- Natasha Alexandra
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Natasha Alexandra Also known as NLX Born Hamilton, Ontario Genres Dark pop Occupations Singer, songwriter, keyboardist Labels BGF Music Website nlxmusic.com Natasha Alexandra, known by the stage name NLX, is a Canadian dark-pop singer, songwriter and keyboardist. She was born then grew up in Hamilton - Ontario,[1] and currently lives in New York City.[2]
She released two EPs in 2006, and one full-length album in 2009. Her independent record label is named BGF Music, initials from the expression which was also used as the title of the first album.
The song "Find Love", co-written by Natasha and Byron Wong, gained fame when it was featured in the ending scenes of the fourth episode of season 5 (titled A Righteous Kiss) of ABC's TV series Brothers & Sisters, on October 17, 2010.
The same song was also featured in the drama-movie Off World by Mateo Guez, premiered in 2009.[3] The movie was shown at the Cannes International Film Festival in 2010, and at other festivals.
At the end of 2010, Natasha started writing new songs for her next album;[4] one is called "Putting It to Bed" and was already played live.[5]
Discography
- In Your Face - 8 songs (including a cover of Depeche Mode's Walking in My Shoes) - produced with Byron Wong - recorded in Toronto - released in 2006
- Behind you Back - 8 songs - co-produced with Chris Brown - recorded in Brooklyn - released in 2006
- Bitch Get Fit - 14 songs - produced by Byron Wong - recorded in NYC and Toronto - released in 2009
References
- ^ "I'm Natasha Alexandra ..." (January 2006) - interview by Indie Sounds NY
- ^ Bob Mersereau, Music Review of the Day (January 14, 2011) - Top 100 Canadian blog
- ^ Jeff Hart, NXNE Interview (June 22, 2010) - Culture Blues
- ^ "Happy Blog Day ..." (18 October 2010) - official NLX blog
- ^ "New song called ..." (4 November 2010) - official NLX Facebook wall
External links
Categories:- Musicians from Hamilton, Ontario
- Canadian female singers
- Canadian singer-songwriters
- Canadian pop singers
- Canadian pop pianists
- Canadian keyboardists
- Canadian singer stubs
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