name	Frankmusik
background	solo_singer
birth name	Vincent James Turner
alias	FrankreMix, Mr Mouth, The Beat Machine
birth date	October 09, 1985
origin	Thornton Heath, Croydon, England
instrument	Vocals, synthesizer, beatbox, Keyboards
genre	Electropop, synthpop, dance-pop, power pop
occupation	Singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, remixer
years active	2006–present
label	Apparent Records, Island Records, Cherrytree Records
website	www.frankmusik.com }}

Vincent Frank born Vincent James Turner (born 1985) is known professionally as Frankmusik is a British electropop musician. The name "Frank" is derived from the surname of his grandfather, whose name he took in tribute.

Early life

Frankmusik was born on 9 October 1985 in Thornton Heath, Croydon

He attended Christ's Hospital boarding school in West Sussex and was member of the house 'Maine A'. He entertained his housemates with constant piano playing. He completed a year-long foundation course at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and went on to study at the London College of Fashion, dropping out to concentrate on music.

Career

During 2004, Frankmusik performed as a beatboxer, under the name Mr Mouth.

Frankmusik released his debut EP, ''Frankisum'', in 2007. Former school friend and then assistant of A&R; at Island Records, Ben Scarr, introduced Island colleague Louis Bloom to Frankmusik's Myspace page, which was getting a significant number of hits at the time. Although already known for high energy electro and happy hardcore, Frankmusik's signing to Island was in part because Bloom recognised a pop star performer beneath the electronic music, telling HitQuarters: "Underneath all the madness there was some great hooks and melodies, and buried even deeper was a voice; it took a lot of time after signing for him to have the confidence to sing without putting loads of effects over his vocal."

In December 2008, Frankmusik made it on to the long-list of the BBC's Sound of 2009 poll. In the UK, Gaydar Radio was the first national station to champion Frankmusik and tracks from his debut album, ''Complete Me''. Initially interviewed by Alex Baker as part of the station's coverage of National Student Pride, Frankmusik performed a number of live tracks, which were then playlisted as part of an album teaser. His rise to fame was also followed closely by his local radio station, 107.8 Radio Jackie, which was the first station to broadcast his music.

In January and February 2009, he was the support act for Keane on their Perfect Symmetry tour in the UK. In March 2009, he headlined National Student Pride in Brighton's seafront club Digital with Jodie Harsh and Dan Gillespie Sells (The Feeling). In June 2009, Frankmusik was support act for the Pet Shop Boys in London, Manchester and Liverpool. He did a short tour to launch the album ''Complete Me'', starting in Brighton on 17 July and taking in London, Glasgow and Manchester.

''Complete Me'' debuted on the UK Albums Chart at number thirteen in August 2009, after its second single, "Confusion Girl", was A-listed by BBC Radio 1 and reached number twenty-seven on the UK Singles Chart. The other singles were "Better Off as Two", which peaked at number twenty-six, and "3 Little Words".

In August 2009, a more extensive UK tour was announced to take place during November and December 2009. Just two days later on 20 August 2009, it was announced that Frankmusik would join the Perez Hilton Presents tour in Autumn 2009. Frankmusik was part of a line-up at the 02 Arena 3D ELEKTRO RAVE alongside Caspa and Rusko, Tinchy Stryder, High Contrast, and Dancing Robot Music.

Frankmusik has remixed material by other artists, including Pet Shop Boys' "Love etc.", Lady Gaga's "Eh Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)", Alphabeat's "Fascination" and "10,000 Nights", Mika's "Relax, Take It Easy" and CSS's "Move", and has covered "Rehab" by Amy Winehouse and The Postal Service's "Such Great Heights". Frankmusik has also produced material for other artists, such as "First Place" on Tinchy Stryder's 2009 album, ''Catch 22'', and "Wish I Stayed" on Ellie Goulding's ''Lights'' (2010). Frankmusik also remixed Zombie by Natalia Kills, although it is yet to be released. In 2010 he collaborated with Computer Club on a track called "Losing Streak".

Most recently, he features in a Far East Movement track called Fighting For Air, from their Album Free Wired and appears in Far East Movement's music video for Rocketeer with Kayla Kai and Mohombi.

It was announced in February 2011 that he has begun work producing the new Erasure album in Maine. Entitled ''Tomorrow's World'', this is due for release on 3 October 2011 in the UK, and 4 October 2011 in the USA.

In a April 2011 interview, his A&R; Louis Bloom said that Frankmusik was at work on his second album. According to Bloom: "The challenge has been for him to simplify the structure of his songwriting whilst still encouraging him into taking risks on the production duties."

