Rock Mafia
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Rock Mafia is a record production/songwriting team, consisting of Tim James and Antonina Armato, who are credited for writing and producing a great number of top pop and rock artists beginning in the early 2000s such as Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Sick Puppies, etc.
In late 2010, Rock Mafia released a song featuring James' own vocals entitled "The Big Bang." Recently the song has become popular as the theme song for the VH1 reality show "Mob Wives." Members of the mysterious group refers to itself as a family and a lifestyle, blending the boundary between traditional "bands" and production teams.
"The Big Bang" music video featured Miley Cyrus and Kevin Zegers in a short and suspenseful plot. The video became a viral hit, and currently has more than 10 million views on Youtube. In addition, a movie based on the plot of the music video is rumored to be in the works.
In addition to "The Big Bang," a song entitled "Fly or Die" is also available on iTunes, and a groundbreaking animated video is said to be in the works. Furthermore, a clip showing Miley Cyrus recording vocals over a Rock Mafia song called "Morning Sun" has been posted online. The song proved to be an instant cult classic, with fan mixed versions of the songs gaining over half a million views on Youtube.
Lastly, a tweet from Rock Mafia in mid-April stating that Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber were singing the Rock Mafia track "The Last Thing" to each other over Skype stirred up quite a buzz, raising speculations and rumors that a duet between the two is in the works.
Tim James performed a solo acoustic set for WIXX101 in February 2011, including a cover of Selena Gomez's "Naturally," "The Big Bang," "The Last Thing," and "W.T.F." He further stated in the interview that the performance was a solo performance, and that if the Rock Mafia crew were to come out, they'd "tear the roof down."
In July, 2011 Rock Mafia played a 30 minute set at the 2011 Boise Music Festival in front of over 100,000. The group on stage consisted of Tim James on lead vocals, Antonina Armato on DJ, Thomas Sturges on keyboards, Steve Hammons on drums, Jimmy Messer on guitar, Danny Parra on DJ, and Brooke Adams and Dominique Domingo on on background vocals.
Rock Mafia continues to gain popularity both as an artist and as a songwriting/production team, its current projects include: American Idol, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Dilemma, Frank and Derol, The Big Bang movie, The Beach Girl5, and more.
"The Big Bang" is featured on the video game FIFA 12
, which launched in September 2011.
Between the three partners of Rock Mafia, they have sold over 100 million albums worldwide, and over 10 million albums alone in 2007.
and Kevin Zegers
. In addition to "The Big Bang," the group currently has two additional demos hosted on their official Myspace page: "Fly or Die" and "Pimps and Hos."
A clip showing Miley Cyrus recording vocals over the "Pimps and Hos" track, which has now been renamed to "Morning Sun," has been posted online.
A tweet from Rock Mafia in mid-April stating that Selena Gomez
and Justin Bieber
were singing the Rock Mafia track "The Last Thing" to each other over Skype stirred up quite a buzz, raising speculations and rumors that a duet between the two is in the works.
Tim James performed a solo acoustic set for WIXX101 in February 2011, including a cover of Selena Gomez's "Naturally," "The Big Bang," "The Last Thing," and "W.T.F." He further stated in the interview that the performance was a solo performance, and that if the Rock Mafia crew were to come out, they'd "tear the roof down."
(producer of Alice in Wonderland
and Memento)
In addition, James has stated in an online interview with ultimate radio that "without Miley, I don't know if there is a film," further hinting Miley's involvement in the new project.
to help coach and record with contestants from American Idol Season 10
. Rock Mafia worked with Pia Toscano
on her cover of "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me," Stefano Langone
on his cover of "If You Don't Know Me By Now," Haley Reinhart
on her cover of "Blue," James Durbin
on his cover of "Heavy Metal,"and Muse's "Uprising" Lauren Alaina
on her cover of "You Keep Me Hangin' On," Jacob Lusk
on his cover of "Man in the Mirror," and Thia Megia
on her cover of "Colors of the Wind".
