Kelly Llorenna
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Kelly Llorenna is an English female dance music and Euro-trance singer, who was raised in Oldham
, Greater Manchester.
, providing vocals to "Set You Free
" which originally was not a success. Following several re-releases, the song reached number 2 in the UK Singles Chart in January 1995.
In 1997, Kelly Llorenna returned to N-Trance
for their cover version of the Rod Stewart
hit record "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy
" which reached number 7 in the UK charts. She also contributed uncredited on several other N-Trance tracks including "The Mind Of The Machine", "Tears In The Rain" and "Shake Ya Body". "Set You Free
" was released for the third time on the All Around The World
record label in 2001, this time reaching number 4 in the charts.
to record a cover version of "True Love Never Dies" which reached number 34 in the UK chart, although it was re-released in 2002 and reached number 7. She re-launched her solo career on the All Around The World
in 2002 with a cover of the Taylor Dayne
track, "Tell It to My Heart
". A new version of a previous track "Heart of Gold
" was also released the same year, charting at 19 in the UK charts.
A solo album was released which included five singles and seven new tracks. Many of the tracks on the album were produced and written with Flip & Fill
, along with some of her own writing contributions. In 2002, another single by N-Trance
entitled "Forever" was released which reached number 6, giving her fifth Top 10 hit. In 2003, "Destiny" was released by N-Trance
"charting at number 37, but this was to be her final collaborative effort with them for some time due to working difficulties.
In 2004, she reached number 15 in the UK chart with a cover of Donna Summer
's, "This Time I Know It's for Real
". A new track entitled "Nobody Like You" was recorded by her in 2005, along with a video, but was never released. In 2007, she released a cover of Lara Fabian
's, "I Will Love Again", which did not reach the official UK chart.
to record the new tracks for their forthcoming album. Some of these tracks include "Nothing Lasts Forever" (which is due for release in 2009), "Stronger" (written specially for Kelly) and "You're My Angel". She also appeared on some of the tracks on their other new album – "The Mind of the Machine" which was originally due for releasein the 90s.
She has also been working with Love to Infinity
on a number of new tracks for their forthcoming album, including "Hot Stuff
" (a Donna Summer track), "Keep Love Together" (a previous Love to Infinity track) and "You Gotta Love Me" (a new creation).
in 2009, which is a cover of the Madonna
song, "Dress You Up
". This track along with many others was sung on the Clubland Live tour at the end of 2008. The video for this track is now available on Clubland TV.
It was announced by N-Trance that Llorenna had once again left the band in order to concentrate on her solo career.
Recently in Music Week magazine, it was announced that "Dress You Up" had reached number one in the upfront club chart, and that she will soon be releasing a new single with Love to Infinity
.
) and George Lynch (Lynch Mob
).
Freak Asylum's new album is titled 'LET THE MADNESS BEGIN' due out on Love To Infinity Records 2011. Kelly has been shooting videos to the new Freak Asylum singles You Better Leave written by US Billboard No1 hit writer Toby Gad and Throwaway Girl which will be Freak Asylum second single.
Oldham
Oldham is a large town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies amid the Pennines on elevated ground between the rivers Irk and Medlock, south-southeast of Rochdale, and northeast of the city of Manchester...
, Greater Manchester.
1992: Debut with N-Trance
After attending stage school for a short time, Kelly Llorenna started her music career in 1992 as part of the dance act N-TranceN-Trance
N-Trance are a British electronic music group, from Oldham, Greater Manchester, who were formed by Kevin O'Toole and Dale Longworth, in 1990. The group has sold over 5 million records worldwide and some of their hit singles include "Set You Free", "Forever", as well as covers of the popular 1970s...
, providing vocals to "Set You Free
Set You Free (N-Trance song)
"Set You Free" is a song written and recorded by the dance group N-Trance, featuring vocals from Kelly Llorenna. It was first released as a white label record in 1992, and became a chart hit in 1995...
" which originally was not a success. Following several re-releases, the song reached number 2 in the UK Singles Chart in January 1995.
1995 – 2000: Solo debut and return to N-Trance
In 1995 Kelly Llorenna released her first solo track entitled Brighter Day. An accompanying video was created but was released as a promo only. She also recorded a cover track entitled "One Day I'll Fly Away" but this was never released.In 1997, Kelly Llorenna returned to N-Trance
N-Trance
N-Trance are a British electronic music group, from Oldham, Greater Manchester, who were formed by Kevin O'Toole and Dale Longworth, in 1990. The group has sold over 5 million records worldwide and some of their hit singles include "Set You Free", "Forever", as well as covers of the popular 1970s...
for their cover version of the Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart
Roderick David "Rod" Stewart, CBE is a British singer-songwriter and musician, born and raised in North London, England and currently residing in Epping. He is of Scottish and English ancestry....
hit record "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy
Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
"Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" is a 1978 hit song for Rod Stewart. It was written by Stewart and Carmine Appice, and produced by Tom Dowd."Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" spent one week at the top of the British charts in December 1978 and four weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, starting 10 February 1979...
