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Life is what you make it |
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| Age: | 26 years old |
| Sex: | Female |
| Location: | New Jersey &, London and South East |
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| BodyType: | More to love! |
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| Last Login: | Jun 28, 2008 (535 days back) |
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About Me |
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| Hey! I'm CARLENE GRAHAM an 25year old singer/songwriter born & bred in London.Have been singing from the tender age 7 (that being along to the ol' cassette player in my bedroom!) although realised my passion and desire to take it professional within the last 2 years.I have been blessed so far in my career and have had the opportunity to work with the likes of: MADONNA (Live8 2005), DIONNE WARWICK (Avenue For The Stars ITV), PLACEBO ('Trigger Happy Hands'-single off their latest album), ANGIE BROWN (Brighton Pride 2005), INAYA DAY (Nightingales), SPIRITUALIZED (UK tour '06-'07), LEE RYAN (Hammersmith Palais), SIMON WEBB (Thomas Cook 'Stars'2005), JOCELYN BROWN, CAT STEVENS, MICK HUCKNALL, CHRISSIE HYNE, ALLISON MOYET & ANTHONY COSTA (all at the Royal Albert Hall-Dec 2004), CASHIER NUMBER NINE (BBC Electric Proms), BUGZ IN THE ATTIC (Southport Weekender Nov '06), MASSIVE ATTACK (Brixton Academy '07) GEORGE MICHEAL, ASWAD, EDDIE GRANT & STING (BV's).....to name a few! Not of course, forgetting the fantastic opportunities i've had working with The LONDON COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR also!Some of the most exciting venues i've performed at to date include: The House Of Commons (accapella for 'The Black Women Mean Business Convention'), The Royal Albert Hall, Live 8 (2005), Portsmouth Stadium (Tobago), Jazz Cafe, Soul Cafe (NY), Granada Studios (was GLORIA GAYNOR ON 'STARS IN THEIR EYES'), X FACTOR (BV's for Ben - Nov 06) & my HIGHLIGHT of 2005: PETER & JORDAN ANDRE'S WEDDING (sang as she walked up the isle)!!Within the last few months i've had the chance do a few gigs with 'THE REEL PEOPLE' & 'SUNLIGHT SQUARE' which has been mindblowing (literally!)....those guys are HOT!! And i am the NEWEST VOCAL ADDITION to BUGZ IN THE ATTIC!! It's all about the broken beat!I've definitely found my thang in House music & am currently collaborating with a variety of producers, SUBLIMINAL, WIPE THE NEEDLE, FANATIX & STEPTOE SOUND.....WATCH THIS SPACE! |
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My Interests |
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| First and foremost, my passion - that being music!I´m interested in anything that can hold my attention for more than an hour (preferrably!)....so we´re talking anything along the lines of clubbing, the big screen, reading, songwriting etc .... | |
I'd like to meet:Where do i start?!? Stevie, Whitney, Chaka, Prince, Aretha, Tina, Lauryn, Mica, Erykah, Eva, Mary J, Mariah, Beyonce, Norah, Skin, Gwen, Alicia, Jill, N'Dea, Amel, Oprah, Samuel L, Quincy.....the list goes on & on!!PAUL 'STEPTOE' RILEY & CARLENE GRAHAM BUGZ IN THE ATTIC @ SOUTHPORT WEEKENDER (NOV 06)SINGING WITH LCGC FOR BEN ON X-FACTOR.. SINGING WITH LCGC FOR MADONNA @ LIVE8 LOOK OUT FOR MY RED HAIR!! ;) |
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Music:Will listen to anything once...will sing most things if i´m getting paid (!)...recently found my niche, that being Funky House ;) |
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Movies:Carlito´s Way / Sexy Beast / Closer / Rent / Mommie Dearest / Showgirls all got my attention |
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Television:Eastenders. Full Stop! |
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Books:Ugly / The Little Friend & i love biogs |
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Heroes:Wow, so many influences, but who to mention?!My parents are my hereos...they´ve been the one consistent motivation in my life from the day i was born until now, present day.They´ve taught me & continue to teach me about self worth, integrity and respect....nuff said! |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| This is a private profile. | |
| MaritalStatus: | Single |
| SexualOrientation: | Straight |
| Children: | Someday |
| Occupation: | Singer |
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My Blog |
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STEPTOE & CARLENE LIVE APPEARANCES |
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| Hey guys!....As most of you prob know (from the 1st video on my page) i am half of an Acoustic Soul act Steptoe & Carlene Graham.
We FINALLY had our first gig last month @ the Cobde... Posted by Carlene on Sat, 24 Mar 2007 10:48:00 PST |
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NUMBER 2 ON PETE TONG'S BUZZ CHART|!! |
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| Wow, what can i say?!? Always the last to know!
Just found out from ELEKTRIK DJ that our track 'CRAZY' was number 2 on Pete Tong's Buzz chart on 9th & 16th August!
Check out PHONETIC RECORDIN... Posted by Carlene on Sat, 21 Oct 2006 12:31:00 PST |
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