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| caption = Ian Erix in concert. London, UK 2017 |
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| birth_place = [[Long Island]], New York, United States |
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| occupation = Singer, Songwriter, TV Presenter |
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*[[Transcontinental Records]],[[Warner/Chappell]], [[Universal Music Germany]], [[Ultra Music]], [[Sony Music Entertainment]], [[Nordican Music Group]], |
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| years_active = 2006–present |
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'''Ian Erix''' |
'''Ian Erix''' is an American [[Pop music|pop]] singer, songwriter, TV presenter and activist. In 2013, he was signed to [[Ultra Music]] and [[Sony Entertainment]].<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ian-erix-mn0001535447|title= Ian Erix Biography |date= 2009|website= [[All Music]]}}</ref> |
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==Early life== |
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| ⚫ | Erix was raised on Long Island, [[New York (state)|New York]]. He began performing professionally as a DJ/Emcee at age nine and signed his first management and recording contract as a pop singer at the age of 14 with [[Louis J. Pearlman]], the boyband mogul behind [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]] based [[Transcontinental Records]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Ian-Erix-Packs-Upbeat-Energy-Into-New-Hit-Footprints-In-the-Sand-20171002 |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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After Pearlman's arrest for embezzlement etc., Erix signed a record deal with I.D Music in Denmark and [[Warner/Chappell]] Music Scandinavia. His first album was "''For Conformity''".<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url= https://www.axs.com/ian-erix-graffiti-on-my-heart-80040|title= Ian Erix -Grafitti On My Heart - Axs Magazine|website= axs.com}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Erix was raised on Long Island, [[New York]]. He began performing professionally as a DJ/Emcee at age nine and signed his first management and recording contract as a pop singer at the age of 14 with [[Louis J. Pearlman]], the boyband mogul behind [[Orlando]] based [[Transcontinental Records]].<ref>{{cite |
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In 2010, Erix entered into a deal with [[Universal Music Group]] in Germany but his album release was held up for years when the record company began restructuring and his former A&R and manager, Nik Hafemann, left the label.{{Citation needed|date=January 2018}} During this time, Erix released "So Scene, So See Through (A Song For Mutts)" which inspired the name of his fandom the- "''Mutt Army''".<ref name=":1" /> Ian was invited to perform the song on [[MTV UK]] in a special{{Citation needed|date=January 2018}} live session. |
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After Pearlman's downfall, Erix signed a record deal with I.D Music in Denmark and [[Warner/Chappell]] Music Scandinavia. His early musical efforts with that label found popularity on [[MySpace]] which led to an online TV series with the social network called Journey Of A Rock Star.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://popdirt.com/ian-erix-journey-of-a-rock-star-promo-video/66414/|title= Ian Erix ‘Journey Of A Rock Star’ Promo Video|accessdate= December 8, 2017}}</ref> Songs from his album "For Conformity" amassed millions of online streams and received airplay on international media networks such as [[MTV Japan]] and [[MNET]] South Africa before landing Ian's single, "Confessions Of A Killer" in the top 10 in Asia.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.kingsofspins.com/page/ian_erix_sex_dance_and_rock_roll-lose_it_ultra_music|title= Ian Erix - "Sex, Dance and Rock & Roll - Lose It" - Ultra Music|website= kingofspin.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.edenbridge-chronicle.co.uk/article.cfmid=106327&headline=Electro%20pop%20punk%20star%20visits%20Caterham%27s%20Ridge%20Radio§ionIs=news&searchyear=2016|title= Electro pop punk star visits Caterham's Ridge Radio|date= May 13, 2016|newspaper= Eden Brdige Chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.axs.com/ian-erix-graffiti-on-my-heart-80040|title= Ian Erix -Grafitti On My Heart - Axs Magazine|website= axs.com}}</ref> |
