Clarence Jey Explained

Clarence Jey
Birth Name:Clarence Ranjith Jeyaretnam
Birth Place:United States
Genre:Pop

Clarence Ranjith Jeyaretnam, known professionally as Clarence Jey, is an American record producer and songwriter. He co-founded ARK Music Factory with Nigerian record producer Patrice Wilson in 2010. The label signed American singer Rebecca Black; Jey and Wilson wrote and produced her 2011 single "Friday", which peaked at number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100.[1]

Life and career

Jey spent some of his childhood in Australia, performing with local bands and composing and producing music at his studio in Melbourne where he wrote and produced the theme song and additional music for the 2007 US Emmy-nominated Discovery Kids animation television show, Growing Up Creepie. This led to his relocation to Los Angeles, California.[2] Upon his relocation, he produced music for guitarist Richie Kotzen.[3] [4] He has since composed music and written songs for television shows including Lego City Adventures, Common Law, America's Got Talent, Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew and The Newsroom.[5] [6] Jey's songs and music have been used on commercials including the US retailer Kohls[7] and in Vodafone ads. Jey oversaw a contestant on the 2015 reality show Famous in 12 for The CW.[8] [9]

Jey has also worked in film. In 2014, he produced and composed songs, and was music supervisor for the film Full Love,[10] directed by Jean-Claude Van Damme, which premiered at the Shanghai International Film Festival.[11] [12]

In 2015, Clarence Jey produced for R&B group All-4-One on their eighth studio album, Twenty+, which was released in July 2015.[13] In 2016, Jey composed music and wrote lyrics for the musical theater show "Jambalaya The Musical",[14] [15] along with his production partner, American songwriter Jeff Barry. Clarence Jey was involved in part of the music in the Hallmark Channel movie titled My Christmas Love,[16] [17] as well as Australian TV comedy series Please Like Me.[18]

In 2018, Jey produced a song titled "Wasted" on New Zealand roots reggae band Katchafire's album Legacy,[19] [20] [21] [22] which debuted at number 3 on US Billboard Reggae Album Chart.[23] [24]

In 2019, Jey and his writing partner Jeff Barry composed and wrote a song for Lego City Adventures, an animated television series, produced by The Lego Group,[25] for Nickelodeon television.[26]

In 2023, Jey worked and produced with Canadian Idol Finalist Oliver Pigott's [27] debut American Single, "Eyes My Daddy Gave Me",[28] and co-wrote Noah Floersh [29] [30] second single, "Thompson's Station" [31] [32]

"Friday"

In 2011, Jey was part of ARK Music Factory and was involved in the creation of the song "Friday", by Rebecca Black, which had over 200 million YouTube views and, on March 29, 2011, surpassed Justin Bieber's "Baby" as the most disliked YouTube video, with 1.17 million dislikes. Jey co-wrote and produced the controversial song, which reached the Billboard Hot 100 and iTunes Top 20 in March 2011.

The song has received almost universally negative reviews from music critics, for its songwriting, instrumentation, Black's vocals, and the video choreography,[33] [34] while being referred to as 'genius' by media executive, Simon Cowell.[35] [36] "Friday" was covered by the cast of Fox network's show Glee,[37] as well as by comedians Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert on Fallon's album Blow Your Pants Off.[38]

Other ventures

Pop-U-Lar

CT Enterprises International, LLC
Founder:Clarence Jey
Status:Inactive
Distributor:CDBaby
Genre:Pop
Country:United States
Location:Sherman Oaks
Website: (archived)

In 2011, he established Pop-U-Lar. On September 16, 2011, they released Kenny James' "Party Like the Rich Kids", even though Jey had left Ark the trailer for the song was still uploaded to Ark's YouTube channel. Pop-U-Lar's YouTube channel "PopUraZZi" only had videos of former artist Kenny James who is most likely their first artist. Pop-U-Lar was still used as a label by Jey until 2014. For a small period in 2014 Pop-U-Lar and Music Intersection co-existed, for example the copyright of Jey's song "Way Up" is owned by Music Intersection but says to visit Pop-U-Lar's website for more information and for "a chance to be the next Pop-U-Lar artist!". Pop-U-Lar's legal company CT Enterprises International, LLC shut down in November 2012 even though Music Intersection's legal company Music Intersection, Inc. wasn't started until March 2014. Their artist Kenny James seems to be a former Ark artist as he is seen in their "Welcome to Ark" video as he is seen 1 minute and 44 seconds into the video, which may be why his video trailer is on Ark's channel, James never released any music with Ark. Pop-U-Lar's first artist was much different than Ark's music, it contained profanity, alcoholism and cheating on his significant other. As seen on Pop-U-Lar's Twitter they had signed rock band Breaking Arrows.[39] Kenny James was with Pop-U-Lar until it shutdown as seen on their Twitter where they were tweeting about him until July 2014. Pop-U-Lar's website shutdown in early 2014 which is when it was assumed to be shutdown and replaced with Music Intersection.

