27 November, 2023Print
MusicClubKids! Releases ‘A Very Merry MusicClubKids Christmas’
45 Minute Special Episode Soundtracks New Holiday AlbumWatch the Special Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GRryzFfReM
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Listen to ‘A Very Merry MusicClubKids Christmas’ album:
https://musicclubkids.lnk.to/Christmas
New York, NY - (November 27, 2023) - Today, viral YouTube sensation MusicClubKids! releases their new holiday Special Episode, ‘A Very Merry MusicClubKids Christmas’ in partnership with Evergreen Enterprise Experience and Federal Films, the newly created film and TV division within Republic Records. The 45-minute counterpart to their Christmas album ‘A Very Merry MusicClubKids Christmas’ follows the kids on a fun-filled holiday adventure. In the episode, the five MusicClubKids!, Azzy Brooks (who plays Avery), Rylee O'Brien (as Zoey), Brayden Frasure (as Wyatt), Izabela Figuero (as Lili) and Arrington Kennedy (as Hailey), accidentally transfer Blitzen's magic flying power to their dog Barkley; this prevents Santa from flying his sleigh to deliver presents, leading the group to the North Pole to save Christmas.
The new special adds to the MusicClubKids! narrative universe, enjoyed by over 1.2 million followers worldwide. Throughout the episode, the kids perform their seasonal hits including “Ask Santa,” a lively adaptation of Ed Sheeran’s “Bad Habits,” a trap version of “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town,” an uptempo twist on “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” among others.
Executive Producer and Showrunner Eric Foster White shares: “Our first foray into long-form content gives our characters more identity and solidifies the super-fun musical story world we’ve been building for over two years. I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that our music is among the best if not the best ever in a kid’s show, and the performances by our stars leave little room for doubt that they are rare, exceptional talents with very bright futures in music.”
Bree Bowles, Vice President of Marketing & Strategy from Republic Records adds: “The special explores the magic of Christmas and friendship, backed by an unforgettable soundtrack. There are snowball fights and punchy one-liners but the true standout is the jaw-dropping vocal performances of Azzy, Arrington, Izabela, Brayden and Rylee. I am excited for the world to see what I have been watching on repeat for weeks.”
MusicClubKids! is the creation of Grammy-nominated songwriter, producer, musician, and screenwriter Eric Foster White whose credits include over 70 million album sales worldwide, touring with Frank Sinatra, and writing and producing chart-topping hits for the likes of Whitney Houston, The Backstreet Boys, and Britney Spears. The family-friendly series, in which White transforms today’s most popular hits into "story songs" for children with accompanying mini-episodes, has accumulated 400 million organic YouTube views.
Fans can watch the 'A Very Merry MusicClubKids Christmas’ Special Episode along with previous viral holiday episodes like “Santa On My Roof” and “Let’s Get Down to Christmas” on YouTube Kids and YouTube.
About MusicClubKids!:
Created by Grammy-nominated hit Songwriter, Executive Producer and Showrunner Eric Foster White, whose credits include Britney Spears and Backstreet Boys, MusicClubKids! is a modern classic…a return to family-friendly music-driven shows like Hannah Montana but with an ingenious twist. With the blessing of the original artists and songwriters, White has rewritten some of the biggest pop hits of the day as “story songs” for kids, then used his new versions to underscore fun short episodes he crafted with a team of esteemed kid’s live-action scriptwriters. For the pilot, White transformed the ear-worm hook of Ed Sheeran’s “Shape Of You”...“I’m In Love With Your Body” ... into “I’m In Love With My Doggy”, then wrote a whimsical story about two young sisters adopting their first puppy from an animal shelter. When the girls turn their back on their new dog to have a snack, it hides, triggering a frantic search that ends well, but not before the girls learn a valuable lesson in responsible pet ownership. In addition to Ed Sheeran’s global smash, past episodes have featured similar creative renditions of chart-topping songs by artists such as Tiesto, 24KGoldn, and Charlie Puth, accumulating an astonishing 400 million views on YouTube Kids.
About Eric Foster White:
Eric Foster White is a Grammy-nominated songwriter, producer, musician and screenwriter credited with over 70 million album sales worldwide. White was touring as a sideman with Frank Sinatra when his demo recordings caught the attention of Jive Records, who signed him as a staff writer & producer, beginning a run that included several chart-topping hit records for many pop and R&B musical artists including Britney Spears, Whitney Houston and the Backstreet Boys. Subsequent to his tenure at Jive, White was recruited by Sony Music where he spent two years before leaving to start ShowMobile, a technology company that built one of the first COPPA-compliant social media apps for kids.
About Republic Records: Kids & Family:
Kids & Family launched as the official children’s division of Republic Records in 2022. The newly created division caters to audiences ages 0-12 with fun and family-friendly music, collaborations, and experiences tailored to early development. Aimed to entertain the whole family, it offers engaging, educational, and explorative content, leveraging innovative partnerships with trusted brands such as Nickelodeon and many more. With an emphasis on high quality music and world-class presentation, Republic Records: Kids & Family appeals to little ears and beyond.
About Federal Films:
Federal Films is the newly created film and TV division within Republic Records that aims to bring compelling stories to audiences around the world. Most recently, Federal Films served as executive producers on the critically acclaimed Netflix film, They Cloned Tyrone starring Jamie Foxx and John Boyega, in Juel Taylor’s directorial debut. In partnership with South Korean K-Pop juggernaut JYP Entertainment, Federal Films created the recently released reality competition show A2K (America-to-Korea), an original series that follows the creation of the first North American girl super group trained through the K-Pop system. Federal Films has also ventured into the documentary space with HBO’s Love to Love You, Donna Summer, the definitive account of the iconic artist. Other documentaries include Ariana Grande: Excuse Me, I Love You; Jonas Brothers’ Chasing Happiness and Todd Haynes’ highly acclaimed, The Velvet Underground that vividly evokes the band’s incandescent world, the creative origins of Lou Reed and John Cale and Andy Warhol’s fabled Factory. Additionally, Federal Films has served as executive producers on motion pictures including Marlowe (Liam Neeson, Jessica Lange), Meet Cute (Pete Davidson, Kaley Cuoco), The Hating Game (Lucy Hale), Anything’s Possible (Billy Porter), and A Million Little Pieces (Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Billy Bob Thornton).
About Evergreen Enterprise Experience:
More than a unique idea and concept for the creation of music, Evergreen Enterprise Experience (EEE) is also a place and campus where collaboration and innovation can thrive and flourish. The concept is simple: creating a one-stop for all things music – and music related for film and tv production, all available from experts in their respective fields. The “campus” includes two legendary iconic recording facilities in Los Angeles: Evergreen Studios and Enterprise Studios where legendary artists from Sinatra to Beyonce and hit films and tv shows produced their music. Now fully remodeled and with the latest state-of-the-art equipment, the four studios there offer accommodations for small productions to full orchestral sessions. There is also a new Dolby-certified Atmos mixing theater for the highest grade and standards for sound. EEE affiliates also include a music publishing operation, the highly successful kids and family company – Music Club Kids!, and also a focus on support for music and career education for young people. EEE = an environment to foster the best in music anywhere.
MUSICCLUBKIDS!
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REPUBLIC RECORDS: KIDS & FAMILY
FEDERAL FILMS
EVERGREEN ENTERPRISE EXPERIENCE
For more information on MUSICCLUBKIDS!, please contact:
Rebecca Shapiro or Mike Jones or Haley Griffin at Shore Fire Media
For more information on Republic Records: Kids & Family, please contact:
Marisa Bianco at Republic Records