Juliet Richardson
Encyclopedia
Juliet Richardson is an American
singer, known as Juliet, best known for her 2005 album
Random Order and hit
single
"Avalon".
, she is a graduate of Life Center Academy
in Burlington, New Jersey
. She married Kyle Korver
on August 10, 2011.
debut was in 2000 as the singer for 1 plus 1. Their single "Cherry Bomb" from the Elektra Records
album of the same title reached the Top 40 of the Billboard
Hot Dance Club Play
chart
in 2001, as well as the Top 50 in the Dance chart.
Despite the initial promise of success, Richardson expressed displeasure with the marketing direction for 1 plus 1, and the act was recreated as alternative rock
band MNQNN . This music, differing greatly from the prior 1 plus 1 work, prompted Elektra to release them from their recording contract
. MNQNN played rock clubs for a couple of years before the band went on an indefinite hiatus in June 2003.
Richardson persuaded Josh Deutsch of Virgin Records
to sign her to that record label
. She reconnected with Steve Sydelink who had worked in her bands and was the drummer in Madonna
's band.
In 2004, Richardson returned to major label recording, after Sydelink introduced her to record producer
Stuart Price (also known as Jacques Lu Cont) under the name 'Juliet'. The album resulting from this project, Random Order, was released in August 2005; reviews of advance copies have been well received by critics. The advance single, "Avalon", reached the top 5 on the European Dance chart in May 2005, and number one on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in March 2005. "Avalon" was popular at the 2005 'Miami Winter Music Conference'. The song also reached the Top 30 of the UK Singles Chart
in April 2005. She scored a second number one on the US dance chart in August with "Ride the Pain".
In August 2005, Richardson released her debut album on Virgin Records. Recorded with the help of record producer
Stuart Price
of Les Rythmes Digitales, Zoot Woman
and Madonna
's Confessions On A Dancefloor fame, the album drew comparisons to a young Annie Lennox
or Madonna thanks to her coolly emotional delivery with a sultry sexual charge. Richardson collaborated with other producers on the album, Guy Sigsworth
on the song "New Shoes" and Jacknife Lee
on "Ride The Pain". UK
radio
DJ
Pete Tong
supported "Avalon" on his show. Overall the album mixed old school electro and funk with modern day pop sensibilities.
In 2007 she collaborated with David Guetta
on "Do Something Love" for his Pop Life
album.
Juliet is currently a yoga teacher in Chicago, Illinois. On August 10, 2011, she married pro basketball player Kyle Korver
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
singer, known as Juliet, best known for her 2005 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...
Random Order and hit
Hit record
A hit record is a sound recording, usually in the form of a single or album, that sells a large number of copies or otherwise becomes broadly popular or well-known, through airplay, club play, inclusion in a film or stage play soundtrack, causing it to have "hit" one of the popular chart listings...
single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
"Avalon".
Early life
A resident of Shamong Township, New JerseyShamong Township, New Jersey
Shamong Township is a Township in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 6,462....
, she is a graduate of Life Center Academy
Life Center Academy
Life Center Academy is a private K-12 school located in Burlington, New Jersey.A school associated with the Assemblies of God church, The Fountain of Life Center. The Dean of Students is Robert Newman and the business administrator Rev...
in Burlington, New Jersey
Burlington, New Jersey
Burlington is a city in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States and a suburb of Philadelphia. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was 9,920....
. She married Kyle Korver
Kyle Korver
Kyle Elliot Korver is an American basketball player, who currently plays for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association...
on August 10, 2011.
Career
Her recordingSound recording and reproduction
Sound recording and reproduction is an electrical or mechanical inscription and re-creation of sound waves, such as spoken voice, singing, instrumental music, or sound effects. The two main classes of sound recording technology are analog recording and digital recording...
debut was in 2000 as the singer for 1 plus 1. Their single "Cherry Bomb" from the Elektra Records
Elektra Records
Elektra Records is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group. In 2004, it was consolidated into WMG's Atlantic Records Group. After five years of dormancy, the label was revived by Atlantic in 2009....
album of the same title reached the Top 40 of 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...
Hot Dance Club Play
Hot Dance Club Play
The Hot Dance Club Songs chart is a weekly national survey of the songs that are most popular in U.S. dance clubs...
chart
Record chart
A record chart is a ranking of recorded music according to popularity during a given period of time. Examples of music charts are the Hit parade, Hot 100 or Top 40....
in 2001, as well as the Top 50 in the Dance chart.
Despite the initial promise of success, Richardson expressed displeasure with the marketing direction for 1 plus 1, and the act was recreated as alternative rock
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
band MNQNN . This music, differing greatly from the prior 1 plus 1 work, prompted Elektra to release them from their recording contract
Recording contract
A recording contract is a legal agreement between a record label and a recording artist , where the artist makes a record for the label to sell and promote...
. MNQNN played rock clubs for a couple of years before the band went on an indefinite hiatus in June 2003.
