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Early life

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songs, she began composing and writing at the piano from an early age. Maegan studied piano and classical voice after moving to

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with her mother and sister from America at the age of nine.

Musical career

Cottone has written three UK top ten singles: " Up" (No. 4 -

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. She also scored a Korean (No. 2) with " Red Light" for Kpop girl group f(x); and a Danish (No. 2 -

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In 2014, Cottone arranged and vocal produced a cover of Cameo's " Word Up!" (produced by TMS), the official

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Single of 2014. The song features vocals from Little Mix, who Cottone has worked with several times - including appointments as vocal director and musical director of the group's Radio 1 Live Lounge, and vocal director on their Salute Tour. Cottone also wrote the song "The Humblest Start" for the Street Dance 3D soundtrack. Performed by LP & JC, her vocals are also featured. Cottone has worked with artists and producers worldwide such as

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, Tamera Foster, Shea Taylor, Tara McDonald, Wayne Wilkins, Red Triangle and Komi.

Songwriting and Vocal Production credits

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Early life

Musical career

Songwriting and Vocal Production credits

See also

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