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Kasia Livingston
Kasia 'KC' Livingston is an American songwriter who has written for Britney Spears, Whitney Houston, Jessica Simpson, the Pussycat Dolls and other artists, and has been nominated for Grammy and Soul Train Awards. Biography Livingston began writing songs at age 10. She was discovered by the record producer David Foster, and went on to work with artists including Britney Spears, Whitney Houston, the Pussycat Dolls, New Kids on the Block, Flo Rida, The Wanted, Jessie J, Big Time Rush, Jordin Sparks, Jessica Simpson and Toni Braxton, as a songwriter and background vocalist. Livingston joined the Los Angeles College of Music faculty in 2010 as a songwriting instructor. Discography Livingston is a credited contributor on the following songs and albums: *Pixie Lott, "Cry Baby" from ''Pixie Lott'' (2014) *Mandy Capristo, "Pulse" from ''Grace'' (2012) * Cheryl, "Love Killer" from ''A Million Lights'' (2012) * Britney Spears, "Scary" from '' Femme Fatale'' (2011) *Charice, "B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Grace (Mandy Capristo Album)
''Grace'' is the debut studio album by German singer Mandy Capristo. The album was released on April 27, 2012 under the recordings of EMI, Capitol Records and Starwatch Entertainment. The project is Capristo's first solo release following the disbandment with her band Monrose whom after four years have enjoyed four successful albums and seven consecutive top-ten singles. Recorded in Hamburg, Cologne and Berlin, Germany, Capristo had mainly collaborated with David Jost, Twin, Lamb, Julie Frost and Will Simms, among others for the album. Upon the release of the album, the album charted debuted at number-eight on the German Albums Chart in the first week. Background and development Capristo's first solo album was originally planned to be released in summer 2011, but the singer later stated that the album would not be released during the summer, as she felt that the album was not yet ready to be released, and she wanted to make sure the finished product was something she could be prou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pulse (Toni Braxton Album)
''Pulse'' is the seventh studio album by American singer and songwriter Toni Braxton. It was released on May 4, 2010, by Atlantic Records. Her first album in five years and served as Braxton's debut for the Atlantic label, after signing a new record deal. Production for the album took place during September 2008 to March 2010 and was handled by several record producers, including David Foster, Harvey Mason, Jr., Frank E, Oak Felder, Lucas Secon, Simon Franglen and Stargate. ''Pulse'' features up-tempo songs and R&B ballads with production varying from smooth to dance-based styles. Upon its release, ''Pulse'' was released to positive reception from music critics, who complimented its execution, calling a return to form. Criticism mainly targeted the album's trend-chasing nature. Commercially, ''Pulse'' debuted and peaked at number 9 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, selling 54,000 copies in its first week. It also entered the top 10 in Switzerland as well as the top 20 in German ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Only One Flo (Part 1)
''Only One Flo (Part 1)'' is the third studio album by American rapper Flo Rida, which was released on November 30, 2010, through Atlantic Records, and his own label Poe Boy Entertainment. The album was preceded by the singles "Club Can't Handle Me", and "Turn Around (5, 4, 3, 2, 1)" which were released in June and November 2010, respectively. The album received mixed reviews from critics, and peaked at number 107 on the ''Billboard'' 200, selling 11,000 copies in its first week in the US. It is currently his least successful release. It is also considerably short for a studio album, with 8 tracks which total up to less than 30 minutes. A follow-up project titled ''Only One Rida (Part 2)'' was set to be released in 2011, but was renamed Wild Ones. Background "Only One Flo" is the first part of what was originally a two-in-one album, but the next album, ''Only One Rida (Part 2)'', was renamed '' Wild Ones''. This album is Flo Rida's first one to be released without the Parental ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Club Can't Handle Me
"Club Can't Handle Me" is a song by American recording artist Flo Rida featuring French producer David Guetta. It was released as a digital download on iTunes on June 28, 2010 as the lead single of the ''Step Up 3D'' soundtrack album and is also included on Flo Rida's third studio album, ''Only One Flo (Part 1)''. The song topped the charts in Ireland, Poland, Portugal and the United Kingdom, and became a top five hit in Australia, Belgium Flanders, Canada, Finland, Germany, New Zealand and the Netherlands. In the United States, it peaked at number nine on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. By December 2013, the song had sold 3 million copies in the US. The music video was filmed in Los Angeles and was directed by Marc Klasfeld. Background and composition "Club Can't Handle Me" was written by Flo Rida, Carmen Key, Kasia Livingston, Mike Caren, David Guetta, Frédéric Riesterer and Giorgio Tuinfort. Flo Rida sings lyrical vocals through the whole song. Songwriter Carmen Key sings backgro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wanted (album)
''The Wanted'' is the debut studio album by British-Irish boy band the Wanted, released on 22 October 2010 through Geffen Records. The majority of the album was written by members of the band, with help from songwriters Steve Mac, Wayne Hector, Ed Drewett, Lucas Secon, Lukas Hilbert and Alexander Kronlund. The album was available in multiple editions, including a deluxe edition exclusive to Tesco, which contained two bonus remixes and two videos, and individual band member editions, exclusive to HMV, which featured a bonus slipcase and liner notes related to the respective band member. The album debuted at number four on the UK Albums Chart, and at number eleven in Ireland. The album produced three singles which attained UK chart success, including the number-one single "All Time Low". Singles "All Time Low" was released on 25 July 2010, as the group's debut single. It debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart. In Ireland, the track peaked at number 13, after four weeks on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BTR (album)
