Daniel DeBourg
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Daniel DeBourg is an English
pop
singer, songwriter
, former dance
r and model
. In 2007, he was a finalist on the fourth UK series
of the TV talent show
, The X Factor
.
s by Michael Jackson
and Janet Jackson
, DeBourg demonstrated an interest in dance at the age of four and was admitted to the exclusive Royal Ballet School
by the age of 11 as he quickly rose to the top of his class. Although dance was his primary interest, he also fronted bands as a teen. He left school at the age of 17 to dance internationally with the prestigious Rambert Dance Company
. Due to a serious knee injury, DeBourg decided to stop dancing and continue with music. Through a friend, DeBourg sang some rough demos which soon landed in the hands of Robbie Robertson
who was a scouting talent for Dreamworks
. Impressed by Daniel's skill and soulfoul talent, he signed DeBourg in 2001 and released his first debut album 'Tell The World' in 2002.
.
in 2000, his song "Money" reached #5 on the UK Singles Chart
. DeBourg was encouraged by a friend to create several demos of his own singing. These attracted the interest of Dreamworks
scout Robbie Robertson
. DeBourg was introduced to then in house producers Tim & Bob
and subsequently signed to the label and the duo produced his debut album, Tell the World. The high-production album, released in 2002, launched the single "I Need an Angel
", which hit #30 on the Billboard
Adult Contemporary
chart.
In 2007, DeBourg auditioned for the fourth series
of The X Factor
and reached the final twelve acts to sing in the live rounds of the competition. He was mentored by Louis Walsh
, but was eliminated by the public and judges on 27 October 2007.
In 2008, UK artist DJ Ironik
presented DeBourg on his new album, No Point In Wasting Tears.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
singer, 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...
, former dance
Dance
Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting....
r and model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
. In 2007, he was a finalist on the fourth UK series
The X Factor (UK series 4)
The fourth UK series of The X Factor was broadcast on ITV in autumn 2007. The first show aired on 18 August 2007 and the series was won by Leon Jackson on 15 December 2007, with Rhydian Roberts the runner-up and Dannii Minogue emerging as the winning mentor...
of the TV talent show
Talent show
A talent show is an event where participants perform their talent or talents of acting, singing, dancing, acrobatics, drumming, martial arts, playing an instrument, and other activities to showcase a unique form of talent, sometimes for a reward, trophy or prize...
, The X Factor
The X Factor (UK)
The X Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent. Created by Simon Cowell, it began in September 2004 and is contested by aspiring singers drawn from public auditions. It is the originator of the international X Factor franchise. The seven series of the show to date...
.
Early life
A young fan of music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
s by Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
and Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson
Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 25 years...
, DeBourg demonstrated an interest in dance at the age of four and was admitted to the exclusive Royal Ballet School
Royal Ballet School
The Royal Ballet School is one of the most famous classical ballet schools in the world and is the associate school of the Royal Ballet, a leading international ballet company based at the Royal Opera House in London...
by the age of 11 as he quickly rose to the top of his class. Although dance was his primary interest, he also fronted bands as a teen. He left school at the age of 17 to dance internationally with the prestigious Rambert Dance Company
Rambert Dance Company
Rambert Dance Company, is a leading British dance company. Formed at the start of the 20th century as a classical ballet company, it would exert a great deal of influence on the development of dance in the United Kingdom, and today, as a contemporary dance company, it continues to be one of the...
. Due to a serious knee injury, DeBourg decided to stop dancing and continue with music. Through a friend, DeBourg sang some rough demos which soon landed in the hands of Robbie Robertson
Robbie Robertson
Robbie Robertson, OC; is a Canadian singer-songwriter, and guitarist. He is best known for his membership as the guitarist and primary songwriter within The Band. He was ranked 59th in Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time...
who was a scouting talent for Dreamworks
DreamWorks
DreamWorks Pictures, also known as DreamWorks, LLC, DreamWorks SKG, DreamWorks II Distribution Co., LLC, DreamWorks Studios or DW Studios, LLC, is an American film studio which develops, produces, and distributes films, video games and television programming...
