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Jake Nathan Gosling is an English record producer and songwriter.[2] Best known for his production work for English singer Ed Sheeran, he has also been credited on releases for acts including Lady Gaga, The Libertines, James Bay, Shawn Mendes, All Time Low, One Direction, Major Lazer, Christina Perri, Shania Twain, 5 Seconds of Summer, Paloma Faith, and Wiley.

He won the 2014 ASCAP Award for his contributions to Ed Sheeran's "Lego House," and was named Music Week's Producer of 2012[3] following his work on its parent album, + (2011). His notable credits include Paloma Faith's Fall to Grace (2011), One Direction's Up All Night (2011) and Take Me Home (2012); the latter's single, "Little Things" peaked atop the UK Singles Chart.[3][4] Gosling founded the Surrey-based recording studio Sticky Studios in 2002.[5]

He was nominated for Record of the Year at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards for his work on Sheeran's 2014 single "Thinking Out Loud". Its parent album, x (2014) won the Brit Award for "Album of the Year" in 2015, and was nominated for the namesake award at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards. In June 2015, "Thinking Out Loud" became the first song to spend a full year within the UK Singles Chart's top 40, and by September, it became the seventh to have received triple platinum certification by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in the 21st century. Furthermore, "Thinking Out Loud" was the first song to reach 500 million streams on Spotify.

Gosling co-wrote the songs "Incomplete" from James Bay's album Chaos and the Calm (2015), "Missing You" from All Time Low's album Future Hearts (2015), and "Home" for Birdy from her album Fire Within (2013). He served as lead producer on the albums Illuminate (2016) and Dancing Shadows by American singers Shawn Mendes and Mario, respectively.[6][7] As a lead artist, he was credited as a guest performer alongside Mr Eazi and RAYE on Major Lazer's 2018 single "Tied Up".[8]

Gosling and Sarah Liversedge co-founded the publishing company The Movement London Limited in 2013.[9] In 2017, Gosling founded the record label Goldun Egg Records.[10] In 2020, he signed with Concord Music Publishing as a songwriter, and was selected as a member of the Music Producers Guild.[11]

Goldun Egg

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Goldun Egg Records

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Gosling launched Goldun Egg Records in 2017, a record label which describes itself as a means of forwarding the creativity of its artists.[12]

The roster includes:

  • NUUXS, [pronounced Nooks] is a half Laos, half French solo pop-noir artist that who was raised in Hackney, London. Her music has been described as 'Hypnotic and intoxicating' (Nylon)[13] and 'So polished that it emits its own ultraviolet' (The Line of Best Fit).[14] She has headlined the Sackler Space at The Roundhouse and played Bush Hall.
  • Fergus, a singer-songwriter gifted with a beautiful voice who received his first radio play on Radio X, with recent single "Willow". Clash noted that "The newcomer's work gets under your skin, overpowering your emotions. FERGUS has developed a potent, highly individual style all his own".[15]

Early career

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Gosling started his music career performing as a lead vocalist and keys player in numerous bands, often engineering and producing the band's music, it was here he began to learn music production and modern recording techniques. After working in numerous jobs within the music industry, Gosling started his own recording studio; Sticky Studios, in Surrey, UK.[5] Gosling's first mainstream success came in 2008 with the album See Clear Now by UK rapper Wiley, which reached number 18 in the UK charts.[16] The album featured tracks "summertime", produced by Gosling, and "Cash in My Pocket", which he worked on with Mark Ronson.[17] Gosling then worked with Southern Fried Records and produced/co-wrote tracks on the Crookers album Tons of Friends.[18] He also performed vocals alongside Pitbull and Kardinal Offishall on tracks "Natural Born Hustler" and "Put Your Hands on Me".

Ed Sheeran

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Ed Sheeran in 2013

Gosling began working with then-unknown singer Ed Sheeran in 2007, and they have since formed a successful musical partnership. In 2010, Gosling produced his Songs I Wrote with Amy EP, as well as his Loose Change EP and No. 5 Collaborations Project EP,[19] which featured rappers Wiley, Devlin, Sway DaSafo, Mikill Pane, JME, Ghetts, P Money, Dot Rotten, and Wretch 32.[20] In 2014, Gosling produced Sheeran's single "Make It Rain" for the television series Sons of Anarchy.

