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The Chronicles Of TK
''The Chronicles of TK'' is the debut album from Tynisha Keli originally titled, "Even If It Takes Forever". The album features the singles, " I Wish You Loved Me" and "Shatter'd". It also debuted at number twelve on the Japanese Albums Chart with sales of over 10,192 copies in the first week. The album was released digitally on April 21, 2009, and physically in Japan on April 22. Background Keli delivers her story with uplifting optimism, setting vignettes from her life, both happy and sad, to an irresistible backdrop of urban-influenced rhythmic groove and touching R&B balladry crafted by leading songwriters and producers Kara DioGuardi and J.R. Rotem, who between them have worked with such artists as P!nk, Britney Spears, Rihanna, Gwen Stefani, Kelly Clarkson, Ashlee Simpson, and Ashley Tisdale. The recording sessions of "Chronicle" spawned additional contributions from Soulshock & Karlin: Carsten Schack and Kenneth Karlin ("Lonely Days"), James Poyser ("There Goes My Baby" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tynisha Keli
Tynisha Keli Soares (born July 28, 1985), known by her stage name Tynisha Keli, is an American singer-songwriter, who has seen her greatest success in Japan. She is best known for the single " I Wish You Loved Me" which was written by Rico Love and produced by Tha Cornaboyz. The singer's debut album, ''The Chronicles of TK'', was released in Japan on April 22, 2009. The album peaked at number twelve on the Japanese Albums Chart, and sold 600,000 copies in Japan. The album's second single, Shatter'd, reached number four on Billboard's Japan Hot 100. Her second album, '' The 5th Element'' was released in August 2010 in Japan. It debuted at number one on Japan's iTunes, the first single released off the album "Love Hurts" also debuted at number one. The album peaked at number thirty-six on the Japanese Albums Chart. She is not currently signed to a label and is working on her third album. Early life Tynisha Keli Soares was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the daughter of Timoth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwen Stefani
Gwen Renée Stefani (; born October 3, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, fashion designer and actress. She is a co-founder, lead vocalist, and the primary songwriter of the band No Doubt, whose singles include "Just a Girl", "Spiderwebs (song), Spiderwebs", and "Don't Speak", from their 1995 breakthrough studio album ''Tragic Kingdom'', as well as "Hey Baby (No Doubt song), Hey Baby" and "It's My Life (Talk Talk song)#No Doubt version, It's My Life" from later albums. During the band's hiatus, Stefani embarked on a solo Pop music, pop career in 2004 by releasing her debut studio album ''Love. Angel. Music. Baby.'' Inspired by pop music from the 1980s, the album was a critical and commercial success. It spawned six singles, including "What You Waiting For?", "Rich Girl (Gwen Stefani song), Rich Girl", "Hollaback Girl", and "Cool (Gwen Stefani song), Cool". "Hollaback Girl" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart while also becoming the firs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johan Alkenäs
Carl Johan Axel Alkenäs (born 13 May 1974) is a Swedish songwriter and producer. He studied at Örebro Kulturskola and has authored or produced a great number of songs worldwide many becoming charting hits. He collaborated closely with the Swedish songwriter Joacim Persson and with Niclas Molinder (both of the production team known as Twin) and has co-written a number of soundtracks for Disney films. Career Alkenäs was involved in a number of soundtracks primarily for Disney films. He co-wrote " Rotten to the Core" for the US telefilm '' Descendants'', and the theme songs for the US TV show '' Jonas L.A.'' and '' Teen Beach 2''. He was involved in co-writing themes and songs for a number of US TV shows like '' Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything'', ''A.N.T. Farm'', ''Pair of Kings'', ''Lab Rats'', the follow-up '' Lab Rats: Elite Force'' and ''Raven's Home''. He co-wrote "Gonna Get This" for the series '' Hannah Montana''. The song was performed by Miley Cyrus. Alkenäs ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Troop (band)
Troop is an American Contemporary R&B, R&B group from Pasadena, California, United States. The group has had three number-one singles and ten top-ten singles on the ''Billboard'' R&B Singles chart. They have also completed five albums, which include three certified gold and one certified platinum album. TROOP is an acronym for "Total Respect of Other People". The group is most notable for a series of number-one R&B hits, including popular cover songs, cover versions of the songs "All I Do Is Think of You" and "Sweet November (song), Sweet November", originally performed by musical acts the Jackson 5 and the Deele, respectively. They also had a number-one hit with the original song "Spread My Wings". Career The group got its start in the late 1980s after they won a televised ''Puttin' on the Hits'' talent contest that later drew interest from record labels. Troop, consisting of childhood friends Steve Russell, Allen McNeil, John Harreld, Rodney Benford, and Reggie Warren, soon si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Rob Knox
Robert Arthur Knox (21 August 1989 – 24 May 2008) was an English actor who portrayed the character of Marcus Belby in the film ''Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'', and had signed to appear in the film '' Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows''. Having studied at Beths Grammar School, Bexley, Knox began acting aged 11, gaining small roles in British television shows like ''The Bill'', '' After You've Gone'' and ''Trust Me, I'm a Teenager''. His first cinematic appearance was as an extra in '' King Arthur'' (2004). Knox died after being stabbed outside a bar in Sidcup, Southeast London, in May 2008, when he intervened in a fight to protect his brother. His murder attracted widespread attention in the British press, and his assailant, Karl Norman Bishop, was subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum 20-year non-parole period. An annual film festival, the , was created in 2008 to commemorate him, by the Rob Knox Foundation which helps fund training for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Fauntleroy II
