SuperSpy Productions
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SuperSpy Productions is a song-writing and production duo that consists of Mher Filian and Isaac Hasson and is active in Los Angeles. They have contributed several hit songs to popular culture.
and the Black Crowes. After growing tired of the club scene, Hasson moved to Los Angeles to focus on songwriting and production. Upon seeing an ad heading on craigslist.org: “Producer/songwriter looking for songwriter/producer for production team to complement my production with songwriting skills,” Hasson was introduced to Filian.
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Addendem:
As of December 2010, SuperSpy is no longer a working production team. Both Mher and Isaac are continuing their ventures as writer/producers individually.
for Cassie Steele
(the star of Degrassi: The Next Generation
). Upon hearing this work, Steele's manager agreed to represent the two as clients. SuperSpy's work was taken to an impressed Jon Lind
at Hollywood Records
who requested the duo contribute songs to an upcoming album by Demi Lovato
.
While driving home from the meeting, Hasson came up with a sketch for a song that would end up on the album as “U Got Nothin’ on Me.”
Another SuperSpy track caught the ear of songwriter Lindy Robbins
via Jon Lind
. The A&R executive arranged a songwriting session for Robbins and SuperSpy, and, within an hour, the title track for Lovato’s chart-topping Here We Go Again was created.
- Here We Go Again (Hollywood
): “Here We Go Again”, “U Got Nothin on Me”
Selena Gomez
- Kiss & Tell
(Hollywood
): “I Promise You”, “More”
Push Play
- Found (Wind-up
): “My Everything”
Cassie Steele
- Destructo Doll
(Rob N Steal
)
Instant Star 4
(Orange
): “Pavement” Cassie Steele
, for the Fox film "Ramona and Beezus
"
"Summer Nights" Cassie Steele
appearing in The Sims 3 World Adventures
“Damage is Done” appearing in “The Hills
”
“Better Off Alone” appearing in “Secret Life of the American Teenager”
“Ride My Train” “Heartbroken Fool” appearing in “All I Want
”
“Rock Star Beau” Cassie Steele
appearing in Degrassi The Next Generation
Isaac Hasson
The Canadian-born (23 December 1970) Hasson was a member of the Boston-based Division St., which self-released three albums and provided opening acts for the Barenaked LadiesBarenaked Ladies
Barenaked Ladies is a Canadian alternative rock band. The band is currently composed of Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, Ed Robertson, and Tyler Stewart. Barenaked Ladies formed in 1988 in Scarborough, Ontario, then a suburban municipality outside the City of Toronto...
and the Black Crowes. After growing tired of the club scene, Hasson moved to Los Angeles to focus on songwriting and production. Upon seeing an ad heading on craigslist.org: “Producer/songwriter looking for songwriter/producer for production team to complement my production with songwriting skills,” Hasson was introduced to Filian.
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Addendem:
As of December 2010, SuperSpy is no longer a working production team. Both Mher and Isaac are continuing their ventures as writer/producers individually.
Mher Filian
Filian has lived and worked as a producer/writer in Seattle, Atlanta, Spain and Holland before landing in LA. He was previously signed as an artist/writer to Warner Bros Records.SuperSpy Productions
SuperSpy’s first collaboration involved co-writing and producing Destructo DollDestructo Doll
Destructo Doll is Canadian actress and singer-songwriter Cassie Steele's second studio album. It was released on July 21, 2009. Steele co-wrote or wrote all of the songs on Destructo Doll. It was announced on Cassie Steele's official fan website that "Go Dark" will be the second official single...
for Cassie Steele
Cassie Steele
Cassandra Rae "Cassie" Steele is a Canadian actress and singer-songwriter best known for portraying Manny Santos on Degrassi: The Next Generation.-Life and career:...
(the star of Degrassi: The Next Generation
Degrassi: The Next Generation
Degrassi: The Next Generation is a Canadian teen drama television series set in the Degrassi universe, which was created by Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood in 1979. Degrassi is the fourth fictional series in the Degrassi franchise, and follows The Kids of Degrassi Street, Degrassi Junior High, and...
). Upon hearing this work, Steele's manager agreed to represent the two as clients. SuperSpy's work was taken to an impressed Jon Lind
Jon Lind
Jon Lind is an American songwriter and performer.- Biography :Jon Lind was raised in New York City. He studied classical guitar at the Mannes College of Music. His first break was in the 1970s where he worked with Bob Cavallo. At this period he met Maurice White who recorded two of his songs. He...
at Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records is an American record label owned by Disney Music Group, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Company.-History:Hollywood Records was founded in 1989 by then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner with the idea of expanding the music operations of the company and to develop and promote...
who requested the duo contribute songs to an upcoming album by Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato
"She’s got the range, the full emotional spectrum, incredible control… Vocally, she’s the best thing Disney’s had since Christina Aguilera."—Producer Toby Gad on Demi Lovato's vocals...
.
While driving home from the meeting, Hasson came up with a sketch for a song that would end up on the album as “U Got Nothin’ on Me.”
