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Identified
''Identified'' is the second studio album by Vanessa Hudgens, released on July 1, 2008 in the U.S. June 24, 2008 in Japan, February 13, 2009 in most European countries and February 16, 2009 in the United Kingdom. The album received generally positive reviews from music critics. Hudgens embarked on her first concert tour, Identified Summer Tour between August and September 2008 in support of the album. Release Singles " Sneakernight" was released as the first and only single from the album. The track, produced by J.R. Rotem, was released on May 27, 2008 in the United States and February 8, 2009 in Europe. The song peaked at number 88 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The music video was filmed by Malcolm Jones and premiered on June 13, 2008. Critical reception ''Identified'' has received generally favorable reviews, having a 63 "metascore" based on 7 reviews. ''Billboard'' said that the album "panders to the preteen demo with stop-start pop that ranges from pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Identified Summer Tour
The Identified Summer Tour was the debut solo concert tour – after '' High School Musical: The Concert'' – by American singer and actress Vanessa Hudgens. Marked as the singer's debut headlining tour, it supported her second studio album, '' Identified'' as well as performing songs from her debut record V. The tour primarily reached the United States, Mexico and Canada. Background Vanessa Hudgens's tour playing at venues in the United States and Canada to promote her debut albums '' V'' and '' Identified''. The tour became a major success with critics and spectators alike, selling out every show within the United States. She had Corbin Bleu, Jordan Pruitt and Mandy Moore as opening acts on the tour. Opening act *Jordan Pruitt (August 8) *Drew Seeley (August 15 and August 27) *Disney Under the Stars (August 23) *Mandy Moore (September 9–13) Set list # " Sneakernight" # "Let Go" # "Never Underestimate a Girl" # "Identified" # "Say OK" # "Amazed" # "First Bad Habit" # "Don' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
V (Vanessa Hudgens Album)
''V'' is the debut studio album by American singer Vanessa Hudgens, first released on September 26, 2006, via Hollywood Records. The album has been given mostly positive reviews. ''V'' debuted in the United States at twenty-four, selling 34,000 copies in its first week. The album has spawned two singles, lead " Come Back to Me" and follow-up "Say OK". In February 2007, the album was certified Gold by RIAA.V RIAA Certification ''(February 2, 2007)'' Retri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanessa Hudgens
Vanessa Anne Hudgens (; born December 14, 1988) is an American actress and singer. After making her feature film debut in ''Thirteen'' (2003), Hudgens rose to fame portraying Gabriella Montez in the ''High School Musical'' film series (2006–2008), which brought her significant mainstream media success. The success of the first film led Hudgens to acquire a recording contract with Hollywood Records, with whom she released two studio albums, '' V'' (2006) and '' Identified'' (2008). Since the release of her studio albums and the ''High School Musical'' franchise, Hudgens has focused on her acting career. She appeared in the films ''Bandslam'' (2009), '' Beastly'', ''Sucker Punch'' (both 2011), '' Journey 2: The Mysterious Island'', ''Spring Breakers'' (both 2012), '' Second Act'' (2018), ''Bad Boys for Life'' (2020), and '' Tick, Tick...Boom!'' (2021). She starred in the Netflix Christmas movies ''The Princess Switch'' (2018) and its sequels (2020 and 2021) and ''The Knight B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sneakernight
"Sneakernight" is a song recorded by American singer Vanessa Hudgens. It is the only single from her second album, ''Identified''. Produced by J. R. Rotem, it was available on iTunes on May 27, 2008. The song and its accompanying music video were used for an Ecko Unlimited commercial. Critical reception Maria Dinoia of ''Common Sense Media'' stated: "Parents need to know that unlike this High School Musical star's other songs that tend to be about boys and high school relationships, this one is an innocuous song about going dancing. The tame video shows Hudgens putting on her sneakers, heading to the club, and yes, dancing."(). Ryan Dombal of ''Blender'' said: "And it all seems innocent enough — but that "basically" makes us think there may be more to these sneakernights than mere dancing. The innuendo is there for those who want to hear it ("Put your sneakers on / Let’s go all night long!"). Teens will dance (and giggle), parents will overpay for the concert and all will be r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Rojas