James Edward Fauntleroy II (born May 16, 1984) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer from Inglewood, California. He is best known for writing credits on tracks by high-profile artists such as Travis Scott, Frank Ocean, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Drake, J. Cole, Vince Staples, Big Sean, Jay-Z, and John Mayer as well as writing songs for artists including Bruno Mars, Chris Brown, Beyonce, Rihanna, and Justin Timberlake. In 2014 and 2018, Fauntleroy won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song. Musical career In 2007, Fauntleroy wrote five tracks from Chris Brown's second album Exclusive (2007). In 2009, James Fauntleroy co-wrote six tracks from Rihanna's fourth album ''Rated R'' (2009). In 2011, Fauntleroy provided vocals for five songs on Common's ''The Dreamer/The Believer'' album. He appeared on "Dreamer (feat. Maya Angelou)", "Gold," "Cloth", "Celebrate", and "Windows". In 2012, he contributed vocals to Kanye West's first G.O.O.D. Music collaborative album, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Makeba Riddick
Makeba Riddick-Woods (also known as "Girl Wonder") is an American singer-songwriter who has been active since 2005. She is originally from West Baltimore, Maryland, US. Currently she is managed by Jay-Z's record label and production house, Roc Nation. Their official website describes her as one of the industry's top pop music songwriters and vocal producers. Background Riddick attended Baltimore School for the Arts before graduating from Berklee College of Music (Boston) with a bachelor's degree in Music Management. She moved to New York City to develop her career as a songwriter. Her early break came from songwriting and singing background vocals for 3LW, Jennifer Lopez and B2K. Songwriting and vocal production Riddick is best known for her work with multi-platinum selling pop artist Rihanna for whom she has vocally produced and collaborated on three albums with including '' A Girl like Me'', ''Music of the Sun'' and ''Good Girl Gone Bad''. She co-wrote and vocally produc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ne-Yo
Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1979), known professionally as Ne-Yo, is an American singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, and record producer. He gained fame for his songwriting abilities when he penned Mario's 2004 hit " Let Me Love You". The single's successful release prompted a meeting between Ne-Yo and Def Jam's then-president Jay-Z, resulting in a long-tenured recording contract. Ne-Yo's debut solo single, "Stay" (featuring Peedi Crakk), was released in 2005 to moderate success. His debut studio album, ''In My Own Words'' (2006), was critically and commercially successful, reaching number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart in the United States. It is certified platinum in the United States, United Kingdom, Japan and Australia and saw the success of the single "So Sick", which topped the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart in the United States. '' Because of You'' (2007), Ne-Yo's second studio album, was the second number one platinum-selling album debuted on the ''Billbo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mario Barrett
Mario Dewar Barrett (born August 27, 1986), known mononymously as Mario, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, model, and actor. Born and raised in Baltimore, he signed a record deal with J Records at the age of fourteen, and recorded his self-titled debut album released in 2002. It includes the top 10 single, " Just a Friend 2002". His second album ''Turning Point'', was released in 2004, and produced the number one single " Let Me Love You", which won him two ''Billboard'' Music Awards. His third studio album '' Go'' was released in December 2007, and included the singles " How Do I Breathe", " Crying Out for Me" and " Music for Love". His fourth studio album '' D.N.A.'' was released in 2009, and included the singles "Break Up" (featuring Gucci Mane and Sean Garrett) and " Thinkin' About You". At the end of the 2000s decade, Mario was ranked No. 98 by ''Billboard'' on their "Artist of the Decade" list. His fifth album '' Dancing Shadows'', releas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Poyser
James Jason Poyser is an American songwriter, record producer, musician and current member of the hip hop band The Roots. Poyser has written and produced songs for various legendary and award-winning artists such as Erykah Badu, Mariah Carey, John Legend, Rihanna, Lauryn Hill, Common (rapper), Common, Anthony Hamilton (musician), Anthony Hamilton, D'Angelo, The Roots, Jill Scott (singer), Jill Scott, and Big Sean. During his career, Poyser has toured and played live with distinctive artists such DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Cece Peniston, Jay-Z, Usher (musician), Usher, Queen Latifah, Elvis Costello, Aretha Franklin, and Hezekiah Walker. An active session musician, he has contributed to the works of Adele, Norah Jones, Eric Clapton, Al Green, Nas, Ziggy Marley, Citizen Cope, Yebba, Snoh Aalegra, and Femi Kuti among many others. His work in film and television include composing theme songs for shows such as ''Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas'', ''Hawthorne (TV series), Hawthorn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soulshock & Karlin
Soulshock & Karlin is a duo of Danish record producers and songwriters, Carsten Schack and Kenneth Karlin. They have produced many successful songs, including Monica's "Before You Walk out of My Life", Whitney Houston's "Heartbreak Hotel", JoJo's "Leave (Get Out)", and Toni Braxton's "I Love Me Some Him". In a reference to a famous commercial, Arena Magazine called the team, "''Probably the best R&B producers in the world''" (March 2001). Soulshock & Karlin have written and produced hits for many artists such as Brandy, Usher, Monica, Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross, Craig David and Sting in " Rise & Fall", and 2Pac in "Do For Love", "Me Against The World", "I Wonder If Heaven Got A Ghetto", "Old School", and "Baby Don't Cry." Their remix credits include Usher's "U Got It Bad," and "Brokenhearted" by Brandy and Wanya Morris of Boyz II Men. The duo took a break from working together in 2010 when Soulshock was asked to become a judge on the Danish version of ''The X Factor'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
