Matt Ward is a Grammy and Brit Award Nominated UK based Songwriter, Record Producer and Remixer. He has worked under the following aliases: Full Phatt, Hotsnax, 23 Deluxe, The MDs, Perfect Storm, FP, Global State, Boom Squad, Instant Flava, Secret Agents, Switch, Mush and Shake Ya Cookie.

History

Matt has been producing and releasing records since the age of 18. Since building a solid reputation on the Pop/RnB scene for his remixes for acts such as Jodeci he went on to score early hits with Erykah Badu, Mary J. Blige and The Black Eyed Peas. Full Phatt remixes started to become a pre-requisite for US acts wanting to win a spot on UK and European radio with artists such as Ashanti, Lindsay Lohan, Shaggy, Usher, Nelly, JoJo, Outkast, Mario and Rihanna amongst others.

In 2003, as part of Full Phatt, Matt was one of the first official remixers (alongside FatBoy Slim and The Neptunes) of The Rolling Stones track 'Sympathy For The Devil'. Since the success of this remix, Matt has gone on to remix other classic songs such as Bill Withers 'Lovely Day', "Smokey Robinson 'Tears Of A Clown'

Motown Remixed

Motown Remixed is a 2005 compilation album containing remixed versions of Motown hits, released on May 24, 2005 by Motown/Universal Records....

", Marvin Gaye 'I heard It Through The Grapevine', Sergio Mendes 'Mas Que Nada' and Bob Marley's 'I Know A Place' and 'Soul Shakedown Party'.

Matt received a Grammy nomination for his production work on Christina Milian's 'Dip It Low

Dip It Low

"Dip It Low" is a song by American singer Christina Milian from her second studio album, It's About Time . Written by Poli Paul and Teedra Moses and produced by Paul, the track was released as the album's lead single...

' in the category of Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in 2005. The song was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in early January 2005 and reached number five on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart as well as the top five in the United Kingdom and the top ten in the Denmark, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Norway.

In 2007, Matt co-wrote and produced Mutya Buena's hit single Real Girl

Real Girl (song)

"Real Girl" is a song written by Lenny Kravitz, Niara Scarlett, Matt Ward and Dean Gillard. It was produced by Matt Ward and Dean Gillard for Mutya Buena's debut album, Real Girl, and was released as the first single from the album. It charted at #2 on the UK singles chart. It was released on 28...

which was nominated for a Brit Award the same year. The record charted at Number 2 in the UK and features in the film 'Sex and the City' as a theme for Jennifer Hudson. 'Real Girl' was a Number 1 airplay record in the UK and Europe, achieving A list rotation on Radio 1, Radio 2 and Capital amongst other stations.

He also produced the original version of Ironik's 'Tiny Dancer' featuring Elton John which went on to become a Top Three record in the UK.

In 2008, Matt released singles with EMI / Positiva under the name of Hotsnax and RCA under the name 23 Deluxe. He then went on to sign a publishing deal with Sony ATV.

In the same year, he worked with UK girl band, The Saturdays, co writing a track on their Top Ten hit album 'Chasing Lights

Chasing Lights

Chasing Lights is the debut album by British-Irish girl group The Saturdays, released on 27 October 2008 by Fascination Records. The album was re-issued on 16 March 2009 to include their cover of Depeche Mode's 1981 song "Just Can't Get Enough"....

' with the song 'Vulnerable'. The album has sold over 400,000 copies.

His recent work adding additional production on several tracks for Taylor Swift has brought him recognition on the country circuit and led to additional productions for Darius Rucker, The Band Perry and Sugaland. Following Matt's involvement, all the records were play-listed at Radio 2.

Matt has also done many radio edits for artists such as Jay Z, Sting, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez and Plan B.

Credits

Matt Ward Productions & Additional Productions

Productions

• Mush - EP (1990)
• Switch - Afterlife EP (1991)
• Global State - Almost There (1993)
• Global State - Don't Need It (Don't Want It) (1993)
• Bob Marley & The Wailers - I Know A Place (2001)
• Christina Milian - Dip It Low
  Dip It Low
  "Dip It Low" is a song by American singer Christina Milian from her second studio album, It's About Time . Written by Poli Paul and Teedra Moses and produced by Paul, the track was released as the album's lead single...
  
   (2004)
• Keisha White Feat Bob Marley - I've Got Love (2005)
• Mutya Buena - Real Girl (2007)
• Mutya Buena - Not Your Baby (2007)
• Hotsnax - Magic (2008)
• The Saturdays - Vulnerable
  Chasing Lights
  Chasing Lights is the debut album by British-Irish girl group The Saturdays, released on 27 October 2008 by Fascination Records. The album was re-issued on 16 March 2009 to include their cover of Depeche Mode's 1981 song "Just Can't Get Enough"....
  
