A collection of Zedd Records artists and their songs, co-written and produced by Mark Zubek.

Mark Zubek is an award-winning songwriter & producer who has co-written and collaborated with industry heavyweights including Grammy winners Betty Carter & Wynton Marsalis, and multi-platinum songwriters Rob Wells (Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Adam Lambert) and Greig Nori (Hedley, Sum 41).  Zubek has landed over 80 song licenses for TV and film, and over $500,000 in grant funding from organizations like FACTOR, Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts, and has won the Grand Prize of multiple high-profile songwriting contests. 

CO-WRITING & PRODUCTION HIGHLIGHTS: 
	•	2x Grand Prize Winner of John Lennon Song Contest
	•	2x Winner of International Songwriting Competition
	•	Winner of USA Songwriting Contest, Billboard Song Contest, UK Song Contest
	•	Theme song license to “Donny!” on USA Network (2015) 
	•	Theme song license to “La Dolce Vita” on Food Network (2015) 
	•	5 songs licensed to “Degrassi: The Next Generation” on MTV
	•	2 songs licensed to 14 episodes of “Debra” (Family Channel) 
	•	Feature use license to “Love Stinks” movie with Tyra Banks (BMG Records)
	•	Song performance on “Entertainment Tonight” onstage with Katy Perry (CBS)	
	•	Song performances at the Apollo Theater, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, The White House for President Bill Clinton
	•	Commercial placements with Coca-Cola, Target, Dunkin’ Donuts, Discovery Channel

"As a producer and mixer of many hits, Mark has done a great job capturing the energy and sentiment in the song and I was pleased to be involved in placing it for AIRWALK Shoes."  
- John Luongo (Madonna, Queen, The Jacksons, Aerosmith) 

Interested in co-writing with Mark and Zedd Records?  We would love to hear from you!  For publishing, licensing and collaboration inquiries, email info@zeddrecords.com 


Zedd Records Samples

Get Down To It - POP - Tania Tuusa

Instrumental Folk-Pop – The Beat of Your Drum – Connor Vincent
Sounds Like: Regina Spektor, Ingrid Michaelson, Adele, Sarah McLachlan, Civil Wars
Mark Zubek co-wrote, produced, played all instruments, and mixed

Instrumental Folk - Pop - Female - The Beat Of Your Drum - Connor Vincent

Folk-Pop – Female – The Beat of Your Drum – Connor Vincent
I will follow my heart to find you, my love
Sounds Like: Regina Spektor, Ingrid Michaelson, Adele, Sarah McLachlan, Civil Wars
Mark Zubek co-wrote, produced, played all instruments, and mixed

Folk-Pop – Female – The Beat of Your Drum – Connor Vincent

Instrumental Rock-Pop – Who’s That Girl – Ange Alero
Sounds Like: Cage the Elephant, Imagine Dragons, Arctic Monkeys, Awolnation
Guitar by Ange Alero, Extra Synth by Mike Schlosser
Mark Zubek co-wrote, produced, played all other instruments, and mixed

Instrumental Rock - Pop - Male - Who's That Girl - Ange Alero

Rock-Pop – Male – Who’s That Girl – Ange Alero
She’s a strong force to be reckoned with
Sounds Like: Cage the Elephant, Imagine Dragons, Arctic Monkeys, Awolnation
Guitar by Ange Alero, Extra Synth by Mike Schlosser
Mark Zubek co-wrote, produced, played

Rock-Pop – Male – Who’s That Girl – Ange Alero

Instrumental Ambient – Mark Zubek – “Union Of The Spirit”
Slow Ambient Dreamy Rock Groove
Sounds like Daniel Lanois, Massive Attack, Tiesto, Michael Brook, Brian Eno, U2
Mark Zubek composed, produced, played all instruments, and mixed.
contact - markzubek@sympatico.ca
http://www.markzubek.com



Instrumental Ambient - Union Of The Spirit - Mark Zubek

Jazz Vocal - Female – Betty Carter – “Love Notes”
Slow, dreamy, classic jazz ballad about taking time out to smell the flowers.
Sounds like Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Diana Krall, Norah Jones, Madeleine Peyroux
 – from the album “Feed the Fire” (Verve/Polygram) with Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette and Geri Allen – composed by Mark Zubek/Betty Carter.