Christopher Rojas (born 1982) is a multi-platinum composer, musician, songwriter, and record producer. He is also the co-founder of DigiTour Media. Biography Rojas grew up in Flushing, Queens and attended Hunter College High School from 1994–2000. He majored in violin at the State University of New York at Stony Brook where he studied under violinist and professor Mitchell Stern, and later studied composition at New York University. Career In 2003 Rojas signed with publisher Zomba Enterprises and BMG publishing He has previously collaborated with Big Time Rush, P!nk, Backstreet Boys, Heidi Montag, Tiffany Evans, Jessica Simpson, Delta Goodrem, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Vanessa Hudgens, Corbin Bleu, and Teddy Geiger.,[] Allmusic, Christopher Rojas' songs, Retrieved December 1, 2009 as well as Anastacia, MC Lars, Pink, Brian Littrell.[] Allmusic, Christopher Rojas' credits, Retrieved December 1, 2009 In 2011 Chris co-founded DigiTour Media, producers of the world's first YouTube ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emanuel Kiriakou
Emanuel "Eman" Kiriakou (born August 16, 1966) is an American songwriter, producer, record executive, music publisher and multi-instrumentalist, based in Los Angeles. He recently co-wrote and produced " Take You Dancing" by Jason Derulo, and has produced a number of Billboard Hot 100 charting singles including: " What's Left of Me" by Nick Lachey, " Crush" by David Archuleta, " Who Says" by Selena Gomez & the Scene, and " Tonight Tonight" by Hot Chelle Rae, which was #1 on the Billboard Hot AC charts, "It Girl" by Jason Derulo, as well as "Classic" and "American Dream" by MKTO. He has also collaborated with Celine Dion, Ne-Yo, MKTO, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, ZAYN, Gabby Barrett, Rachel Platten, David Foster, Madison Beer, Robert DeLong, Whitney Houston, Simple Plan, and Backstreet Boys. Early life He graduated from Youngstown State University's Dana School of Music, in Youngstown, Ohio with a degree in music, and then relocated to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he won a Cleo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Messengers (producers)
The Messengers is a Canadian songwriting and production team currently based in Los Angeles. The duo consists of singer and lyricist Nasri Atweh and multi-instrumentalist and arranger Adam Messinger. They have written, produced, and performed instrumentation and/or background vocals with artists such as Justin Bieber, Shakira, Halsey, Pitbull, Christina Aguilera, Chris Brown, Michael Bolton, Iggy Azalea, Cody Simpson, Lea Michele, The Wanted, Jason Derulo, Kris Allen, Prince Royce, JoJo, Vanessa Hudgens, Big Time Rush, Elliott Yamin, No Angels and New Kids on the Block. Their work has resulted in three Grammy Award nominations for 2011 Best Pop Vocal Album – Justin Bieber ''(My World 2.0)'', 2011 Best Contemporary R&B Album – Chris Brown ''(Graffiti)'', and a win for 2012 Best R&B Album – Chris Brown ''( FAME)''. As well, their collaboration between Justin Bieber and Rascal Flatts "That Should Be Me" won a 2011 CMT Music Award for Best Collaborative Video. Partial di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Jacoby (producer)
Scott Adam Jacoby (born October 31, 1971) is an American record producer, songwriter, composer, sound engineer, and recording artist. He is a Grammy Award winner, and has worked with numerous artists in various genres including Coldplay, Cory Henry, Fabolous, Jackie Evancho, Janelle Monáe, Jason Mraz, John Legend, José James, Kane, Laura Izibor, Maiysha, Naturally 7, Rachel Platten, Ronnie Spector, Sia, Stormzy, Vampire Weekend and Vanessa Hudgens. In 2007, he founded his own record label Eusonia Records, and also established Eusonia Studios. Early life Jacoby grew up in Rye, New York, and earned a degree in Psychology from Skidmore College in 1993. Afterwards, he attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine, but left his studies after two years to pursue a career in