Aimee Allen
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Aimee Allen is an American
pop/rock singer/songwriter based in Los Angeles, California
. She is known for her work on the dance song "Cooties" made for the soundtrack
of the 2007 version of the movie Hairspray
. She was previously signed to Elektra Records and her album I'd Start a Revolution If I Could Get Up in the Morning
, featuring tracks produced by Mark Ronson
and Don Gilmore, was never released due to a corporate merger. The label did, however, release her first single "Revolution" which was a featured rock video on MTV
, appeared in the soundtrack of the film Storm, and was the theme for the WB Television Network
series Birds of Prey
In 2007 her song "Stripper Friends" was re-worked and recorded by Kevin Michael
featuring Lupe Fiasco
as the hit single "We All Want the Same Thing," released by Downtown Records
on the debut album Kevin Michael
. That same year the song was also covered by celebrity Tila Tequila for her MTV reality show
A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila
.
Allen contributed to the writing of Unwritten Law
's album Here's to the Mourning
, released in February 2005. She co-wrote lyrics for the entire album with Unwritten Law singer Scott Russo and also co-wrote the hit single "Save Me (Wake Up Call)" along with Russo and Linda Perry
. Allen and Russo began a romantic relationship that resulted in a side project called Scott & Aimee. Their album Sitting in a Tree was released in 2007 by Side Tracked Records
.
Aimee supported presidential candidate Ron Paul during the 2008 primary season by recording an "unofficial Ron Paul Anthem" including a music video. She also performed at many events during the 2008 campaign of Ron Paul. One of the performances was at the Ron Paul: Rally for the Republic on 2 September 2008 in which she performed the song Ron Paul Anthem and also sang a request for Ron Paul "Universal Soldier" as well as a great set of her own music.
Allen was also a judge for the 8th annual Independent Music Awards
. Her contributions helped assist the careers of upcoming independent artists.
Allen released a new album called A Little Happiness
on July 21, 2009, on Side Tracked Records
with ADA/Warner Brothers. She also contributed to the soundtrack for the film, Sorority Row
. Her record "A Little Happiness
" debuted at #27 on the Billboards Heatseekers chart. In support of the record, she appeared in nationwide shows with The Dirty Heads
, Sugar Ray
, Fastball
, The Telacasters and Dave Barnes
. The first single from the record was "On Vacation" and it reached #49 on the Billboard Hot AC charts. Her songs "Save Me" and "Crazy" from "A Little Happiness
" have been featured on demo iPads and iPhones in the Apple Stores.
The music video for “On Vacation” was picked for the Freshman 5 on Vh1.com and was the #1 video for 8 weeks on the California Music Channel. Aimee was featured on Lee “Scratch” Perry’s Grammy Award nominated album Repentance
.
She also appeared on The Sundance Channel's "Elvis Costello's Inspiration Sessions" sharing her songwriting techniques along with Elton John
and Nelly Furtado
.
"On Vacation" has been used frequently as the boarding song and featured in flight music for Delta and Continental Airlines.
Her song "Calling the Maker" is on Apple's iPhone Application Tap Tap Revenge 3.
QVC uses "On Vacation" for their Bose product features on air and Bose is using "On Vacation" for all of their in store displays and demos and at Best Buy and Target.
"On Vacation" is also currently in a South Korean Commercial where Aimee has seen a lot of success.
In 2011, Allen's song with members of The Black Eyed Peas
"Days like This" was featured in the film Mean Girls 2
In April 2011, Allen collaborated on Sublime with Rome
's upcoming CD.
With Scott & Aimee
Guest appearances
Singles
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
pop/rock singer/songwriter based in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
. She is known for her work on the dance song "Cooties" made for the soundtrack
Hairspray (2007 soundtrack)
-2-disc Collector's edition:A limited edition two-disc version of the Hairspray soundtrack was released on November 20, 2007, the same day as the film's DVD/Blu-Ray release...
of the 2007 version of the movie Hairspray
Hairspray (2007 film)
Hairspray is a 2007 musical film produced by Kolaja Productions and distributed by New Line Cinema. It was released in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom on July 20, 2007. The film is an adaptation of the 2002 Broadway musical of the same name, which in turn was based on John...