Jazz Vocal - Female - Love Notes - Betty Carter

Instrumental Rock - SKA SAX - Mark Zubek
Upbeat, energetic surf-rock, ska track
Sounds like Dick Dale, Pulp Fiction, The Police, No Doubt
Mark Zubek composed, produced, played all instruments, and mixed - additional saxophone by David Erdelyi


Instrumental Rock - SKA SAX - Mark Zubek

Instrumental Ambient - Ambient with Drum Loop - Mark Zubek
Slow, trance, dreamy, meditative rock groove
Sounds like Daniel Lanois, Massive Attack, Tiesto, Michael Brook, Brian Eno, U2
Mark Zubek composed, produced, played all instruments, and mixed

Instrumental Ambient - Ambient with Drum Loop - Mark Zubek

Christian Rock – Male - Carry Me Home - Gabe Salem
When life isn’t going very well God is always there for me.
Sounds like Maroon 5, John Mayer, Peter Gabriel, Creed, Matthew Good, Hillsong
Mark Zubek co-wrote, produced, played all instruments, and mixed (guitars by Gabe Salem)

Christian Rock - Male - Carry Me Home - Gabe Salem

Southern Rock – Female - Mena Hardy – “I’m a Loser (at 17)”
A sarcastic hard-edged anthem about the outcast 17-year-old girl. 
Sounds like a modern Joan Jett and Janis Joplin
Mark Zubek co-wrote, produced, played all instruments, and mixed 


Rock - Female - I'm a Loser (at 17) - Mena Hardy

Rock/Pop – Female – Lisha Cash – “I’m a Brat”
This girl can’t get enough material bling!
Sounds like a 21st century Blondie, Avril Lavigne
Mark Zubek co-wrote, produced, played all instruments, and mixed


Rock-Pop - Female - I'm A Brat - Lisha Cash

Rock/Pop – Female – Hilary Weaver – “Put Your Hands Up”
A party song about letting loose on a Friday night
Sounds like Miley Cyrus, Pink, Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkson
Mark Zubek co-wrote, produced, played all instruments, and mixed


Pop-Rock - Female - Put Your Hands Up - Hilary Weaver

Rock Ballad - Female - Played The Fool - Naomi Houghton
I’ve been burned in love before, so I’m careful and hesitant to trust again
Sounds like Taylor Swift, Death Cab For Cutie, Miley Cyrus, Feist
Mark Zubek co-wrote, produced, played all instruments, and mixed, additional piano by Dafydd Hughes

Rock Ballad - Female - Played The Fool - Naomi Houghton

Instrumental Jazz Big Band – I Just Wanna Dance – Monty Greig 
Sounds like Michael Buble, Brian Setzer, Matt Dusk, Frank Sinatra

Instrumental Jazz Big Band – I Just Wanna Dance – Monty Greig

Have you ever wondered how to get your music licensed by TV, films and commercials? Learn everything you need to know about landing your first music licensing deal from Nashville-based Doug Diamond, music supervisor with The SongHunters. 

In this episode, we covered:

- How does an artist go about getting their first music licensing deal?
- Licensing opportunities for indie artists vs. major artists
- Should you be paying to submit your music for licensing opportunities?
- Common mistakes songwriters make that ruin their shot
- The first steps you MUST take before you have a shot at landing your first deal

How To License Your Music To TV/Film & Commercials

Rob "BLASKO" Nicholson is the bass player for Ozzy Osbourne's band, formerly with Rob Zombie, and rock star manager to some of metal's biggest acts including Black Label Society, Black Veil Brides, Zakk Wylde and more. 

Here's a few of the topics covered in this episode:

- What you need to do BEFORE a real manager wants to take you on
- The truth behind overnight success stories in the music biz
- How to build value as an artist and attract managers & record labels
- The consequences of hiring a manager that isn’t up to the job

Go to http://zeddrecords.com to download the free eBook mentioned on the podcast, The Indie Artist's Guide To a Successful Music Career. It contains over 100 steps, tools and resources to building a full time income in the music business.

Inside The Mind Of A Rock Star Manager - Disrupting The Music Biz [PODCAST]

In this episode of Disrupting The Music Biz, hit-songwriter/producer Mark Zubek and Angelo Dodaro, VP of Zedd Records, listen to songs submitted by indie artists to give advice on how to make them a hit.