Musical influences

He cites Erasure, ELO, Razorlight, Merzbow, Hard-fi, Pet Shop Boys, Late Of The Pier, Oasis and Killa Kela as influences.

Discography

Albums

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! scope="col" style="width:4em;font-size:85%;"| IRE |- ! scope="row" | ''Complete Me'' |

First studio album

Released: 3 August 2009

Label: Island Records

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Second studio album

Released: 26 September 2011

Label: Island Records

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Singles

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Other charted songs

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References

2011 Fighting for Air Far East Movement(Free Wired)

External links

South London Press interview

Official website

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No I.D., officially known as Immenslope and also known as Ernest Wilson (born Dion Wilson in Chicago, Illinois), is a hip hop and R&B; record producer, also the vice-president of Def Jam Recordings, best known for his early work with Chicago rapper Common and is known as "The Godfather of Chicago hip hop".

As a co-producer (and sometimes ghost producer) for Jermaine Dupri & Co-Produced with The Legendary Traxster "Heat" by Twista & Co-Produced with The Legendary Traxster "I do It" by Big Sean, No I.D. has worked on hit singles such as "My Boo" by Usher and Alicia Keys, "Let Me Hold You" by Bow Wow featuring Omarion, and "Smile" by G-Unit, "Retrospect for Life" by Common Feat. Lauryn Hill, as well as the hip hop staple "I Used to Love H.E.R." and "Resurrection" which garnered Common his early fame. No I.D. also introduced Kanye West to hip hop production, inviting him to his sessions with Common when West was only beginning. He also introduced Kanye to a long time friend named Kyambo "Hip Hop" Joshua, who was A&R; for Roc-a-fella Records who eventually signed West to his imprint Hip Hop Since 1978 which launched West's career as an artist. Kanye cites No I.D. as his mentor in "Last Call," "Big Brother" and "Made in America."

In 1997, No I.D. released an album under his own name, ''Accept Your Own and Be Yourself (The Black Album).''

His second released was with Dug Infinite, a two-album package called ''The Sampler, vol. 1.'' He also released ''Invisible Beats'', a beat tape.

In 2007, he was the focus of perhaps the most attention of his career for producing two songs from Jay-Z's album ''American Gangster''. He has recently worked with such artists as Jay-Z (''The Blueprint 3''), Rhymefest, Plies, Big Sean, Killer Mike, Rick Ross, Drake (''Thank Me Later''), and Kanye West (''808's & Heartbreak'', ''My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy''), Young Jeezy, and Rihanna on their upcoming albums. No I.D. produced the first single for Jay-Z's 11th studio album ''The Blueprint 3'' titled "D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)" and his second single "Run This Town" Feat Rihanna & Kanye West. He's also working with Common for the first time since 1997, on his new album The Believer. He produced several tracks on J. Cole's upcoming debut album and he's also working with Nas on his new album.

No I.D. is currently the Executive VP of Def Jam Records. Formerly, he was President of GOOD Music, a record label founded by Kanye West.

Discography

Albums

1997: ''Accept Your Own and Be Yourself (The Black Album)''

2002: ''The Sampler, vol. 1''

2011: ''Cocaine 80's: The Pursuit EP''

Production

No I.D. production discography

;Common No I.D. produced most of these three Common albums:

''Can I Borrow a Dollar?''

''Resurrection''

''One Day It'll All Make Sense''

References

External links

Def Jam Recordings Official Website

No ID Vs Traxster Homepage

Fake Shore Drive Interview

XXL Interview

Entertainment Weekly

AllHipHop Interview

Rap Up

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name	Colette Carr
background	solo_singer
birth name	Colette Carr
birth date	January 06, 1991
origin	Malibu, California, United States
instrument	Vocals, rap
genre	synthpop, electronic, hip-hop, R&B;, trip hop
occupation	Singer, rapper
years active	2008–present
label	Interscope, Cherry Cherry Boom Boom, N'credible Records, Cherry Tree Records
associated acts	Far East Movement, Natalia Kills, LMFAO, Frankmusik
website	ColetteCarr.com
notable instruments	}}

Colette Carr (born January 6, 1991) is an American recording artist, rapper and songwriter based in Malibu and Los Angeles. She is signed with Cherrytree Records. Colette released her debut single, "Back It Up", in 2009. Her debut album, ''Skitszo'', will be released sometime in October 2011. The lead single, "We Do It (Primo)" was released May 11th, 2011.

Career

Beginnings

Colette Carr had always loved music growing up. "I was obsessed with music growing up. I had my walkman on 24/7. I would write lyrics and song titles all over my walls in sharpie. I was extremely consumed." said Carr. Carr origonal was a competitive tennise player, until a injury involving her back led her to be unable to play anymore. "I was either going to become paralyzed and continue playing or stop and find a new destination for myself”, says Carr.