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In 2014, Ian recorded "Shangri-la" (also known as "Rannalle"), a song he wrote with Finnish boy band [[TCT (band)|TCT]] and producer Erik Nyholm. The Scandinavian version of the song was awarded as the "Best Song of the Summer" in 2014 by radio station [[The Voice (radio station)|The Voice]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.voice.fi/musiikki/a-67726|title= The Voice|website= voice.fi}}</ref> The track climbed to the top of the single charts for several consecutive weeks reaching number 3 on national radio charts. Overall, the song was the fourth most played radio song in [[Finland]] in 2014 and on 24 July 2014, it was announced to have sold enough copies to be awarded gold record status.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.ifpi.fi/tilastot/virallinen-lista/artistit/tct%2C+jontte+valosaari/rannalle|title= Rannalle Chart History, Finland|website= ifpi.fi}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.kaleva.fi/uutiset/kulttuuri/smoukahontas-mmiisas-ja-jvg-youtube-listasi-vuoden-2014-katsotuimmat-videot/683759/|title= Finland's Top Songs of 2014|website= kaleva.fi}}</ref> |
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In 2010, Erix entered into a deal with [[Universal Music Group]] in Germany but his album release was held up for years when the record company began restructuring and his former A&R and manager, Nik Hafemann, left the label to become a judge on a German reality TV series.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.dwdl.de/nachrichten/45302/diese_profis_sollen_rising_star_zum_hit_machen/|title= Diese Profis sollen "Rising Star" zum Hit Machen|date= February 4, 2014|website= dwdl.de}}</ref> During this time, Erix continued to cultivate his presence online and released demo versions of new songs he had been working on such as "Squeaky Clean", a pop-punk satire of [[Disney Channel]] stars, as well as "So Scene, So See Through (A Song For Mutts)" which ultimately inspired the name of Erix's fandom and social justice movement, the "Mutt Army". Amidst it's online popularity, Ian was invited to perform the song on [[MTV UK]] in a special live session that was recorded for the network in their London studio.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150603053030/http://www.mtv.co.uk/ian-erix|title= Ian Erix-MTV UK|accessdate= December 4, 2017|website= [[MTV UK]]}}</ref> Another single from that period, "The Human Race" was featured in Season 3 Episode 19 of the popular TV show [[90210]] on [[The CW]] network in the USA and worldwide on [[Netflix]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tunefind.com/artist/ian-erix |title= Tune Find -90210 |website= tunefind.com}}</ref> |
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In 2015, Erix released the English language version of "Shangri-La".[[The Guardian]], one of the UK's largest newspapers, heavily criticized the music-video.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jul/10/petite-meller-this-weeks-new-tracks|title= This week’s new tracks: Petite Meller’s Baby Love is the song of the summer |date= July 10, 2015|newspaper= [[The Guardian]]}}</ref> |
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[[File:Ian Erix Summer Crush Magazine Article.jpg||210px|thumb|left|upright|Erix covers [[Vivi]] Pop Magazine, Topless Boys of Summer Issue, August 2015.]] |
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In 2012, Erix begain to appear as a performer and television presenter in numerous countries around the globe at festivals such as [[Tomorrowland]] in Belgium and [[Ultra Music Festival]] Europe.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5445712/?ref_=nm_knf_t4|title= Inside Tomorrowland IMDB|website= imdb.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.allaccess.com/video/player/q/watch/DKCE51299908/ian-erix/inside-tomorrowland-2012-with-ian-erix-featuring-l|title= Inside Tomorrowland |website= allaccess.