  (2008)
• Show Me Happiness - 23 Deluxe (2008)
• Ironik feat Elton John - Tiny Dancer (2009)
• Zarif - Can't Do Nothing (2010)

Additional Productions

• Taylor Swift - Mine (2010)
• Taylor Swift - Back To December (2010)
• Taylor Swift - The Story Of Us (2011)
• The Band Perry - If I Die Young (2011)
• Darius Rucker - This (2011)

Full Phatt Remixes & Additional Productions

• Alsou - He Loves Me (2001)
• Nelly - Batter Up (2001)
• Mary J Blige - Rainy Dayz (2002)
• Sandy & Junior - Love Never Fails (2002)
• Ashanti - Rain On Me (2003)
• Shaggy - Get My Party On (2003)
• The Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The Devil (2003)
• Usher - Burn (2004)
• Lindsay Lohan - Rumors (2004)
• Lindsay Lohan - Over (2004)
• Nina Sky - Turnin' Me On (2004)
• Nelly - Flap Your Wings (2004)
• Nelly - My Place (2004)
• JoJo - Baby It's You (2004)
• Outkast - The Way You Move (2004)
• Michael McDonald Feat Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine (2005)
• Houston - Ain't Nothing Wrong (2005)
• Good Charlotte - I Just Wanna Live (2005)
• Stevie Wonder - So What The Fuss (2005)
• Nelly - N Dey Say (2005)
• Bill Withers - Lovely Day (2006)
• Beverley Knight - Keep This Fire Burning (2006)
• Rihanna - Pon De Replay (2006)
• DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Summertime (2006)
• Sergio Mendes Feat The Black Eyed Peas - Mas Que Nada (2006)
• Sergio Mendes Feat Erykah Badu and Will.I.Am- That Heat (2006)
• Juanes - La Camisa Negra (2006)
• Juanes - A Dios Le Pido
• Janet Jackson & Nelly - Call On Me (2006)
• JoJo - Too Little Too Late (2006)
• Audio Club (Sumthin' Serious) (2007)
• Simon Webbe - My Soul Pleads For You (2007)
• Juanes - Me Enamore (2007)
• Mario - How Do I Breathe (2007)
• Teriyaki Boyz - Heartbreaker (2007)
• Mutya Buena - Real Girl (2007)

FP Remix And Additional Productions

• Usher - Moving Mountains (2008)
• Chris Brown - Kiss Kiss (2008)
• Anastacia Vs Chaka Khan - I Can Feel For You (2008)
• Lemar - If She Knew (2008)
• Usher - Trading Places (2009)
• T Pain Feat Lil Wayne (2009)
• Lemar Feat Mz Bratt - The Way Love Goes (2010)

The MD's Remix And Additional Productions

• Sugaland - Stuck Like Glue (2010)
• Sugaland - Tonight (2011)
• Emin - Just For One Night (2011)
• JLS Feat Tinie Tempah - Eyes Wide Shut (2011)
• Joe Jonas - See No More (2011)

Hotsnax Remixes & Additional Production

• New Radicals - Mama (1999)
• Bloodhound Gang - The Ballad Of Chasey Lain (1999)
• Killer - All I Want (2001)
• Candice Alley - Falling (2003)
• Bob Marley & The Wailers - Soul Shake Down Party (2004)
• Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Tears Of A Clown (2005)
• DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Summertime (2006)

Global State Remixes & Additional Productions

• London Jones - Joi (1994)
• Jodeci - You Got It (1994)
• Heavy D & The Boyz - This Is Your Night (1994)
• E.Y.C - Everyday (1995)
• Jodeci - Freek'N You (1995)

Boom Squad Remixes & Additional Productions

• Erykah Badu - On & On (1997)
• Bloodhound Gang - Why's Everybody Always Pickin' On Me (1997)
• Rachid - Pride (1998)

Instant Flava Remixes & Additional Productions

• Jodeci - Get On Up (1996)
• Mary J Blige - Love Is All We Need (1997)
• Mary J Blige - Everything (1997)
• Lorraine Cato - Mighty Love (1997)
• Tyrese - Nobody Else (1998)
• Black Eyed Peas - Joints And Jam (1998)
• Mytown - Party All Night (1998)
• A+ - Bet She Don't Love You (1999)

Secret Agent Remixes & Additional Productions

• KC & JoJo - Crazy (2000)
• Alsou - 100% Natural (2001)
• Alsou - Before You Love Me (2001)

Shake Ya Cookie Remixes & Additional Productions

• Pras Michel - Haven't Found (2005)
• Nelly - N Dey Say (2005)
• Stacie Orrico - I'm Not Missing You (2006)

External links

• http://www.discogs.com/artist/Matt%20Ward