Alexander "Alex P" Papaconstantinou (Greek: Αλέξανδρος "Άλεξ" Παπακωνσταντίνου; born 29 December 1979 in Brännkyrka, Sweden) is a Greek-Swedish songwriter and record producer. He has worked with a number of artists including Jennifer López, Paulina Rubio, Enrique Iglesias, Antique, Helena Paparizou, Arash, Anna Vissi, Cameron Cartio, Eleni Foureira, Sarbel and Tamta. In 2011, Papaconstantinou adopted the production pseudonym Alex P and started collaborating with record producer RedOne, joined RedOne's production and 2101 Songs writing team. His collaboration continued until 2014. Along with Adam Baptiste, Papaconstantinou has also been credited as a featured artist under the name "The WAV.s".[1] Since 2017, he has been a member of the pop band VAX. Papaconstantinou has also written and co-written a number of notable songs for Eurovision Song Contest for Sarbel (Greece), Aysel and Arash (Azerbaijan), Ivi Adamou, Eleni Foureira, Tamta and Andromache (Cyprus).
Alex Papaconstantinou Άλεξ Παπακωνσταντίνου (Alex P) | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Alexander Papaconstantinou |
| Also known as | Alex P |
| Born | December 29, 1979 Brännkyrka, Sweden |
| Genres | Pop, dance, electronica, R&B, folk |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, producer |
Eurovision
editPapaconstantinou has written and co-written a number of songs in various Eurovision Song Contests:
| Year | Country | Song | Artist | Final | Points | Semi | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "Yassou Maria" | Sarbel | 7 | 120 | Top 10 Previous Year | ||
| 2009 | "Always" | Aysel and Arash | 3 | 207 | 2 | 180 | |
| 2012 | "La La Love" | Ivi Adamou | 16 | 65 | 7 | 91 | |
| 2018 | "Fuego" | Eleni Foureira | 2 | 436 | 2 | 262 | |
| 2019 | "Replay" | Tamta | 13 | 109 | 9 | 149 | |
| 2022 | "Ela" | Andromache | Failed to qualify | 12 | 63 | ||
Collaboration with RedOne
editIn 2011, Papaconstantinou adopted the production pseudonym Alex P and started collaborating with record producer RedOne, joined RedOne's production and 2101 Songs writing team. This collaboration lasted three years until 2014, during which time he co-wrote and co-produced the Enrique Iglesias hit song "I Like How It Feels" and co-wrote and co-produced the Khaled album C'est la vie.[2][3] In 2013, singer Marc Anthony covered the Khaled song "C'est la vie" as a salsa tune titled "Vivir Mi Vida" ("Live My Life") for his studio album 3.0.[4] This version won a Latin Grammy Award in 2013 for Record of the Year and holds the record for the second-longest run inside the top-five in the Billboard Latin Songs, with 51 weeks.[5][6] During his collaboration with RedOne, Alex P co-wrote or produced multiple hit singles leading to 3 BMI Awards and a Latin Grammy Award.[7][8]
VAX
editVAX | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Sweden |
| Genres | Pop |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Members | Teddy Sky Alex Papaconstantinou Viktor Svensson |
In 2017, Papaconstantinou co-founded and became a member of the music trio VAX, along with singer Teddy Sky and guitarist Viktor Svensson.[5] VAX released the song "6 in the Morning" featuring the Polish singer-songwriter Margaret followed by "Fireproof" featuring band lead singer Teddy Sky.