Miley Cyrus
Selena Gomez
& the Scene
Demi Lovato
Sick Puppies
The Beach Girl5
Aly & AJ
David Archuleta
Miranda Cosgrove
Hope 7
Hoku
Vanessa Hudgens
Patrice Rushen
Barbra Streisand
Zac Efron
In late 2010, Rock Mafia released a song featuring James' own vocals entitled "The Big Bang." Recently the song has become popular as the theme song for the VH1 reality show "Mob Wives." Members of the mysterious group refers to itself as a family and a lifestyle, blending the boundary between traditional "bands" and production teams.
"The Big Bang" music video featured Miley Cyrus and Kevin Zegers in a short and suspenseful plot. The video became a viral hit, and currently has more than 10 million views on Youtube. In addition, a movie based on the plot of the music video is rumored to be in the works.
In addition to "The Big Bang," a song entitled "Fly or Die" is also available on iTunes, and a groundbreaking animated video is said to be in the works. Furthermore, a clip showing Miley Cyrus recording vocals over a Rock Mafia song called "Morning Sun" has been posted online. The song proved to be an instant cult classic, with fan mixed versions of the songs gaining over half a million views on Youtube.
Lastly, a tweet from Rock Mafia in mid-April stating that Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber were singing the Rock Mafia track "The Last Thing" to each other over Skype stirred up quite a buzz, raising speculations and rumors that a duet between the two is in the works.
Tim James performed a solo acoustic set for WIXX101 in February 2011, including a cover of Selena Gomez's "Naturally," "The Big Bang," "The Last Thing," and "W.T.F." He further stated in the interview that the performance was a solo performance, and that if the Rock Mafia crew were to come out, they'd "tear the roof down."
In July, 2011 Rock Mafia played a 30 minute set at the 2011 Boise Music Festival in front of over 100,000. The group on stage consisted of Tim James on lead vocals, Antonina Armato on DJ, Thomas Sturges on keyboards, Steve Hammons on drums, Jimmy Messer on guitar, Danny Parra on DJ, and Brooke Adams and Dominique Domingo on on background vocals.
Rock Mafia continues to gain popularity both as an artist and as a songwriting/production team, its current projects include: American Idol, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Dilemma, Frank and Derol, The Big Bang movie, The Beach Girl5, and more.
"The Big Bang" is featured on the video game FIFA 12
FIFA 12
FIFA 12 is the nineteenth game in Electronic Arts' FIFA series of association football video games. It was developed by EA Canada, and published by Electronic Arts worldwide under the EA Sports label. David Rutter, the line producer for FIFA 12, promised "a revolutionary year for FIFA .....
, which launched in September 2011.
As a production/songwriting team
Rock Mafia has helped launch the music careers of some of the most successful recording artists of the early 2000s, including Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Aly and AJ, Sick Puppies, The Beach Girl5, etc.Between the three partners of Rock Mafia, they have sold over 100 million albums worldwide, and over 10 million albums alone in 2007.
As a band
Rock Mafia's debut song, "The Big Bang," saw James provide vocals himself. The music video, featured Miley CyrusMiley Cyrus
Miley Ray Cyrus is an American actress and pop singer-songwriter. She achieved wide fame for her role as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana....
and Kevin Zegers
Kevin Zegers
Kevin Joseph Zegers is a Canadian actor and model. He is best known for his leading roles as Josh Framm in the Air Bud series, as well as playing Damien Dalgaard in the Gossip Girl series and the protagonist in Rock Mafia's The Big Bang...
. In addition to "The Big Bang," the group currently has two additional demos hosted on their official Myspace page: "Fly or Die" and "Pimps and Hos."
A clip showing Miley Cyrus recording vocals over the "Pimps and Hos" track, which has now been renamed to "Morning Sun," has been posted online.
A tweet from Rock Mafia in mid-April stating that Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez
Selena Marie Gomez is an American actress and singer best known for portraying Alex Russo in the Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel television series Wizards of Waverly Place...
and Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber
Justin Drew Bieber is a Canadian pop/R&B singer, songwriter and actor. Bieber was discovered in 2008 by Scooter Braun, who came across Bieber's videos on YouTube and later became his manager...
were singing the Rock Mafia track "The Last Thing" to each other over Skype stirred up quite a buzz, raising speculations and rumors that a duet between the two is in the works.