. She was previously signed to Elektra Records and her album I'd Start a Revolution If I Could Get Up in the Morning
I'd Start a Revolution If I Could Get Up in the Morning
I'd Start a Revolution is the first studio album by pop/rock singer-songwriter Aimee Allen. Originally recorded under Elektra Records in 2002, I'd Start A Revolution was dropped and never released when the company merged with Atlantic Records later that year...
, featuring tracks produced by Mark Ronson
Mark Ronson
Mark Daniel Ronson is an English DJ, guitarist, music producer, artist and co-founder of Allido Records. He currently works with his band under the music alias of Mark Ronson & The Business Intl....
and Don Gilmore, was never released due to a corporate merger. The label did, however, release her first single "Revolution" which was a featured rock video on MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
, appeared in the soundtrack of the film Storm, and was the theme for the WB Television Network
The WB Television Network
The WB Television Network is a former television network in the United States that was launched on January 11, 1995 as a joint venture between Warner Bros. and Tribune Broadcasting. On January 24, 2006, CBS Corporation and Warner Bros...
series Birds of Prey
Birds of Prey (TV series)
Birds of Prey is a television drama series produced in 2002. The series was developed by Laeta Kalogridis for The WB and is loosely based on the Birds of Prey DC Comics series...
In 2007 her song "Stripper Friends" was re-worked and recorded by Kevin Michael
Kevin Michael
Kevin Michael is an American pop artist that was signed to Downtown Records in 2007, the same year he released his self-titled album.-Early life:...
featuring Lupe Fiasco
Lupe Fiasco
Wasalu Muhammad Jaco , better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco , is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur, Lupe is the CEO of 1st and 15th Entertainment. He rose to fame in 2006 following the success of his critically acclaimed debut album, Lupe Fiasco's Food...
as the hit single "We All Want the Same Thing," released by Downtown Records
Downtown Records
Downtown Records is a record label owned and operated by Downtown Music LLC. Music on the Downtown label is distributed by Universal Music's Fontana Distribution and, for certain releases, as a joint venture with Atlantic Records and also for select releases, by Alternative Distribution Alliance...
on the debut album Kevin Michael
Kevin Michael (album)
Kevin Michael is the debut album by American singer Kevin Michael, released by Atlantic Records on October 2, 2007 in the United States. As of January 2008, the album spawned three singles: "We All Want The Same Thing," "It Don't Make Any Difference To Me," and "Ain't Got You." Kevin Michael and...
. That same year the song was also covered by celebrity Tila Tequila for her MTV reality show
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila
A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila
A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila is an American reality television dating game show similar to the TV show The Bachelor. It premiered on October 9, 2007 on MTV starring Tila Tequila. The series is a bisexual-themed reality dating show where 16 straight males and 16 lesbian-identified female...
.
Allen contributed to the writing of Unwritten Law
Unwritten Law
Unwritten Law is an American rock band formed in 1990 in Poway, California and currently recording for Suburban Noize Records. They have released seven full-length studio albums and have toured internationally, including performances on the Warped Tour...
's album Here's to the Mourning
Here's to the Mourning
-Band:*Scott Russo - vocals*Steve Morris - guitar, backing vocals*Rob Brewer - guitar*Pat "PK" Kim - bass guitar-Additional musicians:*Adrian Young - drums*Tony Palermo - drums*John Krovoza - cello on "Walrus"*Tom Vos - violin on "Walrus"...
, released in February 2005. She co-wrote lyrics for the entire album with Unwritten Law singer Scott Russo and also co-wrote the hit single "Save Me (Wake Up Call)" along with Russo and Linda Perry
Linda Perry
Linda Perry is an American rock musician, songwriter, and record producer. Once best known as the lead singer and primary songwriter of 4 Non Blondes, Perry has founded two record labels and has become a major songwriter and producer...
. Allen and Russo began a romantic relationship that resulted in a side project called Scott & Aimee. Their album Sitting in a Tree was released in 2007 by Side Tracked Records
Side Tracked Records
Side Tracked Records is an independent record label located in Carmel Indiana founded by Beth Hohlier and Deborah Wineberg in 2006.Side Tracked Record's first critically acclaimed release was Scott & Aimee's "Sitting in a Tree", a collaboration of Scott Russo and solo artist Aimee Allen...
.