Richardson persuaded Josh Deutsch of Virgin Records
Virgin Records
Virgin Records is a British record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell in 1972. The company grew to be a worldwide music phenomenon, with platinum performers such as Roy Orbison, Devo, Genesis, Keith Richards, Janet Jackson, Culture Club, Lenny...
to sign her to that record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
. She reconnected with Steve Sydelink who had worked in her bands and was the drummer in Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
's band.
In 2004, Richardson returned to major label recording, after Sydelink introduced her to record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
Stuart Price (also known as Jacques Lu Cont) under the name 'Juliet'. The album resulting from this project, Random Order, was released in August 2005; reviews of advance copies have been well received by critics. The advance single, "Avalon", reached the top 5 on the European Dance chart in May 2005, and number one on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in March 2005. "Avalon" was popular at the 2005 'Miami Winter Music Conference'. The song also reached the Top 30 of 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 ...
in April 2005. She scored a second number one on the US dance chart in August with "Ride the Pain".
In August 2005, Richardson released her debut album on Virgin Records. Recorded with the help of record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
Stuart Price
Stuart Price
Stuart Price is a three time Grammy-winning British electronic musician, songwriter, and record producer whose remixing and production skills are in demand by artists including New Order, Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Take That, Missy Elliott, Scissor Sisters, The Killers, Pet Shop Boys, Brandon...
of Les Rythmes Digitales, Zoot Woman
Zoot Woman
Zoot Woman are a British electronic music band consisting of Adam Blake, Johnny Blake and Stuart Price.Known for their live shows, the group has gained a worldwide following. With the album Living In A Magazine Zoot Woman established themselves on the music scene.Credited by many within the...
and Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
's Confessions On A Dancefloor fame, the album drew comparisons to a young Annie Lennox
Annie Lennox
Annie Lennox, OBE , born Ann Lennox, is a Scottish singer-songwriter, political activist and philanthropist. After achieving minor success in the late 1970s with The Tourists, with fellow musician David A...
or Madonna thanks to her coolly emotional delivery with a sultry sexual charge. Richardson collaborated with other producers on the album, Guy Sigsworth
Guy Sigsworth
Guy Sigsworth is a U.K. based composer, producer and songwriter. In his career to date he has worked with many famous artists, including Seal, Björk, Goldie, Madonna, Britney Spears, Kate Havnevik, Bebel Gilberto, Mozez, David Sylvian and Alanis Morissette...
on the song "New Shoes" and Jacknife Lee
Jacknife Lee
Garret "Jacknife" Lee is an Irish music producer and mixer. He has worked with a variety of artists, including The Cars, U2, R.E.M., Snow Patrol, Bloc Party, AFI, The Hives, Weezer, Vega4 and Editors.-Biography:...
on "Ride The Pain". UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
radio
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
DJ
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
Pete Tong
Pete Tong
Peter "Pete" Tong is an English DJ who works for BBC Radio 1. He is known worldwide by fans of electronic music for hosting programmes such as Essential Mix and Essential Selection on the radio service, which can be heard through Internet radio streams, for his record label FFRR Records, and for...
supported "Avalon" on his show. Overall the album mixed old school electro and funk with modern day pop sensibilities.
In 2007 she collaborated with David Guetta
David Guetta
Pierre David Guetta , known professionally as David Guetta , is a French house music producer and DJ. Originally a DJ at nightclubs during the 1980s and 1990s, he co-founded Gum Productions and released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. Later, he released Guetta Blaster and Pop Life...
on "Do Something Love" for his Pop Life
Pop Life
"Pop Life" is a song by Prince and The Revolution. It was the second U.S. single from their 1985 album, Around the World in a Day, reaching #7 in the U.S. charts. The song starts with a faded-in synth line and quickly starts the main tune. The easy groove is achieved with a smooth bass guitar and...
album.
Juliet is currently a yoga teacher in Chicago, Illinois. On August 10, 2011, she married pro basketball player Kyle Korver
Kyle Korver
Kyle Elliot Korver is an American basketball player, who currently plays for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association...
.
Albums
- Random Order (August 2005) · UK/US release · Virgin RecordsVirgin RecordsVirgin Records is a British record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell in 1972. The company grew to be a worldwide music phenomenon, with platinum performers such as Roy Orbison, Devo, Genesis, Keith Richards, Janet Jackson, Culture Club, Lenny...
· CD & Digital Download
Singles
- "Ride The Pain" (July 2005 · Virgin RecordsVirgin RecordsVirgin Records is a British record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell in 1972. The company grew to be a worldwide music phenomenon, with platinum performers such as Roy Orbison, Devo, Genesis, Keith Richards, Janet Jackson, Culture Club, Lenny...
) - "Avalon" (April 2005 · Virgin RecordsVirgin RecordsVirgin Records is a British record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell in 1972. The company grew to be a worldwide music phenomenon, with platinum performers such as Roy Orbison, Devo, Genesis, Keith Richards, Janet Jackson, Culture Club, Lenny...
)
See also
- List of number-one dance hits (United States)
- List of artists who reached number one on the US Dance chart
External links
- Juliet official home page (needs Macromedia Flash)