Tim James performed a solo acoustic set for WIXX101 in February 2011, including a cover of Selena Gomez's "Naturally," "The Big Bang," "The Last Thing," and "W.T.F." He further stated in the interview that the performance was a solo performance, and that if the Rock Mafia crew were to come out, they'd "tear the roof down."
The Big Bang film
Rock Mafia is currently in talks with potential writers and producers to bring the music video for "The Big Bang" to the big screens as a featured film. Armato revealed on her Twitter that she has been meeting with Tish Cyrus (Miley Cyrus' mother) and Jennifer ToddJennifer Todd
Jennifer Todd is an American film producer. She was born and raised in Los Angeles where she attended the Buckley School followed by USC. Her credits include the three Austin Powers films, Boiler Room, Prime, Must Love Dogs, and Memento, for which she won an Independent Spirit Award for producing...
(producer of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland (2010 film)
Alice in Wonderland is a 2010 American computer-animated/live action fantasy adventure film directed by Tim Burton, written by Linda Woolverton, and released by Walt Disney Pictures...
and Memento)
In addition, James has stated in an online interview with ultimate radio that "without Miley, I don't know if there is a film," further hinting Miley's involvement in the new project.
American Idol Season 10
Rock Mafia was one of the handful of production teams handpicked by Jimmy IovineJimmy Iovine
James "Jimmy" Iovine is an American music producer, entrepreneur and chairman of Interscope-Geffen-A&M.-Biography:...
to help coach and record with contestants from American Idol Season 10
American Idol (season 10)
The tenth season of American Idol premiered on January 19, 2011 and concluded on May 25, 2011, on Fox. The show underwent a number of changes from season nine, including the reduction of the judging panel to its original number of just three judges , a returning executive producer, a new music...
. Rock Mafia worked with Pia Toscano
Pia Toscano
Pia Ann Rose Toscano is an American singer from Howard Beach, New York. Toscano placed ninth on the tenth season of American Idol. Considered to be a frontrunner in the competition, her elimination came as a shock to judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and Steven Tyler, all of whom were visibly...
on her cover of "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me," Stefano Langone
Stefano Langone
Stefano Langone is an American singer from Kent, Washington. Langone placed seventh on the tenth season of American Idol.-Early life:...
on his cover of "If You Don't Know Me By Now," Haley Reinhart
Haley Reinhart
Haley Reinhart is an American singer from Wheeling, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, Illinois who placed third in the tenth season of American Idol. Reinhart is currently signed to 19 and Interscope Records.-Early life:...
on her cover of "Blue," James Durbin
James Durbin (singer)
James Durbin is an American rock singer and guitar player from Santa Cruz, California, who finished in fourth place on the tenth season of American Idol.-Early life:...
on his cover of "Heavy Metal,"and Muse's "Uprising" Lauren Alaina
Lauren Alaina
Lauren Alaina is an American singer from Rossville, Georgia. Alaina was the runner-up on the tenth season of American Idol. Her debut studio album, Wildflower was released in October 2011....
on her cover of "You Keep Me Hangin' On," Jacob Lusk
Jacob Lusk
Jacob Lusk is an American singer from Compton, California, who finished in fifth place on the tenth season of American Idol.-Early life:...
on his cover of "Man in the Mirror," and Thia Megia
Thia Megia
Thia Megia is an American singer from Mountain House, San Joaquin County, California. Megia finished in the top 11 of the tenth season of American Idol...
on her cover of "Colors of the Wind".
Discography
Rock Mafia- "The Big BangThe Big Bang (song)"The Big Bang" is a song written, produced, and performed by Rock Mafia. The song has been used in commercials promoting the syndication of the comedy television series, The Big Bang Theory. The song appears on the soundtrack for EA Sports' FIFA 12 video game.-Music video:The music video for "The...
" - "Morning Sun (Pimps and Hos) [featuring Miley CyrusMiley CyrusMiley Ray Cyrus is an American actress and pop singer-songwriter. She achieved wide fame for her role as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana....
]" - "The Last Thing I'd Ever Do"
- "Fly or Die"
- "WTF"
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus
Miley Ray Cyrus is an American actress and pop singer-songwriter. She achieved wide fame for her role as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana....
