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Iyaz
Keidran Kenmore Jones (born 15 April 1987), better known by his stage name Iyaz (pronounced ), is a British Virgin Islands singer and songwriter, formerly signed with the record label Warner Music Group. He is known for his singles " Replay", "Solo", and " Pretty Girls". He released his debut album '' Replay'' in 2010. Life and career 1987–2009: Early life and career beginnings Keidran Jones, known by his stage name Iyaz, was born in 1987 into a musical family. He was born and raised on Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. Iyaz studied digital recording at New England Institute of Technology. He was featured on the track "Island Girls" by Out Da Box Family, which achieved radio success in the Caribbean. Sean Kingston found Iyaz through his Myspace page in 2008 and later signed him to a recording contract with Time Is Money/Beluga Heights. Kingston also introduced him to producer and Beluga Heights head J.R. Rotem. 2009–present: ''Replay'' and ''Aurora'' In 2009, he rele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Replay (Iyaz Song)
"Replay" is the debut single by British Virgin Islands singer Iyaz. It is the first single released from his debut album of the same name, which was released in 2009. The official remix features American rapper Flo Rida. The single entered at the top of the UK Singles Chart, where it remained for two weeks until it was overtaken by "Fireflies" by Owl City. Internationally, the single also topped the charts in Australia, Israel and Switzerland and peaked within the top 10 of the charts in many countries, including Finland, France and the United States. The combined figure of the official music video and prequel video on YouTube is currently over 296+ million views. Background and composition Beluga Heights labelmates Sean Kingston, Jason Derulo, co-wrote the song along with Iyaz, along with label owner J. R. Rotem and songwriting duo Planet VI (known as Rock City at the time). This was the second song that Derulo, Kingston and Rotem wrote together, the first being Derulo's own ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solo (Iyaz Song)
"Solo" is a song by British Virgin Islands singer Iyaz, released by Beluga Heights Records on 8 June 2010 as the second single from his debut studio album, '' Replay'' (2010). It was produced by J. R. Rotem, who co-wrote the song alongside Iyaz, Jason Derulo, and August Rigo. It was released for digital download on 9 February 2010, became available for mainstream radio on 8 February 2010, and was released in the UK on 23 May 2010. The song samples Janet Jackson's 1993 single " Again"; its co-writers (Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis) each share writing credits. Critical reception Leah Greenblatt of ''Entertainment Weekly'' gave a review noting that the song contains samples of Janet Jackson's song " Again". Robert Copsey of ''Digital Spy'' gave the song a positive review stating: Following up his No.1 debut 'Replay', newcomer Keidran 'Iyaz' Jones launches a second assault on the charts with 'Solo'. However, this time his problems go deeper than a dodgy iPod – the Cari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Replay (Iyaz Album)
''Replay'' is the debut studio album by British Virgin Islands R&B recording artist Iyaz, released in Ireland on 4 June 2010. The album was executively produced by Iyaz's label boss J. R. Rotem. Originally to be titled ''My Life'', Iyaz requested the album to be retitled and postponed, in order not to compete with The Ready Set's debut album '' I'm Alive, I'm Dreaming'' (2010), also produced by Rotem. The album's lead single " Replay" was released on 11 August 2009. The album's second single "Solo Solo or SOLO may refer to: Arts and entertainment Characters * Han Solo, a ''Star Wars'' character * Jacen Solo, a Jedi in the non-canonical ''Star Wars Legends'' continuity * Kylo Ren (Ben Solo), a ''Star Wars'' character * Napoleon Solo, fr ..." was released on 8 February 2010. " So Big" was released as the album's third single on 21 June 2010. Track listing Charts Release history References {{Authority control 2010 debut albums Iyaz albums Albums prod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyramid (song)