Aimee supported presidential candidate Ron Paul during the 2008 primary season by recording an "unofficial Ron Paul Anthem" including a music video. She also performed at many events during the 2008 campaign of Ron Paul. One of the performances was at the Ron Paul: Rally for the Republic on 2 September 2008 in which she performed the song Ron Paul Anthem and also sang a request for Ron Paul "Universal Soldier" as well as a great set of her own music.
Allen was also a judge for the 8th annual Independent Music Awards
The Independent Music Awards
The Independent Music Awards is an international program that honors top-ranked independent artists and releases in more than 50 Album, Song, Music Video and Design categories....
. Her contributions helped assist the careers of upcoming independent artists.
Allen released a new album called A Little Happiness
A Little Happiness
A Little Happiness is the second studio album and the first album to be released from American pop/rock singer-songwriter Aimee Allen, released on July 21, 2009 by Side Tracked Records. The album generated one hit single, "On Vacation" . "Calling the Maker" is featured on Tap Tap Revenge 3.-Track...
on July 21, 2009, on Side Tracked Records
Side Tracked Records
Side Tracked Records is an independent record label located in Carmel Indiana founded by Beth Hohlier and Deborah Wineberg in 2006.Side Tracked Record's first critically acclaimed release was Scott & Aimee's "Sitting in a Tree", a collaboration of Scott Russo and solo artist Aimee Allen...
with ADA/Warner Brothers. She also contributed to the soundtrack for the film, Sorority Row
Sorority Row
Sorority Row is a 2009 American slasher film, and a re-imagining of the 1983 slasher film The House on Sorority Row. It was directed by Stewart Hendler, written by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger, and stars Briana Evigan, Leah Pipes, Rumer Willis, Jamie Chung, Margo Harshman, Audrina Patridge,...
. Her record "A Little Happiness
A Little Happiness
A Little Happiness is the second studio album and the first album to be released from American pop/rock singer-songwriter Aimee Allen, released on July 21, 2009 by Side Tracked Records. The album generated one hit single, "On Vacation" . "Calling the Maker" is featured on Tap Tap Revenge 3.-Track...
" debuted at #27 on the Billboards Heatseekers chart. In support of the record, she appeared in nationwide shows with The Dirty Heads
The Dirty Heads
The Dirty Heads are a Reggae rock band from Southern California with a melodic style that includes hip hop and punk genres. Their debut album, Any Port in a Storm, was released on September 23, 2008, by Executive Music Group .-History:...
, Sugar Ray
Sugar Ray
Sugar Ray is a band from Orange County, California. The band, starting off more as an alternative metal band, first gained fame in 1997 with their release of the song "Fly". This song's success, coupled with its pop rock sound that was quite different from the rest of their material at the time,...
, Fastball
Fastball (band)
Fastball is an American rock band that formed in Austin, Texas in the 1990s. The band originally called themselves "Magneto U.S.A." but changed their name after signing with Hollywood Records....
, The Telacasters and Dave Barnes
Dave Barnes
Dave Barnes is an American rock-R&B-contemporary Christian singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee.-Early life:...
. The first single from the record was "On Vacation" and it reached #49 on the Billboard Hot AC charts. Her songs "Save Me" and "Crazy" from "A Little Happiness
A Little Happiness
A Little Happiness is the second studio album and the first album to be released from American pop/rock singer-songwriter Aimee Allen, released on July 21, 2009 by Side Tracked Records. The album generated one hit single, "On Vacation" . "Calling the Maker" is featured on Tap Tap Revenge 3.-Track...
" have been featured on demo iPads and iPhones in the Apple Stores.
The music video for “On Vacation” was picked for the Freshman 5 on Vh1.com and was the #1 video for 8 weeks on the California Music Channel. Aimee was featured on Lee “Scratch” Perry’s Grammy Award nominated album Repentance
Repentance (2008 album)
Repentance is the title of the fifty-fourth studio album by Jamaican musician and record producer Lee "Scratch" Perry. It was released on August 19, 2008...
.
She also appeared on The Sundance Channel's "Elvis Costello's Inspiration Sessions" sharing her songwriting techniques along with Elton John
Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE, Hon DMus is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor...
and Nelly Furtado
Nelly Furtado
Nelly Kim Furtado is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. Furtado grew up in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.Furtado first gained fame with her debut album, Whoa, Nelly!, and its single "I'm Like a Bird", which won a 2001 Juno Award for Single of the Year and a 2002 Grammy...