Music Intersection

Music Intersection, Inc.
Founder:Clarence Jey & Sashikala Jey
Status:Active
Distributor:CDBaby
Genre:Pop
Country:United States
Location:Sherman Oaks
Website: (archived)

Music Intersection, Inc. is an American record label founded on March 17, 2014 by Clarence Jey. It is distributed by CD Baby. Music Intersection's longest artist is Josef Gordod, his first release with them "Put It On" was featured in a Jeep commercial in 2014. The "featured video" of the now inactive MusicIntersection.com is Kenny James' "Party Like the Rich Kids" even though it was released via Jey's first attempt at a label "Pop-U-Lar". Music Intersection also has a in-house songwriter Jeff Barry, who was featured alongside Jey in Josef Gordon's "What a Christmas this Is".

Awards

In 2017, Clarence Jey won the "Tamil American Pioneer" award,[40] [41] an award which recognizes North American Tamil Pioneers in certain fields by the Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America,[42] an organization of the North American Tamil community.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sri Lankan 'Genius' producer nominated for Grammy. NME India. 22 December 2013. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20131224105401/http://www.nme.in/sri-lankan-genius-producer-nominated-for-grammy/. 24 December 2013.
  2. News: Why 'Friday' just might be the future of pop. SF Gate.com. 14 December 2012. 22 December 2013. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20131224111828/http://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/Why-Friday-just-might-be-the-future-of-pop-2363301.php#page-2. 24 December 2013.
  3. Web site: Five things you need to know about Rebecca Black's Friday. 2021-01-12. nationalpost. en-CA.
  4. Web site: Richie Kotzen. 2021-01-12. www.guitarmasterclass.net.
  5. Web site: Common Law: A Mile in Someone Else's Shoes. TV.com. 20 March 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160307160814/http://www.tv.com/news/common-law-a-mile-in-someone-elses-shoes-29006/. 7 March 2016.
  6. News: The Newsroom': Season 2 Premiere Recap. U.S. News & World Report. Tierney Sneed. 15 July 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130716011316/https://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2013/07/15/the-newsroom-season-2-premiere-recap. 16 July 2013.
  7. News: Black Friday 2011: Rebecca Black song 'Friday' used in Kohl's holiday shopping commercial - NY Daily News . Goldwert . Lindsay . Daily News . NYDailyNews.com . New York . 21 November 2011 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20111124140005/http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/fashion/black-friday-2011-rebecca-black-song-friday-kohl-holiday-shopping-commercial-article-1.980713?localLinksEnabled=false . 24 November 2011 .
  8. Web site: Famous in 12 episode guide and recap for episode 5, season 1 - EW Community - EW.com. community.ew.com. 20 March 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160602050557/http://community.ew.com/2014/07/01/famous-in-12-recap-episode-five-final/. 2 June 2016.
  9. News: Vodafone resurrects Rebecca Black's 'Friday' to launch new reward initiative. 25 July 2014. Damien Venuto. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20141113131956/http://www.stoppress.co.nz/blog/2014/07/vodafone-resurrects-rebecca-blacks-friday-launch-new-reward-initiative. 13 November 2014.
  10. Web site: Full Love (2014). 20 March 2018. www.imdb.com. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140902130741/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3781812/fullcredits/. 2 September 2014.
  11. Web site: The 14Th Shanghai International Film Festival . 2011-07-23 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110723110642/http://www.siff.com/Schedule/GGBViewen.aspx . 2011-07-23 .
  12. Web site: Famous in 12 Episode 5 Recap. 2 July 2014. 20 March 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160602104846/http://cwdetroit.cbslocal.com/2014/07/02/famous-in-12-episode-5-recap/. 2 June 2016.
  13. Web site: Twenty +. Barnes &. Noble. Barnes & Noble. 20 March 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160308003726/http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/twenty-all-4-one/28913877#productInfoTabs. 8 March 2016.