" which reached number 7 in the UK charts. She also contributed uncredited on several other N-Trance tracks including "The Mind Of The Machine", "Tears In The Rain" and "Shake Ya Body". "Set You Free
Set You Free (N-Trance song)
"Set You Free" is a song written and recorded by the dance group N-Trance, featuring vocals from Kelly Llorenna. It was first released as a white label record in 1992, and became a chart hit in 1995...
" was released for the third time on the All Around The World
All Around The World (record label)
All Around the World Productions Limited is a record label from Blackburn, England. The label specialises in Dance Music and most recently R&B.-History:AATW was founded by directors Matt Cadman & Cris Nutall in 1991....
record label in 2001, this time reaching number 4 in the charts.
2001 – 2006: Second solo career
In 2001, Llorenna teamed up with Flip & FillFlip & Fill
Flip & Fill are a Manchester, England based electronic dance music duo, consisting of the producers/remixers, DJs Graham Turner and Mark Hall. They are signed to the All Around The World record label.-Career:...
to record a cover version of "True Love Never Dies" which reached number 34 in the UK chart, although it was re-released in 2002 and reached number 7. She re-launched her solo career on the All Around The World
All Around The World (record label)
All Around the World Productions Limited is a record label from Blackburn, England. The label specialises in Dance Music and most recently R&B.-History:AATW was founded by directors Matt Cadman & Cris Nutall in 1991....
in 2002 with a cover of the Taylor Dayne
Taylor Dayne
Taylor Dayne was born Leslie Wunderman on March 7, 1962 before later adopting her current stage name. She is an American pop vocalist, songwriter, and dance artist. Overall, she has had eighteen individual hit songs reach the top ten in Billboard magazine...
track, "Tell It to My Heart
Tell It to My Heart
"Tell It to My Heart" is a song recorded by dance-pop vocalist Taylor Dayne, released as her first single from her debut album of the same name in late 1987. The single was Dayne's first major exposure, and she soon became known for her up-tempo, dance-oriented music.-Background and writing:The...
". A new version of a previous track "Heart of Gold
Heart of Gold (Force & Styles song)
"Heart of Gold" is a song written and recorded by Force & Styles. It was first recorded and released in on Force & Styles album All over the UK with the vocals by Jenna, and it was released as a single in 1998 with vocals by Kelly Llorenna. It is one of the most well known hardcore songs and was...
" was also released the same year, charting at 19 in the UK charts.
A solo album was released which included five singles and seven new tracks. Many of the tracks on the album were produced and written with Flip & Fill
Flip & Fill
Flip & Fill are a Manchester, England based electronic dance music duo, consisting of the producers/remixers, DJs Graham Turner and Mark Hall. They are signed to the All Around The World record label.-Career:...
, along with some of her own writing contributions. In 2002, another single by N-Trance
N-Trance
N-Trance are a British electronic music group, from Oldham, Greater Manchester, who were formed by Kevin O'Toole and Dale Longworth, in 1990. The group has sold over 5 million records worldwide and some of their hit singles include "Set You Free", "Forever", as well as covers of the popular 1970s...
entitled "Forever" was released which reached number 6, giving her fifth Top 10 hit. In 2003, "Destiny" was released by N-Trance
N-Trance
N-Trance are a British electronic music group, from Oldham, Greater Manchester, who were formed by Kevin O'Toole and Dale Longworth, in 1990. The group has sold over 5 million records worldwide and some of their hit singles include "Set You Free", "Forever", as well as covers of the popular 1970s...
"charting at number 37, but this was to be her final collaborative effort with them for some time due to working difficulties.
In 2004, she reached number 15 in the UK chart with a cover of Donna Summer
Donna Summer
LaDonna Adrian Gaines , known by her stage name, Donna Summer, is an American singer/songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s. She has a mezzo-soprano vocal range. Summer is a five-time Grammy winner and was the first artist to have three consecutive double albums reach...
's, "This Time I Know It's for Real
This Time I Know It's for Real
"This Time I Know It's For Real" is a song originally recorded by Donna Summer, and released in 1989 as the first single from her album Another Place and Time...
". A new track entitled "Nobody Like You" was recorded by her in 2005, along with a video, but was never released. In 2007, she released a cover of Lara Fabian
Lara Fabian
Lara Fabian is a Belgian-Italian international singer who also holds Canadian citizenship. Multilingual, she sings in French, Italian and English....
's, "I Will Love Again", which did not reach the official UK chart.
2007 – 2008: Return to N-Trance
In 2007, she once again rejoined Kevin O'Toole and Mike Lewis of N-TranceN-Trance
N-Trance are a British electronic music group, from Oldham, Greater Manchester, who were formed by Kevin O'Toole and Dale Longworth, in 1990. The group has sold over 5 million records worldwide and some of their hit singles include "Set You Free", "Forever", as well as covers of the popular 1970s...
to record the new tracks for their forthcoming album. Some of these tracks include "Nothing Lasts Forever" (which is due for release in 2009), "Stronger" (written specially for Kelly) and "You're My Angel". She also appeared on some of the tracks on their other new album – "The Mind of the Machine" which was originally due for releasein the 90s.
