Emanuel Kiriakou
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Emanuel "Eman" Kiriakou is an American songwriter, producer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles. Most recently, Eman's multi-format single for Nick Lachey's "What's Left of Me” hit top 5 on the pop Billboard charts. He is also a writer/producer on J.C. Chasez's upcoming album titled, "You Ruined Me", Jesse McCartney's current album Right Where You Want Me, as well as Clay Aiken’s recent release A Thousand Different Ways. Most recently, Eman has recorded with Katharine McPhee (RCA) and Bianca Ryan (Sony), and currently has the first single on Taylor Hicks' self-titled album, "Just To Feel That Way".
Eman’s music has been featured in television shows and major motion picture soundtracks, including the award-winning My Big Fat Greek Wedding and the upcoming Weinstein Company release, Penelope. Eman has collaborated with such renowned writer/producers as Walter Afanasieff and has worked with chart-topping artists like Josh Groban, Kenny G, Wynona Judd, Burt Bacharach, Michael McDonald, Raven Symone, Chaka Kahn and Joey McIntyre, among others.
Emanuel started playing music at the age of 12 in his father’s Greek band and distinguished himself throughout the 90's as a session guitarist, ultimately winning a Clio award for his work. Eman has recorded and released over 20 instrumental records under the Lifescapes moniker.
[edit] Current Collaborations
Kara DioGuardi, Lindy Robbins, Jess Cates, Sasha Skarbek, Walter Afanasieff, Jeff Cohen, and Corte Ellis.
[edit] Discography
Nick Lachey
What’s Left of Me (Jive)
What's Left of Me : Writer, Producer, Musician, Vocals, Engineer, Programmer, Digital Editor
Nick Lachey Christmas (Jive)
Joy To The World : Producer
Taylor Hicks
Taylor Hicks (RCA)
Just To Feel That Way : Writer
Katharine McPhee
Katharine McPhee (RCA)
Ordinary World : Writer, Producer, Musician, Vocals
Better Off Alone : Producer, Musician, Vocals
Clay Aiken
A Thousand Different Ways (RCA)
Broken Wings : Producer
Because You Loved Me : Producer
Lover All Alone : Writer, Producer
Merry Christmas With Love (RCA)
Musician, Producer
Jesse McCartney
Right Where You Want Me (Hollywood Records)
Tell Her : Writer, Producer, Musician, Programmer
J.C. Chasez
J.C. Chasez (Jive)
You Ruined Me : Producer, Writer, Musician, Vocals, Engineer, Programmer, Digital Editor
Ashley Tisdale
Headstrong (Warner Bros. Records)
Love Me For Me : Producer
Backstreet Boys
Unbreakable (Jive Records)
Inconsolable : Writer, Producer
Celine Dion
Taking Chances (Columbia Records)
Surprise, Surprise : Producer
Eman
Favorite Enemy 2002
Writer, Producer, Performer
Kiriakou has also contributed to albums by former New Kid on the Block Joey McIntyre. The two had such great chemistry in the recording studio that they decided to go on tour together, which led to McIntyre releasing an unplugged album, "One Too Many: Live From New York," which heavily featured Kiriakou as the main background vocalist and guitarist. As to date, Kiriakou's latest project has been producing two songs on 2007 American Idol winner Jordin Sparks debut eponymous album.
