Vanessa Anne Hudgens is an American actress and singer. After making her feature film debut in Thirteen (2003),Hudgens rose to fame portraying Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical film series (2006–2008),which brought her significant mainstream media success. The success of the first film led Hudgens to acquire a recording contract with Hollywood Records,with whom she released two studio albums,V (2006) and Identified (2008).
"Breaking Free" is a song from the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical. It also appears on the soundtrack of the same name. It is sung by Zac Efron,Drew Seeley and Vanessa Hudgens. It was also released as a single on June 8,2006. On June 21,2006,it was certified as a Gold single by the RIAA for sales of over 500,000.
"What I've Been Looking For" is a song from the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical (2006). The song was written and produced by Andy Dodd and Adam Watts,and it was included on the film soundtrack of the same name. Ashley Tisdale and Lucas Grabeel sing it in a fast tempo. A reprise version,titled "What I've Been Looking For (Reprise)" was also recorded,but in a slow tempo. It is credited to be performed by Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens,although Efron vocals were mixed with those of Drew Seeley.
High School Musical 2 is a 2007 American musical television film directed by Kenny Ortega and written by Peter Barsocchini. The 70th Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM),it is the sequel to High School Musical (2006) and the second installment of the High School Musical film series. The film stars Zac Efron,Vanessa Hudgens,Ashley Tisdale,Lucas Grabeel,Corbin Bleu,and Monique Coleman. In High School Musical 2,Troy Bolton (Efron),Gabriella Montez (Hudgens),and the Wildcats find summer jobs at a country club,but tensions rise when Sharpay Evans (Tisdale) recruits Bolton for a talent show performance.
"Come Back to Me" is the debut single by American actress and singer Vanessa Hudgens. The song was written and produced by Antonina Armato and Tim James. It was released on September 12,2006,through Hollywood Records as the lead single from Hudgens' debut studio album,V (2006). The song is built around a sample of "Baby Come Back" (1977) by American band Player. Due to the inclusion of the sample,the original song's writers,Peter Beckett and J.C. Crowley,obtained writing credits. Musically,"Come Back to Me" is a R&B song with an urban beat,string instruments and hand claps.
V is the debut studio album by American singer Vanessa Hudgens,first released on September 26,2006,via Hollywood Records. The album has been given mostly positive reviews. V debuted in the United States at twenty-four,selling 34,000 copies in its first week. The album has spawned two singles,lead "Come Back to Me" and follow-up "Say OK". In February 2007,the album was certified Gold by RIAA. As of April 2008,the album has sold 570,000 copies in the United States. Hudgens supported the album with serving as an opening act for The Cheetah Girls' The Party's Just Begun Tour and also on the High School Musical:The Concert tour. The album was voted as the seventh best album of 2007 by the readers of Billboard.
"What Time Is It?" is the opening musical number and first single from the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical 2. It is featured on the High School Musical 2 soundtrack,and is the first song off the High School Musical 2 soundtrack.
The discography of Vanessa Hudgens consists of two studio albums,five soundtrack albums,thirteen singles,and seven music videos. Hudgens has also recorded several other releases as her High School Musical character Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical film series' soundtracks. The songs she has recorded entered several international music charts and most of them were duets with the cast members of the High School Musical series. Hudgens' biggest hit song is the High School Musical duet "Breaking Free",which peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
"You Gotta Be" is an R&B/soul song by British singer and songwriter Des'ree,written by her with Ashley Ingram,who produced the song. It is the third track on the singer's second album,I Ain't Movin' (1994),and the opening track on the US release of that album. The song was released as a single in March 1994 by Sony Soho Square,550 and Epic,becoming a top-40 hit in several countries,and a top-10 hit in the United States and Australia. Its music video was directed by Paul Boyd. By 13 June 1998,the single had sold 358,000 copies in United States,and it has received sales certifications in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
High School Musical 3:Senior Year is the soundtrack to the 2008 Walt Disney Pictures film of the same name. It was released on October 21,2008,in the United States.
"Now or Never" is the opening musical number and first single from the Walt Disney Pictures film,High School Musical 3:Senior Year. The song is also the first track of the movie's soundtrack. However,when the song is performed in the movie,the first verse is omitted.
"Say OK" is a song recorded by American singer Vanessa Hudgens on her debut album V,which was written by Arnthor Birgisson and Savan Kotecha.
"Sneakernight" is a song recorded by American singer Vanessa Hudgens. It is the only single from her second album,Identified. Produced by J. R. Rotem,it was released on digital platforms on May 27,2008. The song and its accompanying music video were used for an Ecko Unlimited commercial.
The discography of the cast of the American film series High School Musical—primarily composed of Zac Efron,Vanessa Hudgens,Ashley Tisdale,Lucas Grabeel,Corbin Bleu and Monique Coleman—consists of three soundtrack albums,one live album,five compilation albums,two remix albums,one extended play and 12 singles. All albums and singles were released on Walt Disney Records. Collectively,the three soundtrack albums have sold 9.8 million copies in the United States,as of January 2016.
"Right Here,Right Now" is a song from the High School Musical 3:Senior Year soundtrack,performed by Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens as Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez. It is the second track on soundtrack's track listing. When the song is sung in the movie,Troy and Gabriella only sing the first verse,second and third chorus,and the bridge whereas the first chorus and second verse are omitted. However,in the extended edition of the film,the second verse is sung later as the reprise when Troy and Gabriella are at their homes.
"Bet on It" is a song from the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical 2. It is featured on the soundtrack of the film and performed by Zac Efron as Troy Bolton.
"Everyday" is a song from the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical 2. It is featured on the soundtrack of the film and performed by Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens as Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez.
"We're All in This Together" is a song from the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical and appears on the soundtrack of the same name. It features vocals from the cast of the movie including Vanessa Hudgens,Ashley Tisdale,Lucas Grabeel,and Drew Seeley,who sings for Zac Efron's character Troy Bolton. It was written by Matthew Gerrard and Robbie Nevil,with production credited Gerrard,and executively produced by Kenny Ortega,Bill Borden,and Barry Rosenbush. The song uses elements to simulate a school pep rally,such as a whistle and school band instruments. It also features a dance in the chorus iconic to the scene in the original movie. The song was released as the second single from the soundtrack on October 16,2006 and is considered a signature song from the franchise.
"If Only" is a song performed by American actress and singer Dove Cameron in her role of Mal from Disney Channel's 2015 television film Descendants,whose music and lyrics were composed by Adam Anders,Nikki Hassman and Peer Astrom. The song debuted at number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at 94. The song was included on the film soundtrack of the same name.
"Reminding Me" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Hook featuring American actress and singer Vanessa Hudgens. Hook co-wrote the pop ballad with Jonas Jeberg and Ethan Thompson. It was released to digital retailers and streaming platforms on April 21,2017,through Hollywood Records and Universal Music Canada as the lead single from Hook's EP My Side of Your Story. "Reminding Me" also impacted American contemporary hit radio on May 16,2017.
