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Iyaz
Keidran Jones (born 15 April 1987), better known by his stage name Iyaz, is a British Virgin Islands singer and songwriter, formerly signed with the record label Beluga Heights Records. He is known for his singles " Replay", "Solo" and " Pretty Girls". He released his debut album '' Replay'' in 2010. Life and career 1987–2010: Early life and career beginnings Iyaz aka Keidran Jones was born in 1987, into a musical family. He grew up in Tortola in the Virgin Islands. Iyaz studied digital recording at New England Institute of Technology. He was featured on the track "Island Girls" by Out Da Box Family, which achieved radio success in the Caribbean. Sean Kingston found Iyaz through his Myspace page in 2008 and later signed him to a recording contract with Time Is Money/Beluga Heights. Michael Nguyen introduced him to producer and Beluga Heights head J.R. Rotem. He released "Replay" in 2009, which peaked at number 2 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and at number 1 in several terri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Replay (Iyaz Song)
"Replay" is the debut single by British Virgin Islands singer Iyaz. It is the first single released from his debut album of the same name, which was released in 2009. The official remix features American rapper Flo Rida. The single entered at the top of the UK Singles Chart, where it remained for three weeks until it was overtaken by "Fireflies" by Owl City. Internationally, the single also topped the charts in Australia, Israel and Switzerland and peaked within the top 10 of the charts in many countries, including Finland, France and the United States. The combined figure of the official music video and prequel video on YouTube is currently over 296+ million views. Background and composition Beluga Heights labelmates Sean Kingston, Jason Derulo, and Iyaz himself all co-wrote the song together, along with label owner J. R. Rotem and songwriting duo Planet VI (known as Rock City at the time). This was the second song that Derulo, Kingston and Rotem wrote together, the first bei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solo (Iyaz Song)
"Solo" is a song performed by British Virgin Islands recording artist Iyaz. It is the second single released from his album titled " Replay", released on 8 June 2010. The single "Solo" was produced by J. R. Rotem and written by August Rigo. It was released for digital download on 9 February 2010, became available for mainstream radio on 8 February 2010, and was released in the UK on 23 May 2010. The song samples Janet Jackson's 1993 single "Again", and because of it the co-writers of "Again" (Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis) share writing credit. Critical reception Leah Greenblatt of ''Entertainment Weekly'' gave a review noting that the song contains samples of Janet Jackson's song "Again". Robert Copsey of ''Digital Spy'' gave the song a positive review stating: Following up his No.1 debut 'Replay', newcomer Keidran 'Iyaz' Jones launches a second assault on the charts with 'Solo'. However, this time his problems go deeper than a dodgy iPod – the Caribbean crooner' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Replay (Iyaz Album)
''Replay'' is the debut studio album by British Virgin Islands R&B recording artist Iyaz, released in Ireland on 4 June 2010. The album was executively produced by Iyaz's label boss J. R. Rotem and features a special guest appearance from American rapper Flo Rida. It was originally to be titled ''My Life'' as a request by Iyaz but was retitled and postponed, in order not to compete with The Ready Set's debut album ''I'm Alive, I'm Dreaming'', also released by Rotem. The album's lead single " Replay" was released on 11 August 2009. The album's second single "Solo" was released on 8 February 2010. " So Big" was released as the album's third single on 21 June 2010. Track listing * All songs written by Iyaz and produced by J. R. Rotem Jonathan Reuven Rotem is a South African-born record producer, songwriter and music publisher. Biography Early life Rotem was born in South Africa to Jewish Israeli people, Israeli immigrant parents. He moved to Canada at the age of two an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyramid (song)
"Pyramid" is the second single by Filipino pop and R&B singer Jake Zyrus, credited under his pre-gender transition name ''Charice''. The song features vocals from British Virgin Islands singer Iyaz, was written by David Jassy, Niclas Molinder, Joacim Persson, Johan Alkenäs and R&B singer-songwriter Lyrica Anderson, and produced by Twin and Alke. "Pyramid" is a midtempo pop ballad with lyrics that metaphorically describes the strength of a relationship. "Pyramid" peaked at number 56 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, making Zyrus the second Filipino singer to enter the chart since Jaya's debut single "If You Leave Me Now" peaked on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 at number 44 in 1990. It reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Dance Club Songs chart. ''Pyramid'' was the lead single from Zyrus' debut album, ''Charice''. A remix of the song was to be released on iTunes on February 16, 2010, but was later changed to February 23, the same day as the release of the album version. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pretty Girls (Iyaz Song)
"Pretty Girls" is a song performed by British Virgin Islands recording artist Iyaz, released on 24 June 2011. The song features vocals from American rapper Travie McCoy. The song has peaked at number 43 on the U.S ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Music video A music video to accompany the release of "Pretty Girls" was first released onto YouTube on 17 August 2011. Sean Kingston and Soulja Boy Tell 'Em make cameo appearances in the video. Remix Featuring rappers Ludacris and Mario Winans Track listings ; US digital download # "Pretty Girls" (feat. Travie McCoy Travis Lazarus "Travie" McCoy (born August 5, 1981) is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is the co-founder and former lead vocalist of the rap rock band Gym Class Heroes, in addition to having a solo career. McCoy became involved w ...) – 3:43 Chart performance Release history References {{Travie McCoy 2011 singles Iyaz songs Travie McCoy songs Reprise Records singles Songs written by Marty James S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beluga Heights Records
