LDN Noise (pronounced London Noise) is a British songwriting and record production duo based in London, England. Consisting of songwriter Greg Bonnick and DJ Hayden Chapman, the duo has worked with artists such as Nathan Sykes, Nick Jonas, and Chris Brown since 2012, most notably having co-written the 2012's number-one UK hit "Turn Up the Music" for the latter artist.
Bonnick and Chapman, however, are most known for their work with K-pop artists, most notably with soloists and idol groups under the management of SM Entertainment, such as f(x), Exo, Red Velvet and NCT. Describing their sonic style as "different but similar", the duo often incorporates elements from UK garage, drum and bass, funk and '90s house music to their EDM-influenced work, thus creating their own signature sonic style. In addition to their initial work with South Korean artists, the duo has released several digital singles as both a lead artist and a featured act since 2016. LDN Noise has been hailed as one of the "hidden heroes" behind the success of K-pop by The Korea Times.
Background and career Both Chapman and Bonnick studied music, but at different colleges, prior to their professional career as songwriters. After meeting through mutual friends, the duo started writing and producing together under the name Agent X with Leon Price, and eventually landed their first writing credit for "Turn Up the Music", which was released as the first single from Chris Brown's fifth studio album Fortune. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 chart while topping the UK Singles Chart. After being introduced by their friend Andrew Jackson (who is also a songwriter) to the K-pop market, the duo started writing for the boy bands Shinhwa and Got7, which was Bonnick and Chapman's first work in the K-pop market. According to Chapman, LDN Noise then met SM Entertainment's A&R executives on a songwriting trip to Sweden during mid-2014, and started working with the label closely. They eventually earned their first writing and producing credit under SM with "View" by Shinee, which was a commercial success upon its release, and has since become a frequent collaborator with the label's artists.
In addition to their work with SM Entertainment, LDN Noise also contributed their work to several K-pop artists, notably including Sistar, Girl's Day, Astro and Twice as of 2020.
Discography
Singles TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbumUKAUSAs a lead artist "Want U"2016——rowspan="7" "At Night"—— "Facade" —— "Tears" —— "Loving You Tonight"—— "Talk to My Body" (feat. Dominique)2017—— "Rockstar"—— "Spring"2018——Seasons "Summer"—— "Autumn"—— "Winter"—— "Like I Do"——rowspan="4" "Finally"—— "My House" (feat. Moti)2019—— "What You Won't Do For Love"(feat. Luke Burr)——As a featured artist "Walk By Faith (LDN Noise Remix)"2015—— "I Ain't Missing You"2016126—Showstopper "Countdown"2018——Collaborations "What I Live For"—65rowspan="2" "My Show"2016——
Production and songwriting credits
