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Love In Stereo (Carmen Reece Album)
Love in Stereo is the debut album by English-born singer-songwriter and musician Carmen Reece. It was released on 6 August 2010 in iTunes. Her other album, ''Unplugged,'' was released on 1 September 2010, containing covers of many artists' songs. Introduction Carmen Reece was discovered by Mark J. Feist. Feist, signed her to his production company/Label REAL MF LTD, (independent) Mark J. Feist has sold 30 million records in his career and has produced and written for Beyoncé Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Beyoncé's boundary-pushing artistry and vocals have made her the most influential female musician of the 21st century, according to ..., Kelly Rowland & Celine Dion, To name a few. Credits Carmen Reece and Mark J. Feist co-wrote the entire album with the exception of Right Here & Love in Stereo (Wayne Hector, Mark J. Feist, Carmen Reece) Raindrop, Be The One & Runnin' (Rose Marie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carmen Reece
Helen Culver, known by her stage name Carmen Reece, is an English singer, songwriter, musician and producer based in Los Angeles, California. An accomplished pianist and flautist from childhood, Carmen penned her first song aged 11 and has since worked and written for artists such as Ariana Grande, Kanye West, Craig David, Destiny Rogers, Samantha Jade, and Nathan Sykes. Reece also has provided background vocals, vocal production, and vocal arrangement for artists. Her debut album '' Love in Stereo'' was released in 2010 and her debut EP was released in 2020. Early life Reece was born and raised in London. As a child, she played the flute and piano, participated in ballet and tap dancing, and practiced singing and songwriting. She graduated from the BRIT School. Career Reece began her music career with singles in England, and songwriting for other artists. She eventually met songwriter Mark J. Feist, who brought her to Los Angeles to help build her music career. Her first singl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Max Martin
Karl Martin Sandberg (; born 26 February 1971),Max Martin allmusic.com known professionally as Max Martin, is a Swedish record producer and songwriter. He rose to prominence in the late 1990s making a string of hit singles such as 's " ...Baby One More Time" (1998), the ' "" (1999), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Needlz
Khari Cain (born April 19, 1978), professionally known as Needlz, is an American record producer and songwriter. Early life and career Khari Cain was born on April 19, 1978 in Lansing, Michigan Lansing () is the capital of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is mostly in Ingham County, although portions of the city extend west into Eaton County and north into Clinton County. The 2020 census placed the city's population at 112,644, making .... He began to disc jockey, DJ while an undergraduate education, undergraduate in Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and Florida State University. He majored in the graduate music business program at New York University and originally intended to pursue a career in artist and repertoire (A&R). After attaining an internship with Bad Boy Records, he was inspired to begin a career in record production. With the help of A&R Folayan Knight, Needlz associated with Black Entertainment Television (BET) and MTV and created theme songs for '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Smeezingtons
The Smeezingtons were an American songwriting and record production team consisting of Bruno Mars (born 1985), Philip Lawrence (born 1980), and Ari Levine (born May 5, 1984). The Smeezingtons were established in Los Angeles, California; their production and writing services had been increasingly in demand since 2009. Eventually, the trio split, and with Christopher Brody Brown, Mars and Lawrence formed a new production trio called "Shampoo Press & Curl". The Smeezingtons first gained the attention of the music industry after Coca-Cola used K'naan's song "Wavin' Flag" with a different composition arranged by them, as the theme for television coverage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The trio broke into the American recording industry, writing songs for a diverse range of artists. The Smeezingtons produced and co-wrote "Nothin' on You" by American rapper B.o.B featuring Mars. It was their first ''Billboard'' Hot 100 number-one single. They also produced and co-wrote with American si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruno Mars
Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), known professionally as Bruno Mars, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is known for his stage performances, retro showmanship, and for performing in a wide range of musical styles, including pop, R&B, funk, soul, reggae, disco, and rock. Mars is accompanied by his band, the Hooligans, who play a variety of instruments, such as electric guitar, bass, piano, keyboards, drums, and horns, and also serve as backup singers and dancers. Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Mars moved to Los Angeles in 2003 to pursue a musical career. In 2009, he co-founded the production team The Smeezingtons, responsible for various successful singles for Mars himself and other artists. He rose to fame in 2010 buoyed by the success of "Nothin' on You" by B.o.B and " Billionaire" by Travie McCoy, both of which featured his vocals. That year, Mars released his debut studio album ''Doo-Wops & Hooligans'', which blended pop with reg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just The Way You Are (Bruno Mars Song)
"Just the Way You Are" is the debut solo single by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars. It is the lead single from his debut studio album, ''Doo-Wops & Hooligans'' (2010). The song was written by Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, Khalil Walton and Needlz and produced by the former three, under their alias, the Smeezingtons along with Needlz. It was released in the United States to contemporary hit radio on August 10, 2010. The track was released in the United Kingdom on September 19, 2010, as "Just the Way You Are (Amazing)". The song's lyrics compliment a woman's beauty. The debut single received mixed reviews from music critics, who praised the Smeezingtons' production but dubbed its lyrics as sappy and corny. It won Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards. The song peaked at number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and in the United Kingdom charts and peaked in the top five in other countries. It was certifie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stargate (production Team)
