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MNEK
Uzoechi Osisioma "Uzo" Emenike (born 9 November 1994), professionally known by his stage name MNEK (, ), is a British singer, songwriter and record producer. He has been nominated for a Grammy and a Brit Awards, Brit Award, and has received the ASCAP Vanguard Award. His writing and production credits include H.E.R., Jax Jones, Zara Larsson, Little Mix, Dua Lipa, Flo (group), FLO, Sugababes, Clean Bandit, Julia Michaels, Craig David, Christina Aguilera, Becky Hill, Selena Gomez, Years & Years, Kylie Minogue, Beyoncé, Madonna, KSI, Mabel (singer), Mabel and Twice. Career 2011–2013: Breakthrough His stage name is a gramogram of his surname, Emenike. In an interview with Build LDN, MNEK talked about his introduction into the music industry and how, at first, he did not even know what a publisher was. He stated, "I started writing poems and writing songs around the age of 8 or 7 and I started playing around with production software from really young as well. I then put some stuff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virgin EMI Records
Virgin EMI Records was a British record label owned by the Universal Music Group that was formed in 2013. In June 2020, the label was rebranded as EMI Records, and operates Virgin Records as an imprint of the new EMI Records. History Virgin EMI Records was founded in March 2013 through the merger of Mercury Records UK and Virgin Records. It operated two distinct A&R and marketing streams—Virgin and EMI Records. Virgin EMI became one of Universal Music UK's front-line labels, alongside Polydor Records, Island Records, Decca Records, and a newly established Capitol Records UK. Mercury Records UK, which traditionally released International Island and Def Jam artists in the UK will now operate as an imprint under Virgin EMI along with Universal Island, which also released Republic Records artists in that country The new label will replace Mercury and Virgin as the releasing label in the UK, for Def Jam and Island US's international roster as well as Virgin Records America arti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Language (MNEK Album)
''Language'' is the debut studio album by British singer-songwriter and record producer MNEK. It was released on 7 September 2018 through Virgin EMI Records and became his second solo project, succeeding his debut extended play ''Small Talk'', released in 2015. Singles from ''Language'' include "Tongue", "Colour", "Correct" and "Girlfriend". The album's release was followed by a UK tour in 2018 and an American leg in 2019. ''Language'' was received well by critics, with ''NME'' awarded ''Language'' four stars, as did ''The Line of Best Fit''. Accolades Track listing All credits taken from Qobuz and the album liner notes. Notes * signifies an additional producer. * signifies an original producer. * "Gibberish (Interlude)" features un-credited vocals from Ryan Ashley. *"Correct" features un-credited vocals from Ryan Ashley, Tre Jean-Marie and Kate Stewart. * "Colour" samples lyrical content from the song "The Rainbow Song", originally written by Arthur Hamilton. * "Body" pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Every Little Word (MNEK Song)
"Every Little Word" is a song by British singer MNEK. The song was released in the United Kingdom on 21 April 2014 as a digital download, as the lead single from his debut extended play ''Small Talk''. The song peaked at number 184 on the UK Singles Chart. Music video A music video to accompany the release of "Every Little Word" was first released onto YouTube on 25 April 2014 at a total length of three minutes and fifty-two seconds. YouTube
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Wrote A Song About You
"Wrote a Song About You" is a song by British singer MNEK. The song was released in the United Kingdom on 21 April 2014 as a digital download, as the second single from his debut extended play ''Small Talk''. The song peaked at number 66 on the UK Singles Chart. Music video A music video to accompany the release of "Wrote a Song About You" was first released onto YouTube on 23 July 2014 at a total length of three minutes and thirty-two seconds. YouTube
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The Rhythm (MNEK Song)
"The Rhythm" is a song by British singer MNEK. The song was released in the United Kingdom on 19 January 2015 as a digital download, as the third and final single from his debut extended play ''Small Talk''. The song peaked at number 38 on the UK Singles Chart. Music video A music video to accompany the release of "The Rhythm" was first released onto YouTube on 12 February 2015 at a total length of four minutes and fifteen seconds. YouTube
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The Saturdays
The Saturdays were a British-Irish girl group based in London, England. The group formed during the summer of 2007 and have been on hiatus since 2014. The lineup consists of Frankie Bridge, Una Healy, Rochelle Humes, Mollie King, and Vanessa White. They were formed through Fascination Records, a sub-division of Polydor Records, who gave them an instant record deal with the label. As soon as the contract was finalised, the Saturdays went on tour with Girls Aloud during their Tangled Up Tour. The group's music style is pop, but throughout their career, their management has experimented with dance-pop and electropop. Songwriters and producers Ina Wroldsen, Steve Mac, Camille Purcell, and Quiz & Larossi have helped create their music. In July 2008, The Saturdays released their debut single and first Top Ten hit, "If This Is Love". Their debut album, '' Chasing Lights'', released the same year, charted at number nine on the UK Albums Chart; it was certified platinum by the BPI an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duke Dumont
