Based on the content of her debut album, one would think that Blu Cantrell, the 25-year-old singer from Providence, Rhode Island, had already endured a lifetime of rocky relationships. While growing up, she, like many other modern day performers, was raised in a musical environment.
As a child, her jazz singer mother frequently brought Blu along to the clubs where she had performed. While idolizing her mother during her upbringing, along with a number of well-known artists such as Aretha Franklin, Prince and Whitney Houston, Blu often used music as a remedy during difficult times. Eventually, this form of inspiration persuaded her to follow in her mother's footsteps as a singer.
Throughout her teenage years and early twenties, Blu found herself entangled in a number of ill-fated relationships. Each one ended in heartache, which ultimately contributed to her ever-growing doubt in true love.
Then one day, while visiting in Atlanta, fate took its toll when Blu came into contact with RedZone Entertainment executives Tab and C. "Tricky" Stewart. Upon listening to her demo, they realized instantly that Blu was clearly an artist destined for success. Word about Miss Cantrell's talent quickly hit the street, and within a heartbeat, the bidding wars between record labels had begun. Arista Records won out and president/CEO Antonio "LA" Reid advised Tab and Tricky to join Blu in the studio.
The three spent a considerable amount of time working together in the studio after their initial encounter. Rather than simply spitting out track after track in an effort to rush the production of her album, Tab and Tricky worked closely with Blu throughout the entire recording process.
The end result was an album -- co-written by Blu -- filled with the innermost desires of a woman searching for the true meaning of love. While Tab, Tricky and Reid were responsible for the executive-production of the album, Blu also pegged a squadron of other topnotch producers for her album. Among the dynamic team were key players such as Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Dallas Austin, Laney Stewart, Don Vito, and Jason Rome.
With the release of her debut album in late July 2001, Blu has been juggling a hectic schedule of touring, performing and promoting. One can only imagine, with the success brought about by So Blu and its first single, "Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)," Miss Cantrell's spirits could only be on the uprise.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Jennette McCurdy Sexy American Actress and Singer
Jennette McCurdy is an American television actress and country music singer-songwriter. She's best known for her current role as Sam Puckett in the Nickelodeon show iCarly. She has also guest starred in a number of other television series, including Zoey 101, Malcolm in the Middle, Will & Grace, Strong Medicine, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, True Jackson, VP and Judging Amy.
McCurdy was born in Garden Grove, California, and has three older brothers, three dogs, and two turtles. She gained interest in acting after watching Harrison Ford in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope right after her mother recovered from breast cancer. She started her acting career in 2000 at the age of eight on MADtv.
In addition to supporting the Cody Waters Foundation, McCurdy was active in campaigns such as stopping child soldiers (she is in the Invisible Children Inc. group) and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. McCurdy did a PSA for Safe Kids USA which is aired on Nickelodeon and Teen Nick.
McCurdy was born in Garden Grove, California, and has three older brothers, three dogs, and two turtles. She gained interest in acting after watching Harrison Ford in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope right after her mother recovered from breast cancer. She started her acting career in 2000 at the age of eight on MADtv.
In addition to supporting the Cody Waters Foundation, McCurdy was active in campaigns such as stopping child soldiers (she is in the Invisible Children Inc. group) and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. McCurdy did a PSA for Safe Kids USA which is aired on Nickelodeon and Teen Nick.
Labels: - Female Actresses, - Female Singers
Monday, May 31, 2010
Lady Gaga Sexy American Recording Artist
Lady Gaga is an American recording artist. At Interscope Records, she worked as a songwriter penning music for established artists, such as Akon. During the same time, she began to play her music in clubs throughout New York City. After Akon recognized that Gaga also had vocal talent, he signed her to a joint deal with his own label, Kon Live Distribution. Gaga then started to work on new material for her debut album.
She began working with a collective called the "Haus of Gaga" in 2008 and released her debut album The Fame, which she explained was "about how anyone can feel famous." The album peaked in countries like United Kingdom and Canada while being critically appreciated. To date, the album has spawned the international number one singles "Just Dance" (nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 51st Grammy Awards) and "Poker Face." After performing as the supporting act for New Kids On The Block and Pussycat Dolls, Gaga started her own headlining The Fame Ball Tour.
Gaga has been influenced by fashion and has been appreciated for her provocative sense of style and her influence on other celebrities. Musically, she is inspired by glam rockers such as David Bowie and Queen as well as pop singers like Michael Jackson and Madonna.
She began working with a collective called the "Haus of Gaga" in 2008 and released her debut album The Fame, which she explained was "about how anyone can feel famous." The album peaked in countries like United Kingdom and Canada while being critically appreciated. To date, the album has spawned the international number one singles "Just Dance" (nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 51st Grammy Awards) and "Poker Face." After performing as the supporting act for New Kids On The Block and Pussycat Dolls, Gaga started her own headlining The Fame Ball Tour.
Gaga has been influenced by fashion and has been appreciated for her provocative sense of style and her influence on other celebrities. Musically, she is inspired by glam rockers such as David Bowie and Queen as well as pop singers like Michael Jackson and Madonna.
Labels: - Female Singers
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