Stargate is a record producing and songwriting team composed of Tor E. Hermansen (born 14 October 1972) and Mikkel S. Eriksen (born 10 December 1972), based in Los Angeles. The team's genres include R&B, pop and hip hop. Stargate was established in Trondheim, Norway. They have produced or written for Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Lionel Richie, Wiz Khalifa, Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Selena Gomez, Rita Ora, Normani, Mis-Teeq, Celine Dion, Blue, Janet Jackson, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Sam Smith, Mary J. Blige, Ne-Yo, Katy Perry, Coldplay, Pink (singer), Pink, Sia, Whitney Houston, Nas, Chris Brown, Khalid (singer), Khalid, Charli XCX, Trey Songz and others. Stargate broke into the American music industry, recording industry in 2001, with the release of "One Night Stand (Mis-Teeq song), One Night Stand", by British multi-platinum girl group Mis-Teeq, which peaked within the Top 5 of the Billboard Charts, ''Billboard'' Dance Charts. Stargate and Mis-Teeq had further U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cristyle
Crystal Nicole Johnson, sometimes credited as Cristyle is an American recording artist, singer, and songwriter who signed her first deal with So So Def/EMI Music in 2007. Crystal Nicole signed with Blackground Records/ Interscope Records in October 2010 and released her first single "Pinch Me", produced by Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox in June 2011. In 2015 Crystal independently released a 7-song EP titled "Masterpiece" along with an official music video. Career Nicole was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She started singing at different talent shows and open mics in Atlanta and wrote her first song at the age of ten. As a songwriter, Crystal has written songs for Girlicious, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Keke Palmer, Teyana Taylor, Tiffany Evans, Chilli, Natasha Bedingfield, Wonder Girls, Rihanna, and Jessica Sanchez. She has co-written songs with Mariah Carey and wrote songs featured on the projects of Brandy, Ciara, Jennifer Hudson, and Beyoncé. Awards and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Only Girl (In The World)
"Only Girl (In the World)" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her fifth album, '' Loud'' (2010). Serving as the album's lead single, it was released on September 10, 2010. Crystal Johnson wrote the song in collaboration with producers Stargate and Sandy Vee. Rihanna contacted Stargate before ''Loud'' production and asked them to create lively, uptempo music. "Only Girl (In the World)" was the first song composed for the album, and the singer decided to include it on the track list before she recorded her vocals. Backed by strong bass and synthesizer, it is a dance-pop and Eurodance song that has an electronic composition. Its lyrics describe Rihanna demanding physical attention from her lover. Critical response to "Only Girl (In the World)" was positive; a number of critics praised its composition and Rihanna's decision to move away from the dark themes of her previous album, ''Rated R'' (2009). The song reached number one on the United States' ''Billboard'' Hot 100 c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justin Bieber
Justin Drew Bieber ( ; born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer. Bieber is recognized for his genre-melding musicianship and has played an influential role in modern-day popular music. He was discovered by American record executive Scooter Braun and signed with RBMG Records in 2008, gaining recognition with the release of his debut seven-track EP '' My World'' (2009) and soon establishing himself as a teen idol. Bieber achieved commercial success with his teen pop-driven debut studio album, '' My World 2.0'' (2010), which debuted atop the US ''Billboard'' 200, making him the youngest solo male act to top the chart in 47 years. The album spawned the internationally successful single "Baby", which became one of the highest certified singles of all time in the US. His second studio album, ''Under the Mistletoe'' (2011), became the first Christmas album by a male artist to debut at number one in the US. Bieber experimented with dance-pop in his third studio album, '' Believ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
U Smile
"U Smile" is a song performed by Canadian singer Justin Bieber. It was written by Jerry Duplessis, Arden Altino, and Dan August Rigo, and produced by Duplessis and Altino. The song was released as the second digital-only single from the latter half of Bieber's first album on March 16, 2010. It was released to mainstream radio in Canada on August 9, 2010, followed by a mainstream and rhythmic release on August 24, 2010, in the United States as the album's third single there. The song, a piano- and-instrument driven blue-eyed soul ballad, garnered acclaim from critics as a standout track from the album. The song charted at seventeen and twenty-seven respectively in the United States and Canada, and later charted in the United Kingdom. Bieber performed the song as an intro to "Baby" on the ninth season of ''American Idol'' and on ''Saturday Night Live''. Background On Twitter, Bieber wrote, "'U Smile' is one of the best songs I have ever recorded ... It really is a throwback to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pitbull (rapper)
Armando Christian Pérez (born January 15, 1981), known professionally by his stage name Pitbull, is an American rapper and businessman. He began his career in the early 2000s, recording reggaeton, Latin hip hop, and crunk music under a multitude of labels. In 2004, he released his debut album '' M.I.A.M.I.'' under TVT Records and the executive production of Lil Jon. Pitbull later released his second album, ''El Mariel'', in 2006 and his third, ''The Boatlift'', in 2007. His fourth album, '' Rebelution'' (2009), included his breakthrough hit single "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)", which peaked at number two on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number four on the UK Singles Chart. After rebranding himself as a pop artist, Pitbull's next English-language album, ''Planet Pit'' (2011), featured his first US number one single "Give Me Everything" (featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer). The single from his EP ''Meltdown'' (also included in a version of his album, ''Global Warming' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