. Impressed by Daniel's skill and soulfoul talent, he signed DeBourg in 2001 and released his first debut album 'Tell The World' in 2002.
Topless modelling career
DeBourg has done modelling work in the past. He has appeared on the cover of American MuscleMag as well as in TV shows. In 2004 he appeared in the UK television programme Top Celebrity Armwrestlers. DeBourg was the runner-up in the series to Jonathan AnsellJonathan Ansell
Jonathan Mark Ansell is an English singer, formerly the high tenor of the vocal group G4.Jonathan Ansell was born in Bognor Regis in 1982, where both his parents were primary school teachers. Influenced by his mother’s tapes of Pavarotti and the Three Tenors, Jonathan joined the West Sussex Boys'...
.
Music career
Although dedicated to dance, DeBourg also had an early interest in singing and was vocalist for several bands during his adolescence. After a knee injury ended his dance career, DeBourg turned his hand to songwriting; recorded by R&B songstress JameliaJamelia
Jamelia Niela Davis , best known mononymously as Jamelia, is an English singer-songwriter, model, entertainer, television presenter and actress. She is most famous for her use of a cappella and prolific work in the R&B genre...
in 2000, his song "Money" reached #5 on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
. DeBourg was encouraged by a friend to create several demos of his own singing. These attracted the interest of Dreamworks
DreamWorks
DreamWorks Pictures, also known as DreamWorks, LLC, DreamWorks SKG, DreamWorks II Distribution Co., LLC, DreamWorks Studios or DW Studios, LLC, is an American film studio which develops, produces, and distributes films, video games and television programming...
scout Robbie Robertson
Robbie Robertson
Robbie Robertson, OC; is a Canadian singer-songwriter, and guitarist. He is best known for his membership as the guitarist and primary songwriter within The Band. He was ranked 59th in Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time...
. DeBourg was introduced to then in house producers Tim & Bob
Tim & Bob
Tim & Bob aka Funktwons, are Grammy Award-winning songwriting musicians and a Hip-hop/R&B pop production duo. Tim & Bob have discovered and or worked on some of the biggest artists in the music industry and has helped develop the Atlanta music scene as it is widely known for today...
and subsequently signed to the label and the duo produced his debut album, Tell the World. The high-production album, released in 2002, launched the single "I Need an Angel
I Need an Angel
"I Need An Angel" is the title of a song by singer Daniel DeBourg released on his Tell the World album in 2002, that made #30 on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart. The song was produced by Derek S. Clark of Tacoma, Washington and written by R. Kelly.A version performed by R...
", which hit #30 on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Adult Contemporary
Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks
The Adult Contemporary chart is a weekly chart published in Billboard magazine that lists the most popular songs on adult contemporary and "lite-pop" radio stations in the United States...
chart.
In 2007, DeBourg auditioned for the fourth series
The X Factor (UK series 4)
The fourth UK series of The X Factor was broadcast on ITV in autumn 2007. The first show aired on 18 August 2007 and the series was won by Leon Jackson on 15 December 2007, with Rhydian Roberts the runner-up and Dannii Minogue emerging as the winning mentor...
of The X Factor
The X Factor (UK)
The X Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent. Created by Simon Cowell, it began in September 2004 and is contested by aspiring singers drawn from public auditions. It is the originator of the international X Factor franchise. The seven series of the show to date...
and reached the final twelve acts to sing in the live rounds of the competition. He was mentored by Louis Walsh
Louis Walsh
Louis Walsh is an Irish music manager and judge on the British television talent show The X Factor.-Band manager:...
, but was eliminated by the public and judges on 27 October 2007.
In 2008, UK artist DJ Ironik
DJ Ironik
James Christian Charters , better known as Ironik, is a British musician, DJ and rapper. His genre of music varies from R&B, grime and hip hop....
presented DeBourg on his new album, No Point In Wasting Tears.
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