- "Can't Be Tamed"
- "7 Things"
- "Fly on the Wall"
- "Who Owns My Heart"
- "Liberty Walk"
- "Two More Lonely People"
- "If We Were a Movie" (Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana)
- "I Got Nerve" (Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana)
- "Clear"
- "Every Rose Has Its Thorn"
- "Forgiveness and Love"
- "Bigger Than Us" (Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana)
- "Bottom of the Ocean"
- "East Northumberland High"
- "Good and Broken"
- "Goodbye"
- "It's All Right Here" (Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana)
- "Let's Dance"
- "Right Here"
- "See You AgainSee You Again"See You Again" is a pop song performed by American singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus. The song was composed by Cyrus , Antonina Armato, and Tim James and produced by Armato and James...
" - "Wake Up America"
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez
Selena Marie Gomez is an American actress and singer best known for portraying Alex Russo in the Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel television series Wizards of Waverly Place...
& the Scene
Selena Gomez & the Scene
Selena Gomez & the Scene is an American pop band formed in Hollywood, California in 2009. Along with lead singer and founder Selena Gomez, the band consists of bassist Joey Clement, guitarist Ethan Roberts, drummist Greg Garman and keyboardist Dane Forrest. Selena Gomez & the Scene have released...
- "NaturallyNaturally (Selena Gomez & the Scene song)"Naturally" is a song performed by American band Selena Gomez & the Scene from their debut album, Kiss & Tell. The song serves as the album's second single in the United States and a few other countries, and as the album's lead single in most European markets. It was produced by Antonina Armato and...
" - "Off The Chain"
- "Rock God"
- "Summer's Not Hot"
- "Tell Me Something I Don't KnowTell Me Something I Don't Know"Tell Me Something I Don't Know" by Selena Gomez was released as a single on August 5, 2008 on iTunes and a Radio Disney, which removes the Hurricane Katrina reference by replacing the lyrics "like Katrina making waves" with "like a surfer making waves", was released on September 9, 2008 on iTunes....
" - "Tell Me Something I Don't Know (New Version)"
- "Love You Like A Love SongLove You Like a Love Song"Love You Like a Love Song" is a song performed by American band Selena Gomez & the Scene from their third studio album, When the Sun Goes Down. The song serves as the album's second single internationally on June 17, 2011. It was produced by Antonina Armato and Tim James who wrote the song with...
" - "OutlawOutlawIn historical legal systems, an outlaw is declared as outside the protection of the law. In pre-modern societies, this takes the burden of active prosecution of a criminal from the authorities. Instead, the criminal is withdrawn all legal protection, so that anyone is legally empowered to persecute...
" - "My Dilemma"
Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato
"She’s got the range, the full emotional spectrum, incredible control… Vocally, she’s the best thing Disney’s had since Christina Aguilera."—Producer Toby Gad on Demi Lovato's vocals...
- "Me, Myself, and Time"
- "You're My Only Shorty" feat. Iyaz
Sick Puppies
Sick Puppies
Sick Puppies is an Australian rock band, formed in 1997. The band consists of vocalist and guitarist Shimon Moore, bassist Emma Anzai and drummer Mark Goodwin....
- "RiptideRiptide (Sick Puppies song)"Riptide" is the fourth single from Sick Puppies' third album Tri-Polar, which impacted radio on February 8, 2011. Originally this song was planned to be the second single, but Odd One narrowly beat out Riptide because of its strong lyrical message....
" - "You're Going DownYou're Going Down"You're Going Down" is the lead single from Sick Puppies' third album Tri-Polar."You're Going Down" was used by WWE to represent their Extreme Rules pay-per-view event as its official theme song. The wrestling promotion also used the song by making it part of the soundtrack to their video game...
" - "Odd OneOdd One"Odd One" is the second single from Sick Puppies' third album Tri-Polar, which impacted rock radio on November 10, 2009. According to the band's Twitter, the video was filmed on November 25. According to pictures posted on the band's Twitter and a video clip on YouTube in the following days, the...
" - "So What I Lied"
- "Master of the Universe"
- "In It For Life"
- "White Balloons"
- "My WorldMy World (Sick Puppies song)"My World" is the second single released from Sick Puppies' 2007 album Dressed Up as Life.- Music video :The music video for the song features the band performing as well as Shimon Moore give money to two homeless men, and in return being physically abused by them and Emma Anzai drawing plastic...