2011 saw the release of Sheeran's debut album +, for which Gosling co-wrote seven tracks and produced all but one of the tracks. + debuted atop the UK Albums Chart with first week sales of 102,000 copies; [19] its first single, "The A Team" received a Grammy Award nomination and peaked at number three on the UK Singles,[21] while his follow-up single, "You Need Me, I Don't Need You" peaked at number four,[19] and the third single, "Lego House" (co-written by Sheeran, Gosling, and Leonard) received quintuple platinum certification by the BPI,[22] sold over 600,000 copies, and reached number five on chart.[19] Its fourth single, "Drunk", also reached the top ten.[19][23] By March 2014, + had been certified 6× platinum, indicating sales of over 1,800,000 records sold in the UK,[24] as well as selling over 1,000,000 copies of single "The A Team". + peaked atop the charts in multiple countries, and number five on the US Billboard 200.[25] The album has been received 29 gold or platinum certifications outside of the UK.

Gosling produced Sheeran and American rapper Yelawolf's collaborative EP The Slumdon Bridge (2012).[26][27] Gosling produced seven tracks on Sheeran's second album x, alongside American producers Rick Rubin and Pharrell Williams, which was released in June 2014.[28] and spent eight weeks atop the UK Singles Chart, and in its first week, peaked atop 12 other countries. It has also received double platinum certification by the BPI and was named the UK's biggest selling album of 2014.[19]

One Direction

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One Direction 2013

Gosling worked on One Direction's 2011 multi-Platinum selling, debut album Up All Night. He produced the track "Moments".[29] The album was an international success, topping the charts in 16 countries. The album debuted at number 2 on the UK album chart and became the UK's fastest selling debut album of 2011.[30] Up All Night went straight to number 1 on the United States Billboard 200,[31] selling 176,000 copies in its first week, making One Direction the first British group in US chart history to achieve this feat with their debut album.[32]

Gosling worked on the band's follow-up album in 2012, titled Take Me Home. "Little Things", the second single from the album, was produced by Gosling and co-written by Ed Sheeran and Fiona Bevan, and it debuted at number 1 in the UK Official Singles Chart.[30] Gosling also produced album track "Over Again". Take Me Home has been number 1 in over 20 countries and is certified as 3× Platinum in the UK,[30] with "Little Things" being certified as Platinum in the US. Gosling also worked alongside Ryan Tedder on the track "Right Now", which appears on One Direction's third studio album Midnight Memories. Midnight Memories was the best selling artist album of 2013 with sales in excess of 685,000 for the year and is also certified as 2× Platinum in the UK and Platinum in the USA.[33]

Paloma Faith

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In 2012, Gosling worked with female solo artist Paloma Faith on her UK double Platinum selling album Fall to Grace, which peaked at number 2 in the UK Albums Chart in May 2012.[34] Gosling collaborated with longtime friend and colleague Nellee Hooper, of Massive Attack fame, who has also produced world-wide stars such as U2 and Madonna. The album's lead single "Picking Up the Pieces" peaked at number 7 in the UK Singles Chart and was co-produced by Gosling.[34] The follow-up single "30 Minute Love Affair" was also co-produced by Gosling. The album became Faith's highest UK chart position to date.

Christina Perri on the red carpet of the 2014 Life Ball

Christina Perri

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Gosling produced 9 of the 13 tracks on Christina Perri's second studio album Head or Heart, released in March 2014 on Atlantic Records.[35] The album reached number 4 on the US Billboard 200 and number 8 on the official UK album charts. "Human", the lead single from the album, peaked at number 14 in the UK[36] and number 31 in the US, where it was certified as gold.[37]

The Libertines

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In 2015, Gosling was asked to produce the comeback album Anthems for Doomed Youth for the British rock band The Libertines. The album contains two notable literary references, the tracks "Anthem for Doomed Youth" and "Gunga Din" referencing poems of the same titles by Wilfred Owen and Rudyard Kipling respectively. "Gunga Din" was released as the album's first single on 2 July 2015.[38] The album's second single, "Glasgow Coma Scale Blues", was released on 20 August 2015.[39] Both of which were produced by Gosling.

Reviews for the album were generally positive, earning a rating of 70 out of 100 on Metacritic, indicating generally favourable reviews.

Shawn Mendes

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In 2016 Gosling started working on Shawn Mendes's second album, Illuminate[40]

Gosling produced 9 tracks on the album, which went to number 1 on the US Billboard 200 with 145,000 equivalent album units, of which 121,000 copies were pure album sales.

Joe Levy, writing for Rolling Stone noted "Illuminate mixes professions of romantic agony like "Mercy" (where a quietly hummed hook explodes into crashing drums), with nice-boy valentines like "Treat You Better" and bedroom come ons like "Lights On. For Jon Reyes of Idolator, "[Shawn's] most noticeable change, aside from the tight music hall sonics, is the subtle infusion of sex into the lyrics. He's graduated from songs like "Kid in Love" to fare like "Lights On" and "Patience." Both ballads paint clear pictures of behind-closed-doors moments, and the sexual nature of the lyrics doesn't qualify as innuendo by any means."[41]

Shania Twain

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After completing the Shawn Mendes album Illuminate, Gosling was asked to work with another Canadian artist, this time being Shania Twain on her fifth studio album, Now. Now was released on 29 September 2017 by Mercury Nashville.[42] It is Twain's first new studio album in 15 years, since her 2002 release, Up!.