Beluga Heights Records is an American record label established by record producer J. R. Rotem. The label is known for discovering and developing Sean Kingston, Iyaz, Mann, and Jason Derulo. In September 2020, Beluga Heights was acquired by Cinq Music Group. History The Beluga Heights label was founded in November 2006 as an equal three-way partnership between Rotem, his manager Zach Katz and his brother Tommy Rotem with Epic Records to help develop new artists signed to the label. In August 2008, Beluga Heights moved to a new joint venture with Warner Bros. Records, where Jason Derulo, Auburn, and Iyaz were signed to the record label. The "Beluga Heights" phrase is commonly found at the start of songs produced by the record label. Beluga Heights is also housed in the Chalice Recording Studios in Los Angeles. Artists *Sean Kingston ( Epic / Beluga Heights) *Jason Derulo (Warner Bros. / Beluga Heights) *Iyaz (Warner Bros./Reprise/Beluga Heights) Staff * J.R. Rotem – president ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sean Kingston
Kisean Paul Anderson (born February 3, 1990), better known by his stage name Sean Kingston, is an American-Jamaican singer and rapper. He is known for his hit songs " Beautiful Girls", "Fire Burning", " Take You There", and his collaboration with Justin Bieber: "Eenie Meenie". Early life and education Born Kisean Paul Anderson in Miami, Florida, Kingston was the first of three children born to Janice Turner. Kingston's family moved to Kingston, Jamaica, when he was six. Kingston attended Ocho Rios High School in Ocho Rios for three years before migrating back to the United States. His grandfather was the noted Jamaican reggae producer Lawrence Lindo, who worked under the stage name Jack Ruby. Career 2007–2008: ''Sean Kingston'' Kingston was discovered on YouTube by Matt Tobin at Beluga Heights Records, and signed to the label in a partnership deal with Sony. In an interview with HitQuarters label head and producer J. R. Rotem described this process with regards to Kingston: " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charice Pempengco
Jake Zyrus (formerly known under the mononym Charice; born 10 May 1992) is a Filipino singer and television personality. In 2007, after some appearances on Philippine television, Zyrus sang on ''The Ellen DeGeneres Show'', and the following year, he made several international television appearances, including on ''The Oprah Winfrey Show''. He then began performing in concerts with David Foster and Andrea Bocelli, among others. Zyrus released the studio album ''Charice'' in 2010; it entered the ''Billboard'' 200 at number eight, making it the first album of an Asian solo singer ever to land in the top 10. The single "Pyramid" from that album, featuring singer Iyaz, is Zyrus's most successful single to date, charting within the top 40 in a number of countries after its debut live performance on ''The Oprah Winfrey Show''. He released further albums ''Chapter 10'' in 2013 and ''Catharsis'' in 2016. Crossing over to acting on television, he joined the cast of TV series ''Glee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mann (rapper)
Dijon Shariff Thames (born July 17, 1991), better known by his stage name Mann (often stylized as MANN), is an American rapper from West Los Angeles, California discovered by record producer J. R. Rotem. He's perhaps best known for his singles " Buzzin'" (featuring 50 Cent) and "The Mack" (featuring Snoop Dogg and Iyaz).Mann interview by Pete Lewis, 'Blues & Soul' May 2011 Bluesandsoul.com. Retrieved on 2011-07-29. Mann was formerly signed to , a division of . ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Time Rush (band)
Big Time Rush is an American pop music boy band formed in 2009. The group is composed of Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Logan Henderson, and Carlos PenaVega. They initially signed with Nick Records in 2009 and then transferred to Columbia Records. The group starred in Nickelodeon's television series of the same name, ''Big Time Rush''. The show ran from November 28, 2009, to July 25, 2013. The pilot episode featured the group's first promotional single, "Big Time Rush". The group has released three studio albums: ''BTR'' in 2010, '' Elevate'' in 2011, and '' 24/Seven'' in 2013. The band went on an indefinite hiatus in 2014 that lasted until 2021 when the group resumed live performances and released the single "Call It Like I See It". Career 2009–2010: Formation and ''BTR'' Nickelodeon signed Big Time Rush to a record deal in 2009 simultaneously with the television series, ''Big Time Rush''. Then, Nickelodeon partnered with Columbia/Epic Label Group to produce the show and incl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tortola
Tortola () is the largest and most populated island of the British Virgin Islands, a group of islands that form part of the archipelago of the Virgin Islands. It has a surface area of with a total population of 23,908, with 9,400 residents in Road Town. Mount Sage is its highest point at above sea level. Although the British Virgin Islands (BVI) are under the British flag, it uses the U.S. dollar as its official currency due to its proximity to and frequent trade with the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The island is home to many offshore company, offshore companies that do business worldwide. Offshore Financial Centre, Financial services are a major part of the country's economy. On 6 September 2017, the British Virgin Islands were extensively damaged by Effects of Hurricane Irma in the British Virgin Islands, Hurricane Irma. The most severe destruction was on Tortola. News reports over the next day or two described the situation as "devastation". History Local tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We Are The World 25 For Haiti
"We Are the World 25 for Haiti" is a charity single recorded by the supergroup Artists for Haiti in 2010. It is a remake of the song " We Are the World", which was written by American musicians Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and was recorded by USA for Africa in 1985 to benefit famine relief in Africa. Initially, in late 2009, it had been suggested to Richie and Quincy Jones—producer of the original "We Are the World"—that a re-cut version of the song be re-released under the title "Live 25". Following the magnitude 7.0 Mw earthquake in Haiti in early 2010, which devastated most of the country and killed thousands of people, it was agreed that the song would be re-recorded by new artists, in the hope that it would reach a new generation and help benefit the people of Haiti. The song was recorded in fourteen and a half hours by over eighty artists on February 1, 2010. It was produced by Quincy Jones, and executively produced by Lionel Richie, and Haitian-American music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
