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Chris Sorbello Birth name Chris Sorbello Born Brisbane, Australia Origin Sydney, Australia Genres Electro pop, electronic dance music, pop Occupations Singer-songwriter, dancer Years active 2009-present Labels Ministry of Sound (2009-present) Website http://www.chrissorbello.com.au/ Chris Sorbello is an Australian singer, songwriter and dancer. She is currently signed to the Ministry of Sound label in Australia[1] and released her debut single, "So Lonely" on 9 April 2010 to Top 40 success. Sorbello's second single, "Dangerzone", is set to be released in October. Its accompanying video[2] has become an instant hit, with praise coming from critics and fans alike.
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Biography
Early life
Chris Sorbello was born and raised in Brisbane. Sorbello began to have a passion for music when she was only five years of age, when she caught an episode of "Young Talent Time". Sorbello's dream of joining the "Johnny Young Talent School" soon came true. The stage became Sorbello's second home, with regular performances at Italian festivals and outdoor events. Sorbello's life then after changed forever when she was nearlly killed in a car accident when she was only 16. She spent 10 days in a coma, “I was lucky to survive,” Chris confides. "That experience really shaped who I am. It made me more determined than ever to follow my dream. Life’s too short.”. In 2003, Chris relocated to Sydney where she studied contemporary voice at the Australian Institute of Music before hooking up with David Musumeci and Anthony Egizii from "DNA Songs" who have previously worked with other Australian singers, Ricki-Lee, Amy Pearson and Shannon Noll[3][4]
Music career
2009 – present:career development
The CD cover of the single, So Lonely
In 2009, Sorbello signed to Ministry Of Sound Australia, and since then has released her debut single, "So Lonely". The single was produced by Sam Littlemore (aka Sam La More ), and was released through Ministry of Sound’s Hussle label and Universal Music Australia on 9 April 2010.[5] It has reached number 39 on the ARIA Charts, and number 5 on the ARIA Australian Singles Chart[6][7] A remix of the single was produced by Hook N Sling and reached number 7 on the ARIA Club Chart.[8] The music video for ‘So Lonely’ was premiered on youTube on 19 March 2010.[9]
Chris has gained positive reviews from club appearances in 2009, showcasing her incorporation of fashion, costumes and choreography to her performances. [10]
Chris Sorbello was also part of the line-up for the Supafest Tour in Australia[11] (formerly the Ladies and Gentlemen Tour and The Jamfest Tour), which included Akon, Kelly Rowland, Pitbull, Jay Sean, Sean Paul and Eve. The tour begain 13 April 2010 and finished 18 April 2010.
Discography
Chris Sorbello discography Releases ↙Singles 2 ↙Music videos 2 Singles
Year Title Australia ARIA Australian Artists Chart ARIA
certificationAlbum 2010 "So Lonely" 39 5 — TBA "Dangerzone" — — — References
- ^ "Christie's Music News". TheMusic.com.au. http://www.themusic.com.au/imm.php?s=christie. Retrieved 10 May 2010.
- ^ "Chris Sorbello - Dangerzone (Official Music Video)". YouTube.com. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfQ8UgCmROM. Retrieved 30 September 2010.
- ^ Chris Sorbello Biography Retrieved 10 May 2010
- ^ Chris Sorbello Biography Retrieved 10 May 2010
- ^ "Chris Sorbello : Discography : So Lonely". Getmusic.com.au. 16 April 2010. http://getmusic.com.au/artist/music/detail.aspx?pid=61768&aid=62042. Retrieved 10 May 2010.
- ^ "Top 50 Singles Chart - Australian Record Industry Association". Ariacharts.com.au. http://www.ariacharts.com.au/pages/charts_display_singles.asp?chart=1U50. Retrieved 10 May 2010.
- ^ "Top 20 Australian Singles & Albums Chart - Australian Record Industry Association". Ariacharts.com.au. http://www.ariacharts.com.au/pages/charts_display_australian.asp?chart=1U20AUS&chart2=1A20AUS. Retrieved 10 May 2010.
- ^ "Top 50 Club Chart - Australian Record Industry Association". Ariacharts.com.au. http://ariacharts.com.au/pages/charts_display_club.asp?chart=1L50. Retrieved 10 May 2010.
- ^ "Chris Sorbello - So Lonely". YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmfiZu5Bqi8. Retrieved 10 May 2010.
- ^ "Pop Trash Addicts: Chris Sorbello - Sydney Showcase". Poptrashaddicts.blogspot.com. 20 November 2009. http://poptrashaddicts.blogspot.com/2009/11/chris-sorbello-sydney-showcase.html. Retrieved 10 May 2010.
- ^ "Chris Sorbello". Supafest. http://www.supafest.com.au/artists/detail.aspx?ParentPageID=5&ArtistID=4. Retrieved 10 May 2010.
External links
- Official Site
- Chris Sorbello MySpace
- Chris Sorbello Twitter
- Chris sorbello Facebook
- Chris Sorbello| Ministry Of Sound
- So Lonely Music Video
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Categories:- Living people
- Australian female singers
- Australian pop singers
- Australian singer-songwriters
- Australian songwriters
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