Gosling produced 3 tracks on the main, including the promotional single "Poor Me".[43] and a further track on the deluxe edition.

Now debuted at number one in the United Kingdom.[44] It also entered at the top position in Australia, becoming her third album after Come on Over and Up! to reach the summit of the ARIA Albums Chart.[45] In the United States, it additionally opened atop the Billboard 200 with 137,000 album-equivalent units, which included 134,000 album sales, and became her second number-one album in the country after Up!.[46]

Charts

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Number 1 Songs/Albums Jake has worked on: • One Direction – 'Up All Night'[47] • Ed Sheeran – '+' Album 2011[48] • One Direction – 'Take Me Home' 2012[49] • One Direction – 'Little Things' 2012[50] • Paloma Faith – 'Fall to Grace' 2012[51] • Ed Sheeran – 'x' Album 2014[52] • Ed Sheeran – 'Thinking Out Loud' Single 2014[53] In June 2015, "Thinking Out Loud" became the first single to spend a full year in the UK top 40[54] • James Bay – 'Chaos and the Calm' Album 2015[55] • Shawn Mendes - 'Illuminate' Album 2017[56] • Shania Twain's - 'Now' Album 2017[57]

Other Songs/Albums Jake has worked on: • Wiley (musician) – 'See Clear Now' 2008 • Ed Sheeran – 'Loose Change EP' 2010 • Nina Nesbitt – 'The Apple Tree' 2012, 'Peroxide' 2014, 'Stay Out EP' 2013, 'Way in the World' 2013 • Christina Perry – 'Head Or Heart' 2014 • Birdy – 'Home' from the deluxe version of her album 'Fire Within' 2013 • The Libertines – 'Anthem For Doomed Youth' 2015 • Bobby Bazini – 'Blood's Thicker Than Water' 2016 (Which appeared on the hit TV show 'Suits') • Jeremy Loops – 'Critical As Water' 2018 • Jeremy Loops – 'Gold' 2018 • Major Lazer ft. Mr Eazi, RAYE, Jake Gosling – 'Tied Up' 2018 • Mario – 'Dancing Shadows' 2018 • Anteros – 'Fool Moon' 2019[58] • Honeyblood – 'Glimmer' 2019[59] KSI - 'Holiday' 2021 - UK no 2 single 2021 • KSI ALBUM - UK No1 2021 • Bugzy Malone - 'Welcome to the Hood' 2021 • Digga D - Number 1 Album 'Noughty by Nature' 2022

Awards

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Music Week's Producer of the year 2012 ASCAP Award - 'Lego House' 2014 Won - Brit Award for 'Album of the Year' – 'x' 2015 Nominated - 57th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Album of the Year - 'x' 2015 Nominated - 58th Annual Grammy Awards for Record of the Year – 'Thinking Out Loud' 2016 Nominated twice for Brit Awards' Producer of the Year

Other projects

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Gosling has worked with Scottish singer-songwriter Nina Nesbitt. He produced Nina's 2012 The Apple Tree EP and co-wrote the lead single, "The Apple Tree". Gosling produced Nesbitt's debut album, which was released in February 2014 and peaked at number 11 in the UK Album Chart[60] and number 1 in Nesbitt's native Scottish album chart.

Gosling co-produced Mikill Pane debut album Blame Miss Barclay, released in 2013.[61] Gosling co-wrote the second single, "Nothing Really Matters", from Mr Probz's new album 2015 with writers Akon, Dennis Princewall Stehr, and Giorgio Tuinfort. Gosling has also produced and co-written on Taylor Berrett's debut album, who is signed to Warner Bros. Records in the US.

Gosling teamed up with Irish group the Original Rudeboys[62] to produce and co-write their 2012 album This Life, which reached number 3 in the Irish Official Music Chart and has been certified as Platinum. Gosling has also worked on, as they are now known, O.R.B.'s second album, All We Are, which was released in March 2014 and reached number 2 in the Irish Charts.

