Biografia
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Data di nascita
12 Marzo 1985 (età: 40)
Lolene Everett (born March 12, 1985), also known simply as Lolene, is a British recording artist, songwriter, record producer and performer from Bristol, England. Lolene was raised by her mother and describes herself as "independent by default" for this reason. While in Bristol, Lolene began singing backing vocals for Martina Topley-Bird (vocalist for Tricky) and also collaborated with local drum and bass pioneer Roni Size. On relocating to London, Lolene signed a development deal with BMG Records to front their latest girl group. She wrote the group's material, but left shortly after to pursue a solo career and focus on her songwriting. Lolene created her alter ego, Miss Foo Foo, while involved in London's club scene. She describes her created character as "the spoilt, extravert, heightened part of my existence."
Lolene moved to Los Angeles and signed to Beluga Heights/Sony ATV after being discovered by record producer J.R. Rotem (Rihanna, Britney Spears) and his manager Zach Katz. Initially hired as a writer, Lolene began developing her personal sound with the help of Rotem and other producers. Lolene sings background vocals on the Rick Ross featuring T-Pain single "The Boss". Lolene has collaborated with award winning writers Chris Braide (Cheryl Cole, Jesse McCartney) Andreas Carlsson (Backstreet Boys, Celine Dion) with whom she wrote "Heartache on the Dance Floor" for Janet Leon. She writes with Makeba Riddick (Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Beyonce), Evan Bogart (Beyonce, Leona Lewis), Danja (Britney Spears, Nelly Furtado), Harvey Mason, Jr. (Chris Brown, Jordan Sparks), Elva Hsiao ("Wow", "Loving you") "Life is a Dance Floor" for Latin artist Pee Wee and Christina Milian with whom she wrote Teairra Mari's track "Diamonds" featuring Kanye West and write with Christina Milian for a track titled "Invisible". On July 8th, a demo written by Lolene and recorded by Lindsay Lohan called "Too Young To Die" was leaked through the gossip website Perez Hilton. The Electrick Hotel, is a debut album which was released on 24th August 2010. I sell more than 8 million copies worldwide. Lolene was signed to Capitol/Emi US in April 2009 by Steven Melrose and Nick Gatfield. Lolene's debut album The Electrick Hotel will be released in October 2010. Lolene cites Kate Bush, Madonna, Prince, Debbie Harry, Rick James, Coldplay, Cyndi Lauper, Grace Jones and Neneh Cherry as her musical influences. "Sexy People" was Lolene's first release, the track reached #5 as of Billboard Magazine's December 1, 2009 issue. "Rich (Fake It Til You Make It)" has been announced as the official 1st single due for release in the US April 19, 2010 on Capitol/EMI records. An official music video was shot for the song and premiered on June 29, 2010. Lolene has mentioned in interviews that the 90s inspired "Lionheart" will be the next single.
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