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Let It Shine (soundtrack)
The soundtrack of the film '' Let It Shine'' features 13 original songs and was released on June 12, 2012. The tracks were written by top songwriters and producers in the pop and R&B business. The soundtrack debuted at number 29 on the US ''Billboard'' 200. It has also charted at number 22 on the US Digital Albums chart 3 on the US Rap Albums chart, number 2 on the US Top Soundtracks chart and topped the US Kid Albums chart. On June 29, 2012, the soundtrack topped the US Top Rap Albums. Singles *"Don't Run Away" was the first single released from the soundtrack, performed by Tyler James Williams featuring IM5. The song was released on April 20, 2012. It was written by Armato, James, In-Q, Thomas Sturges and Jon Vella, produced by Tim James and Antonina Armato. *"What I Said" was the second single released from the soundtrack, performed by Coco Jones. The song was released on May 22, 2012. It was written by Lambert "Stereo" Waldrip, Justin Mobley, Anya Vasilenko, Tocarra Phillips ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let It Shine (film)
''Let It Shine'' is a 2012 American musical television film that premiered on Disney Channel. It features an ensemble cast of Tyler James Williams, Coco Jones, Trevor Jackson and Brandon Mychal Smith. The film follows a shy, talented rapper and musician who pens romantic hip hop verses only to stand idly by as they're delivered to the girl of his dreams, Roxie Andrews, by his best friend, in a retelling of Edmond Rostand's 1897 play ''Cyrano de Bergerac''. The film was directed by Paul Hoen and written by Eric Daniel and Don D. Scott. The Disney Channel Original Movie premiered on June 15, 2012 in the United States and Canada, and July 20, 2012 in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Plot Fifteen-year-old Cyrus DeBarge is a talented choir director in Atlanta, Georgia, who writes rap lyrics under the pseudonym "Truth" because of his father Pastor Jacob's disapproval of rap music and his shy demeanor compared to his more outgoing best friend Kris McDuffy. Cyrus secretly works as a busb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coco Jones
Courtney "Coco" Jones (born January 4, 1998) is an American singer and actress. She rose to prominence starring in the Disney Channel film '' Let It Shine'' (2012) and was featured on ''Radio Disney's Next Big Thing'' from 2010 to 2011. Jones was formerly signed with Hollywood Records, before releasing her independent singles and EPs beginning in 2014. As of March 2022, Jones is officially signed to Def Jam Recordings. Early life Jones was born in Columbia, South Carolina, but raised in Lebanon, Tennessee, a small town near Nashville, to former NFL player Mike Jones and session vocalist Javonda Jones, . Radio Disney. Accessed June 7, 2012. Her brother, Mike Jones Jr., is a current linebacker. She began singing at a very ... [...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] |
Tim James (music Producer)
Timothy James Price is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. James is the co-founder of Rock Mafia. James co-wrote the songs "Potential Breakup Song" by Aly & AJ, " Come Back to Me" by Vanessa Hudgens, "See You Again" by Miley Cyrus, " Naturally" and "Love You like a Love Song" by Selena Gomez & the Scene. James collaborates with production partner Antonina Armato. He has also worked with The Cheetah Girls. He also sang "Twist My Hips" on the show ''Shake It Up: Break It Down'', which he sang with Nevermind. He provided the vocals for the League of Legends 2016 World Championship Music Video, "Ignite". Tim also provided vocals for the song "Take You Down" by electronic music producer Illenium Nicholas Daniel Miller (born December 26, 1990), professionally known as Illenium, is an American DJ, record producer, and songwriter. He has released four studio albums, his most recent being '' Fallen Embers'', released in July 2021. It earne .... References External ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antonina Armato
Antonina Armato is an American songwriter, record producer, music producer and businesswoman. She is the co-founder and member of Rock Mafia, a record production/songwriting team. Antonina is credited for writing and producing for artists beginning in the 1980s. She has worked with Justin Bieber, Zedd, Gwen Stefani, Demi Lovato, Christina Aguilera, Vanessa Hudgens, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, No Doubt, Wyclef Jean, Green Day, Sheena Easton, Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, Flo Rida, Ellie Goulding, Tokio Hotel, Descendants 3, AGNEZ MO, and BTS. Career 1980s–1990s One of Armato's first major hits was " I Still Believe," which reached number 13 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for Brenda K. Starr after being featured on her self-titled album. The track was later covered by Mariah Carey. Armato was inspired to write the song after a breakup with her boyfriend at the time. She co-wrote the 1990 ''Billboard'' Hot 100 number one single, "She Ain't Worth It", by Glenn Medeiros and Bob ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dapo Torimiro
Dapo Torimiro is a Nigerian songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist and singer. Born in Lagos, he has worked in the music industry in the US for several years writing and producing music for artists' album projects, touring with numerous artists, as well as scoring various television and film projects. He is based in Los Angeles. Music career * Dapo's big break was placing the song "Quickly" (co-written with Frank Ocean and the award-winning production duo Midi Mafia ( 50 Cent, Fantasia)) on nine-time Grammy winner John Legend's third studio album, '' Evolver'', which was released in Fall of 2008. Featuring multi-platinum-selling artist Brandy, "Quickly" received early industry buzz as not only an inspired, sleek duet featuring R&B/pop music's leading artists, but also as one of the album's stand-out gems. Dapo, Frank Ocean and Midi Mafia co-wrote (and Dapo/Midi Mafia produced) approximately 20+ songs, some of which were released by Frank as part of his "Lonny Bre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Banner