music.Dillon Rand, "Maiysha, a self-described late bloomer", ''The Montclair Times'' (October 8, 2009), p. D9. Career In 2003, Jacoby signed a record deal with Irma Records to release his debut studio album, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records is an American record label of the Disney Music Group. The label focuses in pop, rock, alternative, hip hop, and country genres, as well as specializing in mature recordings not suitable for the flagship Walt Disney Records label. Founded on January 1, 1990, its current roster includes artists such as Jordan Fisher, Queen, Ocean Park Standoff, Dreamers, Bea Miller, Martina Stoessel, Breaking Benjamin, Jorge Blanco, Olivia Holt, Sofia Carson, New Hope Club, Joywave, ScaryPoolParty, Area21, CB30, Laine Hardy, and Temecula Road. The label also releases soundtrack albums and digital releases from Marvel Studios, 20th Century Studios, Searchlight Pictures, ABC, National Geographic, Hulu, 20th Television, FX, and ESPN since their acquisitions by The Walt Disney Company. History 1990–1995: Founding Hollywood Records was formed on January 1, 1990 by Michael Eisner, then CEO of The Walt Disney Company as a way of expanding the company's music operation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Entertainment Weekly
''Entertainment Weekly'' (sometimes abbreviated as ''EW'') is an American digital-only entertainment magazine based in New York City, published by Dotdash Meredith, that covers film, television, music, Broadway theatre, books, and popular culture. The magazine debuted on February 16, 1990, in New York City. Different from celebrity-focused publications such as ''Us Weekly'', ''People'' (a sister magazine to ''EW''), and ''In Touch Weekly'', ''EW'' primarily concentrates on entertainment media news and critical reviews; unlike ''Variety'' and ''The Hollywood Reporter'', which were primarily established as trade magazines aimed at industry insiders, ''EW'' targets a more general audience. History Formed as a sister magazine to ''People'', the first issue of ''Entertainment Weekly'' was published on February 16, 1990. Created by Jeff Jarvis and founded by Michael Klingensmith, who served as publisher until October 1996, the magazine's original television advertising soliciting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard (magazine)
''Billboard'' (stylized as ''billboard'') is an American music and entertainment magazine published weekly by Penske Media Corporation. The magazine provides music charts, news, video, opinion, reviews, events, and style related to the music industry. Its music charts include the Hot 100, the 200, and the Global 200, tracking the most popular albums and songs in different genres of music. It also hosts events, owns a publishing firm, and operates several TV shows. ''Billboard'' was founded in 1894 by William Donaldson and James Hennegan as a trade publication for bill posters. Donaldson later acquired Hennegan's interest in 1900 for $500. In the early years of the 20th century, it covered the entertainment industry, such as circuses, fairs, and burlesque shows, and also created a mail service for travelling entertainers. ''Billboard'' began focusing more on the music industry as the jukebox, phonograph, and radio became commonplace. Many topics it covered were spun-off ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CNET Networks
''CNET'' (short for "Computer Network") is an American media website that publishes reviews, news, articles, blogs, podcasts, and videos on technology and consumer electronics globally. ''CNET'' originally produced content for radio and television in addition to its website and now uses new media distribution methods through its Internet television network, CNET Video, and its podcast and blog networks. Founded in 1994 by Halsey Minor and Shelby Bonnie, it was the flagship brand of CNET Networks and became a brand of CBS Interactive through that unit's acquisition of CNET Networks in 2008. It has been owned by Red Ventures since October 30, 2020. Other than English, ''CNETs region- and language-specific editions include Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. History Origins After leaving PepsiCo, Halsey Minor and Shelby Bonnie launched ''CNET'' in 1994, after website Yahoo! was launched. With help from Fox Network co-founder Kevin Wendle and forme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
