Roxanne Emery
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Roxanne Emery is a London based singer-songwriter
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, England
. She attended Brookfield Community School and Itchen College before going to Warwick University to study Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
Roxanne worked at an investment bank for three years after graduating from University.
. Her vocals feature on the club anthem "A Day That Fades" by chart topping dance act Cosmic Gate
. The track received support from Judge Jules
and was played on Radio 1
. The track also received support and radio play from world no.2 DJ Armin Van Buuren. as well as being included on Ministry of Sound
's Ibiza Annual 2008.Roxanne also wrote and featured on Gareth Emery's debut artist album "Northern Lights", which charted at Number 1 on the US iTunes Dance Chart.
Roxanne is now focusing on a solo career as a singer/songwriter. In January 2010 she began working with award-winning manager Anne Barrett, credited with masterminding the launch of Natalie Imbruglia
. Roxanne was signed by De Angelis Records in 2010, however the label ceased operations in January 2011. Roxanne now releases through LATE Records, her own imprint.
On the 6th June 2011, Roxanne Emery released her debut EP titled "An Introduction to Roxanne Emery" on LATE Records. It charted at number 54 on the iTunes pop chart. Roxanne's next release will be her debut artist album, expected for release in 2012.
On the 6th September 2011, an acoustic recording of her original song "LATE" was uploaded to youtube
. Within hours the video went viral, and became the #1 – Top Favorited and Rated video in the UK, and #3 Top Favorited globally.
In November 2011, Roxanne supported Joe McElderry
on his Classic Tour
.
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
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Early life
Roxanne was born in SouthamptonSouthampton
Southampton is the largest city in the county of Hampshire on the south coast of England, and is situated south-west of London and north-west of Portsmouth. Southampton is a major port and the closest city to the New Forest...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. She attended Brookfield Community School and Itchen College before going to Warwick University to study Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
Roxanne worked at an investment bank for three years after graduating from University.
Music career
Roxanne is the sister of the world's no.13 DJ Gareth EmeryGareth Emery
Gareth Emery is a trance-genre producer and DJ. In 2011 he was voted the #13 DJ in the world by DJ Mag Poll.-Background:...
. Her vocals feature on the club anthem "A Day That Fades" by chart topping dance act Cosmic Gate
Cosmic Gate
Cosmic Gate is a German trance duo made up of Claus Terhoeven and Stefan Bossems . Both from Krefeld in Germany. On October 28, 2009, DJ Magazine announced the results of their annual Top 100 DJ Poll, with Ultra Records artist Cosmic Gate placed #19, 43 spots above the group's ranking the year...
. The track received support from Judge Jules
Judge Jules
Judge Jules is a British dance music DJ and producer, known for his DJ activities and popular radio show which achieved global success.-Education:...
and was played on Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
. The track also received support and radio play from world no.2 DJ Armin Van Buuren. as well as being included on Ministry of Sound
Ministry of Sound
Ministry of Sound London, commonly referred to as simply Ministry of Sound or MoS, is a nightclub based in London, United Kingdom and an associated record label. It was ranked fourth in the 2010 DJ Magazine top 100 clubs poll 2010. As well as the nightclub in London, there is another in Egypt and...
's Ibiza Annual 2008.Roxanne also wrote and featured on Gareth Emery's debut artist album "Northern Lights", which charted at Number 1 on the US iTunes Dance Chart.
Roxanne is now focusing on a solo career as a singer/songwriter. In January 2010 she began working with award-winning manager Anne Barrett, credited with masterminding the launch of Natalie Imbruglia
Natalie Imbruglia
Natalie Jane Imbruglia is an Australian singer-songwriter, model and actress. In the early 1990s, Imbruglia was known to audiences as Beth Brennan in the popular Australian soap Neighbours. Three years after leaving the programme, Imbruglia launched a singing career with the international hit,...
. Roxanne was signed by De Angelis Records in 2010, however the label ceased operations in January 2011. Roxanne now releases through LATE Records, her own imprint.
On the 6th June 2011, Roxanne Emery released her debut EP titled "An Introduction to Roxanne Emery" on LATE Records. It charted at number 54 on the iTunes pop chart. Roxanne's next release will be her debut artist album, expected for release in 2012.
On the 6th September 2011, an acoustic recording of her original song "LATE" was uploaded to youtube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
. Within hours the video went viral, and became the #1 – Top Favorited and Rated video in the UK, and #3 Top Favorited globally.
In November 2011, Roxanne supported Joe McElderry
Joe McElderry
Joseph "Joe" McElderry is an English singer and model. He won the sixth series of the ITV show The X Factor in 2009. His first single "The Climb" reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and Irish Singles Charts. He was also crowned the winner of the second series of Popstar to Operastar, two...
on his Classic Tour
Classic Tour
Classic Tour is the first solo UK tour by north east English singer Joe McElderry. The tour took place throughout November 2011.-Setlist:#If You Love Me#Real Late Starter#Smile#Wide Awake*Costume change#Don't Stop Believing#Love Story#Open Arms#Superman...
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External links
- http://www.facebook.com/roxanneemerymusic