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvlYENZrpxk|title= Inside Tomorrowland 2012 with Ian Erix featuring LMFAO, David Guetta, Steve Aoki|date= October 9, 2014|website= [[YouTube]]}}</ref> He began experimenting with more electronic, dance, and pop sounds and had a major breakthrough in 2012 when he played his single, "Sex, Dance and Rock & Roll (Lose It)" onstage at [[Réveillon]], a live New Year's Eve concert in Brazil with [[David Guetta]] <ref>{{cite news|url= https://maximumpop.co.uk/dj-ian-erix/#more-58572|title= Alarm Pop: We’ve found your new guilty pleasure in the form of multicoloured haired DJ Ian Erix.|date= December 9, 2014|website= maximumpop.co.uk}}</ref> that had an in-person audience of 2+ million people. <ref>{{cite news|url= http://en.mercopress.com/2012/01/02/the-most-spectacular-new-year-parties-in-brazil-says-world-travel-guide |title= The most spectacular New Year parties in Brazil, says World Travel Guide|date= January 2, 2012|newspaper= [[MercoPress]]}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.emol.com/noticias/internacional/2012/01/01/519586/la-fiesta-de-ano-nuevo-en-rio-de-janeiro-fue-la-mayor-del-mundo-pese-a-la-lluvia.html|title= La fiesta de Año Nuevo en Río de Janeiro fue la mayor del mundo pese a la lluvia |date= January 1, 2012|newspaper= [[Emol]]}}</ref> Ian was later signed to [[Ultra Music]] and since that time he has continued to tour extensively, visiting over 60 countries worldwide. <ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.mtvbase.com/music/videos/kfsw5n/Sex-Dance-and-Rock-Roll-Lose-It|title= Ian Erix Sex, Dance and Rock & amp Roll Lose It|accessdate= December 7, 2017|newspaper= [[MTV Base (UK & Ireland)]]}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.popscoop.org/2015/06/09/listen-watch-ian-erix-shangri-la/ |title= Pop Scoop - Ian Erix |website= popscoop.com}}</ref> |
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In 2016, Erix released an EP called "Graffiti On My Heart" along with a 4 part music video film based on his personal life experiences including rising above child abuse, the alleged homicide of his grandfather and death of his dad, etc.><ref name=":1" /> |
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In 2014, Ian recorded "Shangri-la" (also known as "Rannalle"), a song he wrote with Finnish boy band [[TCT]] and producer Erik Nyholm. The Scandinavian version of the song was nominated for the biggest hit of summer 2014 by radio station [[The Voice (radio station)|The Voice]]. The song was originally ranked second but it eventually won the vote to be named "Best Song of the Summer". The track climbed to the top of the single charts for several consecutive weeks reaching number 3 on national radio charts. <ref>{{cite web|url= http://essentiallypop.com/epop/2015/05/ian-erix-shangri-la/|title= Ian Erix – ‘Shangri-La’|date= May 12, 2015|website= essentiallypop.com}}</ref> Overall, the song was the fourth most played radio song in [[Finland]] in 2014 and on 24 July 2014, it was announced to have sold enough copies to be awarded gold record status. In 2015, Erix released the English language version of "Shangri-La". Ian's video premiered on Vevo in Spring 2015 and features Erix in the hedonistic European party resort of [[Sunny Beach]], [[Bulgaria]]. On July 10, 2015, in response to Ian's video, [[The Guardian]], one of the UK's largest newspapers, reported that "music is over because Ian Erix has spoiled it for everyone."<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jul/10/petite-meller-this-weeks-new-tracks|title= This week’s new tracks: Petite Meller’s Baby Love is the song of the summer |date= July 10, 2015|newspaper= [[The Guardian]]}}</ref>. |
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[[File:Ian Erix on stage at concert in London 02 Arena.jpg||350px|thumb|right|upright|Erix performing during his London concert in February 2017.]] |
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In 2017, Erix's single, "Footprints In The Sand", an [[Electronic dance music|EDM]] based [[Pop music|pop]] track, peaked at #5 during the week of August 25 on dance radio in [[Japan]]. In that same year, Erix appeared in [[Mumbai]], [[India]] where he hosted/performed for an MTV pre-show at Justin Bieber's "Purpose Tour" and later in the [[UAE]] he appeared in a pre-show from the Katy Perry New Year's Eve 2018 concert.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Pop-Singer-Ian-Erix-Releasing-Benefit-Song-with-Parkland-FL-School-Shooting-Survivors-20180327|title= Pop Singer Ian Erix Releasing Benefit Song with Parkland, FL School Shooting Survivors |date= March 27, 2018|newspaper= [[Broadway World]]}}</ref> |