  14. Web site: "Jambalaya, the Musical" to Premiere with Seven-Day New Orleans Run. 4 November 2016 . 20 March 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171005050818/https://www.offbeat.com/news/jambalaya-musical-premiere-seven-day-new-orleans-run/. 5 October 2017.
  15. Web site: Orpheum Theater's 'Jambalaya, the Musical' will explore Cajun culture. 16 November 2016 . 20 March 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180320011042/http://www.nola.com/arts/index.ssf/2016/11/orpheum_theaters_jambalaya_the.html. 20 March 2018.
  16. Web site: My Christmas Love - Hallmark Channel. Hallmark Channel. 20 March 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171005000328/http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/my-christmas-love. 5 October 2017.
  17. Web site: Clarence Jey. IMDb. 20 March 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170216095655/http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5474603/. 16 February 2017.
  18. Web site: Please Like Me (TV Series 2013–2016). 20 March 2018. m.imdb.com. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170728165106/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2155025/fullcredits. 28 July 2017.
  19. Web site: Katchafire 'LEGACY' album review. Top Shelf Reggae. June 2018 . Feb 14, 2019.
  20. Web site: ACE Repertory. www.ascap.com. Feb 14, 2019.
  21. Web site: Review: Katchafire - Legacy. www.reggaeville.com. Feb 14, 2019.
  22. Web site: 'Legacy' by Katchafire (Album Review). Brianna. Denmeade. Feb 14, 2019.
  23. Katchafire. Billboard. Feb 14, 2019.
  24. Web site: Jamaica Observer Limited. Jamaica Observer. Feb 14, 2019.
  25. Web site: Here's why Mattel ousted its CEO Bryan Stockton. 2021-01-12. Fortune. en.
  26. Web site: 2019-05-14. Nickelodeon Debuts LEGO City Adventures, Brand-New Animated Series on Saturday, June 22, at 11:30 a.m. (ET/PT). 2021-01-12. www.businesswire.com. en.
  27. Web site: Canadian Idol Finalist, Oliver Pigott Takes a Soulful Journey in New Song, Debut U.S. Single .
  28. Web site: Oliver Pigott shares new single, "Eyes My Daddy Gave Me" (Interview) . 3 November 2023 .
  29. Web site: "Ghost of Chicago" by Noah Floersch is a Joyful Viral Sensation .
  30. Web site: Noah Floersch on His Viral Hit, "Ghost of Chicago" . 7 April 2023 .
  31. Web site: Thompson's Station by Noah Floersch on Apple Music .
  32. Web site: https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/title/thompson's%20station?at=false&searchFilter=ASCAP&page=1.
  33. Why Rebecca Black's Much-Mocked Viral Hit 'Friday' Is Actually Good. Perpetua. Matthew. 2011-03-15. Rolling Stone. en-US. 2019-09-02.
  34. Web site: Chart Watch - Week Ending March 27, 2011. 22 December 2013. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20131224095314/http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart-watch/week-ending-march-27-2011-songs-katy-moves-up.html. 24 December 2013.
  35. Web site: Simon Cowell Calls "Friday" Song "Genius". 2021-01-12. NBC Connecticut. 19 March 2011 . en-US.
  36. News: Why Alison Gold's 'Chinese Food' Caused a Stir - Speakeasy - WSJ . Yang . Jeff . . . 19 October 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20131019162534/http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2013/10/19/why-alison-golds-chinese-food-caused-a-stir/ . 19 October 2013 .
  37. News: Teen girl's pop video mercilessly dissected by Internet masses. Dean. Goodman. 16 March 2011. 22 December 2013. Reuters. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131224114449/http://blogs.reuters.com/fanfare/2011/03/16/teen-girls-pop-video-mercilessly-dissected-by-internet-masses/. 24 December 2013.
  38. Web site: Blow Your Pants Off album credits. AllMusic. 22 December 2013. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20120802030030/http://www.allmusic.com/album/blow-your-pants-off-mw0002356470/credits. 2 August 2012.
  39. Web site: @Pop_U_Lar . 2023-02-03 . Twitter . en.
  40. Web site: Ongil Consultancy . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180629102612/http://ongil.in/tap-fetna/category/2017/ . 29 June 2018 . 20 May 2022 . ongil.in .
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  42. Web site: Home. FeTNA. Admin. Feb 14, 2019.

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