Miranda Cooper
Encyclopedia
Miranda Eleanor De Fonbrune Cooper (born 1975) has been on the UK charts longer than any other female songwriter in the country. In 2007 Harper's Bazaar
wrote of her: ‘If it's a hit you want, you'd better talk to Cooper. For the rest of us, Cooper has the power to get a tune inside our heads.’
One of the most influential creators in 'noughties pop', Cooper co-wrote all the original singles of Girls Aloud
and is currently writing and producing from her West-London base.
In 1997 she joined Brian Higgins
as an original member of the UK-based song-writing and music production team Xenomania
. From its Kent-based production and recording centre, ‘Xeno’ has, since 2002, achieved phenomenal commercial success and critical acclaim. Cooper co-wrote four of their UK Chart Number Ones: Sound of the Underground
, Round Round
, Hole in the Head
and The Promise
; and further hit singles and albums with top artists such as Girls Aloud
, Sugababes
, Gabriella Cilmi
, Kylie Minogue
and Alesha Dixon
. She is currently working on new material for artists such as Soundgirl, Jodie Connor and Cover Driveand Diana Vickers.
. Recorded cover of You Sexy Thing
by Hot Chocolate (Number Two in Australia). Signed to London Records as Moonbaby in 2000. Various tracks released and performed by other artists e.g. Girls Aloud and Alesha Dixon. Moonbaby song Here We Go
, covered by Girls Aloud, was the theme tune to the hit cartoon Totally Spies!.
and in videos for acts such as Gina G
, Danii Minogue, and PJ and Duncan. TV presenter for Nickelodeon
and Disney
.
Harper's Bazaar
Harper’s Bazaar is an American fashion magazine, first published in 1867. Harper’s Bazaar is published by Hearst and, as a magazine, considers itself to be the style resource for “women who are the first to buy the best, from casual to couture.”...
wrote of her: ‘If it's a hit you want, you'd better talk to Cooper. For the rest of us, Cooper has the power to get a tune inside our heads.’
One of the most influential creators in 'noughties pop', Cooper co-wrote all the original singles of Girls Aloud
Girls Aloud
Girls Aloud are a British and Irish pop girl group based in London. They were created through the ITV1 talent show Popstars The Rivals in 2002. The group consists of Cheryl Cole , Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh. They are signed to Fascination Records, a Polydor...
and is currently writing and producing from her West-London base.
In 1997 she joined Brian Higgins
Brian Higgins (producer)
Brian Thomas Higgins is a British music producer who has written and produced albums and tracks for several highly successful pop music singers and groups, most notably Girls Aloud, through his Xenomania production group...
as an original member of the UK-based song-writing and music production team Xenomania
Xenomania
Xenomania is a British songwriting and production team founded by Brian Higgins and based in Kent, England. Formed after Higgins met Miranda Cooper, Xenomania has written and produced for renowned artists such as Cher, Kylie Minogue, Dannii Minogue, Pet Shop Boys, and Sugababes...
. From its Kent-based production and recording centre, ‘Xeno’ has, since 2002, achieved phenomenal commercial success and critical acclaim. Cooper co-wrote four of their UK Chart Number Ones: Sound of the Underground
Sound of the Underground (song)
"Sound of the Underground" is the debut single by British all-female pop group Girls Aloud, later featured on their debut album of the same name. The song was written by Miranda Cooper, Brian Higgins, and Niara Scarlett, and produced by Higgins and his production team Xenomania...
, Round Round
Round Round
"Round Round" is a song performed by British girl group Sugababes, released on 12 August 2002 through Island Records. It was written by band members Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan and Heidi Range, as well as Miranda Cooper, Niara Scarlett, Brian Higgins, Tim Powell, Nick Coler, Shawn Lee, and Lisa...
, Hole in the Head
Hole in the Head
"Hole in the Head" is a dance-pop song performed by Sugababes, released in October 2003 as the lead single from their third studio album Three...
and The Promise
The Promise (Girls Aloud song)
"The Promise" is a pop song performed by British all-female pop group Girls Aloud, taken from their fifth studio album Out of Control . The song was written by Miranda Cooper, Brian Higgins and his production team Xenomania...
; and further hit singles and albums with top artists such as Girls Aloud
Girls Aloud
Girls Aloud are a British and Irish pop girl group based in London. They were created through the ITV1 talent show Popstars The Rivals in 2002. The group consists of Cheryl Cole , Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh. They are signed to Fascination Records, a Polydor...
, Sugababes
Sugababes
The Sugababes are an English pop girl group based in London, consisting of members Heidi Range, Amelle Berrabah and Jade Ewen. The Sugababes were formed in 1998 with founding members Siobhán Donaghy, Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan. Their debut album, One Touch, was released in 2000 under London...
, Gabriella Cilmi
Gabriella Cilmi
Gabriella Lucia Cilmi is an Australian singer-songwriter. In 2008, Cilmi was awarded six ARIA awards including Single of the Year and Best Female Artist....
, Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Ann Minogue, OBE - often known simply as Kylie - is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing...
and Alesha Dixon
Alesha Dixon
Alesha Anjanette Dixon is an English singer-songwriter, dancer, model and television personality. She first found fame in the all-female R&B trio Mis-Teeq, however, the trio separated in 2005 and Dixon continued pursuing her music career as a solo artist, signing to Polydor Records...
. She is currently working on new material for artists such as Soundgirl, Jodie Connor and Cover Driveand Diana Vickers.
Artist Career
First record deal in 1996 as a pop duo T-Shirt signed to WarnerWarner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records Inc. is an American record label. It was the foundation label of the present-day Warner Music Group, and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of that corporation. It maintains a close relationship with its former parent, Warner Bros. Pictures, although the two companies...
. Recorded cover of You Sexy Thing
You Sexy Thing
"You Sexy Thing" is a song recorded by the British group, Hot Chocolate. It was written by Hot Chocolate's lead singer Errol Brown, and produced by Mickie Most. It reached number 2 in the UK Singles Chart in 1975, and number 3 in the US Pop charts a year later...
by Hot Chocolate (Number Two in Australia). Signed to London Records as Moonbaby in 2000. Various tracks released and performed by other artists e.g. Girls Aloud and Alesha Dixon. Moonbaby song Here We Go
Here We Go (Moonbaby song)
"Here We Go" is a pop song written by Miranda Cooper, Brian Higgins, and Matt Gray.The song was originally released on 14 August 2000 by Cooper under the alias Moonbaby. It was later covered by Aqua singer Lene Nystrøm Rasted in 2003 for her debut solo album Play With Me. It was covered again in...
, covered by Girls Aloud, was the theme tune to the hit cartoon Totally Spies!.
Early Career
Professional dancer, appearing in Top of the PopsTop of the Pops
Top of the Pops, also known as TOTP, is a British music chart television programme, made by the BBC and originally broadcast weekly from 1 January 1964 to 30 July 2006. After 25 December 2006 it became a radio program, now hosted by Tony Blackburn...
and in videos for acts such as Gina G
Gina G
-Albums:*1997 Fresh! — #12 UK #40 Norway.*1998 Gina G Remix Album *2005 Get Up & Dance -Singles:...
, Danii Minogue, and PJ and Duncan. TV presenter for Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (TV channel)
Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
and Disney
Disney Channel
Disney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
.