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The Matrix (production Team)
The Matrix is an American-British songwriting and record production team, consisting of Lauren Christy, Scott Spock, and Graham Edwards. In 1999, the production team took on their first project, the Jackson Mendoza song "Venus or Mars"; it was intended to be a one-off project. Christy, Spock, and Edwards enjoyed the songwriting and production process, which prompted them to form a production team. The team chose their name, the Matrix, as they wanted to remain in the background and allow the artists they work with to further stand out. The Matrix's breakthrough came in 2002 with the release of Avril Lavigne's debut studio album '' Let Go'', in which they co-wrote and produced five songs. Three of the songs became top ten singles on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart (" Complicated", " Sk8er Boi", and " I'm with You") and their work with Lavigne collectively earned them seven Grammy Award nominations in 2003 and 2004. The success of these songs caused the Matrix to become a sou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Angeles
Los Angeles, often referred to by its initials L.A., is the List of municipalities in California, most populous city in the U.S. state of California, and the commercial, Financial District, Los Angeles, financial, and Culture of Los Angeles, cultural center of Southern California. With an estimated 3,878,704 residents within the city limits , it is the List of United States cities by population, second-most populous in the United States, behind only New York City. Los Angeles has an Ethnic groups in Los Angeles, ethnically and culturally diverse population, and is the principal city of a Metropolitan statistical areas, metropolitan area of 12.9 million people (2024). Greater Los Angeles, a combined statistical area that includes the Los Angeles and Riverside–San Bernardino metropolitan areas, is a sprawling metropolis of over 18.5 million residents. The majority of the city proper lies in Los Angeles Basin, a basin in Southern California adjacent to the Pacific Ocean in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'm With You (Avril Lavigne Song)
"I'm with You" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne from her debut studio album ''Let Go (Avril Lavigne album), Let Go'' (2002). A Sentimental ballad, power ballad, it was released to radio as the third single from the album on November 18, 2002, by Arista Records. The song was written by Lavigne and the production team The Matrix (production team), the Matrix, who solely helmed its production. According to Lavigne, the song was inspired by feelings of loneliness she experienced over being Single person, single. The song reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and reached the top 10 in nine other countries, including Ireland, Italy, and New Zealand, peaking within the top five in these regions. In the US, the song topped two ''Billboard'' listings: the Adult Top 40 and the Mainstream Top 40. "I'm with You" received radio and television airplay in Australia, but it was not officially released there. The track was nominated for several ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myra (singer)
Mayra Ambriz (born May 21, 1986), known under the mononym Myra, is an American pop singer of Mexican descent. She is the first Latina artist to sign with Hollywood Records and Walt Disney Records. She is best known for her 2001 singles "Dancing in the Street" for '' Recess: School's Out'' and " Miracles Happen (When You Believe)" for the film ''The Princess Diaries'', as well as her role in Max Keeble's Big Move. Career In 1997, at age 11, Myra released her first album ''Mensajera del Amór'' under the name Mayra Caról. In May 2000, Myra signed with Walt Disney Records. Her first release under the label was "Magic Carpet Ride", which was released on May 23, 2000 as part of the ''La Vida Mickey'' compilation album. In 2001, Myra recorded a cover of Martha and the Vandellas's "Dancing in the Street" for the soundtrack to the 2001 film '' Recess: School's Out''. The song was later included on her self-titled album ''Myra'' which was released on June 26, 2001. The first single fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Busted (band)
Busted are an English pop-punk band from Southend-on-Sea, Essex, consisting of James Bourne, Matt Willis and Charlie Simpson. Formed in 2000, the band has had four UK number-one singles, won two Brit Awards, released four studio albums and sold over 5 million records worldwide. The band released the albums ''Busted (2002 Busted album), Busted'' in 2002 and ''A Present for Everyone'' in 2003 before disbanding in January 2005. Following the split, all three members pursued separate musical careers: Simpson as the frontman for the post-hardcore band Fightstar, Bourne as the lead singer of pop-punk band Son of Dork and Willis as a solo artist. The band reunited in 2015, embarking on the Pigs Can Fly Tour 2016, Pigs Can Fly arena tour in May 2016 and releasing their third studio album, ''Night Driver (album), Night Driver'', on 25 November 2016. On 26 October 2018, Busted announced their fourth album, ''Half Way There'', released on 1 February 2019, as well as a UK arena tour. At t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera ( , ; born December 18, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter, actress and television personality. Recognized as Cultural impact of Christina Aguilera, an influential figure in music and having received Public image of Christina Aguilera, widespread public interest, she is noted for her four-octave vocal range extending into the whistle register, artistic reinventions, and incorporating controversial themes into her music. Referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Voice of a Generation", she was also named a Disney Legends, Disney Legend, in recognition of her contributions to the Walt Disney Company. After appearing on ''The Mickey Mouse Club#1989–1994 revival: The All New Mickey Mouse Club, The All New Mickey Mouse Club'' (1993–1994), Aguilera recorded the theme song, "Reflection (song), Reflection", for the animation, animated film ''Mulan (1998 film), Mulan'' (1998) and signed a record deal with RCA Records. She rose to fame ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dollshead