Lavell William Crump (born April 11, 1974), better known by his stage name David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Born in Brookhaven, Mississippi, Banner's family moved to Jackson, Mississippi, where he was raised. Banner graduated from Southern University with a bachelor's degree, then attended University of Maryland Eastern Shore to pursue a master's. He started his music career as a member of the rap duo, Crooked Lettaz, before going solo in 2000 with the release titled '' Them Firewater Boyz, Vol. 1''. In 2003, Banner signed to Universal Records, where he released four albums: '' Mississippi: The Album'' (2003), '' MTA2: Baptized in Dirty Water'' (2003), ''Certified'' (2005), and ''The Greatest Story Ever Told'' (2008). Banner is also a noted producer, having produced music for himself, Trick Daddy, T.I., Lil Boosie and Lil Wayne among others. Early life Lavell William Crump was born in Brookhaven and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, the elder so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lindy Robbins
Lindy Robbins is an American songwriter from Los Angeles, whose songs include Demi Lovato's " Skyscraper", Jason Derulo's "Want to Want Me", David Guetta's " Dangerous" featuring Sam Martin, MKTO's "Classic", Hot Chelle Rae's " Tonight, Tonight", Jason Derulo's "It Girl" and Astrid S' "Hurts So Good", as well as songs recorded by Dua Lipa, Jennifer Hudson, and One Direction. Background Robbins grew up in the San Fernando Valley, California. She started singing with her musician father Wally when she was three years old, and was a performer in New York City and Los Angeles before becoming a full-time songwriter in 1997. Robbins now resides in Los Angeles. Career Robbins was written songs for many artists in the music industry. Recent number-one radio hits include: "Want to Want Me" by Jason Derulo, " Dangerous" by David Guetta (feat. Sam Martin), " Tonight, Tonight" by Hot Chelle Rae, and "Day Drunk" by Morgan Evans. Other chart-toppers include: " Skyscraper" by De ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toby Gad
Tobias "Toby" Gad (born 28 March 1968) is a Los Angeles-based German music producer/songwriter, best known for co-writing John Legend's biggest hit, " All of Me," the fifth-highest certified single in RIAA history, and for co-writing and producing "Big Girls Don't Cry" by Fergie and "If I Were a Boy" by Beyoncé.Moore, Jayn"Writer/Producer Toby Gad Has Breakthrough Success, Co-Writing #1 Hit "Big Girls Don't Cry" With Fergie'" 'Songwriters Universe'. Other notable works include " Skyscraper" for Demi Lovato, "Who You Are" for Jessie J, " Untouched" for The Veronicas, "A Year Without Rain" for Selena Gomez & the Scene, "Don't Hold Your Breath" for Nicole Scherzinger, "Love You More" for JLS, and "I Do" for Colbie Caillat. In the third quarter of 2014, Gad was ranked the #3 songwriter in America by ''Billboard'', behind Ryan Tedder and Pharrell Williams. Biography Childhood and early musical experience Born into a musical family in Munich in 1968, Gad was influenced by both ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon Mychal Smith
Brandon Mychal Smith (born May 29, 1989) is an American actor, singer, dancer, and rapper. He is best known for playing Bug Wendal in ''Gridiron Gang'', Li'l Danny Dawkins in ''Phil of the Future'', Nico Harris in ''Sonny with a Chance'' and ''So Random!'', Stubby in '' Starstruck'', Lord of da Bling in '' Let It Shine'', and Marcus in ''One Big Happy''. He received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Tayshawn Mitchell in ''The Ron Clark Story'' (2006) and Little Richard in the 2014 James Brown biopic '' Get on Up''. He voices Michelangelo in the Nickelodeon animated series ''Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles''. Career Smith won a Family Television Award and Young Artist Award in 2007 for his performance as Tayshawn in ''The Ron Clark Story''. His other credits include the 2006 production of ''Gridiron Gang'' as Bug Wendal, and a recurring role as Mario in ''Unfabulous''. He starred in the 2010 Disney Channel Original Movie '' Starstruck''. He also performs the song and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Watts (musician)
Adam Watts (born ''Adam Matthew Watts''; December 8, 1975) is an American music and visual artist. His work as a rock and pop artist, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, mixing engineer and visual artist has garnered global success and critical acclaim. His songwriting and productions are featured on over 50 Million Albums Sold Worldwide in both the Mainstream and contemporary Christian music industries. Most recently Watts was the Executive Music Producer on the Netflix Original Musical "A Week Away", serving as the producer, mixer, and co-writer of the film's songs. The film was in the Top 10 in multiple countries the week of its release and also received the Dove Award for Inspirational Film of the Year in 2021. Watts is also an author and educator. In his book, "The Human of Being Art: A Holistic Approach to Being an Artist and Creating Art" he lays out an in-depth, integrative approach to authentic artistry. Watts' holistic approach offers a detailed roa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Hicks
Adam Paul Nielson Hicks (born November 28, 1992) is an American actor, rapper, singer, and songwriter. His first leading role was in ''How to Eat Fried Worms''. He was also known for playing Luther in the Disney XD series ''Zeke and Luther'' and Wendell "Wen" Gifford in the film ''Lemonade Mouth''. He had a recurring role in the second season of ''Jonas'' as DZ, and appeared as Boz in the third and final season of the Disney XD Original Series ''Pair of Kings''. Career Acting Hicks was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. He had a recurring role in ''Titus'', and had roles in various movies and television series, before playing the lead in ''How to Eat Fried Worms''. He then appeared in ''Mostly Ghostly'' alongside many other Disney Channel stars. In 2009, he grabbed the co lead role of Luther on ''Zeke and Luther''. In April 2011, he starred in ''Lemonade Mouth'' as Wendell "Wen" Gifford. He co starred on ''Pair of Kings'' as King Boz, replacing Mitchel Musso's character King Brady. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