K-pop S.M. Entertainment artists Title Year Artist (s) AlbumMusicArrangementCreditedWithCreditedWith "View"2015ShineeOddRyan S. Jhun, Adrian McKinnonRyan S. Jhun, Adrian McKinnon "Komplicated"TVXQRise as GodTay JasperTay Jasper "Gemini"TaeyeonICarolyn Jordan, Alice Sophie Penrose "Married to the Music"ShineeMarried to the MusicZak Waters, Adrian McKinnon, Ryan S. JhunZak Waters, Adrian McKinnon, Ryan S. Jhun "Dumb Dumb"Red VelvetThe RedDeanna Dellacioppa, Taylor Parks, Ryan S. JhunDeanna Dellacioppa, Taylor Parks, Ryan S. Jhun "Campfire"Taylor Parks, iDR, Ryan S. JhunTaylor Parks, iDR, Ryan S. Jhun "Red Dress"Rodnae "Chikk" Bell, Nermin Harambasic, Jin Suk Choi, Charite Viken, Ryan S. JhunRodnae "Chikk" Bell, Nermin Harambasic, Jin Suk Choi, Charite Viken, Ryan S. Jhun "Oh Boy"Herbie Crichlow, Lauren Dyson, Jin ChoiHerbie Crichlow, Lauren Dyson, Jin Choi "4 Walls"4 Walls (CD liner notes) (in Korean). f(x). South Korea: S.M. Entertainment. 2015. SMK-0569.f(x)4 WallsTay Jasper, Adrian McKinnon "Rude Love"Syron, Andrew Jackson "Papi"Kenzie, Shaun, Ylva DimbergShaun "Girl x Friend"ExoSing for YouAdrian McKinnon, Tay Jasper, Shaun "On the Snow"Andrew Choi, Ylva Dimberg "Lightsaber"Adrian McKinnon "12:25 (Wish List)"f(x)Winter GardenAdrian McKinnon "Guess Who"2016TaeminPress ItAndrew Choi, Tay JasperSHAUN, David Choi "Moon"JonghyunShe IsJonghyun, Adrian McKinnon "Dress Up"Jonghyun "Why"TaeyeonWhyLauren Dyson, Rodnae "Chikk" BellLauren Dyson, Rodnae 'Chikk' Bell "Fashion"Marissa Shipp, Brittany MullenMarissa Shipp, Brittany Mullen "Up & Down"Ylva Dimberg, Herbie CrichlowYlva Dimberg, Herbie Crichlow, "Good Thing"Alice Sophie Penrose, Carolyn JordanAlice Sophie Penrose, Carolyn Jordan "Lucky One"ExoEx'ActAndrew Choi, Adrian McKinnon "Monster"Kenzie, Rodnae "Chikk" BellKenzie, Rodnae "Chikk" Bell "White Noise"Adrian McKinnon, Rodnae "Chikk" Bell "Fire Truck"NCT 127NCT 127Tay Jasper, Ylva Dimberg "Wake Up"Tay Jasper "Switch"(featuring SR15B)Trey Campbell, Tay Jasper, Rosina 'Soaky' Russell "All Mine"f(x)Andre Merritt, Breana Marin "Lotto"ExoLottoAdrian McKinnon, Rodnae "Chikk" Bell "Secret"Pantene X Yuri X Seohyun "SHIFT"Shinee1 of 1Kenzie, Adrian McKinnonKenzie, Adrian McKinnon "The One"Exo-CBXHey Mama!Adrian McKinnon, Tay Jasper "Zoo"2017Red VelvetThe Red SummerCourtney Woolsey, Alice Penrose "Forever"ExoThe WarKenzie, Adrian McKinnon "We Young"NCT DreamWe YoungKenzie, Ylva Dimberg "Power"ExoThe War: The Power of MusicJames Matthew Norton "Touch"2018NCT 127NCT 2018 EmpathyDeez, Adrian McKinnonDeez "Puzzle"TVXQNew Chapter No. 1: The Chance of LoveAdrian McKinnon, Tay Jasper"Replay (PM 01:27)"NCT 127Regular-IrregularBang Hye-hyunVarren Wade"Gravity"ExoDon't Mess Up My TempoDeez, Adrian McKinnon rowspan="2" "Damage""Forever Yours"KeyFaceDaecolm Diego HollandDaecolm Diego Holland"So Good"Red VelvetRBBDeez, Ellen Berg TollbomDeez, Ellen Berg Tollbom"Countdown (Feat. LDN Noise)"Amber LiuAmber Liu"Say It"2019WayVTake OffAndrew Choi, Lauren DysonAndrew Choi, Lauren Dyson"불러 (Hit Me Up)"U-Know True ColorsEbenezer"Ice Queen"BaekhyunCity LightsAdrian McKinnon, Bobii Loves"Jopping"SuperMSuperMTay Jasper, Adrian McKinnon, Nasla Jones, Geoffrey McCray, Zachary Chicoine, Marcus ScouttYoo Young-jin"2 Fast"Adrian McKinnon, Ebenezer"Love Talk"WayVTake Over the MoonAdrian McKinnon, Ebenezer Fabiyi"Love You Like