Gosling has also ventured into the world of film, co-writing with composer Ruth Barrett the score for the UK urban film Twenty8k, which was released in October 2012.[63]

For the UK charity National Citizen Service, Gosling produced a cover of the Beatles' "Come Together" with a selection of the UK's new artists, which included Nina Nesbitt, Will Heard, Lewis Watson, Kimberly Anne, Chasing Grace, Olivia Sebastianelli, and Colour The Atlas.[64]

In addition to songwriting and production, Gosling ran a new music night called Nobu Unplugged, an evening he organised with John Woolf to showcase up and coming artists.[62] It was held at the Michelin star restaurant Nobu Berkeley St in London on the last Sunday of every month, and it featured the likes of Ed Sheeran, Nina Nesbitt, Laura Mvula, Jamie N Commons, Tori Kelly, Jacob Banks, and Rixton, amongst others. The night received critical acclaim from The Sunday Times, Culture Magazine, and Tatler Magazine.

Gosling runs a management company Sticky Management alongside Adam Coltman.

Discography

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Jake Gosling is an English music producer, songwriter, remixer, manager, and publisher, best known for his collaborations with major artists including , , and . His production credits include co-writing and producing Sheeran's debut albums + (2011) and x (2014), both of which topped the charts, as well as One Direction's number-one albums Up All Night (2011) and Take Me Home (2012). Gosling has also worked on Shawn Mendes' album Illuminate (2016), which reached number one in multiple countries, and contributed to projects for artists such as , , , and Wiley. Born and raised in , Gosling started his music career playing in indie, funk, and soul bands before transitioning to production. He is largely self-taught and established Sticky Studios in , where he honed his skills and later ran the facility as a key creative hub. In addition to production, Gosling co-owns The Movement Limited, a management and publishing company, and has released remixes under the alias Sketch Iz Dead, including work for . Gosling's contributions have earned him significant recognition in the industry, including the Music Week Producer of the Year award in 2012 and an ASCAP Award in 2014 for Ed Sheeran's "." He shared in the Brit Award for British Album of the Year in 2015 for Sheeran's x, and received two Grammy nominations: one in 2015 for Album of the Year for x, and another in 2016 for for "." He has been nominated twice for Producer of the Year.

Early life and career

Early life

Jake Gosling was born on August 23, 1974, in , . He grew up in the village of , where music permeated his childhood environment due to his family's deep involvement in the industry. Gosling's father was a keyboard player who performed in various bands and was managed by of ; he even recorded a progressive rock album inspired by medieval themes, though it achieved limited commercial success. This musical household extended to notable connections, as his father collaborated with , and figures like occasionally visited their home, fostering Gosling's early immersion in professional music circles. During his school years at in , Gosling developed his personal interests in music, achieving grade five proficiency on and experimenting with creative compositions despite his modest technical skills. He later served as the in a college band, where jamming sessions helped him explore songwriting and production instincts that would shape his future career.

Early career

After college, Gosling pursued a degree in media at the University of Salford. He began his music career in the early 2000s by performing in various local bands around Manchester and Salford as a vocalist, keyboardist, and guitarist, spanning genres including indie, funk, soul, folk, and experimental sampling. During this period, he gained hands-on experience in recording and engineering his bands' sessions, which served as his initial foray into production and helped build his technical skills in a self-taught manner. As he honed these abilities, Gosling transitioned toward DJing, remixing, and more focused production work in the mid-2000s, prior to fully establishing his own studio. He began creating basic and beats, experimenting with analogue and digital tools, which laid the groundwork for his later professional output under the Sketch Iz Dead. By 2005–2007, Gosling started forming notable industry connections through early songwriting sessions and minor remix projects, particularly within the urban music scene, where he produced tracks for emerging artists like Wiley and Kano. In 2008, their shared music publisher introduced him to a then-16-year-old , dispatching the young artist to Gosling's nascent Sticky Studios in for initial writing and collaboration sessions, signaling the onset of key professional partnerships.

Business ventures

Sticky Studios

Sticky Studios, located in a converted barn in , , , was established by Jake Gosling as a home-based recording facility to support his independent production work following his early career experiences in the music industry. This setup allowed Gosling to experiment with self-taught recording and mixing techniques, initially serving as a creative hub for his own projects and emerging collaborations. Over time, the studio evolved from its modest origins into a professional production space, notably hosting the recording of Ed Sheeran's early extended plays, including You Need Me, I Don't Need You EP, Loose Change, Songs I Wrote with Amy, and between 2009 and 2011. These sessions marked a pivotal phase in the studio's development, transitioning it from a personal workspace to a key venue for artist development and full-band recordings that emphasized live performance energy. The studio's technical foundation centers on a DDA AMR 24 mixing console, originally from Hans Zimmer's Chelsea studio, paired with vintage JBL 4311B monitors for monitoring, and Steinberg's Cubase software (upgraded from SX3 to version 5 during early projects) for digital audio workstation operations. Additional gear includes the Boss RC30 Loop Station for live looping elements and Audient preamps such as the ASP880 for multi-channel recording, alongside vintage instruments that facilitate a streamlined workflow. This configuration supports Gosling's signature organic, live-band production style, prioritizing quick setups for capturing authentic band interactions and acoustic warmth over heavily processed sounds.

