Miss World Canada 2012
I (Marika) had the chance to perform with the incredible Jessica Zraly at the Miss World Pageant at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond BC. I debuted a new single " Be the Best You Can Be " from the upcoming album releasing in a few weeks, and was blessed to have my producer and writer team Philip and Brenda Janz in the audience as well as my amazing family. To Top off the night, our friend Miss Tara Teng, won the title of Miss World Canda 2012. It was a great night! Congratulations Tara!! The Emerton team is honored to be working alongside Tara with some of her media and event coordination, and we will be touring together on the upcoming WonderWomen Conference tour!
Daniel Ingram Nominated for 2 Daytime Emmy awards!
Vancouver native Daniel Ingram is amongst the select group of nominees this year at the 2012 Daytime Emmy Awards. The nominations were announced this morning and Daniel is nominated twice for his compositions for the Hasbro company's hit children's television series " My Little Pony - Friendship is Magic " The songs - Every Pony, and Find a Pet are both in the Outstanding Original Song in the Children's and Animation Category. For more information on the nominations:
Official Emmy Nomination Press Release:
http://www.emmyonline.tv/mediacenter/daytime_39th_nominations.html
Award-winning composer Daniel Ingram’s unique and versatile approach to music has established him as one of the most reliably creative voices in animation and children’s television. His music, known for its originality and humor, can be heard in more than 30 countries worldwide, on such shows as My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic; Martha Speaks; Pound Puppies; Adventures of Chuck and Friends; Ricky Sprocket; and Kung Fu Magoo.
An accomplished songwriter, Daniel has written more than 80 songs for television—including the theme songs for My Little Pony and Martha Speaks—in genres ranging from current Pop and Classic Rock right through to large-scale Broadway-style musical theater.
Daniel is the go-to composer for a range of clients, a list that includes Hasbro Studios, WGBH Boston, DHX Media (formerly Studio B), 9 Story Entertainment, Classic Media NY, and Corus/Nelvana.
Awards for Daniel’s music include the 2010 Leo Awards for Best Music in an Animated Series for Martha Speaks, and the 2008 Leo Award for Best Music in a Variety Television Show for About a Girl, and most recently 2 nominations at the 2012 Daytime Emmys for My Little Pony Friendship is magic.
www.danielingrammusic.com
https://www.facebook.com/dannyimusic
Radio Release for Nick Kulhawy and A New Monday
Emerton Records Welcomes Nick Kulhawy and A New Monday. Their newest single " Go There With You " was just released to radio across the U.S
Check back for the latest on this fantastic new band!
In the Studio
So I've been hard at work in the studio with amazing producer Philip Janz. We've been writing and recording for about the past 7 months, and we are finally done! Here are some pics. I was honored to record with one of my favorite artists and also a good friend Brian Doerksen. I've listened to his music since I was young, and so it was an incredible time singing with him on a great song too! ~ MARIKA
Featured Release: My Heart's Last Beat - B.O.Z.
RELEASE DATE: Jan 13, 2012
MARIKA has been working with an incredible new artist B.O.Z. His story will amaze you as he tells of his journey of finding HOPE in the midst of a prison sentence, and now he is sharing his story and his music to inspire people all over the world. Check out www.bozstyle.com as well purchase the single right here in the Emerton Records Store.
"It Hurts" goes #1 on first day of release!
Co-written by MARIKA and Mach 1 Music team Eddie Galan and Adia Haynie, the song recorded by Korean popstar Kim Bo Kyung reached #1 on iTunes Korea on the 1st day of release!! Congrats team on a number one single!
