J786

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J786
Background information
Origin United States
Genres Electropop, pop, dance
Years active 2010–present
Labels Starbug Records
Website j786.net

j786 is an American singer-songwriter, philanthropist and an aspiring writer. j786 is signed to IAG Entertainment’s Starbugs Records, a Los Angeles based new Record Label active in scouting and developing gifted talent.[1] j786 was launched on May 13, 2010 by IAG Entertainment.[2]

Purpose

j786 has agreed to donate 100% of all profits that he earns through his music to charity. His identity remains unknown as he does not wish to seek fame and notoriety through music. He would rather raise money for the causes he believes in to help those Americans who cannot afford the proper medical treatment and the expensive medical insurance. He wishes to join the Free Medical Clinics network lately sponsored by MSNBC’s Keith Olberman and others that are with him.[1][3]

Style

j786 has a unique style and blend of electronic, pop and dance music. j786 has commented on this by saying, "We're taking pop music back to its roots where it was refreshing and fun. I can say with sheer confidence that we are ahead of the curve and starting a trend with the style of music we're bringing."[2]

Discography

Albums

Rock Tonight is the name of j786's debut album and it was released September 21, 2010. The Album includes the lead self-titled debut single "Rock Tonight"[4]

Singles

  • "I Like You" was released as the first single from the album on May 9, 2010, but failed to achieve any chart success.[5]
  • "Rock Tonight" is the second single and was released on iTunes on June 29, 2010.[6] Grammy Nominated Dave Aude has done a radio mix of Rock Tonight, which was released on November 20, 2010.[7]
  • "Outta Control" was released as the third single from the album and has so far peaked at number 41 on the US Dance Charts.[8]
List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US Dance
 US
"I Like You (I Wanna Be With You)" 2010 — - | Rock Tonight
"Rock Tonight" 2010 46[8] "—" |
"Outta Control" 2011 25[8] "—" |

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "About Us". j786. Retrieved 2011-01-17. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "IAG Entertainment Launches Pop Virtual Act "J786"". Prweb.com. Retrieved 2011-01-17. 
  3. ↑ "Virtual and All Charitable Artist J786 Moves Up Billboard Dance Club Chart Top Ten". Sfgate.com. 2011-01-14. Retrieved 2011-01-17. 
  4. ↑ "Rock Tonight by J786 - Download Rock Tonight on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. 2010-09-21. Retrieved 2011-01-17. 
  5. ↑ "I Like You (I Wanna Be With You) - Single by J786 - Download I Like You (I Wanna Be With You) - Single on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. 2010-05-09. Retrieved 2011-01-17. 
  6. ↑ "Rock Tonight by J786 - Download Rock Tonight on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. 2010-06-29. Retrieved 2011-01-17. 
  7. ↑ "Rock Tonight (Dave Aude Radio Mix) - Single by J786 - Download Rock Tonight (Dave Aude Radio Mix) - Single on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. 2010-11-20. Retrieved 2011-01-17. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "Billboard Hot Dance Club Play – 29 Aug". Billboard. 2011-08-29. Retrieved 2011-09-15. 

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