Jamelia Biography
Jamelia Niela Davis, understood merely as Jamelia, is an English singer, songwriter, actress, television presenter, and design who climbed to fame in the very early 2000s. Born on January 11, 1981, in Smethwick, England, she matured in a Jamaican household with her mommy, stepfather, as well as 3 brother or sisters.
Jamelia presented an interest for songs from an early age, as well as she was found at 15 when she signed with Parlophone Records after executing a cappella in a Birmingham shopping mall. She functioned closely with record producer Colin Emmanuel, that aided shape her special noise.
Her debut single, "So High", was released in 1999, yet it fell short to make an impact on the charts. Undeterred, Jamelia remained to work with her songs and also launched her debut album, "Drama", in June 2000. The album spawned 2 top-ten hits, "Money" (featuring Beenie Man) as well as "Call Me", catapulting the young vocalist to popularity. With her granny's motivation, Jamelia obtained homeschooling while seeking her music job, and her family members stood by her throughout her surge to success.
Jamelia's 2nd cd, "Thank You", released in September 2003, included her most famous songs, "Superstar" as well as "Thank You", both of which achieved worldwide success. The cd itself got critical acclaim and was chosen for the prestigious Mercury Prize. She took place to win several MOBO honors as well as was recognized as one of the leading British R&B artists of her generation.
In addition to her music occupation, Jamelia came to be a successful tv speaker as well as has actually emerged on different British television shows. She came to be a routine panelist on the British talk program "Loose Women" in 2013 and proceeded up until 2016. Besides that, Jamelia showed up on BBC One's "Strictly Come Dancing" in 2014, further expanding her portfolio.
Jamelia's acting profession includes a duty in the 2005 British film "After Thomas". She likewise made a cameo look on the struck television program "Death in Paradise".
Far from her specialist life, Jamelia is a devoted philanthropist and collaborates with several charities. She has proactively sustained companies like the Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Prince's Trust, the Race forever, and the National Literacy Trust. She has actually likewise joined different fundraising events and teamed up with Oxfam to raise funds to fight poverty.
In her individual life, Jamelia has 3 little girls, Teja (birthed in 2001), Tiani (born in 2005), as well as True (birthed in 2017). She was wed to footballer Darren Byfield from 2008 to 2009. Also after experiencing individual difficulties, including a quick respite from the songs sector, Jamelia continues to influence her fans with her durability and also resolution.
With a job covering over twenty years, Jamelia's ability and versatility as an entertainer have made her a house name in the United Kingdom, along with gained her acknowledgment all over the world.
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