We are freelance songwriters on Baby Shark’s Big Show, the animated television series produced by Nickelodeon and Pinkfong that expands on the world of YouTube’s global #1 viral video.
There is one original song per episode and we’re stoked to be on the songwriting roster! Each episode kicks off with a brief where the team outlines the plot, characters, desired message, and a musical genre reference. Our job is to distill it all into an earwormy pop song and come up with as many clever fishy puns as possible.
How did we doo-doo-doo? Check out some of the songs that have been released below!
Dancing on Water
From Season 2, Episode 5 “Best in Flow”
Baby and Teensy have decided that they would rather have fun dancing like themselves than try to dance like everyfishy else… so they break out into an 80’s-style ballad so full of passion that you can’t help but gesture dramatically while you’re singing along to it.
“Dancing on Water” was written by Ryan Lofty and Courtney Lofty; performed by Baby Shark (Kimiko Glenn), Ryan Lofty, and Baraka May.
Bounce Baby Bounce
From Season 2, Episode 1 “Baby Super Shark”
Vigo, the villainous vampire squid, has a new plan to take over Carnivore Cove by using his Baby-Ray to turn everyfishy into a powerless baby! However it backfires when the newly toddler-ified Baby Super Shark and Captain Kelp start literally bouncing off the walls.
“Bounce Baby Bounce” was written by Ryan Lofty and Courtney Lofty; performed by Baby Shark (Kimiko Glenn), William (Luke Youngblood), Vigo (Andrew Morgado), Ryan Lofty, and Baraka May.
Welcome Home to Carnivore Cove
From Season 1, Episode 24 “Welcome Wagon”
When Wallace, a young dolphin, moves to the neighborhood, Baby and William roll out the welcome wagon... literally! They wheel their decorated Welcome Wagon to their new neighbors’ house and sing their official welcome song.
“Welcome Home to Carnivore Cove” was written by Ryan Lofty and Courtney Lofty; performed by Baby Shark (Kimiko Glenn), William (Luke Youngblood), Ryan Lofty, and Baraka May.
My Best Friend Is You
From Season 1, Episode 17 “Best Fin-Ship Day”
It’s Baby Shark and William’s Best Fin-ship Day —a day where they celebrate their amazing friendship by doing all of their favorite activities. Baby wants the day to be perfect for his best bud, but nothing goes according to plan.
“My Best Friend Is You” was written by Ryan Lofty and Courtney Lofty; performed by Baby Shark (Kimiko Glenn), and William (Luke Youngblood).
Perfect Present Giver
From Season 1, Episode 14 “The Present”
Baby Shark draws Mommy Shark’s name in the family’s annual Secret Santa Jaws and wants to find the perfect gift for her since she always gives the perfect gifts to others.
“Perfect Present Giver” was written by Ryan Lofty and Courtney Lofty; performed by Baby Shark (Kimiko Glenn), William (Luke Youngblood), Daddy Shark (Eric Edelstein), Grandma Shark (Deborah Wilson), Grandpa Shark (Patrick Warbuton), Ryan Lofty, and Baraka May.
Some of the awesome creative executives we get to work with on Baby Shark’s Big Show include:
Tommy Sica - Executive Producer
Gary Doodles - Executive Producer
Whitney Ralls - Executive Producer
Ellie Vainshtok - Senior Director, Music
Matti Paulsen - Associate Producer
Zach Steinberg - Production Assistant
Jamie Goss - Line Producer
Noelle Fuoco - Post Supervisor
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