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We Are Stars
"We Are Stars" is the first single released by the Canadian pop rock singer Virginia to Vegas, featuring the Canadian recording artist Alyssa Reid. The song was written by Derik John Baker (Virginia to Vegas) and Reid with Jamie Appleby, Nathan Ferraro, Kevin Figs and O.C. It was produced by Figs. It was released to digital retailers by Universal Music Group, Wax Records and Ultra Records on 7 January 2014 as the lead single from Virginia to Vegas' debut studio album, ''Utopian'' (2016). It was later released to the US on 29 July 2014. The song is also included on Virginia to Vegas' first extended play, ''Vol. I'' (2014). The song was a success in Canada, peaking at number 14 on the Canadian Hot 100 and being certified Gold by Music Canada by March 2014. It has since reached Platinum sales. "We Are Stars" reached the top 15 on several Canadian airplay charts reported by ''Billboard''. On the year-end Hot 100 chart, the song was ranked at 57. Reid later recorded a solo acoustic mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virginia To Vegas
Derik John Baker (born January 31, 1990), known as Virginia To Vegas, is an American-born Canadian musician, singer and songwriter. He is based in Toronto, Ontario. He is best known for his gold and platinum-certified singles, " We Are Stars", " Lights Out", "Selfish", "Just Friends" and "Betterman", released through Wax Records and Ultra Records. Beginnings Although Derik John Baker was born in the United States, he was raised in Guelph and Toronto, Ontario, where he attended high school at Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute. After high school, Derik attended Sheridan College for studies in Travel and Tourism. Career 2013–2014: Career beginnings and ''Vol. I'' Virginia To Vegas was signed to an independent full service 100% Canadian music company Wax Records in July 2013, after label executive, Jamie Appleby, discovered him on YouTube. The first single " We Are Stars" was released on January 7, 2014, and entered the Canadian Singles Top 100 chart at 94 on week 5, Februa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |