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MKTO
MKTO is a North American Pop music, pop and Hip hop music, hip hop duo, consisting of Malcolm David Kelley, Malcolm Kelley and Tony Oller. Their MKTO (album), self-titled album was released on January 30, 2014, by Columbia Records. In July 2015, the duo released their first extended play, titled ''Bad Girls EP''. As of 2022, the band has sold over 1 million records worldwide. Career 2010–2012: Formation Malcolm David Kelley, Malcolm Kelley and Tony Oller met in 2010 while filming the Nickelodeon television series ''Gigantic (TV series), Gigantic'', in which their characters played best friends. They later formed as a duo and came up with the name MKTO, which represents the combined initials of their names and surnames, MK for Malcolm Kelley and TO for Tony Oller. They elaborated upon the inspiration for their name, saying: "It also stands for what our album kind of is: Misfit Kids and Total Outcasts – just like the kids we were in high school". 2012–2014: ''MKTO'' The du ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Classic (MKTO Song)
"Classic" is a song by American pop duo MKTO. Written by E. Kidd Bogart, Evan "Kidd" Bogart, Andrew Goldstein (musician), Andrew Goldstein, Emanuel Kiriakou, and Lindy Robbins, "Classic" was first released on June 20, 2013 as the second single from the duo's MKTO (album), self-titled debut album. Background and release After securing a recording contract with Columbia Records in 2012, MKTO began recording material for their MKTO (album), self-titled debut album in 2013, with American singer-songwriter, Ne-Yo and Sweden, Swedish record producer, Max Martin among some of their collaborators. "Classic" was eventually chosen as the follow-up to the duo's top ten hit, "Thank You (MKTO song), Thank You" and released as the second single from their debut album in June 2013. In the lead-up to the single's release in the United States, MKTO served as the opening act for Emblem3 during their tour in the summer and also made a visit to the Billboard (magazine), Billboard office, where they ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MKTO (album)
''MKTO'' is the debut studio album by American musical duo MKTO. It was released on January 30, 2014, in Australia and New Zealand,MKTO confirm tracklisting for debut album ''Hamada Mania Music Blog'', 2 December 2013MKTO by MKTO ''iTunes'' and was released on April 1 in North America. Background The album was released on January 30, 2014, in Australia and New Zealand. The album was released in the US on April 1, 2014. MKTO stands for "Misfit Kids and Total Outcasts". The duo explains that the title fits the album and it represents the kind of kids they were in hi ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thank You (MKTO Song)
"Thank You" is the debut single by American pop duo MKTO, composed of Malcolm David Kelley and Tony Oller. It was released through Columbia Records on November 12, 2012, and is from their 2014 self-titled debut album. The song was written by Kelley, Oller, Evan "Kidd" Bogart, Emanuel Kiriakou, and Andrew Goldstein. It is a hip hop and teen pop song about a younger generation's sarcastic gratitude towards their previous generation after suffering the effects of their previous wrongdoings, yet it brings hope and encouragement to people saying that they should stand up for themselves. The song became a hit in Australia and New Zealand, and charted in the top 40 in the Netherlands and the ''Billboard'' Mainstream Top 40 charts. Background and release Malcolm David Kelley and Tony Oller met in the 2010 while filming the television series '' Gigantic'', in which their characters were portrayed as best friends. Apart from filming ''Gigantic'', the two posted cover versions of song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Oller
Anthony Michael Oller (born February 25, 1991) is an American actor and singer. He had roles as Walt Moore on the TeenNick TV show '' Gigantic'', and as Danny on Disney Channel's '' As the Bell Rings''. He appeared in the films '' Beneath the Darkness'' and '' The Purge''. He was also half of the group MKTO with his co-star Malcolm David Kelley, before leaving the group in 2021. Early life Oller was raised in Houston, Texas, the son of Mary Anne (née Brown) and Jeff Oller. He began acting in elementary school, having been cast as a lead role in a school Christmas play. He graduated with honors in Debate from Cy-Fair High School in 2009. Career Acting career Oller appeared in both seasons of the Disney Channel short comedy series '' As the Bell Rings'' as Danny. The show consisted of short episodes that showed during commercial breaks and took place in a single high school hallway where the character hang out between classes, and the show was originally based on Italy's sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Dream (MKTO Song)
"American Dream" is a song recorded by American musical duo MKTO. It was released in April 2014 as the fourth single from their debut album ''MKTO''. It was commercially less successful than the previous three singles, however it still reached the top 20 in New Zealand and top 40 in Australia. American Dream refers to the national ethos of the United States. Music video The music video for this single was released on 28 April 2014. Reviews David Whiteway from Renowned For Sound gave the song 4 out 5, saying; "American Dream is a belter. topens with the words "'do something with your life'" and t hasa captivating hook and choral melody driven by massive pop sensibilities and their own excellent song writing skills. " Jolt Magazine said: "This song is an uplifting song that begs you to listen to the lyrics about how the 'underdogs rise and the mighty fall'." The song was also featured on an episode of the Nickelodeon TV show '' The Thundermans'', sung by MKTO themselves as gues ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bad Girls (MKTO Song)
"Bad Girls" is a single by American duo MKTO, released as a digital download on June 2, 2015, by Columbia Records. It serves as the first single from their first extended play, '' Bad Girls EP'' (2015). The song is a pop song with heavy funk influences featuring predominant saxophone instrumentation in its production. The duo performed the song for the first time on June 2, 2015, during ''Good Morning America'' as well as on '' The Late Late Show'' on June 4, 2015. Background and composition The song was written by Emanuel Kiriakou, Evan Bogart, Andrew Goldstein, Lindy Robbins, Clarence Coffee Jr., as well as MKTO's own Malcolm Kelley and Tony Oller whilst produced by Kiriakou, Bogart and Goldstein. The track is a pop song with strong funk influences, featuring a predominant horn sound in its composition. Oller told ''Teen Vogue'': "We just want to make music that's current and consistent with what everyone is vibing to. For 'Bad Girls', we recorded a real horn section which isn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
God Only Knows (MKTO Song)
"God Only Knows" is a song recorded by American musical duo MKTO. It was released on November 29, 2013, as the third single from their debut album ''MKTO''. The music video for the single also premiered on that day. Music video The music video A music video is a video that integrates a song or an album with imagery that is produced for promotion (marketing), promotional or musical artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a music marketing device intended to ... for this single was released on 29 November 2013, on the same day in which the single was released. Malcolm and Tony play a game called 'God Only Knows' and get too obsessed with it, Malcolm hides the game in the fridge, but Tony finds it. During the video, Tony is getting bored on his date and skips out to play the game and Malcolm fools his boss with a cardboard box dummy of himself to play the game. Later at the recording studio, Malcolm leaves early to run back to their apartment for th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malcolm David Kelley
Malcolm David Kelley (born May 12, 1992), sometimes credited as just Malcolm Kelley, is an American actor and singer best known for portraying the character Walt Lloyd on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC series ''Lost (2004 TV series), Lost'' and as one half of the pop duo MKTO. Career Acting Kelley's first major acting role was in the 2002 film ''Antwone Fisher (film), Antwone Fisher'', in which he played the title character as a child. Prior to this, he appeared in several small television roles in programs such as ''Malcolm in the Middle'' and ''Judging Amy.'' His next film role was ''You Got Served,'' in which he was cast in the supporting role of Lil' Saint. In 2004, he was cast to play Walt in the TV show ''Lost.'' A regular cast member in the show's first season (2004–2005), he appeared only occasionally thereafter due to a dramatic growth spurt. He returned for an appearance in "Through the Looking Glass (Lost), Through the Looking Glass", Lost's third season fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiffany Houghton
Tiffany Crystal Houghton (born December 6, 1993) is an American singer-songwriter.September 26th 2014, WNCI Radio 97.9Have You Heard Tiffany Houghton? You Need To. Check It Out Here!, Retrieved November 6, 2014, "...20-year-old recording artist who lives in LA. ..."April 5, 2014, Emily Longeretta, Hollywood LifeTiffany Houghton Reveals Love Story Behind New Song ’17 Again’, Retrieved November 6, 2014, "......"Matthew Reid, October 17, 2014, CBS Local15 Seconds Of Fame – Tiffany Houghton , Phone Call / Love Like That UPDATE EDITION, Retrieved November 6, 2014, "... from Dallas named Tiffany Houghton on 15 Seconds of Fame...." As a pop artist, she has released several singles.Geoffrey Rowlands, 24 February 2014, Gulf TimesGorgon City basking in UK chart success, Retrieved November 6, 2014, "...Texas-born pop-country singer/songwriter ... concentrating exclusively on the singles market. “..." In 2014, she toured with the musical act MKTO.Emily Longeretta, June 16, 2014, Holly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emblem3
Emblem3 is an American rap rock band from Sequim, Washington, consisting of Wesley Stromberg (born December 6, 1993), Drew Chadwick (born October 1, 1992), and Keaton Stromberg (born July 16, 1996). In 2013, they signed with Simon Cowell's record label Syco Records and Columbia Records after being the tenth contestant eliminated on the second season of ''The X Factor''. Their first single, " Chloe (You're the One I Want)", was released on April 15, 2013, and their debut album, entitled '' Nothing to Lose'', was released on July 30, 2013. Career Formation While attending middle school in Sequim, Washington, Drew Chadwick and Wesley Stromberg began doing sessions together as American Scholars. At the time, Keaton Stromberg was only nine and was in his own band called Lucky 13 (guitar Keaton, bass Eli Fozio, drums Sara Mobley). While Wesley had moved to Huntington Beach, California with his girlfriend, Chadwick spent high school moving up and down the West Coast, eventually joini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harold Perrineau
Harold Perrineau (born August 7, 1963) is an American actor. His breakout role was in the independent film ''Smoke'' (1995), for which he was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male. He went on to appear as Mercutio in '' Romeo+Juliet'' (1996) and Link in ''The Matrix Reloaded'' and ''The Matrix Revolutions'' (both 2003). On television, he starred as Augustus Hill in the HBO prison drama '' Oz'' (1997–2003), Michael Dawson in the ABC series '' Lost'' (2004–2010), and Sheriff Boyd Stevens in the MGM+ horror series ''From'' (2022–present). Perrineau has also appeared in the films ''The Edge'' (1997), '' The Best Man'' (1999), '' Woman on Top'' (2000), and ''28 Weeks Later'' (2007). His other television credits include ''Sons of Anarchy'' (2012), '' Constantine'' (2014–2015), ''Claws'' (2017–2022), and '' The Rookie'' (2019–2021). Early life Perrineau was born in Brooklyn, New York City. His parents changed his name to Williams when h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gigantic (TV Series)
''Gigantic'' is an American comedy-drama television series created by Ben and Debby Wolfinsohn. It was produced by Reveille Productions, Grady Twins Productions, and Pacific Bay Entertainment. The series aired on TeenNick from October 8, 2010 to April 22, 2011. On April 19, 2011, the series was cancelled after one season. Premise ''Gigantic'' revolves around 17-year-old Anna Moore ( Grace Gummer) and her younger brother Walt (Tony Oller), teens who live the lives of Hollywood "it" kids as the children of famous movie star couple John and Jennifer Moore. Anna and Walt have recently returned to Los Angeles after living in Australia for the past two years while their parents were shooting a movie. The series takes a fictional look at the complicated lives of children of Hollywood celebrities, giving an insider view of the glitz, glamour, and A-list parties of Tinseltown. It exposes the life behind the tabloids and gossip blogs, while exploring the difficulties of growing up with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |