Manny Mijares | |
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Birth name | Emmanuel Mijares |
Also known as | Manny Mijares |
Born | Orange County, California, U.S. | January 8, 1978
Genres | Pop, Dance, R&B, Alternative |
Occupation(s) | Music Producer, Songwriter, Entrepreneur, Record Producer |
Years active | 2000–present |
Labels | Upscale Records |
Website | Upscale Records, Mijares Group |
Emmanuel "Manny" Mijares is a multi-platinum songwriter and executive producer.[1] He is best known as a co-writer on the hit single What A Feeling as performed by Kelly Rowland of the pop group Destiny's Child as well as the first US dance single by CNN Artist of the Year Ricky J.[2] He is the founder of the independent record label "Upscale Records", a division of his production company "Upscale Recording & Productions". In 2008, Mijares established Big Talent Showcase, a company which helps new aspiring talents showcase their abilities to those in the entertainment industry.[3]