Su-Elise Nash
Encyclopedia
Su-Elise Michelle Nash (born 22 May 1981, Dulwich
, London
, England) is a British singer that rose to fame in the now-defunct girl group
Mis-Teeq
.
before becoming a member of Mis-Teeq. Her mother's name is Beverly, a Cabin Service Director for British Airways
. She has one brother
, Marvin, and four sisters, Lisa, Helena, Savannah, and Chrystina. After the disbanding of Mis-Teeq Nash continued with her studies, gaining teaching qualifications, and has opened her own performing arts school called the "Su-Elise Stage School" based in Gravesend
, Kent
.
In September 2008 it was confirmed that during an interview at the MOBO Awards that Nash was working on her solo
debut album entitled Long Way Round, due to be released in 2010. She described the album
as a follow-up to Mis-Teeq's genre, which would be R&B
.
In autumn 2008 she featured on the television casting show Britain's Next Urban Superstar! as a judge.
In 2009, Nash provided vocals for Lethal Bizzle
's "Going Out Tonight", which peaked at number 15 on the UK Dance Chart
.
She appeared as a guest on I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here while former bandmate Sabrina Washington participated in the show, and has appeared on Never Mind The Buzzcocks
twice since 2003. She has also appeared on Live From Studio Five twice between 2009 and 2010. She also appeared on Channel 4
's Freshly Squeezed
on 1 December 2009.
Dulwich
Dulwich is an area of South London, England. The settlement is mostly in the London Borough of Southwark with parts in the London Borough of Lambeth...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England) is a British singer that rose to fame in the now-defunct girl group
Girl group
A girl group is a popular music act featuring several young female singers who generally harmonise together.Girl groups emerged in the late 1950s as groups of young singers teamed up with behind-the-scenes songwriters and music producers to create hit singles, often featuring glossy production...
Mis-Teeq
Mis-Teeq
Mis-Teeq are a British R&B girl group, comprising singers Alesha Dixon, Su-Elise Nash and Sabrina Washington. Originally a quartet which included Zena McNally, the group was formed in 1999 and released three major studio albums and seven consecutive UK top ten singles, including international hits...
.
Career
Nash performed in various capacities since she was a child, but had commenced a business degree at Middlesex UniversityMiddlesex University
Middlesex University is a university in north London, England. It is located in the historic county boundaries of Middlesex from which it takes its name. It is one of the post-1992 universities and is a member of Million+ working group...
before becoming a member of Mis-Teeq. Her mother's name is Beverly, a Cabin Service Director for British Airways
British Airways
British Airways is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom, based in Waterside, near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport. British Airways is the largest airline in the UK based on fleet size, international flights and international destinations...
. She has one brother
Sibling
Siblings are people who share at least one parent. A male sibling is called a brother; and a female sibling is called a sister. In most societies throughout the world, siblings usually grow up together and spend a good deal of their childhood socializing with one another...
, Marvin, and four sisters, Lisa, Helena, Savannah, and Chrystina. After the disbanding of Mis-Teeq Nash continued with her studies, gaining teaching qualifications, and has opened her own performing arts school called the "Su-Elise Stage School" based in Gravesend
Gravesend, Kent
Gravesend is a town in northwest Kent, England, on the south bank of the Thames, opposite Tilbury in Essex. It is the administrative town of the Borough of Gravesham and, because of its geographical position, has always had an important role to play in the history and communications of this part of...
, Kent
Kent
Kent is a county in southeast England, and is one of the home counties. It borders East Sussex, Surrey and Greater London and has a defined boundary with Essex in the middle of the Thames Estuary. The ceremonial county boundaries of Kent include the shire county of Kent and the unitary borough of...
.
In September 2008 it was confirmed that during an interview at the MOBO Awards that Nash was working on her solo
Solo (music)
In music, a solo is a piece or a section of a piece played or sung by a single performer...
debut album entitled Long Way Round, due to be released in 2010. She described the album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
as a follow-up to Mis-Teeq's genre, which would be R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
.
In autumn 2008 she featured on the television casting show Britain's Next Urban Superstar! as a judge.
In 2009, Nash provided vocals for Lethal Bizzle
Lethal Bizzle
Lethal Bizzle, also known as Lethal B , is a Ghanaian British rapper. His songs are known to satirise modern Gangsta rap; much of the humour comes from the adoption of hip-hop style and language...
's "Going Out Tonight", which peaked at number 15 on the UK Dance Chart
UK Dance Chart
The UK Dance Chart is a chart compiled by The Official Charts Company from sales in record stores and digital downloads. Although the chart does not currently receive any airplay on the radio or television, the chart can be viewed on the BBC Radio 1 and The Official Charts Company website.Digital...
.
She appeared as a guest on I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here while former bandmate Sabrina Washington participated in the show, and has appeared on Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game television show with a pop music theme, currently without a permanent presenter. It stars Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding as team captains. The show is produced by Talkback Thames for the BBC, and is usually aired on BBC Two...
twice since 2003. She has also appeared on Live From Studio Five twice between 2009 and 2010. She also appeared on Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
's Freshly Squeezed
Freshly Squeezed
Freshly Squeezed is a British television programme broadcast every weekday morning around 07:00 on Channel 4.-Format:The programme takes the format of a music-based breakfast show, featuring studio performances, music videos and interviews.-Current:...
on 1 December 2009.