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B4-4 (album)
''b4-4'' is the debut album by Canadian boy band b4-4, released on June 6, 2000. It includes the successful tracks "Get Down", "Go Go", "Everyday", and "Endlessly". The album debuted at #38 on the Canadian Albums Chart, and was certified Platinum (100,000 copies) in Canada in April 2001. Track listing #"Really Gotta Want It" #"Ball & Chain" #"That's How I Know" #"Go Go" #"Everyday" #"Smile" #"Get Down" #"Don't Let the Sun Catch You Cryin'" #"How Did We End Up Here" #"You've Got a Friend "You've Got a Friend" is a 1971 song written by American singer, songwriter, and musician Carole King. It was first recorded by King and included on her second studio album, ''Tapestry'' (1971). Another well-known version is by James Taylor fr ..." #"Savin' for a Rainy Day" #"Endlessly" Production * Art Direction, Design – Steve Goode * Coordinator roduction– Tanya Nagowski * Edited By igital Editing– Blair Robb, Darius Szczepaniak, Denis Tougas, R. H. Leavens * Engineer – Darius ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
B4-4
b4-4, later known as Before Four (stylized as before four), was a Canadian boy band from Toronto, Ontario. The band was composed of twins Ryan and Dan Kowarsky, along with Ohad Einbinder. They were signed to Sony Records and achieved commercial success in Canada and later toured as Before Four in Germany."RyanDan grew up through B4-4 experiences" ''Regina Leader-Post'', Jun 21, 2008 . Mile Devlin History As b4-4 The Kowarskys and Einbinder were friends for several years before the group officially formed in 1998. After an audition for of Toronto's |
Pop Music
Pop music is a genre of popular music that originated in its modern form during the mid-1950s in the United States and the United Kingdom. The terms ''popular music'' and ''pop music'' are often used interchangeably, although the former describes all music that is popular and includes many disparate styles. During the 1950s and 1960s, pop music encompassed rock and roll and the youth-oriented styles it influenced. ''Rock'' and ''pop'' music remained roughly synonymous until the late 1960s, after which ''pop'' became associated with music that was more commercial, ephemeral, and accessible. Although much of the music that appears on record charts is considered to be pop music, the genre is distinguished from chart music. Identifying factors usually include repeated choruses and hooks, short to medium-length songs written in a basic format (often the verse-chorus structure), and rhythms or tempos that can be easily danced to. Much pop music also borrows elements from other styles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Columbia Records
Columbia Records is an American record label owned by Sony Music, Sony Music Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, the North American division of Japanese Conglomerate (company), conglomerate Sony. It was founded on January 15, 1889, evolving from the Graphophone#Commercialization, American Graphophone Company, the successor to the Volta Laboratory and Bureau#Commercialization of phonograph patents, Volta Graphophone Company. Columbia is the oldest surviving brand name in the recorded sound business, and the second major company to produce records. From 1961 to 1991, its recordings were released outside North America under the name CBS Records International, CBS Records to avoid confusion with EMI's Columbia Graphophone Company. Columbia is one of Sony Music's four flagship record labels, alongside former longtime rival RCA Records, as well as Arista Records and Epic Records. Artists who have recorded for Columbia include AC/DC, Adele, Aerosmith, Julie And ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Bryan McCollum
James Bryan McCollum, also known as James Bryan, is a Canadian musician, songwriter, and music producer. McCollum is a guitarist for The Philosopher Kings and Prozzäk. Background McCollum was born in Ottawa, Ontario and was raised in St. Catharines, Ontario. McCollum attended the University of Toronto, and left university after his second year to perform with The Philosopher Kings. Collaborations McCollum has written, produced or performed on songs for the following performers: * Maestro * Marc Jordan * Molly Johnson * jacksoul * b4-4 * Nelly Furtado * Sugar Jones * Kaci Battaglia * EyeQ * Fefe Dobson * Ivana Santilli * Billy Klippert * Mychael Danna * Nicole Henry * Matt Dusk * Lisa Marie Presley * Maria Gadú * Martin Garrix * Divine Brown * K'naan * Kreesha Turner * Shakura S'Aida * Olly Murs * Greyson Chance * Dotan * Emma's Imagination * Engelbert Humperdinck * Shane Filan * Zaz * Saint Lu * James Blunt * Fallulah * Backstreet Boys * Kate Ceberano * Luis Fonsi * Sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Levine
Jason Brett Levine, also known as Jay Levine, is a Canadian musician, songwriter and music producer. Jason is the brother of musician/producer Jon Levine. Career In the 1990s, Levine was the bassist for the Juno Award-winning Canadian band The Philosopher Kings. In 1998, Levine and Philosopher Kings guitarist James Bryan McCollum created Prozzäk. Levine serves as Prozzäk's bassist and lead vocalist. Levine has written and produced songs for several performers during his career, including b4-4, Kaci Battaglia, Fefe Dobson, Susan Cagle, Honor Society, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Miranda Cosgrove and Charlotte Sometimes. Award nominations In 2001, Levine and McCollum were nominated for the Juno Award for Best Producer for their production of the b4-4 single "Get Down" and the Prozzäk Prozzäk (also known as Simon and Milo) are a Canadian pop music duo consisting of Jay Levine and James Bryan McCollum. Their recordings and animated music videos tell the tale of two friends, Sim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Your Face (b4-4 Album)