Discography
editSingles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWE [9] | ||||
| "6 in the Morning" (featuring Margaret) |
2017 | — | TBA | |
| "Fireproof" (featuring Teddy Sky) |
51 | |||
| "Endless" (featuring Tove Styrke) |
2018 | 76 | ||
| "Bubblegum" (featuring Sorana) |
— | |||
| "Crime" | — | |||
| "What Are We Waiting For" (featuring Ellise) |
2019 | 64 | ||
| "—" denotes items which were not released in that country or failed to chart. | ||||
Personal life
editAlexander Papaconstantinou is of Greek descent. His sister is SVT presenter Ritza Papaconstantinou.[11]
Selected production discography
editThis section needs expansion with: hits particularly 2013 onwards. You can help by adding to it. (January 2018) |
| Title | Year | Artist / Band | Album | Songwriter | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Filla Me"[12] | 2001 | Antique | Die for You | ||
| "Follow Me"[12] | |||||
| "Kalimera"[12] | |||||
| "Ligo Ligo"[12] | |||||
| "Tabla Dreams"[12] | |||||
| "Ela 'Do (Come 2 Me)"[13] | 2002 | Alli Mia Fora | |||
| "Girna Ksana"[13] | |||||
| "Moro Mou"[13] | |||||
| "Tora Tora"[13] | |||||
| "Crying On The Dancefloor"[12] | Peter Jöback | I Feel Good and I'm Worth It | |||
| "Freeway"[12] | |||||
| "Heal"[12] | |||||
| "Help Somebody"[12] | |||||
| "I'm Gonna Do It"[12] | |||||
| "My Fatal Love"[12] | |||||
| "Northern Guy"[12] | |||||
| "She's Like a Butterfly"[12] | |||||
| "Sinner"[12] | |||||
| "This is the Year"[12] | |||||
| "Time to get Tacky"[12] | |||||
| "Undress Me"[12] | |||||
| "Ego Moro Mou"[14] | 2003 | Anna Vissi | Paraksenes Eikones | ||
| "Anamniseis"[12] | 2004 | Elena Paparizou | Protereotita | ||
| "Antitheseis"[15] | |||||
| "Katse Kala"[12] | |||||
| "Matia Kai Hili"[12] | |||||
| "Taxidi Gia Ton Agnosto"[12] | |||||
| "Lie (Alex Papaconstantinou Club Edit"[16] | 2005 | Anna Vissi | Nylon | ||
| "Barone"[17] | Cameron Cartio | Borderless | |||
| "Henna"[17] | |||||
| "Ironiam"[17] | |||||
| "Leyli"[17] | |||||
| "Madaram"[17] | |||||
| "Ni Na Nay"[17] | |||||
| "Roma"[17] | |||||
| "Sandy"[17] | |||||
| "Panta Se Perimena"[18] | 2006 | Elena Paparizou | Iparhi Logos | ||
| "Paradigmatos Hari"[18] | |||||
| "Se Pion Na Miliso"[18] | |||||
| "Gigolo"[18] | Iparhi Logos/The Game of Love | ||||
| "Iparhi Logos"/"It's Gone Tomorrow"[18] | |||||
| "Mambo!"[18] | |||||
| "The Game of Love"[18] | |||||
| "Tipsis"/"You Set My Hear on Fire""[18] | |||||
| "Pote Xana"/"Let Me Let Go"[18] | |||||
| "Voulez Vous?"[19] | The Game of Love | ||||
| "Mi Chica"[20] | 2007 | Sarbel | Sahara: Euro Edition | ||
| "Yassou Maria"[12] | |||||
| "Stin Pira"[21] | 2008 | Anna Vissi | Apagorevmeno | ||
| "Desperado"[22] | Sarbel | Kati san esena | |||
| "Apo Makria Kai Agapimeni" (Remix by Alex Papaconstantinou)[21] | 2009 | Anna Vissi | Apagorevmeno+ | ||
| "Fabulous"[21] | |||||
| "Always"[12] | Aysel & Arash | Always | |||
| "San Ton Klefti" | Giorgos Sabanis | N/A | |||
| "Agapi Einai Esi"[23] | 2010 | Anna Vissi | Agapi Einai Esi | ||
| "Den Tha Iparksei Allo"[23] | |||||
| "Gia Ola Ftei O Theos"[23] | |||||
| "Omprella"[23] | |||||
| "San To Do Kai To Si"[23] | |||||
| "Sta Krifa"[23] | |||||
| "Vampir"[23] | |||||
| "Famous"[12] | Big Time Rush | BTR (International version) | |||
| "To Mistiko Mou Na Vreis"[24] | Ivi Adamou | Kalokairi Stin Kardia | |||
| "Kita Ti Ekanes"[25] | Nikos Ganos | Brosta | |||
| "Poso Akoma"[25] | |||||
| "I Like How It Feels"[12] | 2011 | Enrique Iglesias | Sex and Love | ||
| "Down for Whatever" | Kelly Rowland | Here I Am | |||
| "Se Thelo Apopse" | Kokkina Halia | Emeis | |||
| "Break Me" | Nikos Ganos | TBD | |||
| "This Love is Killing Me" | |||||
| "Spread a Little Love"[12] | 2012 | Havana Brown | When the Lights Go Out | ||
| "La La Love"[12] | Ivi Adamou | San Ena Oneiro (Euro Edition) | |||
| "C'est la vie"[26] | Khaled | C'est la vie | |||
| "Hiya Hiya" (feat. Pitbull)[26] | |||||
| "Encore une fois"[26] | |||||
| "Ana Âacheck"[26] | |||||
| "Dima Labess (feat. Mazagan)"[26] | |||||
| "Laila (feat. Marwan)"[26] | |||||
| "Bab Jenna"[26] | |||||
| "Samira"[26] | |||||
| "My Heart Is Refusing Me" (Alex P & Victory Version)[12] | Loreen | Heal | |||
| "Hell Yeah" | Midnight Red | TBD | |||
| "Whip It"[12] | Nicki Minaj | Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded | |||
