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JOHN ACOSTA BIO

Bio Artist/Songwriter/Producer John Acosta is recognized as a prolific and versatile songwriter in Pop, R&B, Funk, & Latin genres.

His career began as one half of Pop duo AcostaRussell, and after two album releases , John then became an EMI staff songwriter/producer. His songwriting aims to merge artistry with commercial intent.

“Having been an artist first allows to me bring these qualities to my co-writing. I adore and respect the craft of songwriting in any style , and when mixed with honesty it knocks me out!”

This conviction landed John three cuts on the debut album by EMI/ARISTA’s Pop duo “SKY”. Their double Platinum “Piece of Paradise” Lp included his hit single “All I Want”.

He also wrote songs for: Popstars 1&2, Sugar Jones, Velvet Empire, Canadian Idol winner Ryan Malcolm, Toya Alexis, Pop/jazz artist Carol Welsman, and Latin artist George Lamond.

He co-wrote/produced latin R&B artist Eduardo del Prado for Warner Bros France. It included 1st single "Siento El Calor"

During his current association with Chapter 2 and the Cymba Music Family, John had his biggest international successes with Jonnny's artist Yama P (Yamashito Tomahisa). Two of his songs, "Me" (co-written with Jason Blume and Sweden's Fredrik Hult) and the self penned "Crushin' On Ya", have both sold in the hundreds of thousands. His most recent cuts in the Asia Pacific market have been with Ariola Japan starlet Azu and Taiwan's Cyndi Wong.

John's Personal quote: “Play and write whatever you want, but make it count! Members