Another SuperSpy track caught the ear of songwriter Lindy Robbins
Lindy Robbins
Lindy Robbins is a songwriter from Los Angeles. She has contributed many recognizable songs to popular culture.-Career:She started singing with her late, gifted musician father Walter Wissman when she was three-years-old, and was an acclaimed performer in NYC and LA before becoming a full-time...
via Jon Lind
Jon Lind
Jon Lind is an American songwriter and performer.- Biography :Jon Lind was raised in New York City. He studied classical guitar at the Mannes College of Music. His first break was in the 1970s where he worked with Bob Cavallo. At this period he met Maurice White who recorded two of his songs. He...
. The A&R executive arranged a songwriting session for Robbins and SuperSpy, and, within an hour, the title track for Lovato’s chart-topping Here We Go Again was created.
Credits
Demi LovatoDemi Lovato
"She’s got the range, the full emotional spectrum, incredible control… Vocally, she’s the best thing Disney’s had since Christina Aguilera."—Producer Toby Gad on Demi Lovato's vocals...
- Here We Go Again (Hollywood
Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records is an American record label owned by Disney Music Group, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Company.-History:Hollywood Records was founded in 1989 by then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner with the idea of expanding the music operations of the company and to develop and promote...
): “Here We Go Again”, “U Got Nothin on Me”
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez
Selena Marie Gomez is an American actress and singer best known for portraying Alex Russo in the Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel television series Wizards of Waverly Place...
- Kiss & Tell
Kiss & Tell (Selena Gomez & the Scene album)
Kiss & Tell is the debut studio album by American band Selena Gomez & the Scene. It was released on September 29, 2009 by Hollywood Records. Gomez formed the band as she stated she did not want to become a solo artist quite yet. The band worked with several writers and producers on the album...
(Hollywood
Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records is an American record label owned by Disney Music Group, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Company.-History:Hollywood Records was founded in 1989 by then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner with the idea of expanding the music operations of the company and to develop and promote...
): “I Promise You”, “More”
Push Play
Push Play
Push Play was a pop rock band formed on Long Island, NY. The band consisted of CJ Baran , Steve Scarola , Nick Deturris and Derek Ries . The band had found success without a label by utilizing social networking and selling their albums on iTunes and other online music vendors...
- Found (Wind-up
Wind-Up Records
Wind-up Entertainment, Inc. is a record label based in New York City. It was formed in 1997 by Alan Meltzer, former owner of CD One Stop, following his 1996 purchase of Grass Records. Wind-up is currently the largest independently-owned record label in the world...
): “My Everything”
Cassie Steele
Cassie Steele
Cassandra Rae "Cassie" Steele is a Canadian actress and singer-songwriter best known for portraying Manny Santos on Degrassi: The Next Generation.-Life and career:...
- Destructo Doll
Destructo Doll
Destructo Doll is Canadian actress and singer-songwriter Cassie Steele's second studio album. It was released on July 21, 2009. Steele co-wrote or wrote all of the songs on Destructo Doll. It was announced on Cassie Steele's official fan website that "Go Dark" will be the second official single...
(Rob N Steal
Independent record label
An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...
)
Instant Star 4
Instant Star soundtracks
This article is about the series of soundtracks for the television show Instant Star. The albums shown below were released from 2005 to 2009.The majority of songs performed for all of the albums were by Alexz Johnson. The first two albums contain only songs sung by Johnson, but starting from Songs...
(Orange
Orange Record Label
Orange Record Label is a Canadian independent record label, located in Toronto, Ontario. Orange recordings are distributed in Canada by Universal Music Canada, which is also a minority stakeholder in the label....
): “Pavement” Cassie Steele
TV, Film and Multi Media
"Live Like There's No Tomorrow" - Selena GomezSelena Gomez
Selena Marie Gomez is an American actress and singer best known for portraying Alex Russo in the Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel television series Wizards of Waverly Place...
, for the Fox film "Ramona and Beezus
Ramona and Beezus
Ramona and Beezus is a 2010 Fox-Walden film adaptation of the Ramona series of novels by Beverly Cleary. The film's title derives from Beezus and Ramona, the first of Cleary's Ramona books, though the plot is mostly based on the sequels, particularly Ramona Forever and Ramona's World.-Plot:The film...
"
"Summer Nights" Cassie Steele
Cassie Steele
Cassandra Rae "Cassie" Steele is a Canadian actress and singer-songwriter best known for portraying Manny Santos on Degrassi: The Next Generation.-Life and career:...
appearing in The Sims 3 World Adventures
“Damage is Done” appearing in “The Hills
The Hills
The Hills is a reality television series which originally aired on MTV from May 31, 2006 until July 13, 2010. The show uses a reality television format, following the personal lives of several young adults living in Los Angeles, California, but tends towards a narrative format more commonly found...
”
“Better Off Alone” appearing in “Secret Life of the American Teenager”
“Ride My Train” “Heartbroken Fool” appearing in “All I Want
All I Want (film)
All I Want is a 2002 coming-of-age dramedy film, directed by Jeffrey Porter and written by Charles Kephart. It stars Elijah Wood, Franka Potente, and Mandy Moore...
”
“Rock Star Beau” Cassie Steele
Cassie Steele
Cassandra Rae "Cassie" Steele is a Canadian actress and singer-songwriter best known for portraying Manny Santos on Degrassi: The Next Generation.-Life and career:...
appearing in Degrassi The Next Generation