LaVidaMickey introduces first teen to be signed by Walt Disney Records

Walt Disney Records Is Livin' ``La Vida Mickey'' Entertainment Editors & Music Writers

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New Latin-themed Party Disc Highlights Favorite Pop Hits, a Bonus Track From the New Menudo -- MDO -- and Introduces the First Teen Artist to Be Signed to the Label Ever -- 13-Year-Old Singing Sensation Myra

Mickey's got the Latin beat with this all-new ultimate Latin dance party album!

Available at retail May 23, 2000, "La Vida Mickey" includes 14 "caliente" tracks featuring interpretations of today's most popular Latin hits like "Livin' La Vida Loca," "Bailamos" and "Cup of Life," plus the hit "Disney Mambo No. 5" by international superstar Lou Bega.

The rhythm's gonna get you with Latin favorites like "Oye Como Va," "Guantanamera" and "La Bamba" -- and original new songs like "Enrique, Ricky and Mickey" and "Vamos." "La Vida Mickey" also features a newly recorded track by Latin American group MDO and a dazzling debut performance from 13-year-old singing phenomenon Myra.

The legendary group MDO, formerly known as Menudo, is still going strong after 21 years in existence and more than 20 million albums sold. The group became the first Latin American pop group to break language barriers in the United States and has become the greatest musical phenomenon in the history of all Latin America.

MDO takes part in the "La Vida Mickey" fiesta with a newly recorded track for the album, "Magic Carpet Ride." Songwriter Desmond Child ("La Vida Loca" -- Ricky Martin) created the new English lyrics for "Magic Carpet Ride," which was based on the popular Spanish MDO song "Baila La Rumba."

Also adding to the excitement is talented newcomer Myra. "She's got it! She's a star!," said Narada Michael Walden after cutting the track "Magic Carpet Ride," a remake of the Steppenwolf classic and Myra's debut single on "La Vida Mickey." High praise coming from someone who has produced multi-platinum hits for the likes of Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Aretha Franklin. Even more impressive when you consider the talent is coming from someone who is a mere 13 years old! "La Vida Mickey" dances into retail May 23, 2000, for a suggested retail price of $9.98 for cassette; CD prices will vary at retail. Be sure and visit the album's exclusive Web site, up May 1, 2000: www.lavidamickey.com.

Walt Disney Records Announces First Teen Artist Ever to be Signed to the Label

Singing Sensation Myra Makes Debut On New Album ``La Vida Mickey,'' in Stores May 23

The leader in family audio entertainment is now expanding into the exploding teen pop marketplace with its own artist--13-year-old singing sensation Myra. "We are thrilled to announce the signing of our first artist, Myra," said Jay Landers, Sr. VP, A&R, Walt Disney Records. "We intend to fully develop and promote her career as an artist--not just a teen star, but a long-term artist. Myra will be working with many of the industry's top songwriters and producers that have been responsible for the successes of Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears and `N Sync.

Her talents are multi-media ready and are well-suited to embrace and utilize the synergistic opportunities available at Disney such as Radio Disney, The Disney Channel, Home Video, films, Theme Parks, video games and the Internet." "She's got it! She's a star!," said Narada Michael Walden after cutting the track "Magic Carpet Ride," Myra's debut single on Walt Disney Records' "La Vida Mickey" album, available in stores May 23. High praise coming from someone who has produced multi-platinum hits for the likes of Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Aretha Franklin.

Even more impressive when you consider the talent is coming from someone who is a mere thirteen years old.

Myra made her debut live performance of "Magic Carpet Ride" on May 14 at Disneyland's "Festival de Musica Latina!" "Magic Carpet Ride" has been added to the Radio Disney playlist. Myra's first full-length album will have at least four songs to be produced by the Grammy Award(R)-winning Walden, who was responsible for bringing Myra to Walt Disney Records. The album is tentatively scheduled for release in early 2001.

-- Posted May 19, 2000

Source: Company Press Release