The Hit Song Hotline #4 - Disrupting The Music Biz [PODCAST]

She'd light up a joint every single night
Smoke it to her face then chug a Coors Light and say
Make  love  to  me  

She  was  the  picture  of  beauty  and  class  
A  little  bit  sweet  and  a  little  bad  ass  
I’d  say, yes  I’d  say... 
 
If  I  sail  to  the  end  of  the  ocean , never  find  my  way  back  home  
Know  that  you’re  the  only  one  who  could  ever  guide  my  soul  
And  if  I  fall  of f the  edge  of  the  world, never  find  my  way  back  home  
Know  that  you’re  the  only  one  who  could  ever  make  me  whole 
 
Her  body  is  covered  in  permanent  art  
Trying  to  cover  up  those  permanent  scars 
She’s  worn  like  crowns  of  thorn  

And  she  always  thought  that  our  love  would  last  
She  got  in  my  face  like  a  little  bad  ass  
She  said,  yeah  she  said... 
 
If  I  sail  to  the  end  of  the  ocean , never  find  my  way  back  home  
Know  that  you’re  the  only  one  who  could  ever  guide  my  soul  
And  if  I  fall  of f the  edge  of  the  world, never  find  my  way  back  home  
Know  that  you’re  the  only  one  who  could  ever  make  me  whole 
 
I  don’t  wanna  leave  you  broken- hearted  
But  I  really  have  to  go 
I  gotta  finish  what  I  started  
All  on  my  own 
 
If  I  sail  to  the  end  of  the  ocean , never  find  my  way  back  home  
Know  that  you’re  the  only  one  who  could  ever  guide  my  soul  
And  if  I  fall  of f the  edge  of  the  world, never  find  my  way  back  home  
Know  that  you’re  the  only  one  who  could  ever  make  me  whole

Folk - Male - "End of the Ocean" - Alex Galli

PUT IT DOWN ON ME 
 
You know it's good, baby make the drive 
You be thinking ‘bout me every night 
You like them curves 'cause my body's fantastic 
And my lips, sweet magic  
So come a little closer
 ‘Cause I wanna get to know ya inside out 
And I've got a lot to show ya 
So put your head in between and make me (whoop!)  

Put it down on me, put it, put it down on me
Put it down on me, put it, put it down on me 
Put it down on me, put it, put it down on me 
Just the way I like it  

It's late at night and I'm getting antsy 
But you’s a tease baby, won't get nasty 
Wanna do the deed, but willy ain't down with it 
That's cool, just let me play with it  
So come a little closer
 ‘Cause I wanna get to know ya inside out
 And I've got a lot to show ya 
So put your head in between and make me (whoop!)  
Put it down on me, put it, put it down on me
Put it down on me, put it, put it down on me 
Put it down on me, put it, put it down on me 
Just the way I like it  

Playtime is over, I see it in your eyes
Your body’s taking over, I know I won’t be denied
No more cold-shoulder, you want it just as bad as I
Now won’t you hurry up, just put it down
Set my body on fire

 Put it down on me, put it, put it down on me
Put it down on me, put it, put it down on me 
Put it down on me, put it, put it down on me 
Just the way I like it

R&B-Pop - Female - Tinah - "Put It Down On Me"

Pop/Rock - Male - Thad - Back In Your Face

AC Pop/Rock - Female - Marie Michele Rivard - Lips Like Poison

AC Pop - Female - Lauren Haze - Make You Stay

AC Folk Singer/Songwriter - Female - Don't Give Up On Me - Mary Segato feat. Mark Zubek

AC Jazz / Pop - Female - Victoria Leone - Loveable

Electro/Pop – Male – Daniel Robinson – “The Last”
A party song about making the end of summer last forever.
Sounds like Lights, Owl City, Deadmau5
Mark Zubek co-wrote, produced, played all instruments, and mixed


Electro-Pop - Male - The Last - Daniel Robinson

Praise

Pop - Male - Cam Bogle - Praise

Electronic/Pop - Female - Gone Tomorrow - Kirsten Rea

Indie Rock - Male - Took Too Much - Ferraro

PRIVATE PARTY 

Unbelievable, tropical, sensual, sippin’ on a drink with a twist
So unreadable, almost inconceivable, baby, your body don't quit
And I, I really wanna rock-a those hips
Really wanna scratch-a your itch, yeah 