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In 2017, Ian linked up with British boyband [[Union J]] to play 17 dates across the [[UK]] throughout the month of February <ref>{{cite web|url= http://celebmix.com/union-j-intimate-concert-review-bournemouth/|title= Union J: The intimate concert review in Bournemouth|date= March 12, 2017|website= celebmix.com}}</ref> He previewed new material from his forthcoming album on that tour and announced his new LP would likely be called "Renegade". After his final date in the UK, Erix embarked on another promo tour that took him to [[South East Asia]], [[Australia]], [[New Zealand]] and [[Europe]]. In the [[Philippines]] he appeared on [[MTV Asia]] with fellow pop artist [[Austin Mahone]].<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz/516377/Ian-Erix-dad-killed-death-music-grandad|title= Pop-punk star's granddad murdered in front of him – and dad killed months later|date= May 18, 2016|newspaper= [[Daily Star (United Kingdom)]]}}</ref> He presented and performed at the red carpet pre-show at [[Justin Bieber]]'s "Purpose Tour" in Mumbai, [[India]] on May 10th, 2017.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://patch.com/new-york/greatneck/ian-erix-packs-upbeat-energy-inspiration-new-hit-footprints-sand|title= Ian Erix Packs Upbeat Energy and Inspiration Into New Hit "Footprints In the Sand" |date= October 4, 2017|newspaper= [[Patch Media]]}}</ref> |
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In March 2018, Erix went to [[Parkland, Florida]] to record a benefit song with survivors of the school massacre at [[Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School]]. All profits from sales of the song called "Raise Some Hell", which was written by Erix and features background vocals and soundbites from Stoneman Douglas Survivors, will go to victims’ families, survivors, and non-profit groups supporting social justice initiatives.{{citation needed|date=April 2023}} |
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On his 2017 tour stops, Erix began promoting his latest single, "Footprints In The Sand", an [[EDM]] based [[pop]] track with lyrics about living life to the fullest which he wrote during a song writing session in Finland. The song began to grow in popularity in several countries throughout the summer months. It broke into the Top 100 on national [[Japanese language|Japanese]] pop radio in July 2017 <ref>{{cite web|url= http://zip-fm.co.jp/latest_chart/ziphot100/170910.asp|title= WHATS ATEAM ZIP HOT 100|website= zip-fm.co.jp}}</ref> and remained in top 20 on dance radio in Japan throughout the summer, peaking at #5 during the week of August 25th. A [[David Guetta]] mashup version of the song was released in Europe and Asia in August.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://http://testicanzoni.mtv.it/testi-Ian-Erix-feat.-David-Guetta_32809590/testo-Footprints-in-the-Sand-67925709|title=Testi Canzoni Ian Erix with David Guetta |website= MTV Italy}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170901204825/http://zip-fm.co.jp/program/zip_dance_hits20/|title= ZIP FM Top 20 Dance Hits|website= webarchive zip-fm.co.jp}}</ref> Ian's original version of "Footprints In The Sand" went on to land at #37 on [[iTunes]] sales charts in Scandinavia and later claimed #1 chart positions on Spotify in [[Czech Republic]] and [[Latvia]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.whalereport.com/#/app/analysis/artist/Ian%2520Erix|title= Whale Report Music Charts|website= whalereport.com}}</ref> The song cracked the Top 40 national sales and radio charts in [[Bulgaria]] peaking at #29.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://acharts.co/song/108319/|title= Bulgaria National Music Chart|website= acharts.co}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url= http://euro200.net/BULGARIAN%20TOP%2040%20ARCHIVES/0541.htm|title= Bulgarian National Top 40|website= euro200.net}}</ref>While Ian was on tour in [[Europe]], the song impacted the streaming charts on Spotify in Greece, Cyprus, Iceland, Latvia, Poland, Lithuania and Portugal peaking at # 5 in Cyprus <ref>{{cite web|url= http://kworb.net/spotify/artist/3gsrYVRiN4dyggP1zLXI0h.html|title= Spotify Charts|website= kworb.net}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url= http://jonasreport.com/charts/cy/weekly/2017-08-18|title= Cyprus Music Chart|website= jonaseport.com}}</ref> In the [[USA]], the song received airplay on several Top 40 [[Mediabase]], [[iHeart Radio]] and [[Sirius XM Satellite Radio]] stations. It was voted top new song for 4 weeks in a row on Kiss FM in [[Memphis]] landing Ian a permanent spot in the Hall Of Fame as a favorite "newbie" artist for that [[iHeart]] radio station.