Tyler Medeiros
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Tyler Medeiros
(born July 11, 1995) is a Canadian
singer, songwriter
and dancer of Portuguese
and Italian
descent. He was signed to CP Records
in 2010.
Medeiros' first major hit is "Say I Love You (Please Don't Go)" that features rapper Lil Twist sampling on a KC and the Sunshine Band
song that has been featured on MuchMusic
. The release of the song was accompanied with a music video. The single was preceded by the release of his first single, "Girlfriend" featuring Danny Fernandes
that had debuted on Family
channel. and was broadcast on MuchMusic as well. Both videos were directed by Marc André Debruyne. Medeiros also appeared on the cover of July-August 2011 issue of the Canadian teen magazine Vervegirl
. Tyler performed the theme song to Family Channel’s 2011 Bullying Awareness Week
Stand Up! campaign. The song, called “What’s Up, Stand Up,” was written by by RyanDan
members Ryan Kowarsky and Dan Kowarsky as well as Maks Gabriel. The video for the song premiered on Family (TV channel) on Monday, November 15, 2011 .
Medeiros is currently preparing his debut studio album with songwriters RyanDan
, Belly
and producer Da Heala.
and grew up in Toronto
, Ontario. Born to a Portuguese origin father and an Italian origin mother, he began taking dancing lessons at the age of ten.
from Junior Kindergarten until he graduated grade 8 in 2009. Medeiros is the cousin of singers Shawn Desman
and Danny Fernandes
.
Tyler Medeiros
Tyler Medeiros is a Canadian singer, songwriter and dancer of Portuguese and Italian descent. He was signed to CP Records in 2010....
(born July 11, 1995) is a Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
singer, songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
and dancer of Portuguese
Portuguese people
The Portuguese are a nation and ethnic group native to the country of Portugal, in the west of the Iberian peninsula of south-west Europe. Their language is Portuguese, and Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion....
and Italian
Italian people
The Italian people are an ethnic group that share a common Italian culture, ancestry and speak the Italian language as a mother tongue. Within Italy, Italians are defined by citizenship, regardless of ancestry or country of residence , and are distinguished from people...
descent. He was signed to CP Records
CP Records
CP Records, formerly known as Capital Prophet Records, is a Canadian independent record label. It was founded in 2002 in Ottawa, Ontario by Tony Sal. It is now headquartered in Toronto, Ontario...
in 2010.
Medeiros' first major hit is "Say I Love You (Please Don't Go)" that features rapper Lil Twist sampling on a KC and the Sunshine Band
KC and the Sunshine Band
KC and the Sunshine Band is an American musical group. Founded in 1973 in Miami, Florida, their style has included funk, R&B, and disco. Their most well known songs include the disco hits "That's the Way ", " Shake Your Booty", "I'm Your Boogie Man", "Keep It Comin' Love", "Get Down Tonight", "Give...
song that has been featured on MuchMusic
MuchMusic
MuchMusic is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media. MuchMusic is dedicated to music-related programs, pop and youth culture.-History:...
. The release of the song was accompanied with a music video. The single was preceded by the release of his first single, "Girlfriend" featuring Danny Fernandes
Danny Fernandes
Daniel Bosco Fernandes is a Canadian singer and songwriter of Portuguese descent. He is signed to CP Records.-Career:...
that had debuted on Family
Family
In human context, a family is a group of people affiliated by consanguinity, affinity, or co-residence. In most societies it is the principal institution for the socialization of children...
channel. and was broadcast on MuchMusic as well. Both videos were directed by Marc André Debruyne. Medeiros also appeared on the cover of July-August 2011 issue of the Canadian teen magazine Vervegirl
Vervegirl
Vervegirl is a Canadian teen magazine published by Youth Culture.-About:Vervegirl is Canada's leading in-school magazine for young women aged 13–24...
. Tyler performed the theme song to Family Channel’s 2011 Bullying Awareness Week
Bullying Awareness Week
Bullying Awareness Week Bullying Awareness Week is a national campaign in Canada conceived of by Canadian educator, and President . It was was launched in 2003 by Family Channel and ....
Stand Up! campaign. The song, called “What’s Up, Stand Up,” was written by by RyanDan
RyanDan
RyanDan is a Canadian musical, songwriting and producing duo, consisting of identical twins Ryan and Dan Kowarsky, whose music is a mix of pop, opera, and classical....
members Ryan Kowarsky and Dan Kowarsky as well as Maks Gabriel. The video for the song premiered on Family (TV channel) on Monday, November 15, 2011 .
Medeiros is currently preparing his debut studio album with songwriters RyanDan
RyanDan
RyanDan is a Canadian musical, songwriting and producing duo, consisting of identical twins Ryan and Dan Kowarsky, whose music is a mix of pop, opera, and classical....
, Belly
Belly (rapper)
Ahmed Balshe , better known by his stage name Belly, is a Palestinian-Canadian Juno Award-winning rapper....
and producer Da Heala.
Early life
Medeiros was born in Maple, OntarioMaple, Ontario
Maple is a high-growth suburban community northwest of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, part of the city of Vaughan in York Region.-Geography:The west branch of the Don River rises to the northwest and flows 1 km west of Maple. Several creeks are to the east and the Black Creek begins slightly west...
and grew up in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario. Born to a Portuguese origin father and an Italian origin mother, he began taking dancing lessons at the age of ten.
Personal life
Medeiros attended St. Anthony's Catholic Elementary School located in TorontoToronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
from Junior Kindergarten until he graduated grade 8 in 2009. Medeiros is the cousin of singers Shawn Desman
Shawn Desman
Shawn Bosco Fernandes better known by his stage name Shawn Desman, is a Canadian pop/R&B singer of Portuguese descent. He is signed to Universal Music Canada.-Career:...
and Danny Fernandes
Danny Fernandes
Daniel Bosco Fernandes is a Canadian singer and songwriter of Portuguese descent. He is signed to CP Records.-Career:...
.
Singles
- 2010: "Girlfriend" feat. Danny FernandesDanny FernandesDaniel Bosco Fernandes is a Canadian singer and songwriter of Portuguese descent. He is signed to CP Records.-Career:...
- 2011: "Say I Love You (Please Don't Go)" featuring Lil Twist
- 2011: "Whats Up Stand Up"
Videography
- 2010: "Girlfriend" feat. Danny FernandesDanny FernandesDaniel Bosco Fernandes is a Canadian singer and songwriter of Portuguese descent. He is signed to CP Records.-Career:...
- 2011: "Say I Love You (Please Don't Go)" featuring Lil Twist.