Richard Daniel Roman
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Richard Daniel Roman (born 16 March 1965) is a British songwriter, composer, singer, record producer, photographer, mystic and poet best known for his work with major Latin Pop artists.
He was born in Kings Cross, London, the son of Andalusian parents and educated at the Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School. In the early 80's he began to learn his craft at London's Cockpit Theatre Arts and Music Workshop alongside other fledgling songwriter/producers such as Guy Chambers. In 1992 Roman moved to Spain where after turning down an offer to work for Ministry of Sound, he established himself as a major Latin Pop songwriter/producer working with some of the biggest names in the music business including Spanish dance pop diva Rebeca's American debut album "Rebelde" described by Allmusic's top critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine as a "terrific showcase for her infectious energy and rich voice""terrific showcase for her infectious energy and rich voice", legendary Mexican pop singer Paulina Rubio, for whom he wrote the song Vive El Verano, included on her multi-award winning, multi-million selling Grammy nominated album Paulina, Brazilian icon Xuxa, Adrian Posse, Ignacio Ballesteros and Luis Gomez Escolar of Celine Dion, Laura Pausini and Ricky Martin fame respectively, Estéfano, Alejandro Abad, Shakira, Juanes, Emilio Estefan, Tommy Mottola, ThalÃa, Christina Aguilera, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Kylie Minogue, Beyoncé Knowles, Lady Gaga, Scarlett Johansson and others before retiring to contemplate the Universe.
He lives in Marbella, Spain by the sea to Infinity.
- Xuxa - El Mundo Es De Los Dos (Universal)
- Paulina Rubio - Paulina (Universal)
- Lorena Rojas - Como Yo No Hay Ninguna (Azteca Music)
- Rebeca - Rebelde (Max Music)
- Cristian Castro - Grandes Hits (RCA International)
- Como En El Cine (2001) (TV Azteca)
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