Maegan Cottone

Cottone was born in Alexandria, Virginia, United States. Inspired by her mother's vinyl collection of Tamla Motown hits, Queen and Stevie Wonder songs, she began composing and writing at the piano from an early age. Cottone studied piano and classical voice after moving to London with her mother and sister from America at the age of nine.[1]

Cottone has written three UK top ten singles: "Up" (No. 4 -Gold) for Olly Murs, "Move" (No. 3 -Gold) and "Salute" (No. 6 -Silver) for Little Mix.[2][3] She also scored a Korean (No. 2) with "Red Light" for Kpop girl group f(x); and a Danish (No. 2 - double platinum) with "R.E.D." for Kongsted.[4][5][6]
In 2014, Cottone arranged and vocal produced a cover of Cameo's "Word Up!" (produced by TMS), the official Sport Relief Single of 2014.[7][8] The song features vocals from Little Mix, who Cottone has worked with several times - including appointments as vocal director and musical director of the group's Radio 1 Live Lounge, and vocal director on their Salute Tour. Cottone also wrote the song "The Humblest Start" for the Street Dance 3D soundtrack.[9][10] Performed by LP & JC, her vocals are also featured.[11]

Cottone has worked with artists and producers worldwide such as DJ Mustard, Babyface, Chase & Status, TMS, Cutfather, White N3rd, Melissa Steel, Tamera Foster, Shea Taylor, Wayne Wilkins, Red Triangle and Komi.[1]

• "Word Up!" Little Mix cover
• "Red Light" by f(x)
• "Salute" album credits

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