| "Boys Will Be Boys"[12] | Paulina Rubio | Brava! Reload | |||
| "Fist Pump Jump Jump"[12] | Ying Yang Twins | TBD | |||
| "I Don't Wanna Go" | 2013 | Colette Carr | Skitszo | ||
| "Live it Up" (feat. Pitbull)[12] | Jennifer Lopez | TBD | |||
| "Can't Feel Love Tonight (feat. Andreas Wijk)"[12] | Kika | Alive | |||
| "Love \ Life" (feat. Kika) | John Mamann | Love Life[12] | |||
| "Vivir Mi Vida"[12] | Marc Anthony | 3.0 | |||
| "Red Cup" | Katy Tiz | Far Away | |||
| "Take Me Home"[12] | Midnight Red | Midnight Red | |||
| "Unloved" | 2015 | Tamta | TBD | ||
| "Cool Me Down"[12] | 2016 | Margaret | |||
| "Infinity"[27][12] | Mohombi | ||||
| "OMG"[28][12] | Arash feat. Snoop Dogg | ||||
| "What You Do" | 2017 | Margaret | Monkey Business | ||
| "6 in the Morning" (feat. Margaret) | VAX | TBD | |||
| "Fireproof" (feat. Teddy Sky) | |||||
| "Call Me" (feat. MIMI) | Neiked | ||||
| "Fuego" | 2018 | Eleni Foureira | |||
| "Tómame" | |||||
| "Replay" | 2019 | Tamta |
References
edit- ^ "WAV.s, The". Discogs. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
- ^ "Team Red". RedOne. Archived from the original on 2014-03-19. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
- ^ "2101 Songs". Archived from the original on 4 August 2013. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
- ^ "Marc Anthony to Launch First Single". Indiatimes. The Times of India Group. 2013-04-23.
- ^ a b Jordan, Paul (15 September 2017). "Cyprus enlists award-winning composer Alex Papaconstantinou for 2018 - Eurovision Song Contest Lisbon 2018". Eurovision.TV. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- ^ "El día en imágenes" (in Spanish). Yahoo!.
- ^ Priftis, Alexandros (21 October 2018). "Alex Παπακωνσταντίνου: Ένα τραγούδι για την Κύπρο". Down Town Magazine, issue 556 (in Greek). philenews.com / Down Town Magazine. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- ^ "Με σύνθεση του Άλεξ Παπακωνσταντίνου η Κύπρος στη Eurovision" (in Greek). Politis.com.cy. 18 September 2018. Archived from the original on 28 January 2018. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- ^ Peak chart positions for singles in Sweden:
- "Fireproof": "Swedishcharts.com – Vax feat. Teddy Sky – Fireproof". Swedish Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- "Endless": "Swedishcharts.com – Vax feat. Tove Styrke – Endless". Swedish Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- "What Are We Waiting For": "Swedishcharts.com – Vax feat. Ellise – What Are We Waiting For". Swedish Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- ^ "Sverigetopplistan – Sveriges Officiella Topplista" (Enter "Vax into the search box and press "Sök" to see the search results.) (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
- ^ Eijde, Eijde (2 March 2012). "Tv-drömmen blev sann - Sydsvenskan" (in Swedish). sydsvenskan.se. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am "swedishcharts.com - Alex Papaconstantinou". swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- ^ a b c d Antique Alli Mia Fora (2002) liner notes. V2 Records
- ^ Anna Vissi Paraksenes Eikones (2003) liner notes. Sony Music Greece
- ^ Elena Paparizou Protereotita (2004) liner notes. Sony Music Greece
- ^ Anna Vissi Nylon (2005) liner notes. Sony Music Greece
- ^ a b c d e f g h Cameron Cartio Norderless (2005) liner notes. Sony Music
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Elena Paparizou Iparhi Logos (2006) liner notes. Sony Music Greece
- ^ Elena Paparizou The Game of Love (2006) liner notes. Sony Music Greece
- ^ Sarbel Saharah: Euro Edition (2007) liner notes. Sony Music Greece
- ^ a b c Anna Vissi Apagorevmeno (2008) liner notes. Sony Music Greece
- ^ Sarbel Kati san esena (2008) liner notes. Sony Music Greece
- ^ a b c d e f g Anna Vissi Agapi Einai Esi (2010) liner notes. Sony Music Greece
- ^ Ivi Adamou Kalokairi Stin Kardia (2010) liner notes. Sony Music Greece
- ^ a b Nikos Ganos Brosta (2010) liner notes. Heaven Music
- ^ a b c d e f g h Khaled C'est la vie (2012) liner notes. AZ Records
- ^ "Mohombi - Infinity". Discogs. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
- ^ "Oh My God (OMG) – Complete Song – Arash Feat. Snoop Dogg". dailypak.info. Archived from the original on 25 May 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2022.