Canela Cox
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Canela is an American
R&B singer and songwriter
. She is best known in the mixtape circuit for her DJ Clue-remixed song, "Sponsor", and for co-writing Anastacia
's worldwide top 20 hit, "Why'd You Lie to Me
". She once recorded an album in 2001, however it was shelved after her label folded.
' background vocalist, Rocq-E Harrell performed as an R&B singer and recording artist. Upon moving back to the United States at age 18, Canela continued to pursue her musical endeavors performing with numerous musical groups throughout Los Angeles.
's multi-plantinum selling single, "Love Don't Cost a Thing
". Though Canela was uncredited for her work on Lopez's song, she performed as Lopez's background vocalist for numerous tours and new songs. While performing with Lopez at a Los Angeles concert, her talent was recognized by Rodney Jerkins
, who brought her to DreamWorks Records
' attention, and was immediately signed to the label in 2001.
In early 2001, Canela began to record for her self-titled debut album, which featured production by Darkchild
, Lil' Mo
, The Funktwons, Fred Jerkins III
, Brycyn Evans, & DJ Clue
. She and DreamWorks announced at the time that it would be released sometime in December 2001.
Her buzz single, "Sponsor", was released to radio during the process of the recording for her album. In addition to its release, a DJ Clue remix, featuring Fabolous
, was released to mixtape circuits, which received heavy underground play. Both versions of the single, however, failed to chart.
Months following the failure of Canela's previous single, "Everything", produced by Darkchild, was released to radio as the official lead single for her debut. A music video was shot for the song, and was able to be viewed on BET
's 106 & Park
. However, "Everything" suffered the same failure as her buzz single. Because her single failed to chart, DreamWorks Records put a hault on Canela's debut.
In December 2001, just days before Canela's debut was to be released, DreamWorks Records was bought by Universal Music Group
, which caused the label to fold, thus her debut was shelved.
's 2002 single "Why'd You Lie to Me
". She was also the female vocalist on rapper Won G's 2004 single "Caught Up in the Rapture".
In 2004, Canela was signed to Genuine Entertainment (in conjunction with Monopoly Records); there, Canela began recording for another album. Its buzz singles, "Blazed" and "Bedrock", were released through Monopoly Records in 2004, however neither single managed to chart. Because of lack of promotion and failed attempts to put out a single properly, Canela left Monopoly Records, and began singing and songwriting for other artists.
. Canela was also featured on female rapper, Ak'Sent
's "Pick Up" the following year. Though the single failed to chart, it became an online success for both Canela & Ak'Sent.
Months following Canela's success, she provided background vocals for Disney Channel
Soundtracks for High School Musical 2
, The Proud Family
, Jump In, & Cheetah Girls 2
.
In 2006, Canela joined pop band, Anything but Monday; the group was featured in the reality show "30 Days 'til I'm Famous" and has yet to release a debut album which has been delayed several times.
In 2007, it was announced that Canela had rejoined her former Indie label, Monopoly Records.
That same year, she began recording new material for her new album. She released the buzz single, "I'll C U Later" in early 2007, and went on to release two more ("I Want U for Me" & "Kiss 'N Tell") a year later.
Currently, Canela is still recording for the album, and is writing for several artists, as well as performing numerous demo tracks for other artists.
1 later re-recorded by Ak'Sent
& re-released in 2006
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
R&B singer and songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
. She is best known in the mixtape circuit for her DJ Clue-remixed song, "Sponsor", and for co-writing Anastacia
Anastacia
Anastacia is an American singer-songwriter. Anastacia has been highly successful in Europe, Asia, South Africa and South America, but has had only minor success in her native United States...
's worldwide top 20 hit, "Why'd You Lie to Me
Why'd You Lie to Me
"Why'd You Lie to Me" is a song by American recording artist Anastacia from her second studio album, Freak of Nature . Written by Anastacia, Damon Sharpe, Greg Lawson, Trey Parker, Damon Butler, and Canela Cox, it was released as the album's third single in September 2002. The track first appeared...
". She once recorded an album in 2001, however it was shelved after her label folded.
