Hayley Aitken
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Hayley Michelle Aitken (born 11 April 1988) is an Australian singer-songwriter
. Her debut album Watching TV was pushed back several times, due to the sale of Zomba records to BMG Records, currently unreleased. Hayley was then signed to BMG records but asked to be released from her contract in 2004 so she could be free to pursue her own direction.
Her debut single, "That Girl" was featured on an Australian Promo CD for Britney Spears
- Stronger
.
Her second single "Kiss Me Quick" contained a b-side of a track she wrote when eleven years old If I Was To Say. Hayley co-wrote four tracks which appeared on Australian Idol contestant Ricki-Lee
's debut album; "Turn It Up", "Something About You", "Stay With Me" and "Hello". also provides backing bocals to "Something About You", "Stay With Me" and "Hello" on Ricki-Lee's album. After her contract with Jive ended, she was signed by Legit music under a management contract. Legit Music currently still states that she is on their artist roster, however on Hayley's MySpace, she has placed her record label as "none". She is currently signed to Sony BMG publishing.
In 1997, she recorded a song following the death of Princess Diana, "Another Tear", written and produced by Reno Nicastro and Molly Meldrum.
In 2002, she recorded a song for the Undercover Angels
soundtrack, "[You Must Be An] Angel", written by Erinn Sherlock and Andy Sidari.
In 2007, Hayley, Tamara Jaber
and 2006 Australian Idol
contestant, Reigan Derry formed a group called, Scarlett Belle
and were signed to US label, Def Jam Recordings
. In 2008, the group were dropped from the label with rumours that one of the members, Tamara was in trouble with the label. Shortly after Hayley left the group.
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...
. Her debut album Watching TV was pushed back several times, due to the sale of Zomba records to BMG Records, currently unreleased. Hayley was then signed to BMG records but asked to be released from her contract in 2004 so she could be free to pursue her own direction.
Her debut single, "That Girl" was featured on an Australian Promo CD for Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album...
- Stronger
Stronger (Britney Spears song)
"Stronger" is a song by American recording artist Britney Spears, taken from her second studio album Oops!... I Did It Again . It was released on November 13, 2000, by Jive Records as the third single of the album. After meeting up with producers Max Martin and Rami in Sweden, the singer recorded...
.
Her second single "Kiss Me Quick" contained a b-side of a track she wrote when eleven years old If I Was To Say. Hayley co-wrote four tracks which appeared on Australian Idol contestant Ricki-Lee
Ricki-Lee Coulter
Ricki-Lee Coulter is an Australian recording artist and television and radio presenter. In 2004, Coulter was placed seventh place on the second season of Australian Idol...
's debut album; "Turn It Up", "Something About You", "Stay With Me" and "Hello". also provides backing bocals to "Something About You", "Stay With Me" and "Hello" on Ricki-Lee's album. After her contract with Jive ended, she was signed by Legit music under a management contract. Legit Music currently still states that she is on their artist roster, however on Hayley's MySpace, she has placed her record label as "none". She is currently signed to Sony BMG publishing.
In 1997, she recorded a song following the death of Princess Diana, "Another Tear", written and produced by Reno Nicastro and Molly Meldrum.
In 2002, she recorded a song for the Undercover Angels
Undercover Angels
Undercover Angels was a 2002 Australian television series produced by the Seven Network which imitated the American Charlie's Angels series. It featured multiple Olympic and World champion swimmer Ian Thorpe, who acted as the mentor to three women who performed good deeds for people in need...
soundtrack, "[You Must Be An] Angel", written by Erinn Sherlock and Andy Sidari.
In 2007, Hayley, Tamara Jaber
Tamara Jaber
Tamara Jaber , is an Australian pop singer-songwriter who rose to fame as a member of pop group, Scandal'us. She is also a former member of pop duo Scarlett Belle.- Early life :...
and 2006 Australian Idol
Australian Idol
Australian Idol is a Logie Award-winning Australian singing competition, which began its first season on July 2003 and ended its run in November 2009. As part of the Idol franchise, Australian Idol originated from the reality program Pop Idol, which was created by British entertainment executive...
contestant, Reigan Derry formed a group called, Scarlett Belle
Scarlett Belle
Scarlett Belle were an Australian pop duo who consisted of Tamara Jaber and Reigan Derry. Formed in 2007, Scarlett Belle signed a recording contract with US record label Def Jam Recordings, and consisted of Jaber, Derry and Hayley Aitken...
and were signed to US label, Def Jam Recordings
Def Jam Recordings
Def Jam Recordings is an American record label, focused primarily on hip hop and urban music, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as a part of The Island Def Jam Motown Music Group...
. In 2008, the group were dropped from the label with rumours that one of the members, Tamara was in trouble with the label. Shortly after Hayley left the group.
Singles
- "That Girl" (2001) - #53 Australia, featured on Britney Spears Promo CD
- "Kiss Me Quick" (29 July 2002) - #31 Australia.
- "I Hate the Way I Love You" (6 December 2002) - #55 Australia
External links
- Listen to an unreleased Hayley Aitken songwriting demo. Track: Player (S.Godden/H.Aitken)
- Myspace profile
- Hayley Fansite