Английская Википедия:Emanuel Kiriakou
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox musical artist
Emanuel "Eman" Kiriakou (born August 16, 1966) is an American songwriter, producer, record executive, music publisher and multi-instrumentalist, based in Los Angeles. He recently co-wrote and produced "Take You Dancing" by Jason Derulo, and has produced a number of Billboard Hot 100 charting singles including: "What's Left of Me" by Nick Lachey, "Crush" by David Archuleta, "Who Says" by Selena Gomez & the Scene, and "Tonight Tonight" by Hot Chelle Rae, which was #1 on the Billboard Hot AC charts, "It Girl" by Jason Derulo, as well as "Classic" and "American Dream" by MKTO. He has also collaborated with Celine Dion, Ne-Yo, MKTO, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, ZAYN, Gabby Barrett, Rachel Platten, David Foster, Madison Beer, Robert DeLong, Whitney Houston, Simple Plan, and Backstreet Boys.
Early life
Шаблон:Citation needed span He graduated from Youngstown State University's Dana School of Music, in Youngstown, Ohio with a degree in music, and then relocated to Minneapolis, Minnesota,[1] where he won a Cleo Award for a Miller Lite television commercial.[2] After relocating to New York City, he linked up with Joey McIntyre and produced his second solo record, "Meet Joe Mac".[3] Kiriakou lives in Los Angeles with his wife, the animator and actress Aliki Theofilopoulos.[4]
Career
Kiriakou moved to Los Angeles in 2004, where he worked closely with record producer and songwriter Walter Afanasieff.[5]
Kiriakou co-wrote and produced Jason Derulo's single "It Girl". He also co-wrote and produced the first single for Selena Gomez & the Scene titled "Who Says", co-wrote and produced Hot Chelle Rae's "Tonight Tonight" and co-wrote and produced "Fix a Heart" which appears on Demi Lovato's third studio album, Unbroken.
Kiriakou also co-produced the title track on Whitney Houston's record entitled "I Look To You". He co-wrote and produced the first single on David Archuleta's record titled "Crush" which debuted at #2 on Billboard, the highest American Idol debut to date,[6] receiving 1.8 million downloads and has been certified double platinum. Kiriakou's multi-format single for Nick Lachey's "What's Left of Me" hit top 10 on the pop Billboard chart and #1 on the Dance Chart.[7]
Kiriakou's music has been featured in television shows and major motion picture soundtracks,[8] including the award-winning My Big Fat Greek Wedding. He co-produced the Demi Lovato version of "Let It Go" from the movie Frozen with his production partner Andrew Goldstein. He has worked with chart-topping artists Demi Lovato ("Fix A Heart", "In Case", "Warrior" and "Something That We're Not" Selena Gomez, Celine Dion ('Incredible"), Backstreet Boys, Robert DeLong, MKTO, and Ne-Yo.
Kiriakou partnered with Evan Kidd Bogart in 2011 to form their label and publishing companies, Crooked Paintings and Cre8ive Co., which specialize in creative/A&R services and artist development. The first and most notable signings on their roster are pop-duo MKTO,[5] and electronic artist, FRND. Most recently, Kiriakou cowrote and co-produced Jason Derulo's current single, "Take You Dancing". He is also in production for The Struts' third studio album.
Selected discography
Singles, EPs, and albums
- Jason Derulo - "Take You Dancing" (2020), "It Girl" - Single (2011)
- MKTO - "Classic" - Single (2013), MKTO - Album (2012), "Bad Girls" - EP (2015), "How Can I Forget" - Single (2018), and others
- ZAYN - "Fresh Air" from Icarus Falls Album (2018)
- Louis The Child - "Last To Leave" - Single (2017)
- Whitney Houston - "I Look to You" - Single (2009)
- Demi Lovato - Unbroken - Album (2011), Demi - Album (2013), "Let It Go" - Single (2013)
- Selena Gomez and the Scene - "Who Says" - Single (2011)
- Celine Dion - "Surprise Surprise" from Taking Chances Album (2007), "There Comes A Time" from My Love: Essential Collection Album (2008), Loved Me Back to Life - Album (2013)
- Jordin Sparks - Jordin Sparks - Album (2007)
- Hot Chelle Rae - "Tonight Tonight" - Single (2011), "I Like It Like That" - Single (2011), Whatever - Album (2011)
- Bridgit Mendler - "Ready or Not" - Single (2012), Hello My Name Is… - Album (2012)
- Vanessa Hudgens - "Gone With The Wind" from Identified Album (2008)
- Rachel Platten - Wildfire - Album (2016)
- Bea Miller - Not an Apology - Album (2015)
- Olivia Holt - Olivia - EP (2016)
- Andy Grammer - "Grow" from The Good Parts Album (2017)
- Backstreet Boys - "Shattered" from This Is Us Album (2009), "Inconsolable" - Single (2007), "Downpour" from Unbreakable Album (2007)
- NKOTB - "2 in the Morning" - Single (2008)
- NKOTBSB - "Don't Turn Out the Lights" - Single (2011)
- Cody Simpson - "Summertime of Our Lives" from Surfer's Paradise Album (2013)
- Ne-Yo - "Shut Me Down" from R.E.D. Album (2012)
- Kris Allen / Adam Lambert - "No Boundaries" - Single (2009)
- David Archuleta - "Crush" - Single (2008), The Other Side of Down - Album (2010)[6]
- Katharine McPhee - Katharine McPhee - Album (2007)
- Nick Lachey - "What's Left of Me" - Single (2006)[7]
- Robert DeLong - "Long Way Down" from In The Cards - Album (2015)
- Jesse & Joy - "Run" from Jesse & Joy - Album (2017)
- Westlife - Where We Are - Album (2009)
- Friday Night Boys - Off The Deep End - Album (2009)
- Yelawolf - "Made In The U.S.A." from Radioactive Album (2011)
- Simple Plan - "Summer Paradise" - Single (2011)
- The Mowgli's - "Say It Just Say It" from Waiting For The Dawn Album (2013)
- Joey McIntyre - Meet Joe Mac - Album (2001), One Too Many - Album (2002), 8:09 - Album (2004)[3]
Film soundtracks and scores
- "Phineas & Ferb The Movie: Candace Against The Universe" (Original Soundtrack) | Sarah Hudson - "Girls Day Out" (2020)
- "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" - Original Greek Music (2002)
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