Career beginnings: 2009-2010

Carr was discovered at a Game concert. The host, comedian Stroy Moyd, asked the audience if anyone could freestyle. Carr got on stage and freestyled while the crowd waited for the Game to show up. The fans reacted positively, and Colette "fell in love" with performing. In 2009, Carr released her debute single, "Back it Up". The song quickly became a viral sucess, with its music video, directed by Richie Mac, earning more than 465,000 views MTV Music and becoming one of mtvU's top 10 videos of the week. Carr then caught the attention of Nick Cannon, who signed her to his N'crediable Records. In 2010,Carr released a video for "Bitch Like Me", directed by Jonathan Singer-Vine. Also in 2010, she released her first mix-tape "Sex Sells Stay Tooned".

''Skitzo'': 2011-Present

Carr's debut album, ''Skitzo'', is due to be released in October 2011. The first single "We Do It (Primo)" was released on May 11th, 2011. As a result, Carr occupied the number 1 spot on Billboard's Uncharted Artists chart. Carr also had a featured part in Frankmusik's single "No I.D".

Influences

Carr has stated in various interviews that her influences include Baris Mancho, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, I heart The Cure, Dr. Dre, Biggie, Pac, Wu Tang, Eminem, Dre, Snoop, Britney Spears, and Biggy Smalls.

Discography

Albums

2011: ''Skitszo''

Singles

2009: "Back It Up"

2011: "(We Do It) Primo"

Appearances

2010:"Take You Home" (Stereos feat. Colette Carr)

2010:"Go Ape" (Far East Movement feat. Colette Carr & Lil' Jon)

2011:"No I.D" (Frankmusik feat. Colette Carr)

Music videos

2009

*"Back It Up" (Director: Richie Mac)

2010

*"Bitch Like Me" (Producer: Jamee Bosworth, Director: Jonathan Singer-Vine)

*"Like a G6" [cameo] (Director: Matt Alonzo)

*"Cali, Cali, Cali" [cameo]

2011

*"Party Rock Anthem" [cameo]

*"(We Do It) Primo" (Producer: Jamee Bosworth, Director: Nate Weaver)

*"Famous" [cameo]

Mixtapes

2010: ''Sex Sells Stay Tooned''

Filmography

2010: Love, Kills xx - Season 1, Episode 10 (mini-series)

References

External links

ColetteCarr.com

Category:Living people Category:American female singers Category:American rappers Category:American songwriters Category:Female rappers Category:Interscope Records artists Category:Musicians from California Category:Musicians from Los Angeles, California Category:People from Malibu, California Category:1991 births

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name	Jenn Grinels
background	solo_singer
origin	San Diego, California, U.S.
genre	Indie rockAcoustic rockFolk rock
years active	2003–present
label	Unsigned
website	Official website http://www.myspace.com/jenngrinels
current members	Jenn Grinels }}

Jenn Grinels is an American actress, guitarist, singer and songwriter. Originally from Northern California, Grinels settled in San Diego, California after studying musical theater at UC Irvine. Since late 2007 she has toured continuously in support of her album, ''Little Words''.

History

Jenn left her hometown of Cupertino, California to study musical theater at the University of California at Irvine. After graduation, Jenn moved to San Diego and made a living performing in musicals, including performances as Janis Joplin in the 1960s musical ''Beehive'' and as Yitzhak in Hedwig and the Angry Inch before devoting her time to a solo career.

After recording a self titled EP in 2004, Grinels recorded her first full-length album, ''Little Words'', in 2007. The album, along with Jenn's live performances, has received almost universal praise from reviewers and comparisons to well known musicians Fiona Apple, Ani Difranco, and Jewel.

Her song ''Can't Stay Here'' was featured on MTV's Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Island.

Grinels released her second full-length album, ''Broken Heart Breaker'', in May 2011.

Musical style

Grinels' music is characterized by acoustic guitar and powerful vocals. Her vocal delivery has elements of folk, pop rock, jazz, and blues.

Awards

2007 Honoring Acoustic Talent Award - Best Performer

2007 Honoring Acoustic Talent Award - Best Vocalist

West Coast Songwriters' Song Contest - 2010 APCA Best Female Solo Artist

Discography

''Jenn Grinels'', 2004 EP

''Little Words'', 2007

''Broken Heart Breaker'', 2011

References

Category:Folk musicians Category:American composers Category:American female singers Category:American folk guitarists Category:American singer-songwriters Category:American female guitarists Category:American folk singers Category:Musicians from California Category:People from San Diego, California Category:Living people