"Pyramid" is the second single by Filipino pop and R&B singer Jake Zyrus, credited under his pre-gender transition name ''Charice''. The song features vocals from British Virgin Islands singer Iyaz, was written by David Jassy, Niclas Molinder, Joacim Persson, Johan Alkenäs and R&B singer-songwriter Lyrica Anderson, and produced by Twin and Alke. "Pyramid" is a midtempo pop music, pop ballad with lyrics that metaphorically describes the strength of a relationship. "Pyramid" peaked at number 56 on the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It also reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Dance Club Songs chart. ''Pyramid'' was the lead single from Zyrus' debut album, ''Charice (album), Charice''. A remix of the song was to be released on iTunes on February 16, 2010, but was later changed to February 23, the same day as the release of the album version. The album version was itself then delayed and released on March 2. "Pyramid" had already received airplay before it was re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gonna Get This
"Gonna Get This" is a pop music, pop song by American singer-songwriter and actress Miley Cyrus, performing as Hannah Montana (character), Hannah Montana – the alter ego of Miley Stewart – a character she plays on the Disney Channel television series ''Hannah Montana'' and Contemporary R&B, R&B singer Iyaz. The song was later released on October 5, 2010 as the third single from the Hannah Montana Forever (soundtrack), soundtrack of the same title as the special title (''Hannah Montana season 4, Hannah Montana Forever'') of the fourth and final season of the series. Background and composition "Gonna Get This" was written by Niclas Molinder, Joacim Persson, Johan Alkenas, and Drew Ryan Scott. Released on October 5, 2010 as the third single from the album. It is featured in the eighth episode of Hannah Montana season 4, ''Hannah Montana Forever'', titled "Hannah's Gonna Get This"; Iyaz guest stars in the episode, where he and Hannah are shown recording the song in a studio. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hannah Montana Forever (soundtrack)
''Hannah Montana Forever'' is the soundtrack album for the Hannah Montana season 4, fourth and final season of the television series ''Hannah Montana'', released on October 15, 2010 by Walt Disney Records. All eleven tracks are performed by its primary actress Miley Cyrus, and are credited to her character Miley Stewart#Hannah Montana, Hannah Montana. Recording artists Billy Ray Cyrus, Iyaz, and Sheryl Crow appear as featured vocalists. The soundtrack is primarily a Pop music, pop record, which sees additional influences from teen pop, pop rock, power pop, dance-pop, and country pop musical styles. Background and composition The opening track "Gonna Get This", a duet (music), duet with British Virgin Islander Iyaz, was written by Niclas Molinder, Joacim Persson, Johan Alkenas, and Drew Ryan Scott. Iyaz claimed he listened to Cyrus' music very often and that ''Hannah Montana'' was among his favorite television series with others from Disney Channel. "I've been watching the show ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pretty Girls (Iyaz Song)
"Pretty Girls" is a song performed by British Virgin Islands recording artist Iyaz, released on 24 June 2011. The song features vocals from American rapper Travie McCoy. The song peaked at number 43 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Music video A music video to accompany the release of "Pretty Girls" was first released onto YouTube on 17 August 2011. Sean Kingston and Soulja Boy Tell 'Em make cameo appearances in the video. Remix A remix features rappers Ludacris and Mario Winans. Track listing ; US digital download # "Pretty Girls" (featuring Travie McCoy Travis Lazarus "Travie" McCoy (born August 5, 1981) is an American rapper and singer-songwriter. He is the co-founder and lead vocalist of the rap rock band Gym Class Heroes, which he formed in 1997 with then-fellow teenager Matt McGinley, afte ...) – 3:43 Charts Release history References {{Travie McCoy 2011 singles 2011 songs Iyaz songs Travie McCoy songs Reprise Records singles Songs written by Marty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charice Pempengco
Jake Zyrus (; born 10 May 1992), formerly known professionally as Charice Pempengco () and under the mononym Charice, is a Filipino singer and television personality. In 2007, after competing in many singing competitions and several appearances on Filipino television, Zyrus performed on ''The Ellen DeGeneres Show'' in the United States. The following year, in 2008, he made several international televised appearances, including a special on ''The Oprah Winfrey Show'', which documented his musical ambitions, home life and family, and featured Zyrus singing for Oprah's studio audience. On that appearance, Zyrus was surprised by one of his singing inspirations, Céline Dion (appearing from her tour via Skype), who invited him to sing with her at New York City's Madison Square Garden, during her 2008 world tour. At the concert, the two sang " Because You Loved Me", dedicating the moment to Zyrus' mother. The performance was eventually replayed on another special episode of Oprah ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sean Kingston