Goldun Egg Records

Goldun Egg Records was founded by Jake Gosling in 2017 as an dedicated to discovering and nurturing emerging talent through artist development and creative support. The label emphasizes a patient approach to building artists' careers, providing funding and resources drawn from Gosling's own experiences in the industry to allow for organic growth without rushed commercial pressures. The label operates in close collaboration with The Movement, Gosling's publishing company co-founded in 2013 with Sarah Liversedge, integrating A&R expertise and management services to offer comprehensive support that extends from talent scouting to administration. This partnership enables Goldun Egg to handle not only recordings but also the broader ecosystem of artist management and rights handling, fostering a holistic environment for new musicians. Key activities of Goldun Egg Records since its inception include signing promising emerging artists such as Fergus and Red Lane Band, facilitating their releases, and organizing events like the Wander Festival (launched in 2023), with a focus on independent distribution and creative autonomy. In 2018, the label entered a digital services agreement with Absolute to enhance its operational capabilities for artist releases. By 2020, the label's efforts culminated in a global administration deal with Concord Music Publishing for Gosling's catalog, which bolstered the label's infrastructure for international reach and administration of artist works.

Collaborations

Ed Sheeran

Gosling's collaboration with began in 2007, when the 16-year-old artist was introduced to him by their shared publisher and arrived at Sticky Studios in for a writing session. The pair quickly developed a creative partnership, with Sheeran frequently returning to the studio to record and refine material drawn from his personal experiences. From 2009 to 2011, Gosling produced Sheeran's initial series of independent EPs, including , all recorded at Sticky Studios using a straightforward setup centered on acoustic elements and live instrumentation to capture Sheeran's raw folk-rap style. These releases, self-funded by Sheeran through gig sales and digital platforms, laid the groundwork for his breakthrough by blending urban influences with intimate storytelling. Gosling handled the full production of Sheeran's debut album + (2011), overseeing all tracks except "Kiss Me," which was produced by No I.D., and employing a loop-based approach in Cubase to ensure the songs remained performable live. He also co-wrote the album's single "Lego House" with Sheeran and Chris Leonard, earning an ASCAP award in 2014 for its songwriting contributions. In 2012, Gosling produced the collaborative EP The Slumdon Bridge with Sheeran and American rapper , released as a free digital download that fused hip-hop and acoustic elements across four tracks. Gosling contributed to Sheeran's follow-up album x (2014) by producing seven tracks, including the ballad "," which earned a Grammy nomination for Song of the Year. Their ongoing work emphasized an organic production process, prioritizing emotional depth and minimalistic arrangements to highlight Sheeran's vocal and guitar-driven compositions.

One Direction

Jake Gosling produced the track "Moments" on 's debut studio album Up All Night, released in November 2011. Written by and Si Hulbert, the song featured Gosling's production, engineering, mixing, and mastering, incorporating acoustic guitar and strings to highlight the band's harmonious vocals. The album achieved significant commercial success, debuting at number one on the and featuring hit singles such as "," which also topped the UK Singles Chart. Gosling continued his collaboration with the band on their second studio album Take Me Home, released in November 2012, where he produced the lead single "Little Things" alongside "Over Again." Co-written by Sheeran and , "Little Things" debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, emphasizing themes of affection through stripped-back acoustic arrangements and the group's layered harmonies. During the 2011–2012 recording sessions at Sticky Studios in , , Gosling employed a setup designed to enable spontaneous live performances, with instruments prepped for immediate capture to preserve the band's dynamic energy and interplay. This method facilitated efficient sessions amid the group's rising popularity and touring schedule.

Paloma Faith

Jake Gosling served as co-producer on 's sophomore album , released in 2012, alongside . The album marked a significant in Faith's sound, incorporating lush orchestral arrangements and emphasizing her distinctive vocal style, which drew comparisons to classic and influences while incorporating contemporary pop elements. Sessions took place in 2012, with Gosling and Hooper collaborating closely to translate Faith's personal narratives into cinematic soundscapes, often inspired by film imagery to enhance the emotional depth of the tracks. The production process highlighted Faith's powerful, emotive vocals through sweeping strings, gospel , and epic structures, creating a sumptuous blend of , and pop that avoided . Key tracks like "Picking Up the Pieces," which peaked at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart, exemplified this approach with its orchestral flourishes and dramatic build, becoming one of Faith's breakthrough hits. Other standout songs, such as "Impossible Heart" featuring a full gospel , further showcased the duo's focus on rich, layered arrangements that amplified Faith's interpretive delivery. Overall, reached number 2 on the , underscoring the commercial impact of Gosling's contributions to its polished yet soulful aesthetic. The album's success stemmed from the producers' ability to balance orchestral grandeur with Faith's raw vocal expression, resulting in a cohesive project that elevated her from debut artist to established performer.