Early life
Canela Cox was born in Los Angeles, California. She moved to Amsterdam (Holland, Europe) at the age of 14 where her mother, a former Diana RossDiana Ross
Diana Ernestine Earle Ross is an American singer, record producer, and actress. Ross was lead singer of the Motown group The Supremes during the 1960s. After leaving the group in 1970, Ross began a solo career that included successful ventures into film and Broadway...
' background vocalist, Rocq-E Harrell performed as an R&B singer and recording artist. Upon moving back to the United States at age 18, Canela continued to pursue her musical endeavors performing with numerous musical groups throughout Los Angeles.
2000 - 2001
In 2000, Canela was featured on Jennifer LopezJennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lynn Lopez is an American actress, singer, record producer, dancer, television personality, and fashion designer. Lopez began her career as a dancer on the television comedy program In Living Color. Subsequently venturing into acting, she gained recognition in the 1995 action-thriller...
's multi-plantinum selling single, "Love Don't Cost a Thing
Love Don't Cost a Thing (song)
"Love Don't Cost a Thing" is the lead single from Jennifer Lopez's second studio album, J.Lo . It peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, besides being her first number one in the United Kingdom. Its Spanish-language version, "Amor Se Paga con Amor" , included on the Latin American edition...
". Though Canela was uncredited for her work on Lopez's song, she performed as Lopez's background vocalist for numerous tours and new songs. While performing with Lopez at a Los Angeles concert, her talent was recognized by Rodney Jerkins
Rodney Jerkins
Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins is an American songwriter, record producer, and musician. Jerkins received two Grammy nominations in 2011.-Biography:...
, who brought her to DreamWorks Records
DreamWorks Records
DreamWorks Records was an American record label. Founded in 1996 by David Geffen, Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg as a subsidiary of DreamWorks SKG, the label operated until 2005 when it was shut down...
' attention, and was immediately signed to the label in 2001.
In early 2001, Canela began to record for her self-titled debut album, which featured production by Darkchild
Rodney Jerkins
Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins is an American songwriter, record producer, and musician. Jerkins received two Grammy nominations in 2011.-Biography:...
, Lil' Mo
Lil' Mo
Cynthia Loving , also known by her stage name Lil' Mo, is an American R&B singer, Washington, D.C. radio personality, songwriter & record producer. She is best known for collaborating with artists such as Ja Rule, Angie Martinez, Sacario, Missy Elliott, Ol' Dirty Bastard and Fabolous, and for her...
, The Funktwons, Fred Jerkins III
Fred Jerkins III
Fred Jerkins III is an American songwriter and record producer, best known for his work with his brother Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. Jerkins has co-written several hit songs with Rodney Jerkins and LaShawn Daniels, among them "The Boy Is Mine" by Brandy and Monica, "Say My Name" and "Lose My...
, Brycyn Evans, & DJ Clue
DJ Clue
Ernesto Shaw better known as DJ Clue?, is a mixtape DJ.-Biography:For more than 10 years, DJ Clue has proven that he is more than just a beat-thumper. His accomplishments show how a turntable genius precisely puts together different songs to make a concoction of beats and melodies that rule the...
. She and DreamWorks announced at the time that it would be released sometime in December 2001.
Her buzz single, "Sponsor", was released to radio during the process of the recording for her album. In addition to its release, a DJ Clue remix, featuring Fabolous
Fabolous
John David Jackson , better known by his stage name Fabolous, is an American rapper of African American and Dominican descent. He grew up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Part of his early popularity arose from his hit single "Can't Deny It" in 2001, from his debut...
, was released to mixtape circuits, which received heavy underground play. Both versions of the single, however, failed to chart.
Months following the failure of Canela's previous single, "Everything", produced by Darkchild, was released to radio as the official lead single for her debut. A music video was shot for the song, and was able to be viewed on BET
Bet
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's 106 & Park
106 & Park
106 & Park is a Top Ten Hip-Hop and R&B music video show, set up in a countdown format, that airs weekdays at 6:00 PM on BET . Since its inception, it was the network's #1 rated show...
. However, "Everything" suffered the same failure as her buzz single. Because her single failed to chart, DreamWorks Records put a hault on Canela's debut.