Kisean Paul Anderson (born February 3, 1990), known professionally as Sean Kingston, is an American former singer and rapper. Born in Miami, Florida, and raised in Jamaica, he signed with J. R. Rotem's record label Beluga Heights Records, in a joint venture with Koch and Epic Records in 2007. The label released his 2007 debut single " Beautiful Girls", which peaked atop the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and served as lead single for his eponymous debut studio album (2007). It peaked at number six on the ''Billboard'' 200 and spawned the top 40-single " Take You There", while his second album, '' Tomorrow'' (2009), saw a commercial decline, but spawned the top five-single " Fire Burning". His third album, '' Back 2 Life'' (2013), failed to chart and served as his final release on a major label, but spawned the moderate hit "Beat It" (featuring Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa). After his second album, Kingston launched the record label Time Is Money Entertainment, through which he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hannah Montana Season 4
The fourth and final season of the television series ''Hannah Montana'' (marketed as ''Hannah Montana Forever'') began airing on Disney Channel on July 11, 2010. In this season, Mitchel Musso's character Oliver Oken becomes a recurring character, and is no longer in the main cast due to Musso preparing for the Disney XD series ''Pair of Kings''. This is the only season of the show to be broadcast in high-definition. The season ended on January 16, 2011. The fourth and final season of the series was released on DVD on March 8, 2011. Production Disney Channel renewed the series for a fourth season on June 1, 2009 along with a second season for ''Sonny with a Chance''. Production began on January 18, 2010, and ended on May 14, 2010. Casting In season 4, Mitchel Musso was not a part of the main cast; he appeared instead in a recurring role. On March 3, 2010, some guest stars were identified. They include Ray Liotta, Angus T. Jones, Sheryl Crow, and Christine Taylor. Another r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hannah Montana
''Hannah Montana'' is an American teen sitcom created by Michael Poryes, Rich Correll, and Barry O'Brien that aired on Disney Channel for four seasons between March2006 and January2011. The series centers on Miley Stewart (played by Miley Cyrus), a teenage girl living a double life as famous pop singer Hannah Montana, an alter ego she adopted so she could maintain her anonymity and live a normal life as a typical teenager. Episodes deal with Miley's everyday struggles to cope with the social and personal issues of adolescence while maintaining the added complexities of her secret identity, which she sustains by wearing a blonde wig. Miley has strong relationships with her brother Jackson (Jason Earles) and father Robby Stewart, Robby Ray (Billy Ray Cyrus), as well as her best friends Lilly Truscott (Emily Osment) and Oliver Oken (Mitchel Musso), who become aware of her secret. Overarching themes include a focus on family and friendships as well as the importance of music and d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We Are The World 25 For Haiti
"We Are the World 25 for Haiti" is a charity single recorded by the supergroup (music), supergroup Artists for Haiti in 2010. It is a remake of the song "We Are the World", which was written by American musicians Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and was recorded by USA for Africa in 1985 to benefit famine relief in Africa. Initially, in late 2009, it had been suggested to Richie and Quincy Jones—producer of the original "We Are the World"—that a re-cut version of the song be re-released under the title "Live 25". Following the 2010 Haiti earthquake, magnitude 7.0 Mw earthquake in Haiti in early 2010, which devastated most of the country and killed thousands of people, it was agreed that the song would be re-recorded by new artists, in the hope that it would reach a new generation and help benefit the people of Haiti. The song was recorded in 14.5 half hours by over 80 artists on February 1, 2010. It was produced by Quincy Jones, and executively produced by Lionel Richie, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