Unforgettable, animal, physical, takin’ a chance with a kiss
Undeniable, nearly justifiable, ticklin’ your tongue like this
And I, I really wanna pepper the mix
Really wanna lick-a your lips
 
Lyin’ under the stars
Hunger craving the dark

At our private party, we can bump all night
Kick the high we’re feeling into overdrive
At our private party, you can light me up
Feel the fire burnin’ I wanna be 
Rockin’ our party, party, rockin’ our party, party

Undefinable, musical, rhymeable, movin’ to the rhythm again
Unignorable, sexual, adorable, like butter in your mouth, boyfriend
And I, I really wanna fever the pitch
I really wanna get-a my fix, yeah yeah

Finally lost in your eyes
Feel the fire inside

At our private party, we can bump all night
Kick the high we’re feeling into overdrive
At our private party, you can light me up
Feel the fire burnin’ I wanna be 
Rockin’ our party, party, rockin’ our party, party

You know what time it is - it’s gettin’ late
One kiss to push me over, one kiss to pull me under
Up, up and away we go it feels like thunder

At our private party, we can bump all night
Kick the high we’re feeling into overdrive
At our private party, you can light me up
Feel the fire burnin’ I wanna be 
Rockin’ our party, party, rockin’ our party, party  (x2)

Private Party - itsnotu.me - female pop

Country - Male - A Good, Good Day - Rhonda Pisanello ft Drew Smith

Flava Hype - Ridin' On It - Male Urban

Folk Pop – Female – Connor Vincent – “The Chase”
You don't really want me, you just want the thrill of the chase
Sounds like Regina Spektor, Ingrid Michaelson, Adele, Sarah McLachlan, Civil Wars
Mark Zubek co-wrote, produced, played all instruments, and mixed

Folk-Pop - Female - The Chase - Connor Vincent

Dopniny - Mark Zubek Jazz Trio 1992 - Mike Murley Barry Elmes

Mark plays upright bass and guitars, composes....

Dopniny - Mark Zubek overdubs himself Jazz COVID 2020

Shadow - Female Pop - Allisa Galante

The Money - male urban - Alex Galli

Exile Society

Exile Society - Rip Rhymes - 1997 Boom Bap Hip Hop

For licensing inquiries or co-writing and production rates contact info@zeddrecords.com

All tracks on this site have been written (or co-written), produced and mixed by Mark Zubek.

Mark Zubek is an award-winning songwriter & producer who has co-written and collaborated with industry heavyweights including Grammy winners Betty Carter & Wynton Marsalis, and multi-platinum songwriters Rob Wells (Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Adam Lambert) and Greig Nori (Hedley, Sum 41). Zubek has landed over 80 song licenses for TV and film, and over $500,000 in grant funding from organizations like FACTOR, Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts, and has won the Grand Prize of multiple high-profile songwriting contests.

CO-WRITING & PRODUCTION HIGHLIGHTS: 
•	2x Grand Prize Winner of John Lennon Song Contest
•	2x Winner of International Songwriting Competition
•	Winner of USA Songwriting Contest, Billboard Song Contest, UK Song Contest
•	Theme song license to “Donny!” on USA Network (2015) 
•	Theme song license to “La Dolce Vita” on Food Network (2015) 
•	5 songs licensed to “Degrassi: The Next Generation” on MTV
•	2 songs licensed to 14 episodes of “Debra” (Family Channel) 
•	Feature use license to “Love Stinks” movie with Tyra Banks (BMG Records)
•	Song performance on “Entertainment Tonight” onstage with Katy Perry (CBS)	
•	Song performances at the Apollo Theater, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, The White House for President Bill Clinton
•	Commercial placements with Coca-Cola, Target, Dunkin’ Donuts, Discovery Channel

"As a producer and mixer of many hits, Mark has done a great job capturing the energy and sentiment in the song and I was pleased to be involved in placing it for AIRWALK Shoes." 
- John Luongo (Madonna, Queen, The Jacksons, Aerosmith)

Interested in co-writing with Mark and Zedd Records? We would love to hear from you! For publishing, licensing and collaboration inquiries, email info@zeddrecords.com

Mark Zubek

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