Christina Perri

Jake Gosling collaborated with American singer-songwriter during sessions in in late 2013, producing nine tracks for her second studio album, Head or Heart, released on April 1, 2014, by . Perri initially traveled to the to record one song with Gosling but extended the sessions for several months in a focused, distraction-free environment, resulting in the majority of the album's material being shaped at his Sticky Studios. Gosling's contributions focused on emotional that amplified Perri's songwriting, employing intimate and stripped-back arrangements to emphasize and raw emotion. Tracks such as the piano-led opener "Trust," which explores themes of relational through minimalistic , and "One Night," a quiet storm-style highlighting lyrical with subtle production, exemplify this approach. Other piano-driven selections include "Sea of Lovers," with its delicate acoustic elements underscoring heartbreak, and "," a tender reflection on personal growth featuring sparse orchestration to foreground Perri's vocals. The collaboration infused the album with a "very British" vibe, as Perri described, allowing Gosling's production to enhance the depth of her lyrics by prioritizing organic, polished soundscapes over elaborate layering. This method supported Perri's exploration of love's complexities, creating a cohesive body of work that balanced heartfelt introspection with accessible pop sensibilities.

The Libertines

Jake Gosling produced The Libertines' third studio album, Anthems for Doomed Youth, marking the band's return after an 11-year hiatus from recording. Released on September 11, 2015, via Virgin EMI Records, the album featured Gosling's polished production style, which integrated the band's signature garage rock elements with more refined arrangements. The recording sessions took place over six weeks in April and May 2015 at Karma Sound Studios in , a location chosen to foster a focused and immersive creative environment away from the band's roots. This remote setting contributed to an authentic, unhurried process, allowing the musicians to capture live energy while incorporating subtle enhancements like reverb trails for depth. Gosling, known for his work with pop acts, adapted his approach to preserve the raw punk influences of , emphasizing organic performances over heavy overdubs. Standout tracks exemplified the album's blend of punk vigor and matured songwriting, with the lead single "Gunga Din" showcasing driving rhythms and introspective lyrics that peaked at number 83 on the UK Singles Chart. Other highlights, such as "Barbarians" and the title track "," highlighted Gosling's ability to balance the band's chaotic heritage with structured, emotive production, resulting in a cohesive sound that reflected their evolution.

Shawn Mendes

Jake Gosling served as a primary on ' second studio album, Illuminate, released in 2016, handling the majority of its tracks alongside co-producer . His production credits include key singles such as "Treat You Better," which became an international hit peaking in the top 10 on charts in over 20 countries, as well as "," "Ruin," "Three Empty Words," "Don't Be a Fool," "Lights On," "Honest," "Patience," "Bad Reputation," "Hold On," and "Roses." Unlike Mendes' debut album Handwritten (2015), which did not involve Gosling, Illuminate marked a shift toward a more polished sound under his guidance. Gosling's collaborative approach emphasized song development in a relaxed studio environment at his Sticky Studios, adapting to Mendes' evolving acoustic-pop style by incorporating organic elements into the album's structure. This production philosophy drew from his prior work with artists like , focusing on blending Mendes' singer-songwriter roots with broader pop accessibility during sessions in 2016. The album achieved worldwide success, debuting at No. 1 on the US with 145,000 album-equivalent units in its first week and topping charts in multiple countries including , , and the . Gosling's contributions extended to live instrumentation, where he performed and recorded , organ, percussion, and synth parts on several tracks, enhancing the album's textured, band-like feel.

Shania Twain

Jake Gosling collaborated with on her fifth studio album, Now, released on September 29, 2017, by Mercury Nashville, marking her return to recording after a 15-year hiatus since Up! in 2002. The album, which debuted at number one on the chart, featured Gosling as one of four co-producers alongside Twain, , , and , with Gosling handling production on four tracks to help bridge Twain's roots with contemporary pop influences. Gosling produced "Light of My Life," "Poor Me," "Because of You," and "You Can't Buy Love," incorporating electronic elements such as synthesizers, programmed drums, and percussion to modernize Twain's sound during sessions that included work in and . These tracks emphasized a blend of country-pop with EDM-inspired production, reflecting Twain's vision for a fresh yet personal aesthetic influenced by contemporary genres like , as she took a lead role in songwriting and oversight to ensure cohesion. For instance, "Poor Me" utilized synths and programmed elements alongside acoustic guitars, while "Light of My Life" featured electronic percussion and firework-like snare effects to add a rock-tinged energy. The collaboration highlighted Gosling's role in revitalizing Twain's career, with the album's "Life's About to Get Good" setting the tone for its empowering themes, though produced by Aniello and Koma, contributing to the overall narrative of resilience and renewal.

