Audius Tonderai Mtawarira is a Zimbabwean singer-songwriter and record producer,who often works mononymously as Audius. From 1996 to 2012 he lived in Australia. At the APRA Music Awards of 2009 he was co-winner of Urban Work of the Year for writing "Running Back" with its singer,Jessica Mauboy,and with American rapper,Sean Ray Mullins.
Jessica Hilda Mauboy is an Australian singer,songwriter and actress. Born and raised in Darwin,Northern Territory,she rose to fame in 2006 on the fourth season of Australian Idol,where she was runner-up and subsequently signed a recording contract with Sony Music Australia. After releasing a live album of her Idol performances and briefly being a member of the girl group Young Divas in 2007,Mauboy released her debut studio album,Been Waiting,the following year. It included her first number-one single,"Burn",and became the second highest-selling Australian album of 2009,certified double platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).
Tramar Lacel Dillard,better known by his stage name Flo Rida,is an American rapper,singer,and songwriter. His 2007 breakout single "Low" was number one for 10 weeks in the United States and broke the record for digital download sales at the time of its release.
"Low" is the debut single by American rapper and singer Flo Rida featuring fellow American rapper and singer T-Pain,from the former's debut studio album Mail on Sunday and also featured on the soundtrack to the 2008 film Step Up 2:The Streets. An official remix was made which also features Pitbull. The song peaked at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Been Waiting is the debut studio album by Australian recording artist Jessica Mauboy,released on 22 November 2008 by Sony Music Australia. While Mauboy was still a member of the girl group Young Divas,she began to work on what became Been Waiting. She co-wrote several of the album's songs and worked with many songwriters and producers,including Israel Cruz,Cutfather,Audius Mtawarira,Michael "Fingaz" Mugisha,Kwame Holland,Jonas Jeberg and Adam Reily,among others.
"Inescapable" is a song by Australian recording artist Jessica Mauboy. It was written by Diane Warren and produced by Youngboyz,Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci. "Inescapable" was sent to Australian contemporary hit radio on 4 July 2011,and was released for digital download on 15 July 2011 as the first single from the deluxe edition of Mauboy's second studio album Get 'Em Girls. The song's lyrics revolve around "a relationship all gone wrong but also a celebration."
"Burn" is a song by Australian recording artist Jessica Mauboy. It was written by Taj Jackson,Jonas Jeberg,and Mich Hansen and was produced by Jeberg and Cutfather. "Burn" was released digitally on 17 November 2008 as the second single from Mauboy's debut studio album,Been Waiting (2008). Musically,"Burn" is an R&B-dance track that incorporates electronica influences. The song became Mauboy's first number-one on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association for selling over 70,000 copies. "Burn" also became Mauboy's first charting single internationally,reaching number 92 on the Japan Hot 100.
Australian singer and songwriter Jessica Mauboy has released four studio albums,one live album,three soundtrack albums,one extended play,and thirty seven singles. Mauboy was the runner-up on the fourth season of Australian Idol in 2006,and subsequently signed a contract with Sony Music Australia. She released her debut live album The Journey in February 2007,which features songs she performed as part of the top twelve on Australian Idol. The album debuted at number four on the ARIA Albums Chart and was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA),denoting shipments of 35,000 copies. Mauboy briefly became a member of the Australian pop girl group Young Divas later that year,before resuming her solo career early in 2008.
"Been Waiting" is a song by Australian R&B singer Jessica Mauboy. Written with Australian singer Israel Cruz and Craig Hardy,the song was released on 6 March 2009 as the third single from Mauboy's debut album,also titled Been Waiting. The song peaked at number 12 on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).
"Because" is a song by Australian R&B recording artist Jessica Mauboy. Written by Michael "Fingaz" Mugisha,Mauboy and Dion Howell,"Because" was released as the fourth single from Mauboy's debut album Been Waiting on 12 June 2009. The song is about a past relationship of Mauboy's and she has stated that it is her favourite song off the album. "Because" peaked at number nine on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).
American rapper Flo Rida has released four studio albums,four extended plays,41 singles as a lead artist,twelve promotional singles,and 24 music videos. Growing up in Florida,the state from which his name was derived,he was involved in a hip hop group in his teenage years. A solo demo recording initially met rejection from several label companies,but was eventually accepted by Poe Boy Entertainment,with whom Flo Rida signed in 2006.
"Up/Down" is a song by Australian recording artist Jessica Mauboy,taken from her debut studio album Been Waiting (2008). Written by KwaméHolland and Frankie Storm,"Up/Down" was released as the fifth single from Been Waiting on 28 August 2009. It peaked at number 11 on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).
Winners of The Deadlys Awards 2009. The award was an annual celebration of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievement in music,sport,entertainment and community.
Get 'Em Girls is the second studio album by Australian recording artist Jessica Mauboy,released on 24 August 2010 by SRC Records and Universal Republic Records. Mauboy recorded the album in Los Angeles,New York City and Atlanta. She worked with various American songwriters and producers she had not worked with before,including Bangladesh,Harvey Mason Jr.,Chuck Harmony,Brian Kennedy,and Alex James,among others. Musically,Get 'Em Girls contains up-tempo and ballad-oriented songs,which derive from the genres of pop,hip hop and R&B. The album features guest vocal appearances from Snoop Dogg,Ludacris,Jay Sean,and Iyaz.
"What Happened to Us" is a song by Australian recording artist Jessica Mauboy,featuring English recording artist Jay Sean. It was written by Sean,Josh Alexander,Billy Steinberg,Jeremy Skaller,Rob Larow,Khaled Rohaim and Israel Cruz. "What Happened to Us" was leaked online in October 2010,and was released on 10 March 2011,as the third single from Mauboy's second studio album,Get 'Em Girls (2010). The song received positive reviews from critics.
"Something's Got a Hold on Me" is a song by American singer Etta James. The song was written by James,Leroy Kirkland and Pearl Woods,while production was handled by Leonard and Phil Chess. It was released in 1962 as the third single from her 1962 self-titled album as a 7" vinyl disc. Musically,"Something's Got a Hold on Me" is an R&B track with elements of soul,blues and gospel. Upon its release,the single was an R&B hit,peaking at number four on the Billboard Hot R&B Sides chart.
Australian singer and actress Jessica Mauboy has released one video album and appeared in thirty music videos,two films,and many television programs and commercials. After she became the runner-up on the fourth season of Australian Idol in 2006,Mauboy signed a recording contract with Sony Music Australia. In 2008,she released her debut studio album Been Waiting and six music videos for its singles were shot. Mauboy's first music video was for the album's lead single "Running Back" featuring American rapper Flo Rida. It was directed by Fin Edquist and portrayed a fictional relationship between Mauboy and Flo Rida. At the 2009 MTV Australia Awards,the video was nominated for Best Collaboration. Keir McFarlane directed the music videos for the following singles,"Burn" and the title track "Been Waiting". The music video for the fifth single "Up/Down" was directed by Sequoia and shot in Los Angeles.
