Don Philip Speaks Out On Backstreet Collaboration

Back - Index - Submissions - - What is RSS? Date: Jun 28, 2000 Source: CDNow AllStar Submitted By: Gina Jive Records' newest pop protégé, Don Philip, is quite grateful that labelmate and Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell co-wrote a song for Philip's self-titled debut album (allstar, Aug. 5, 1999) and says he wouldn't mind returning the favor himself. "I've been writing for a lot of different artists, friends of mine," Philip says, declining to name them for fear of jinxing the deals. "If I had the chance, I'd love to write something for [Backstreet Boys]." Littrell co-wrote the song "How Did I Ever" for Philip with producer/songwriter Eric Foster White. "I think he was originally writing it for [Backstreet Boys' own] album, but I got it first," says Philip. "I loved the song and went in and recorded it, gave it my own flavor, and he approved the vocals. It's a mid-tempo song. It sounds kind of like a Backstreet Boys song, actually. It's the single in Japan right now and it has the potential to be the second single here." '80s chart-topping songwriter Richard Marx also contributed a song, the ballad "Tenderly," to Philip's debut. "I stayed at his house in Chicago for a week and we worked to give the song my vibe," says Philip, who admits to being a huge fan of the man behind the No. 1 singles "Right Here Waiting" and "Hold On to the Nights." "He wrote and produced it and actually did background vocals for me, too." Marx, whose last album was the adult contemporary-targeted Flesh & Bone in 1997, has been keeping himself busy writing for and producing other artists, including several teen acts. He penned "This I Promise You" for 'NSync's record-breaking No Strings Attached, co-wrote for ex-No Authority member Josh Keaton's upcoming solo debut, collaborated with 98 Degree's Nick Lachey on a track for their next album, and is currently working with LeAnn Rimes on her latest project. Philip will join pop hopefuls Mikaila, A*Teens, BBMak, Innosense, No Authority, 5ive, Nobody's Angel, and C-Note as an opening act on labelmate Britney Spears' summer tour for August and September dates (allstar, June 6). Philip's first U.S. single, "You Make Me Love You ... More," hits record stores July 15. His self-titled album will be released Aug. 22. -- Marisa Laudadio Comment on this item. Recent Comments Submitted by: crorkzz rTny1x Wow, amazing blog layout! How lengthy have you ever been blogging for? you make running a blog look easy. The whole glance of your website is magnificent, let alone the content material! Submitted by: cora at first Let me start by saying I am a Chinese girl, the level of English is limited. But I still have the courage to give you a message。 i love don philip’s voice and all about him .Since 2000 I found the song with britney ,i had been deeply in love with his voice and all. bofore saw his photo, I thought he was a black singer because their common characteristic is that it is very stirring voice, when I know he is a white boy, I thoroughly by his charisma and the voice of conquest. It is inconceivable to me in my December 20th encounter him in YOUTUBE and he promised to send me photos of his signature, I am very happy, I believe that God favored me. but I do not know what he is now, if there are any plans to a new album, if the company plans to let him come to Asia and publicity, do not know if he is not the cause of the trough, is not he now has no popular in 2000. i love him so much , when i met him in YOUTUBE...i cried!!!!! i knew he still my super star!!!!` so i want to know more about my star： 1】.If He has any new album？？ 2】.Many foreigners say that he is gay, said he has done bad things in NYC, undermining a guy's family...is it truth??? 3】If He has any plans to come to China or Asia publicity?? 4】Now what is his work? 5】if he had married ？？？with a girl or man？？？ 6】do i really can get his photo he promised me？？？ i hope you can tell more about his Performing arts and Musical achievements 。。 I will be grateful to you for answers, and sincerely look forward to your reply! FROM:a chinese girl who loves don's all for 8 years! cora spears Comment on this item. Next Item: Backstreet Boy Elton! Prev Item: Howie D. Chats About Candid BSB Photo Book