" - "PitifulPitiful (Sick Puppies song)"Pitiful" is the fourth single released from Sick Puppies' 2007 album Dressed Up as Life. This song talks about how useless someone's life is....
" - "Cancer"
- "What Are You Looking ForWhat Are You Looking For"What Are You Looking For" is the third single released from Sick Puppies' 2007 album Dressed Up as Life.- Music video :To follow up the band's phenomenal Free Hugs Campaign YouTube success with their song All the Same, in the Summer of 2008, the band held a among fans around the world to select...
" - "All the SameAll the Same"All the Same" is the first single released from Sick Puppies' 2007 album Dressed Up as Life, though it was first released on their self-titled EP a year before the album. It reached #8 on the U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and featured in the Free Hugs Campaign...
" - "Too Many Words"
- "Asshole Father"
- "Issues"
- "Anywhere But Here"
- "The Bottom"
The Beach Girl5
- "Changes"
- "Scratch"
- "Rabbit Hole"
- "One More Second Chance"
- "Lay a Little Sunshine"
Aly & AJ
- "Potential Breakup SongPotential Breakup Song"Potential Breakup Song" is a electropop song written by American teen pop duo Aly & AJ, and is the first single from their second studio album, Insomniatic . It was a very successful single in the summer and early fall of 2007, topping many video countdowns, and becoming Aly & AJ's most successful...
" - "Chemicals ReactChemicals React"Chemicals React" is a pop rock song written and recorded by American pop rock duo Aly & AJ, for the re-release of their debut album Into the Rush...
" - "Shine"
- "Sticks and Stones"
David Archuleta
David Archuleta
David Archuleta, is a former United States Air Force Airman of Okinawan stationary troops and is currently an American male kickboxer.-Biography:...
- "You Can"
- "Your Eyes Don't Lie"
Miranda Cosgrove
Miranda Cosgrove
Miranda Taylor Cosgrove is an American actress and singer-songwriter. Her career began at the age of three, where she participated in television commercials. Cosgrove's film debut was in 2003, as Summer Hathaway in School of Rock...
- "BAM"
Hope 7
Hope 7
Hope 7 was a pop rock band that performed together from 2003-2005. The band members consisted of Kristi McClave , Dave Noble , Chevy Martinez and Chase Duddy .- Early years :...
- "BreakthroughBreakthrough (Hope 7 song)"Breakthrough" is the first single released from Hope 7's album, Hope 7. It was released on September 28, 2004.-Soundtracks:Hope 7's version of Breakthrough was featured in the Cheetah Girls Soundtrack in 2003, for which a music video was filmed...
" - "I Want Everything"
Hoku
Hoku
Hōkū Christian Ho , known simply as Hoku, is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and actress. She is the daughter of noted Hawaiian entertainer Don Ho. Her most popular singles are "Another Dumb Blonde," "How Do I Feel," and "Perfect Day."-Early life:Hoku was born on the island of Oahu in the...
- "Another Dumb Blonde"
- "I'm Scared"
- "Perfect Day"
Vanessa Hudgens
- "Hook It Up"
- "Don't Leave"
- "Come Back to Me"
- "Vulnerable"
Patrice Rushen
Patrice Rushen
Patrice Rushen is a Grammy Award-winning African American R&B and jazz vocalist, composer and pianist.-Biography:...
- "Long Time Coming"
Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand
Barbra Joan Streisand is an American singer, actress, film producer and director. She has won two Academy Awards, eight Grammy Awards, four Emmy Awards, a Special Tony Award, an American Film Institute award, a Peabody Award, and is one of the few entertainers who have won an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy,...
- "What Were We Thinking of?"
Zac Efron
Zac Efron
Zachary David Alexander "Zac" Efron is an American actor. He began acting professionally in the early 2000s and became known with his lead roles in the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical, the WB series Summerland, and the 2007 film version of the Broadway musical Hairspray...
- "Bet On It"
External links
- Official Website of Rock Mafia Official Website
- The Big Bang Official Music Video Music Video.
- "Morning Sun" clip with Miley Cyrus "Morning Sun" Miley Clip