In December 2001, just days before Canela's debut was to be released, DreamWorks Records was bought by Universal Music Group
Universal Records
Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
, which caused the label to fold, thus her debut was shelved.
2002 - 2004
Months after Canela dispersed from DreamWorks Records, Canela co-wrote AnastaciaAnastacia
Anastacia is an American singer-songwriter. Anastacia has been highly successful in Europe, Asia, South Africa and South America, but has had only minor success in her native United States...
's 2002 single "Why'd You Lie to Me
Why'd You Lie to Me
"Why'd You Lie to Me" is a song by American recording artist Anastacia from her second studio album, Freak of Nature . Written by Anastacia, Damon Sharpe, Greg Lawson, Trey Parker, Damon Butler, and Canela Cox, it was released as the album's third single in September 2002. The track first appeared...
". She was also the female vocalist on rapper Won G's 2004 single "Caught Up in the Rapture".
In 2004, Canela was signed to Genuine Entertainment (in conjunction with Monopoly Records); there, Canela began recording for another album. Its buzz singles, "Blazed" and "Bedrock", were released through Monopoly Records in 2004, however neither single managed to chart. Because of lack of promotion and failed attempts to put out a single properly, Canela left Monopoly Records, and began singing and songwriting for other artists.
2005 - present
In 2005, Canela was featured as a background vocalist for the soundtrack to Coach CarterCoach Carter (soundtrack)
Coach Carter: Music from the Motion Picture is the official soundtrack to the 2005 movie Coach Carter, starring Samuel L. Jackson as the hard-line coach of a high-school basketball team...
. Canela was also featured on female rapper, Ak'Sent
Ak'Sent
Krystle Kantrece Johnson , better known by her stage name Ak'Sent, is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California.-Early life & career:...
's "Pick Up" the following year. Though the single failed to chart, it became an online success for both Canela & Ak'Sent.
Months following Canela's success, she provided background vocals for Disney Channel
Disney Channel
Disney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
Soundtracks for High School Musical 2
High School Musical 2 (soundtrack)
High School Musical 2 is the soundtrack album for the Disney Channel Original Movie of the same name. It is the third best selling album of 2007, behind Josh Groban's Noël and Daughtry's Daughtry in the U.S....
, The Proud Family
The Proud Family
The Proud Family is an American animated television series that premiered on Disney Channel from September 15, 2001 to August 19, 2005.-Production:...
, Jump In, & Cheetah Girls 2
The Cheetah Girls 2 (soundtrack)
The Cheetah Girls 2 is the soundtrack to the Disney Channel Original Movie The Cheetah Girls 2. The songs are a diverse blend of pop, R&B, Latin, and dance-pop. The album was released on August 15, 2006, ten days before the film was first aired. Most of the songs were sung by Raven-Symoné and The...
.
In 2006, Canela joined pop band, Anything but Monday; the group was featured in the reality show "30 Days 'til I'm Famous" and has yet to release a debut album which has been delayed several times.
In 2007, it was announced that Canela had rejoined her former Indie label, Monopoly Records.
That same year, she began recording new material for her new album. She released the buzz single, "I'll C U Later" in early 2007, and went on to release two more ("I Want U for Me" & "Kiss 'N Tell") a year later.
Currently, Canela is still recording for the album, and is writing for several artists, as well as performing numerous demo tracks for other artists.
Albums
| Year | Album | Chart positions | RIAA Certification | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
U.S. R&B Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
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| 2001 | Canela | — | — | Shelved |
| TBA | Untitled Second Album | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Singles
- 2001: "Sponsor"
- 2001: "Everything"
- 2004: "Caught Up in the Rapture" (Won-G feat. Canela Cox)
- 2004: "Blazed"
- 2004: "Bedrock" 1
- 2006: "Pick Up" (Ak'SentAk'SentKrystle Kantrece Johnson , better known by her stage name Ak'Sent, is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California.-Early life & career:...
feat. Canela Cox) - 2007: "I'll C U Later"
- 2008: "Kiss 'N Tell"
- 2008: "I Want U for Me"
1 later re-recorded by Ak'Sent
Ak'Sent
Krystle Kantrece Johnson , better known by her stage name Ak'Sent, is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California.-Early life & career:...
& re-released in 2006