Ellis Miah (born March 21 in New York City) is an American

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, composer, vocalist and DJ of

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descent. He has had over 17 records on various ''Billboard'' charts including the ''Billboard'' 200, Electronic Album, Club Play and Maxi Singles as part of the production teams the Orange Factory and Beat Hustlerz. As a songwriter, producer and remixer he has worked with artists including

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. In 2014 Miah founded the boutique record label Bodega Superette. Its first artist was Zarina Nares daughter of famed artist James Nares, her debut ep “I'm To Blame” was produced by Miah and released in late 2014. Miah's music has also been featured extensively on film and TV including ''

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'', Ray J and Brandy Family Business, Hit the Floor, Brokenhearts Club,

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, Dragrace Allstars, and Punks. In 2013, "Sugar daddy's Little Girl" produced and co-written by Miah was used in the national Klondike Choco-Taco commercials. Also in 2013 he along with Keo Nozari composed the ABC ''Nightline Prime'' theme song.

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* * http://www.discogs.com/artist/31158-Ellis-Miah?type=Credits
Ellis Miah , Credits , AllMusic
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