''In Your Face'' is the second and final studio album released by Canadian boy band b4-4 in 2003 in three editions: the general release and the Limited Edition (only for Germany) and a Special Edition. The release dates were 30 June and 17 November 2003. Three singles were released from the album: "Player", "I'll Be There" and "Feel Free (To Say No)". Track list General release #Intro (2:01) #Process of Elimination (3:46) #Player (You're My Ecstasy) (3:40) #Senorita (3:24) #Bad Girl (3:57) #Stop (4:12) #You Believed in Me (3:23) #Feel Free (To Say No) (3:47) #Skitz-A-Frenik (3:45) #Another Lonely Night (3:26) #Because I Love You (3:27) #Baby You're The One (3:38) #Take It Away From Me (4:44) #Everyday (3:59) Limited edition (Released in Germany) Same as general release, plus #Human Nature #Hard to Say I'm Sorry Special Edition #Intro #Process of Elimination #Player (You're My Ecstasy) (Video Version) #Senorita #I'll Be There (Video Version) #Stop #Bad Girl #You Believed in Me #F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boy Band
A boy band is loosely defined as a vocal group consisting of young male singers, usually in their teenage years or in their twenties at the time of formation. Generally, boy bands perform Love song, love songs marketed towards girls and young women. Many boy bands dance as well as sing, usually giving highly choreographed performances. List of South Korean idol groups, South Korean boy bands usually also have designated rappers. Some such bands are formed on their own, often evolving out of church choral or gospel music groups. In contrast, others are created by talent managers or record producers who hold auditions. Being vocal groups, most boy band members do not play musical instruments, either in recording sessions or on-stage. They are similar in concept to their counterparts known as girl groups. The popularity of boy bands has peaked three times: first in the 1960s to 70s (e.g., with the Jackson 5 and the Osmonds); the second time it peaked during the late 1980s, the 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Get Down (B4-4 Song)
"Get Down" is the debut single by Canadian boy band b4-4. It was released in May 2000 as the first single from their debut self-titled album. The song was very successful in Canada, peaking at number 4 on Canada's Singles Chart. The song was written and produced by Jason Levine and James McCollum, who were nominated for "Best Producer" at the 2001 Juno Awards for their work on the track. The song was featured on MuchDance 2001. Content Since its release, the song has become infamous for its suggestive lyrics, which are thinly veiled references to oral sex. Ed the Sock, a MuchMusic denizen, castigated the song as a "sugar-coated fellatio fest". Ryan and Dan Kowarsky later admitted the song was about oral sex. Music video The music video begins with a young boy walking and seeing a homeless man on the street, who asks for money. The boy has no money and continues walking until he stumbles upon a View-Master stereoscope left in the garbage. After looking through the lens of the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canadian Albums Chart
The Canadian Albums Chart is the official album sales chart in Canada Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over , making it the world's second-largest country by tot .... It is compiled every Monday by U.S.-based music sales tracking company Nielsen SoundScan, and published every Tuesday by '' Billboard''. See also * ''RPM'' (magazine) * ''The Record'' (magazine) References External linksCanadian Albums Chart Canadia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RPM (magazine)
''RPM'' ( and later ) was a Canadian music-industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. ''RPM'' ceased publication in November 2000. ''RPM'' stood for "Records, Promotion, Music". The magazine's title varied over the years, including ''RPM Weekly'' and ''RPM Magazine''. Canadian music charts ''RPM'' maintained several format charts, including Top Singles (all genres), Adult Contemporary, Dance, Urban, Rock/Alternative and Country Tracks (or Top Country Tracks) for country music. On 21 March 1966, ''RPM'' expanded its Top Singles chart from 40 positions to 100. On 6 December 1980, the main chart became a top-50 chart and remained this way until 4 August 1984, whereupon it reverted to a top-100 singles chart. For the first several weeks of its existence, the magazine did not compile a national chart, but simply printed the cur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canadian Recording Industry Association
Music Canada (formerly Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA)) is a non-profit trade organization that was founded 9 April 1963 to represent the interests of companies that record, manufacture, produce, and distribute music in Canada. It also offers benefits to some of Canada's leading independent record labels and distributors. History Originally formed as the 10-member Canadian Record Manufacturer's Association, the association changed its name to Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA) in 1972 and opened membership to other record industry companies. In 2006, the CRIA was in the news when a number of smaller labels resigned their memberships, complaining that the organization wasn't representing their interests. In 2011, it changed its name to Music Canada offering special benefits to some of the leading independent labels and distributors in Canada. Organization Music Canada is governed by a board of directors who are elected annually by association members. To ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You've Got A Friend
"You've Got a Friend" is a 1971 song written by American singer, songwriter, and musician Carole King. It was first recorded by King and included on her second studio album, ''Tapestry'' (1971). Another well-known version is by James Taylor from his album ''Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon''. His was released as a single in 1971, reaching number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number four on the UK Singles Chart. The two versions were recorded simultaneously in 1971 with shared musicians. "You've Got a Friend" won Grammy Awards both for Taylor ( Best Male Pop Vocal Performance) and King ( Song of the Year). Dozens of other artists have recorded the song over the years, including Dusty Springfield, Michael Jackson, Anne Murray, and Donny Hathaway. History "You've Got a Friend" was written by Carole King during the January 1971 recording sessions for her own album ''Tapestry'' and James Taylor's album ''Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon''. King has stated that "the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
