Julian Perretta

Infobox musical artist 2
Name = Julian Perretta
Background = solo_singer


Born = Birth date and age|1989|1|13|mf=y
Hometown = London, United Kingdom
Genre = Pop, New Wave, Soul
Years_active = 2007 to present
Label = Sony BMG
Columbia
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Early life

Julian Perretta is a singer-songwriter born in north London.

At 16, he left school, auditioning succesfully for a course at the drama centre, RADA, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in central London, intending to pursue a career as an actor.

When his course ended he began writing and producing material with the members of the band Jamiroquai, influenced heavily musically by artists such as David Bowie, Elton John, Supertramp and The Zombies. During that time he was introduced to Girls Aloud manager Hillary Shaw.

Music career

After much industry competition to sign the youngster, Sony record executives heard Perretta's demo tape, and signed him to a five album, worldwide recording deal to Columbia Records, aged 19.

In May 2008, Perretta joined Mark Ronson on a three week European Tour, where he sang The Smiths hit, "Stop Me."

Perretta signed an exclusive publishing agreement as a songwriter, with Universal Music Group in early 2008. He is currently working as a songwriter writer on various projects for other artists both in the UK and U.S.

His debut album, according to Music Week, is due for release early 2009. [ [http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?storycode=1033615 Columbia signs Julian Perretta] ]

Personal life

He has been linked to fellow teen singer, Australian Gabriella Cilmi.

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