Adam George Dyment (born August 1981), better known by his stage name Duke Dumont, is an English DJ and record producer. He is best known for his hit singles "Need U (100%)" "I Got U", " Ocean Drive" and " Won't Look Back" which both reached number one and number two on the UK Singles Chart respectively. He founded the record label called Blasé Boys Club and has also used it as an alias for production. He has remixed a number of songs, including several which have charted in the United Kingdom. In 2014, "Need U (100%)", was nominated for "Best Dance Recording" for the 56th Annual Grammy Awards. Next year, "I Got U" was nominated in the same category. Biography 2007–2011: Career beginnings Duke's early career was mentored by Switch (who has produced for Beyoncé, M.I.A., Santigold) and he made his name remixing pop songs, including Lily Allen's " The Fear", Mystery Jets' " Two Doors Down" and Bat for Lashes' "Daniel". In March 2007, he released his first EP, the ''Regality ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Mix
Little Mix are a British girl group, composed of group members Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall, and Perrie Edwards. Jesy Nelson was originally part of the group before she left in 2020. After becoming the first group to win the British version of ''The X Factor'' in its eighth series, the group signed with Syco Music in 2011. The group released their debut album '' DNA'' (2012), which was the highest chart entry for a debut album by British girl group in the United States. Although their first and second album ''Salute'' (2013) brought them mainstream success, it was after the release of "Black Magic", the lead single from their third studio album ''Get Weird'' (2015) that led them into national stardom. "Black Magic" went onto become Little Mix's third number-one in the UK, after "Cannonball" in 2011 and "Wings" in 2012. It spent three weeks at number-one, the most for a girl group song since 2007, and in 2017, Billboard ranked it as one of The 100 Greatest Girl Group Son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorgon City
Gorgon City are an English electronic music production duo consisting of two North London producers Kye "Foamo" Gibbon and Matt "RackNRuin" Robson-Scott. Their 2013 debut single "Real" peaked at number 44 on the UK Singles Chart. They are also well known for their 2014 single " Ready for Your Love", which reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart. They are currently signed to the UK-based record label Positiva Records which is a division of Universal Music Group. Music career 2012–2013: ''Real EP'' The duo's first collaboration ''The Crypt EP'', featuring Navigator, Rubi Dan, and Janai, was released on 27 February 2012. One year later, on 17 February 2013, they collaborated with Yasmin for the lead track of the '' Real EP''. The song peaked at number 44 on the UK Singles Chart and number 7 on the UK Indie Chart. 2013–2014: ''Sirens'' On 12 May 2013, they released "Intentions", featuring Clean Bandit. On 26 January 2014, they released " Ready for Your Love" featuring MNEK. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ready For Your Love
"Ready for Your Love" is a song by English electronic music production duo Gorgon City featuring vocals from MNEK. Released on 26 January 2014 as the second single from their debut studio album ''Sirens'', it entered the UK Singles Chart at number four. Music video The music video for the song was released onto Gorgon City's YouTube channel on 19 December 2013, lasting a total length of three minutes and twenty-eight seconds. Critical reception Robert Copsey of Digital Spy reviewed the song positively and gave it a 3.5 out of 5 rating, saying "The track itself strips house back to basics, where synths are sprinkled over the verses only to be swept away for the looping chorus. It's simplicity allows fellow rising star MNEK to make his mark as the guest feature, his rich and distinctive vocal elevating an already uplifting track to new heights." Track listing Personnel * Kye "Foamo" Gibbon – producer Producer or producers may refer to: Occupations *Producer (agriculture), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Record
Joshua Peter Record (born 20 November 1987) is an English singer-songwriter who has released one album, ''Pillars'', and one EP. He has also had various success as a songwriter and producer for many artists including Sigala, Paloma Faith, Becky Hill, Tom Grennan, Tiesto, Merk & Kremont, Joe Jonas, DNCE, Ella Henderson, Anne Marie, MNEK and LP. Early life Josh Record was born in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, the son of a BFBS DJ, whom he cites as "my greatest influence". At the age of 16 he moved to London to study music at the BRIT School. He became involved in local charities on the Alton Estate teaching music and participating in related projects, working with young people involved in gangs. Music career His first release on indie label National Anthem in 2012 made it to number 2 in the Singer Songwriter charts on iTunes in the UK. The lead track "For Your Love" was heralded by everyone from Steve Lamacq to Zane Lowe to The Sunday Times who said "His keening falsetto i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
