Myra (singer)
Encyclopedia
Myra is an American
pop
singer, dancer and choreographer. She rose to prominence in 2001 after recording a cover of Martha and the Vandellas
' "Dancing in the Street
" for the soundtrack to the 2001 film Recess: School's Out
(which she would then re-record in 2002 in Spanish for the Disney Channel original movie, Gotta Kick It Up!
). During this period, she contributed the song "Miracles Happen (When You Believe)" to the film The Princess Diaries
, and it received a 2002 ALMA Award
nomination for "Outstanding Song in a Motion Picture Soundtrack". Also in 2001 she appeared in the film Max Keeble's Big Move
.
In 2005, Myra signed her second record deal with Southern Signal Records/EMI
. Myra recorded most of her second album in Monterey, Mexico and worked with an impressive list of producers. Eddie Galan
of Mach 1 Music (High School Musical, Hannah Montana Soundtrack, Clique Girlz) was one of the main producers on the album, producing 8 songs for the album. Myra also worked with: Frank Myers (All-4-One's "I Swear"), Andrew Fromm (Backstreet Boys, Celine Dion, Marc Anthony), Avila Brothers (Usher, Mary J. Blige, Jessica Simpson), and NuSoul Productions (Aaron Carter, Mandy Moore).
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
singer, dancer and choreographer. She rose to prominence in 2001 after recording a cover of Martha and the Vandellas
Martha and the Vandellas
Martha and the Vandellas were among the most successful groups of the Motown roster during the period 1963–1967...
' "Dancing in the Street
Dancing in the Street
"Dancing in the Street" is a 1964 song first recorded by Martha and the Vandellas. It is one of Motown's signature songs and is the group's premier signature song.-Martha and the Vandellas original:...
" for the soundtrack to the 2001 film Recess: School's Out
Recess: School's Out
Recess: School's Out is a 2001 animated film based on the Disney television series Recess. This film was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and was released theatrically nationwide on February 16, 2001. It was released on video and DVD on August 7, 2001.-Plot:School's out at Third Street School, but...
(which she would then re-record in 2002 in Spanish for the Disney Channel original movie, Gotta Kick It Up!
Gotta Kick It Up!
Gotta Kick It Up! is a Disney Channel Original Movie. In the US, it was first aired July 26, 2002 and garnered 1.18 million viewers. It is based on a true story of a middle school dance team.-Plot:...
). During this period, she contributed the song "Miracles Happen (When You Believe)" to the film The Princess Diaries
The Princess Diaries (film)
The Princess Diaries is a 2001 comedy film produced by singer and actress Whitney Houston and directed by Garry Marshall. It is based on Meg Cabot's 2000 novel of the same name...
, and it received a 2002 ALMA Award
Alma Award
The American Latino Media Arts Award, or ALMA Award is a distinction awarded to Latino performers who promote positive portrayals of Latinos in the entertainment field...
nomination for "Outstanding Song in a Motion Picture Soundtrack". Also in 2001 she appeared in the film Max Keeble's Big Move
Max Keeble's Big Move
Max Keeble's Big Move is a 2001 Disney live-action teen comedy film directed by Tim Hill, written by David L. Watts, James Greer, Jonathan Bernstein, and Mark Blackwell, and starring Alex D. Linz as the title character. The film is set in University Place, Washington. It was released in North...
.
In 2005, Myra signed her second record deal with Southern Signal Records/EMI
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
. Myra recorded most of her second album in Monterey, Mexico and worked with an impressive list of producers. Eddie Galan
Eddie Galan
Eddie Galan is a Los Angeles born singer/musician, songwriter and record producer, who has worked on albums that have accumulated over 18 million in sales worldwide, garnered him 5 #1 records as a writer/producer and 4 #1 records as a publisher...
of Mach 1 Music (High School Musical, Hannah Montana Soundtrack, Clique Girlz) was one of the main producers on the album, producing 8 songs for the album. Myra also worked with: Frank Myers (All-4-One's "I Swear"), Andrew Fromm (Backstreet Boys, Celine Dion, Marc Anthony), Avila Brothers (Usher, Mary J. Blige, Jessica Simpson), and NuSoul Productions (Aaron Carter, Mandy Moore).
Movie
She sang "Miracles Happen" in the end of "The Princess Diaries." The music video included a cameo by Anne Hathaway.Guest appearances
- The Princess Diaries (2001)
- School's Out! ChristmasSchool's Out! Christmas-Track listing:1. Christmas Isn't Christmas - Myra 2. Wild Christmas - Dream Street's Chris Trousdale 3. This Christmas I Will Give My Love to You - Lynsey Bartilson4. One Small Voice - Taylor Momsen, Myra, & Camille Winbush...
(2002) - La Costa NuestraLa Costa NuestraLa Costa Nuestra is a 2007 album released by Machete Music/UMG. The album has 14 tracks. "Back to You," the first single from the album, has been featured on MTV Tr3s's Mi TRL.-Track listing:#Intro - Alexxx Tercero#It's Good - Mellow Man Ace...
(2007) - Ricky Luna's "Gol" (2010)