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://1019kissfm.iheart.com/content/2017-05-01-newbeeonline-ian-erix-vs-stanaj-050117/|title= Ian Erix to be named Hall Of Fame Champ, Kiss FM|date= May 1, 2017|website= 1019kissfm.iheart.com}}</ref> |
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Ian Erix | |
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| Born | Long Island, New York, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter, TV Presenter |
| Years active | 2006–present |
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Ian Erix is an American pop singer, songwriter, TV presenter and activist. In 2013, he was signed to Ultra Music and Sony Entertainment.[1]
Early life
[edit]Erix was raised on Long Island, New York. He began performing professionally as a DJ/Emcee at age nine and signed his first management and recording contract as a pop singer at the age of 14 with Louis J. Pearlman, the boyband mogul behind Orlando based Transcontinental Records.[2]
Career
[edit]After Pearlman's arrest for embezzlement etc., Erix signed a record deal with I.D Music in Denmark and Warner/Chappell Music Scandinavia. His first album was "For Conformity".[3]
In 2010, Erix entered into a deal with Universal Music Group in Germany but his album release was held up for years when the record company began restructuring and his former A&R and manager, Nik Hafemann, left the label.[citation needed] During this time, Erix released "So Scene, So See Through (A Song For Mutts)" which inspired the name of his fandom the- "Mutt Army".[3] Ian was invited to perform the song on MTV UK in a special[citation needed] live session.
In 2014, Ian recorded "Shangri-la" (also known as "Rannalle"), a song he wrote with Finnish boy band TCT and producer Erik Nyholm. The Scandinavian version of the song was awarded as the "Best Song of the Summer" in 2014 by radio station The Voice.[4] The track climbed to the top of the single charts for several consecutive weeks reaching number 3 on national radio charts. Overall, the song was the fourth most played radio song in Finland in 2014 and on 24 July 2014, it was announced to have sold enough copies to be awarded gold record status.[5][6]
In 2015, Erix released the English language version of "Shangri-La".The Guardian, one of the UK's largest newspapers, heavily criticized the music-video.[7]
In 2016, Erix released an EP called "Graffiti On My Heart" along with a 4 part music video film based on his personal life experiences including rising above child abuse, the alleged homicide of his grandfather and death of his dad, etc.>[3]
In 2017, Erix's single, "Footprints In The Sand", an EDM based pop track, peaked at #5 during the week of August 25 on dance radio in Japan. In that same year, Erix appeared in Mumbai, India where he hosted/performed for an MTV pre-show at Justin Bieber's "Purpose Tour" and later in the UAE he appeared in a pre-show from the Katy Perry New Year's Eve 2018 concert.[8]
In March 2018, Erix went to Parkland, Florida to record a benefit song with survivors of the school massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. All profits from sales of the song called "Raise Some Hell", which was written by Erix and features background vocals and soundbites from Stoneman Douglas Survivors, will go to victims’ families, survivors, and non-profit groups supporting social justice initiatives.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ian Erix Biography". All Music. 2009.
- ^ "Ian Erix Packs Upbeat Energy - Bw". broadwayworld.com.
- ^ a b c "Ian Erix -Grafitti On My Heart - Axs Magazine". axs.com.
- ^ "The Voice". voice.fi.
- ^ "Rannalle Chart History, Finland". ifpi.fi.
- ^ "Finland's Top Songs of 2014". kaleva.fi.
- ^ "This week's new tracks: Petite Meller's Baby Love is the song of the summer". The Guardian. July 10, 2015.
- ^ "Pop Singer Ian Erix Releasing Benefit Song with Parkland, FL School Shooting Survivors". Broadway World. March 27, 2018.