Other artists

Gosling has produced remixes for under the pseudonym Sketch Iz Dead, including versions of "Poker Face" (2009) and "Chillin'" featuring Wale (2009). He co-wrote and produced the track "Incomplete" for James Bay's debut album (2015), contributing to the record's introspective folk-pop sound. In collaboration with , Gosling produced several tracks on the EP The Slumdon Bridge (2012), partnering with American rapper on songs like "You Don't Know (For Fuck's Sake)" and "London Bridge," blending hip-hop and acoustic elements. Earlier in his career, Gosling worked alongside on "Cash in My Pocket," a track from Wiley's album See Clear Now (2008) featuring , where he handled vocal production and arrangement. Through his label Goldun Egg Records, established in 2017, Gosling has nurtured emerging talents including NUUXS and FERGUS, producing NUUXS's tracks like "Snowflakes" (2016) and FERGUS's EP Three of Swords (2019) as well as singles such as "Zelda Mae" and "More Than I Deserve" (2021), focusing on diverse pop and indie sounds.

Recognition

Awards and nominations

Jake Gosling has earned recognition from major organizations for his production and songwriting contributions, particularly in collaboration with artists like and One Direction. In 2012, Gosling was awarded Music Week's of the Year for his work on Ed Sheeran's debut album + and One Direction's Take Me Home, which highlighted his role in shaping their breakthrough sounds. Gosling received the ASCAP Award in 2014 for his co-writing on Ed Sheeran's "," a track from the album + that became a significant hit. In 2015, the Brit Award for British Album of the Year was won by Ed Sheeran's x, on which Gosling served as producer for seven tracks, including "" and "I'm a Mess." Gosling has been nominated twice for the Brit Award for Producer of the Year. Gosling earned two Grammy nominations for his involvement with x: Album of the Year in 2015, recognizing his production across multiple tracks, and Record of the Year in 2016 for "Thinking Out Loud," where he handled production and engineering.

Commercial achievements

Gosling's production on Ed Sheeran's debut album + (2011) contributed to its substantial commercial success, achieving 9× Platinum certification in the UK for sales exceeding 2.7 million units (as of 2023). The album has sold over 7.7 million copies worldwide, marking a breakthrough for Sheeran and highlighting Gosling's role in crafting its acoustic-driven sound. His work on Sheeran's follow-up x (2014), where he produced seven tracks, propelled the album to even greater heights, with worldwide sales surpassing 10 million copies by 2015 and reaching approximately 11.9 million by 2025. In the UK, x earned 13× Platinum status from the BPI, reflecting over 3.9 million units shipped. Gosling co-produced One Direction's debut album Up All Night (2011), which debuted at number one on both the and the , selling 176,000 copies in its first American week and making the band the first British group to achieve a debut at the top of the US chart. The album has been certified 3× Platinum by the RIAA in the US. Additionally, his production on the single "Little Things" from One Direction's Take Me Home (2012) led to it topping the UK Singles Chart. For Paloma Faith's (2012), on which Gosling produced multiple tracks, the album peaked at number two on the and received double Platinum certification from the BPI for sales over 600,000 units in the UK. Gosling produced nine tracks on ' Illuminate (2016), which debuted at number one on the with 145,000 equivalent album units in its first week, including 121,000 pure sales. The album has achieved 2× Platinum status in the from the RIAA and 6× Platinum in (as of 2025).

Other projects

Remixes and additional productions

In the early stages of his career, Gosling gained recognition for his remix work under the pseudonym , creating club-oriented versions of tracks by prominent artists in the late . Notable examples include remixes of Lady Gaga's "Poker Face" and "Chillin'" (featuring Wale), Keane's "Better Than This," Keri Hilson's "Return the Favor" (featuring ), and Rye Rye's "Bang" (featuring M.I.A.), which received airplay on radio and club charts. These efforts highlighted his ability to blend urban, electronic, and pop elements, often earning placements in DJ sets and compilations. Gosling's remix and production contributions extended to collaborations with established figures, such as his involvement in Wiley's 2008 album See Clear Now, where he served as vocal and arranger on several tracks, including the Mark Ronson-produced single "Cash in My Pocket" (featuring ). This work, discussed by Gosling in a 2010 SBTV interview, marked an early bridge between UK grime and mainstream pop production. He also produced Wiley's "Summertime," which spawned official remixes by artists like B More and . Beyond album work, Gosling contributed to film and television soundtracks, co-writing "Fool Moon" with Laura Hayden and Sam Monaghan for the 2020 comedy Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, performed by under the alias Wonderfour. The track, featured in a key contest scene, blended with Eurovision-style flair and was included on the official . In 2025, he co-wrote and produced "Live Forever" for , serving as the lead single from the album Living Arrows and appearing in the accompanying music video Chesney Hawkes and You: Live Forever. Gosling has also focused on one-off productions for emerging artists through his Goldun Egg label, founded in to nurture new talent. Examples include co-producing FERGUS's "Enough for You" (2020) and "More Than I Deserve" (2021), which showcased introspective alt-pop arrangements, as well as tracks for Stuart and Jessica Doolan featured in Goldun Egg showcase events. These efforts often debuted at industry events, such as the 2025 SXSW panel on community and influence, where Gosling highlighted disruptor artists from his roster.