''BTR'' is the debut studio album by pop boy band Big Time Rush. Released on October 11, 2010, the track listing for the album was announced on September 1, 2010. The album was preceded by the release of several singles from the TV show soundtrack. On December 3, 2009, the band released their eponymous song as the album's promotional single. The first single, "Til I Forget About You", was released on September 21, 2010. On October 11, 2010, "Boyfriend", which features vocals from rapper Snoop Dogg, was the second official single from the album and has become the band's biggest hit to date, charting on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 as well as reaching the Top 40 of the Pop Songs music chart in the US. Despite not being released as a single, the song "Big Night" charted on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number seventy-nine. Background ''BTR'' had been in the making since 2009, when the four members signed on for the show, ''Big Time Rush''. The boys worked with composers and prod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Back To Me (Howie Dorough Album)
''Back to Me'' is the debut solo album by American singer-songwriter Howie Dorough, who is known for being a member of the Backstreet Boys. The album was released on November 9, 2011, in Japan and November 15, 2011, in the United States. Background and recording ''Back to Me'' was recorded with a multitude of songwriters and producers. Production on the album began in 2002 following the Backstreet Boys' initial hiatus, but when the group later re-united in 2004, the project was shelved. Following the band's revival, Dorough continued working on the album in his spare time, and in 2008, made an official announcement regarding the album. Dorough initially started off with a Latin sound in mind, exploring his heritage and roots. Following the band's sixth album, ''This is Us'', Dorough returned to the studio and completed the project, finally changing the direction of the genre to pop-dance. Recording for the album began in 2002, following the Backstreet Boys' initial hiatus. Doroug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Howie D
Howard Dwaine Dorough (born August 22, 1973) is an American singer. He is a member of the pop vocal group Backstreet Boys. Early life Dorough was born August 22, 1973, in Orlando, Florida, where he met his friend and bandmate A.J. McLean through a mutual vocal coach at the Latin carnival in 1989. His mother Paula Flores-Dorough, a school worker, is Puerto Rican people, Puerto Rican, and his father, Hoke Dwaine Dorough (1938–2008), a police officer, former army soldier, real estate developer and bank security, was Irish American. He is the youngest by 10 years of five siblings. His sister, Pollyanna, is also a singer. Another sister, Caroline, died from lupus in September 1998. Career Early career Dorough's love and passion for entertainment started when he was three years old, singing "Baby Face (1926 song), Babyface" with his little guitar. He started performing around age six or seven, thanks to his sister Polyanna, singing during mass in the church choir and having his fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Who You Are (Jessie J Album)
''Who You Are'' is the debut studio album by English singer-songwriter . It was released on 28 February 2011 by Lava Records, Island Records and Universal Republic Records. In such a high demand and interest from fans, the release was advanced by a month from 28 March, as previously planned. Recording sessions took place between 2005 and 2011, with several other record producers contributing on the album such as Dr. Luke, Toby Gad and K-Gee, among others. ''Who You Are'' received generally mixed reviews from contemporary music critics. It debuted at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart, selling 105,000 copies in its first week. The album debuted at number 11 on the US Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200, with first-week sales of 34,000 copies. Two singles preceded the album: Jessie J's UK debut single "Do It Like a Dude" and "Price Tag" featuring B.o.B, which served as the US lead single. The third single, "Nobody's Perfect (Jessie J song), Nobody's Perfect", became J's third consecutive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Infinity (Charice Album)
''Infinity'' (stylized as ∞) is the second international studio album and fifth overall release by Filipino pop and R&B singer Jake Zyrus (formerly Charice). The album was released exclusively early in Japan on October 5, 2011 by Warner Bros. Records. The album was credited under the name Charice, Zyrus' name prior to his gender transition. Zyrus launched a seven-city tour across Asia in order to promote the official Asian release of the album in Summer 2012. The tour began on March 2, 2012. The album's release in America was planned, but eventually cancelled. Background On August 16, 2011, Zyrus's record label, Warner Bros. Records, announced their plans to release his second studio album early in Japan on October 5, 2011. On August 30 it was announced that the album would be titled ''Infinity''. On March 28, 2012, Zyrus said that he had been working on the American release of the album and that its track listing would differ from the Asian version. No release date had bee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charice
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] |
