Latest work / 2026
J. Saint JamesThe Running Man
Richie Birkett's latest record. A Christmas chart success across Europe, climbing the Billboard charts and reaching No. 1 on Spotify.
BillboardCharting single
No. 1Spotify · Europe
GDI / Producer · Songwriter
The person behind the sound, from the first idea to the finished record.
Richie Birkett brings songwriting, musicianship and production together at GDI Music Group. His selected work spans records, artist projects and sound for the screen. Explore the work below, or contact us to discuss a new project.
In the studio / 02From the first
From the first
note.
Songwriting and production begin with instinct, finding the melody, the performance and the emotional centre of the record.
Work that speaks.
Keyboards, drums, bass, guitar, songwriting and production. Richie Birkett works across the whole record. From Janet Jackson and Luther Vandross to Mary J. Blige and Pet Shop Boys, his work sits on records that defined a generation, and today he leads the sound of GDI Music Group.
Luther Vandross & Janet JacksonThe Best Things in Life Are Free
No. 1 US Billboard R&B · No. 2 UK
Grammy nominated · 1992
Mary J. BligeMary Jane (All Night Long)
No. 3 UK Dance · UK Top 20
1995
Pet Shop BoysBilingual
No. 4 UK Albums · 1.5m sold worldwide
1996
P.M. DawnSometimes I Miss You So Much
Gee Street Records · 1996
Jordan JamesLivin’ On A Prayer (2004)
Top 10 Europe · No. 18 Billboard
Nominated, Best International Dance Artist
Rebekah RyanJust A Little Bit Of Love
MCA Records · 1996
Hed KandiThe Mix: Summer 2007
No. 3 UK Dance Albums
2007
Artwork © respective artists and labels, shown for credit purposes only.
Broadcast · TV commercials
Sound for the screen.
Beyond the records, Richie Birkett creates music, voiceover and finished audio for broadcast campaigns in English and Arabic. For project information, contact us.
Commercials © respective brands, shown for credit purposes only.
Artist first.
Built to travel.