Management and publishing

In addition to his production and songwriting endeavors, Jake Gosling has played a significant role in music and . He co-founded The Movement, a company, with Sarah Liversedge, the managing director of BDi Music, in 2009. This focuses on and (A&R) services, , and the development of emerging urban producers and songwriters, providing proactive support in a competitive industry. The company has remained active, nurturing talent through personalized guidance and industry connections since its inception. In 2020, Gosling entered into an exclusive global publishing agreement with Concord Music Publishing, which administers his existing catalog and handles his future works as a songwriter. This deal underscores his transition toward broader administrative roles in music rights management, leveraging his established hits to support ongoing creative output. Gosling also contributes to artist development via Goldun Egg Records, the independent label he established in 2017. Through this venture, he mentors signed talent, emphasizing organic growth and fair support structures for up-and-coming artists from that period onward, including guidance on career building up to recent years. His approach prioritizes long-term nurturing over rapid commercialization, drawing from his production experience to foster sustainable careers.

Discography

As producer

Jake Gosling began his notable production work in the early , collaborating with emerging and established artists across pop, rock, and country genres. His credits emphasize organic, acoustic-driven sounds, often recorded at his Sticky Studios in , . In 2011, Gosling served as the primary producer for all tracks on Ed Sheeran's debut album +, handling engineering, mixing, and instrumentation to craft its intimate, loop-pedal-infused style. That same year, he produced select tracks on One Direction's debut album Up All Night, including the "Moments," contributing to the record's global breakthrough. Gosling's production on Paloma Faith's 2012 sophomore album covered the full project, co-producing alongside to blend soulful pop with orchestral elements across all 12 tracks. By 2014, he produced multiple tracks on Christina Perri's second album Head or Heart, including "Trust," "Human," "Let Me Fix You," and "I Believe," focusing on emotive piano-led arrangements for nine of the 13 songs. In 2015, Gosling produced the entirety of ' reunion album , infusing their sound with polished reverb and synth layers during sessions in . Gosling took on a lead production role for ' 2016 album Illuminate, overseeing multiple tracks like "Mercy" and "Don't Be a Fool," which helped the record top charts in over 65 countries. Finally, in 2017, he produced select tracks on Shania Twain's comeback album Now, including "Poor Me," blending country-pop with electronic touches amid collaborations with other producers.

As songwriter

Jake Gosling has earned recognition as a co-writer primarily through his early collaborations with on the artist's debut album + (2011), where he contributed lyrics and melody to several tracks, including the hit single "," co-written with Sheeran and Chris Leonard. The song, which peaked at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart and earned Gosling an ASCAP Pop Award in 2014 for most-performed songs, exemplifies his role in crafting introspective, acoustic-driven narratives about fragile relationships. Other co-writes on + include "Give Me Love," "The City," "Drunk," and "U.N.I.," all blending Sheeran's style with Gosling's input on structure and emotional depth. Beyond Sheeran, Gosling co-wrote for Birdy's second album Fire Within (2013), contributing to the album's piano-led, youthful introspection that helped it reach number 2 on the . In 2015, he co-authored "Incomplete" for James Bay's , a soulful that underscored themes of longing and became a staple in Bay's live sets. These efforts highlight Gosling's versatility in supporting emerging artists with melody-focused contributions that prioritize emotional resonance over complex arrangements. Following a shift toward production and management in the mid-2010s, Gosling's songwriting continued through his publishing deal with Concord Music Publishing in 2020, which administers his catalog and facilitates new co-writes up to 2025. Notable post-2017 credits include "" (2020) for , a upbeat collaboration with and William Vaughan that peaked at number 1 on the UK Singles Chart and has amassed over 500 million streams across platforms as of 2025. His ongoing work via the catalog has involved writing sessions with diverse talents, emphasizing collaborative lyricism in pop and urban genres, though specific track details remain tied to emerging releases like Jasper Hodges' "We Ain't Coming Down" (September 5, 2025).

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