She has also been working with Love to Infinity
Love to Infinity
Love to Infinity is a platinum selling UK based remix, production and songwriting team, Andy, Pete and Dave Lee.Formed in 1992, Grammy nominated Love to Infinity has remixed a wealth of dance and pop artists including Madonna, Michael Jackson, Cher, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Gloria Estefan, Ace...
on a number of new tracks for their forthcoming album, including "Hot Stuff
Hot Stuff (Donna Summer song)
"Hot Stuff" is a hit single released by American singer Donna Summer in 1979 as the first single release from her Bad Girls album through Casablanca Records...
" (a Donna Summer track), "Keep Love Together" (a previous Love to Infinity track) and "You Gotta Love Me" (a new creation).
2009: Return to solo career
She will also be releasing her seventh solo track with All Around The WorldAll Around The World (record label)
All Around the World Productions Limited is a record label from Blackburn, England. The label specialises in Dance Music and most recently R&B.-History:AATW was founded by directors Matt Cadman & Cris Nutall in 1991....
in 2009, which is a cover of the 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...
song, "Dress You Up
Dress You Up
"Dress You Up" is a song by American singer Madonna. It was released as the final single from her second studio album, Like a Virgin, on July 24, 1985, by Sire Records. The song was the last track to be added to the album as it was submitted late by songwriters Andrea LaRusso and Peggy Stanziale...
". This track along with many others was sung on the Clubland Live tour at the end of 2008. The video for this track is now available on Clubland TV.
It was announced by N-Trance that Llorenna had once again left the band in order to concentrate on her solo career.
Recently in Music Week magazine, it was announced that "Dress You Up" had reached number one in the upfront club chart, and that she will soon be releasing a new single with Love to Infinity
Love to Infinity
Love to Infinity is a platinum selling UK based remix, production and songwriting team, Andy, Pete and Dave Lee.Formed in 1992, Grammy nominated Love to Infinity has remixed a wealth of dance and pop artists including Madonna, Michael Jackson, Cher, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Gloria Estefan, Ace...
.
2010: Freak Asylum
Llorenna has formed a new band with Love To Infinity, known as Freak Asylum, and worked with Peter Hook from New Order. Other recent collaborators include Toby Gad, Shane Gibson (KornKorn
Korn is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The current band line up includes four members: Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and Ray Luzier. The band was formed as an expansion of L.A.P.D.The band released their first demo album,...
) and George Lynch (Lynch Mob
Lynch Mob (band)
Lynch Mob is an American band featuring former Dokken guitarist George Lynch, who has been the band's only permanent member. The rest of the original band which featured Oni Logan, Anthony Esposito and Mick Brown have come and gone, and in some cases, come back.-1989 Formation:Lynch Mob was formed...
).
Freak Asylum's new album is titled 'LET THE MADNESS BEGIN' due out on Love To Infinity Records 2011. Kelly has been shooting videos to the new Freak Asylum singles You Better Leave written by US Billboard No1 hit writer Toby Gad and Throwaway Girl which will be Freak Asylum second single.
Albums
| Year | Title | UK Chart Position | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | All Clubbed Up – The Best Of Kelly Llorenna | #62 | All Around The World | - |
| 2009 | Second studio album | - | All Around The World | - |
Singles
| Year | Title | Album | UK Chart Position | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Brighter Day | All Clubbed Up | #43 | Pukka Records | Re-recorded in 2002 |
| 1996 | One Day I'll Fly Away | - | - | Pukka Records | Promotional only release |
| 2002 | Tell It to My Heart | All Clubbed Up | #9 | All Around The World | - |
| 2002 | Heart of Gold | All Clubbed Up | #19 | All Around The World | - |
| 2004 | This Time I Know It's for Real | - | #14 | All Around The World | - |
| 2006 | Nobody Like You | - | - | All Around The World | Promotional only release |
| 2007 | I Will Love Again | - | #105 | All Around The World | - |
| 2007 | Before You Love Me | - | - | All Around The World | Digital only release |
| 2009 | Dress You Up | - | - | All Around The World | Yet to be released |
| 2010 | O Holy Night | - | - | All Around The World | Digital only release |
Work with other artists
These tracks have been released as singles / have yet to be released as singles.| Year | Title | Artist | UK Chart Position | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Heart of Gold | Force & Styles | #55 | - | - |
| 2001 | True Love Never Dies | Flip & Fill | #34 | All Around The World | First release |
| 2002 | True Love Never Dies | Flip & Fill | #7 | All Around The World | Second release |
| 2008 | Keep Love Together | Love To Infinity | - | All Around The World | Digital Only Release |
| 2009 | Sweetest Day Of May | Love To Infinity | - | - | Yet to be released |
| 2009 | Hot Stuff | Love To Infinity | - | - | Yet to be released |
| 2009 | You Gotta Love Me | Love To Infinity | - | - | Yet to be released |
Other contributions
These tracks have not been released as singles.| Year | Title | Artist | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Fantasy | Lockout | - | - |
| 2006 | Let the Music Play | Riffs & Rays | - | - |
| 2006 | All Time High | - | - | - |
| 2008 | Lift Me Up | DJ Shah | - | - |