Crazy"TaeyeonPurposeKenzieKenzie"Butterfly Effect"ExoObsessionLee Seu-ranAdrian McKinnon"Dreams Come True"2020NCT 127Neo Zone & Neo Zone: The Final RoundDeez, Bobii LewisDeez"Non Stop"Kenzie, Adrian McKinnon"Only Human" WayV Awaken the World Jeremy "Tay" Jasper, Dylan Huling "Drip" SuperM Super One Keynon "KC" Moore (3Sixty), Jeremy "Tay" Jasper, Zachary Chicoine "Dangerous Woman" Maegan Cottone, Stephan Benson (Misunderstood), Jeffrey Okyere-Twumasi (Misunderstood) "일식 (Black Rose)(feat .Kid Milli)" TaeminNever Gonna Dance Again Act 1 Deez, Adrian McKinnon Deez"L.O.V.E" BoA Better Kenzie "Lipstick"2021NCT 127LoveholicDeez, Ebenezer Olaoluwa Fabiyi, Adrian McKinnon"Cry For Love"BaekhyunBambiStephan Benson"Superstar"ShineeSuperstarLenno Linjama, Andrew Jackson, Iain JamesLenno Linjiama"Miracle"WayVUniverseJustin Starling, Jeffrey Okyere-Twumasi, Adrian McKinnon"To My First"2022NCT DreamBeatboxAston Merrygold, Karen Poole"Guilty Pleasure"KeyGasolineAdrian McKinnon, DeezDeez"Runaway"MinhoChaseTay Jasper"Jet"Eunhyuk, Hyoyeon, Taeyong, Jaemin, Sungchan, Giselle and Winter2022 Winter SM Town: SMCU PalaceKarin Wilhelmina Eurenius, Tay Jasper"Bounce Back"WayVPhantomAdrian McKinnonAdrian McKinnon"Best Friend Ever"2023NCT DreamBest Friend EverBoy Matthews"Easy"KeyKillerJQ Smith, Dewain Whitmore Jr. "Kiss"NCT DoJaeJungPerfumeSevn Dayz, Jeffrey the Kidd, Young Chance, Jay JayJay Jay "Dive"Lauren Faith"The Feeling"ShineeHardAdrian McKinnonImlay"No Makeup"ExoExistAdrian McKinnon, Sevn Dayz"On the road"ChenPolarisAdrian McKinnon, DeezDeez "Alley Oop"Nct UGolden AgeJustin Starling, Josue Janv'ier "Wonder"D.O.ExpectationShorelle, Adien Lewis "Ain't No Thang" WayVOn My YouthJustin Starling, Miles Barker "INVINCIBLE"Jeffery the KiDDD, Robbie Jay "RODEO"Justin Starling "Moonlight"Jeffery The KiDDD, Sevn Dayz, Tay Jasper "Be Alright"Jeffery The KiDDD, Sevn Dayz "Wings"Red VelvetChill KillAdrian McKinnon, Taet Chesterton, Sevn Dayz "Box"2024NCT DreamDream()scapeDanny Shah, Taet Chesterton, Mark "New Ride" WayVGive Me That Lenno Linjama, Jeffrey the Kiddd, Adrian MckinnonLenno "Fresh" KeyTongue Tied Kenzie, H. Toyosaki, Adrian McKinnon "NASA" NCT Wish Wishful Jeremy "Tay" Jasper, Justin Starling, Young Chance, Shorelle "WOAH" 2025 WayV Big Bands Adrian McKinnon, Justin Starling H33RA "Angel #48" AespaRich Man Kenzie, Wilhelmina "Moment in Time" WayV Eternal White Adrian McKinnon "Someday" 2026 NCT Wish Wishlist Jordan Shaw, Colin Magalong "Hours" Shinee Atmos Kenzie, Adrian McKinnon "Vision Wings" WayV Vision Wings Cryptic, Adrian McKinnon, Justin Starling Cryptic "Fall 4 U" Red Velvet – Irene & Seulgi Cheetah Lauren Faith
Other K-pop artists Title Year Artist (s) AlbumMusicArrangementCreditedWithCreditedWith "Just Tonight"2014Got7IdentifyMyron Jordine "Cat" 2015ShinhwaWeCasper, Kyle Coleman, Ryan Kim, Christopher DotsonCasper, Kyle Coleman, Ryan Kim, Christopher Dotson "Sniper"Andrew Jackson, Sabastian LundbergAndrew Jackson, Sabastian Lundberg "Ice Moon"Andrew JacksonAndrew Jackson "Fingertips (Pinkrush)"2016I.O.I35 Girls 5 ConceptsRyan S. Jhun, Kristy Lee Peters, Melanie Joy Fontana, Michel Sebastian Maximilian SchulzRyan S. Jhun, Kristy Lee Peters,