvet Co-Writer, Producer -
Somebody For Me Co-Writer, Producer -
Vintage Dream Co-Writer, Producer -
Rich Like Biebs Rioma, Youngin Single Producer - Nick Lee

References

  1. ^ a b "PJ Bianco: More than just "The Disney Guy"". Music Connection. November 7, 2012. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
  2. ^ Graff, Gary (December 22, 2009). "Nick Jonas Balancing Brothers With Solo Band, Tour". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  3. ^ "Arizona Manager Jake Posner to Head Hallwood Media's New York Office". Variety. May 30, 2020. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  4. ^ "Downtown Music Publishing: PJ Bianco". April 25, 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-04-25.
  5. ^ a b c "PJ Bianco: More than just "the Disney Guy"". Music Connection Magazine. November 8, 2012.
  6. ^ "PJ Bianco". March 14, 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-03-14.
  7. ^ "Time For Me To Fly in the Style of "Jonas Brothers" (2006)". Radio Times.
  8. ^ "Jaxsta". jaxsta.com.
  9. ^ a b c "PJ Bianco Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic.
  10. ^ "Nick Jonas balancing brothers with solo band, tour". Reuters. December 22, 2009.
  11. ^ "Stop the World by Demi Lovato" – via AllMusic.
  12. ^ Graff, Gary (June 4, 2009). "Demi Lovato Focusing On Songs, Not Spectacle, For Summer Tour". Billboard.
  13. ^ "10 Questions: LP". BMI.com. May 10, 2012.
  14. ^ "Band Bio: LP". CBS News. 23 June 2014.
  15. ^ Gumbrecht, Jamie (April 24, 2012). "Songwriter LP goes into the wild -- as a singer". CNN.
  16. ^ Murray, Gordon (July 5, 2018). "Billboard Dance Chart Upstarts: Genesis Jones, M-22, Robin Schulz & Piso 21". Billboard.
  17. ^ updated, Laura B. Whitmore last (May 28, 2014). "Exclusive Interview: LP Talks New Album 'Forever For Now,' Ukulele and More". Guitar World.
  18. ^ "Gigi Rowe Shares Bruce Springsteen 'Dancing in the Dark' Cover w/ BlackBook".
  19. ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. January 2, 2013.
  20. ^ "Canada CHR/Top 40". Billboard. March 6, 2013.
  21. ^ "Canada Hot AC". Billboard. March 6, 2013.
  22. ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs". Billboard. January 2, 2013.
  23. ^ "Dance/Mix Show Airplay". Billboard. January 24, 2013.
  24. ^ "In Photos: Take Me to the River Festival in Hastings". Rivertowns, NY Patch. September 10, 2011.