.
"On Vacation" has been used frequently as the boarding song and featured in flight music for Delta and Continental Airlines.
Her song "Calling the Maker" is on Apple's iPhone Application Tap Tap Revenge 3.
QVC uses "On Vacation" for their Bose product features on air and Bose is using "On Vacation" for all of their in store displays and demos and at Best Buy and Target.
"On Vacation" is also currently in a South Korean Commercial where Aimee has seen a lot of success.
In 2011, Allen's song with members of The Black Eyed Peas
The Black Eyed Peas
The Black Eyed Peas are an American pop group , formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1995. The group includes rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo, and singer Fergie. Since the release of their third album Elephunk in 2003, the group has sold an estimated 56 million records worldwide...
"Days like This" was featured in the film Mean Girls 2
Mean Girls 2
Mean Girls 2 is a 2011 American teen television film directed by Melanie Mayron. It is a stand-alone sequel/spin-off to the 2004 film, Mean Girls. The film was released on January 23, 2011 by ABC Family with a DVD release set for February 1, 2011. The film stars Meaghan Jette Martin and features as...
In April 2011, Allen collaborated on Sublime with Rome
Sublime with Rome
Sublime with Rome is a musical collaboration between Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh, formerly of the band Sublime, and singer and guitarist Rome Ramirez. The group chiefly performed songs by Sublime, which was fronted by Bradley Nowell until his death in 1996...
's upcoming CD.
Discography
Solo albums- I'd Start a Revolution If I Could Get Up in the MorningI'd Start a Revolution If I Could Get Up in the MorningI'd Start a Revolution is the first studio album by pop/rock singer-songwriter Aimee Allen. Originally recorded under Elektra Records in 2002, I'd Start A Revolution was dropped and never released when the company merged with Atlantic Records later that year...
(2003,Unreleased.) - A Little HappinessA Little HappinessA Little Happiness is the second studio album and the first album to be released from American pop/rock singer-songwriter Aimee Allen, released on July 21, 2009 by Side Tracked Records. The album generated one hit single, "On Vacation" . "Calling the Maker" is featured on Tap Tap Revenge 3.-Track...
(2009,#27 Bilboard Heatseakers)
With Scott & Aimee
- Sitting in a Tree (2007)
Guest appearances
- Hairspray (2007 soundtrack)Hairspray (2007 soundtrack)-2-disc Collector's edition:A limited edition two-disc version of the Hairspray soundtrack was released on November 20, 2007, the same day as the film's DVD/Blu-Ray release...
soundtrack for the 2007 filmHairspray (2007 film)Hairspray is a 2007 musical film produced by Kolaja Productions and distributed by New Line Cinema. It was released in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom on July 20, 2007. The film is an adaptation of the 2002 Broadway musical of the same name, which in turn was based on John... - RepentanceRepentance (2008 album)Repentance is the title of the fifty-fourth studio album by Jamaican musician and record producer Lee "Scratch" Perry. It was released on August 19, 2008...
- Lee "Scratch" Perry album - Sorority RowSorority RowSorority Row is a 2009 American slasher film, and a re-imagining of the 1983 slasher film The House on Sorority Row. It was directed by Stewart Hendler, written by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger, and stars Briana Evigan, Leah Pipes, Rumer Willis, Jamie Chung, Margo Harshman, Audrina Patridge,...
(2009, "Emergency" on Films Soundtrack) - Yours TrulyYours Truly (Sublime with Rome album)Yours Truly is the debut album by rock group Sublime with Rome, which was released on July 12, 2011. It is the first album since the original Sublime disbanded in 1996, due to lead singer and guitarist Bradley Nowell's death. According to the liner notes, the album is dedicated to him...
- Sublime with RomeSublime with RomeSublime with Rome is a musical collaboration between Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh, formerly of the band Sublime, and singer and guitarist Rome Ramirez. The group chiefly performed songs by Sublime, which was fronted by Bradley Nowell until his death in 1996...
album (2011, "Safe and Sound" on the Deluxe Edition)
Singles
- "I'm Here" (2008)
- "On Vacation" (2009,#49 Billboard Hot AC)
- "No More" (2011)