Maegan Cottone

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Maegan Cottone
Also known asMegatron
Born Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
GenresPop, R&B, Dance
Occupation(s)Songwriter, singer, vocal producer, vocal arranger
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano

Maegan Cottone is an American songwriter, singer, vocal producer and vocal arranger. In 2012, Cottone signed to British publishing company Phrased Differently and managed by Wide Awake Music. She achieved international songwriting success in the US, France, UK, Germany, Denmark, Sweden and the Netherlands. Four of her songs have been top ten singles in the UK. [1]

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She is best known for her work on Little Mix's "Confetti" (#1 UK) and "Move", Jax Jones' "This is Real", Sigala's "Wish You Well", Olly Murs' "Up".

Early life

Inspired by her mother's vinyl collection of Tamla Motown hits, Queen and Stevie Wonder songs, she began composing and writing at the piano from an early age. Maegan studied piano and classical voice after moving to London with her mother and sister from America at the age of nine. [1]

Musical career

Cottone has written three UK top ten singles: "Up" (No. 4 -Gold) for Olly Murs, "Move" (No. 3 -Gold) and "Salute" (No. 6 -Silver) for Little Mix. [2] [3] She also scored a Korean (No. 2) with "Red Light" for Kpop girl group f(x); and a Danish (No. 2 - double platinum) with "R.E.D." for Kongsted. [4] [5] [6]
In 2014, Cottone arranged and vocal produced a cover of Cameo's "Word Up!" (produced by TMS), the official Sport Relief Single of 2014. [7] [8] 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. [9] [10] Performed by LP & JC, her vocals are also featured. [11]

Cottone has worked with artists and producers worldwide such as Ella Henderson, DJ Mustard, Babyface, Chase & Status, TMS, Cutfather, White N3rd, Melissa Steel, Tamera Foster, Shea Taylor, Tara McDonald, Wayne Wilkins, Red Triangle and Komi. [1]

Songwriting credits

YearTitleArtistAlbum
2023"React" Switch Disco and Ella Henderson
2021"I Choose You" AJ Mitchell SKYVIEW
"Confetti" Little Mix featuring Saweetie Confetti
2020"Monday Blues" Kylie Minogue Disco
"Supernova"
"Last Chance"
"Dance Floor Darling"
"Celebrate You"
"Fine Wine"
"Hey Lonely"
2019"This Is Real" [12] Jax Jones and Ella Henderson Snacks
"Wish You Well" [13] Sigala and Becky Hill Get to Know
2018"Only You" [14] Cheat Codes and Little Mix LM5
"Monday Blues" [15] EXO-CBX Blooming Days
2016"F.U." Little Mix Glory Days
"Down & Dirty"
"Private Show"
2015"Pretty Girls" Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea
"Lightning" Little Mix Get Weird
"A.D.I.D.A.S."
"OMG"
2014"Up" Olly Murs featuring Demi Lovato Never Been Better
"Competition" Little Mix Salute
"Word Up!"
"Red Light" f(x) Red Light
"R.E.D." Kongsted
2013"Salute" Little Mix Salute
"Move"
"Shooting Star" Tara McDonald featuring Zaho Contagieuse
"The Greatest"Mell Tierra featuring Maegan Cottone
2012"8 Days a Week" Jean Roch featuring Timati Music Saved My Life
"Fly" Mark With A K featuring Maegan Cottone
2012"Give Me More" Tara McDonald

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