Derek Fuhrmann

Derek Fuhrmann
Born Port Chester, New York, U.S.
Genres Pop, alternative rock, EDM
Occupation(s) Record producer, songwriter
Years active 2011–present
Labels Interscope, Warner Bros, Columbia, Republic

Derek Fuhrmann is an American multi-platinum songwriter,[1] producer and musician.[2]

Early life

Derek Fuhrmann was born and raised in Westchester County, New York to parents Fred Fuhrmann and Debra Fuhrmann. Derek attended Byram Hills High School in Armonk, New York where he began to sing and act.

Music career

Derek studied at the University of Delaware where he began playing guitar and songwriting at age 20.[3]

After Derek graduated, his college band Omnisoul (later renamed The Crash Motive) signed a record deal with Wind-up Records. Waiting (Save Your Life) by The Crash Motive written by Fuhrmann, featured on the Fantastic Four Soundtrack.[4] as well as being featured on the CBS TV Show Joan of Arcadia[5]

In 2011, Fuhrmann signed a publishing deal Gregg Wattenberg of Arcade Songs and co-wrote three songs for O.A.R.’s 7th studio album, King including the single, Heaven.[6]

Fuhrmann received critical acclaim for writing American Idol winner, Phillip Phillips’ second single, Gone, Gone, Gone in 2012. The single sold over 2 Million copies[7], and reached number one at Triple A and AC radio, as well as number two at Hot AC. The song was number one in a total of eight Billboard charts.[8]. The single earned Fuhrmann an ASCAP Pop Award alongside co-writers Todd Clark and Gregg Wattenberg for the most performed song of the year.[9][10]

Fuhrmann produced independent artist Joel Adams’ first single “Please Don’t Go”. The song was a global success charting in fifteen countries. As of August 2018, the official music video has received over 64 Million views, and the single has been played over 372 Million on Spotify.[11]

Fuhrmann produced seven songs on Zombies on Broadway the second studio album by Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, and also wrote Fire Escape the first single from the album. The single reached number 4 at US Alt Radio.[12]

Fuhrmann co-wrote Raging (featuring Kodaline) the fifth single from Kygo’s debut studio album Cloud Nine. The single was certified Gold in the United States (RIAA).[13][14] and Canada (Music Canada)[15], Silver in the United Kingdom[16] and reached the Top 10 in Sweden, Norway, Hungary, Ireland and the Czech Republic.

In 2017, Fuhrmann wrote and produced So Much More Than This performed by then 13 year old, America's Got Talent winner, Grace Vanderwaal. The track features on her debut album Just The Beginning.[17]

Notable Credits

Artist Title Credit
A Great Big World Kaleidoscope – When the Morning Comes Songwriter, Producer
Come On – When the Morning Comes Songwriter, Producer
Oasis – When the Morning Comes Producer
All I Want is Love – When the Morning Comes Producer
One Step Ahead – When the Morning Comes Producer
The Future's Right in Front of Me – When the Morning Comes Producer
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness Fire Escape (#4 at US Alt Radio) – Zombies on Broadway Songwriter, Producer
Shot Out of a Cannon – Zombies on Broadway Songwriter, Producer
So Close – Zombies on Broadway Producer
Don't Speak For Me (True) – Zombies on Broadway Producer
Dead Man's Dollar – Zombies on Broadway Producer
Walking In My Sleep– Zombies on Broadway Producer
Love and Great Buildings – Zombies on Broadway Producer
Birthday Song – Zombies on Broadway Producer
Con Brio Saddle Up – Explorer Songwriter, Producer
Too Lit 2 Quit – Explorer Songwriter, Producer
I Wanna – Explorer Songwriter, Producer
Texas Summers – Explorer Songwriter, Producer
Body Language – Explorer Songwriter, Producer
Royal Rage – Explorer Songwriter, Producer
Illuminate – Explorer Songwriter, Producer
United State of Mind – Explorer Songwriter, Producer
High Spirits – Explorer Songwriter, Producer
Feels Good – Explorer Songwriter, Producer
Grace Vanderwaal So Much More Than This – Just The Beginning Songwriter, Producer
Joel Adams Please Don’t Go Producer
Kygo Raging ft Kodaline (RIAA certified Gold) – Cloud Nine Songwriter
O.A.R. Follow Me, Follow You – XX Songwriter, Producer
Heaven – King Songwriter
Back to One – King Songwriter
Gotta Be Wrong Sometimes – King Songwriter
So Good So Far – The Rockville LP Songwriter
The Element – The Rockville LP Songwriter
Phillip Phillips Gone, Gone, Gone (RIAA certified Platinum) – The World from the Side of the Moon Songwriter
Get Up Get Down – The World from the Side of the Moon Songwriter
Raging Fire (#7 at US Hot AC radio) – Behind the Light Songwriter
Fool For You – Behind the Light Songwriter, Producer
Lead On – Behind the Light Songwriter, Producer
Unpack Your Heart – Behind the Light Songwriter, Producer
Midnight Sun – Behind the Light Songwriter, Producer
Searchlight – Behind the Light Producer
Trigger – Behind the Light Producer
Alive Again – Behind the Light Producer
Open Your Eyes – Behind the Light Producer
Thicket – Behind the Light Producer
Fly – Behind the Light Producer
Face – Behind the Light Producer
My Boy – Behind the Light (Deluxe Edition) Producer
Serena Ryder Got Your Number – Utopia Songwriter
Saying Hello – Utopia Songwriter
Goo Goo Dolls So Alive – Boxes Songwriter, Producer
Flood (feat. Sydney Sierota) – Boxes Songwriter, Producer
Lucky One – Boxes Songwriter, Producer
Long Way Home – Boxes Producer
The Score Revolution – Atlas Songwriter
Believe – Atlas Songwriter
Weathers Let It Out – Kids In The Night Songwriter
Welshly Arms How High – No Place is Home Songwriter
X – No Place is Home Songwriter
Wild – No Place is Home Songwriter

References

  1. ↑ "Derek Fuhrmann AUDIO TRACKS". arcadesongs.com. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  2. ↑ Smith, Grady. "Phillips announces next single 'Gone Gone Gone': Hear it here!". ew.com. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  3. ↑ Sculley, Alan (21 February 2018). "American Idol winner Phillip Phillips finally free after suing Simon Cowell's management company". postandcourier.com. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  4. ↑ "Soundtrack Credits". imdb.com. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  5. ↑ "The Crash Motive (Wind Up Records) Releases "Consequence"" (PDF). powerpresskits.com. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  6. ↑ "Derek Fuhrmann". allmusic.com. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  7. ↑ "Chart Watch: Meet Iggy Azalea!". yahoo.com. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  8. ↑ Bronson, Fred (24 February 2014). "'American Idol' on the Charts: Taking a New 'Look' at an Old Carrie Underwood Song". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  9. ↑ "Most Performed Songs". ascap.com. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  10. ↑ "Derek Fuhrmann, Todd Clark, & Gregg Wattenberg Honored At Ascap Pop Awards". arcadesongs.com. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  11. ↑ "Please Don't Go". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  12. ↑ "Andrew McMahon's Fire Escape Repeats As Alternative Radio's Most Added Song". headlineplanet.com. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  13. ↑ "Gold & Platinum Turns 60!". riaa.com. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  14. ↑ Hyman, Dan. "When WWE Wrestlers Need Music, They Call This Industry Insider (And No. 1 Hitmaker)". billboard.com. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  15. ↑ "Gold/Platinum". musiccanada.com. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  16. ↑ "BRIT Certified". bpi.co.uk. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  17. ↑ "Grace VanderWaal – Just The Beginning". discogs.com. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
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