Dollshead was an American alternative rock/ electronic band. Its members were California-born vocalist Sierra Swan and bassist Graham Edwards from Scotland, who in 1997 began collaborating after an impromptu jam session at a Los Angeles studio. The band released their first and only album ''Frozen Charlotte'' in 1998. Critics have likened Dollshead's sound to that of the bands Garbage and Curve.At present, the two members of the duo work separately on other musical projects: Sierra released a solo album in 2006 and Graham is a member of the music production team The Matrix. Releases *"It's Over, It's Under" – single, released December 1997, on record label MCA Records. The song appeared on the soundtrack to the movie ''The Jackal'', as well as in " The Harsh Light of Day", an episode from the fourth season of the television show ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' is an American supernatural fiction, supernatural drama television series created by w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Breed (Lauren Christy Album)
''Breed'' is the second studio album by British singer Lauren Christy. It was released on July 22, 1997, by Mercury Records. After the album's release, Christy quit her solo music career to join the writing/production trio The Matrix. Critical reception AllMusic states that ''Breed'' is a "great second record from an extraordinary talent, and one of 1997's best pop albums." The website describes the album's sound as "slightly sinister pop, with finely woven layers of fuzz guitar ndpulsing drums." It also notes that "Christy likes to build songs up bit by bit, but always cuts quickly to the chase--as in the flowing "Burn": first a simple, strummed acoustic guitar, and then before you know it the chorus blasts in from out of nowhere, background vocals soaring above her hypnotic vocals and a perfectly applied mechanical beat." Appearances in other media The title track was featured on the soundtrack for the 1997 film '' Batman & Robin'', released by Warner Bros. Records Warner ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Matrix (album)
''The Matrix'' is the self-titled debut album by the production group, the Matrix. It was released on the iTunes Store on January 27, 2009, through iTunes, as well as on audio CD. The album featured music written and produced by the group with vocals by Katy Perry and British singer Adam Longlands. Background In 2002, the Matrix produced five songs for Avril Lavigne's debut studio album '' Let Go'', including the three top-ten singles " Complicated", "Sk8er Boi", and " I'm with You". The commercial success of Lavigne's album led to a surge in popularity for the Matrix, resulting in them becoming a sought after production team. The Matrix subsequently produced songs for other popular acts, such as Britney Spears, Ricky Martin, Robbie Williams, and Mariah Carey. Knowing that the members of the production team were performers prior to becoming producers, Columbia Records executive Tim Devine suggested to the Matrix that they record and release an album of their own. Wanting an out ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Of The Boys
''One of the Boys'' is the second studio album by American singer Katy Perry. It was released on June 17, 2008, by Capitol Records. She collaborated on the album with producers Greg Wells, Dr. Luke, Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), Dave Stewart, Max Martin, and Ted Bruner among others, and wrote most of the songs in collaboration with other producers and writers. Perry wrote its title track along with "Thinking of You (Katy Perry song), Thinking of You" and "Mannequin" alone. The Extended play (EP) ''Ur So Gay (EP), Ur So Gay'', containing her Ur So Gay, song of the same name, was released in 2007 to generate interest in the singer and the album. ''One of the Boys'' is Perry's first album under the stage name Katy Perry, following her debut ''Katy Hudson (album), Katy Hudson'' (2001), which was released under her real name on Pamplin Music, Red Hill Records. ''One of the Boys'' received mixed reception from critics, with some deeming it as being filled with "potential hits" and others ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Columbia Records
Columbia Records is an American record label owned by Sony Music Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Music Group, an American division of multinational conglomerate Sony. Founded in 1889, Columbia is the oldest surviving brand name in the recorded sound business, and the second major company to produce records. It is one of Sony Music's four flagship record labels, along with Epic Records, RCA Records and Arista Records. History Beginnings (1888–1929) The Columbia Phonograph Company was founded on January 15, 1889, by stenographer, lawyer, and New Jersey native Edward D. Easton (1856–1915) and a group of investors. It derived its name from the District of Columbia, where it was headquartered. At first it had a local monopoly on sales and service of Edison ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korn
Korn (stylized as KoЯn) is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, originally formed in 1993 by James Shaffer, James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald Arvizu, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu and David Silveria, who were members of the band L.A.P.D. (band), L.A.P.D. Their current lineup features Shaffer (guitar), Arvizu (bass), Brian Welch, Brian "Head" Welch (guitar), Jonathan Davis (vocals), and Ray Luzier (drums), the last of whom replaced Silveria in 2007. The band is notable for pioneering and popularizing the nu metal genre. Korn made a Demo (music), demo tape, ''Neidermayer's Mind'', in 1993, which was distributed free to record companies and on request to members of the public. Their debut album ''Korn (album), Korn'' was released in 1994, followed by their commercial breakthrough, ''Life Is Peachy'', in 1996. The band first experienced mainstream success with ''Follow the Leader (Korn album), Follow the Leader'' (1998) and ''Issues (Korn album), Issues'' (1999), bot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shakira
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll ( , ; born 2 February 1977) is a Colombian singer-songwriter. Referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Queen of Latin Music", she has had a Cultural impact of Shakira, significant impact on the musical landscape of Latin America and has been credited with popularizing Hispanophone music on a global level. The recipient of List of awards and nominations received by Shakira, various accolades, she has won four Grammy Awards and fifteen Latin Grammy Awards, including three Latin Grammy Award for Song of the Year, Song of the Year wins. Shakira made her recording debut with Sony Music, Sony Music Colombia at the age of 14. Following the commercial failure of her first two albums, ''Magia (Shakira album), Magia'' (1991) and ''Peligro (Shakira album), Peligro'' (1993), she rose to prominence with the next two, ''Pies Descalzos'' (1995) and ''Dónde Están los Ladrones?'' (1998). Shakira entered the English-language market with her fift ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
