Daniel DeBourg

Daniel DeBourg
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Background information
Born	13 April 1981 (1981-04-13) (age 30) Chelmsford, Essex, England
Genres	Pop music
Occupations	Singer, songwriter
Years active	2000–2009

Daniel DeBourg (born 13 April 1981,^[1] Chelmsford, Essex) is an English pop singer, songwriter, former dancer and model. In 2007, he was a finalist on the fourth UK series of the TV talent show, The X Factor.

Early life

A young fan of music videos by Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson, DeBourg demonstrated an interest in dance at the age of four and was admitted to the exclusive Royal Ballet School by the age of 11 as he quickly rose to the top of his class. Although dance was his primary interest, he also fronted bands as a teen. He left school at the age of 17 to dance internationally with the prestigious Rambert Dance Company. Due to a serious knee injury, DeBourg decided to stop dancing and continue with music. Through a friend, DeBourg sang some rough demos which soon landed in the hands of Robbie Robertson who was a scouting talent for Dreamworks. Impressed by Daniel's skill and soulfoul talent, he signed DeBourg in 2001 and released his first debut album 'Tell The World' in 2002.

Topless modelling career

DeBourg has done modelling work in the past. He has appeared on the cover of American MuscleMag as well as in TV shows. In 2004 he appeared in the UK television programme Top Celebrity Armwrestlers. DeBourg was the runner-up in the series to Jonathan Ansell.

Music career

Although dedicated to dance, DeBourg also had an early interest in singing and was vocalist for several bands during his adolescence. After a knee injury ended his dance career,^[2] DeBourg turned his hand to songwriting; recorded by R&B songstress Jamelia in 2000, his song "Money" reached #5 on the UK Singles Chart.^[2][3] DeBourg was encouraged by a friend to create several demos of his own singing. These attracted the interest of Dreamworks scout Robbie Robertson. DeBourg was introduced to then in house producers Tim & Bob and subsequently signed to the label and the duo produced his debut album, Tell the World. The high-production album, released in 2002, launched the single "I Need an Angel", which hit #30 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.^[4]

In 2007, DeBourg auditioned for the fourth series of The X Factor and reached the final twelve acts to sing in the live rounds of the competition.^[2] He was mentored by Louis Walsh, but was eliminated by the public and judges on 27 October 2007.^[5]

In 2008, UK artist DJ Ironik presented DeBourg on his new album, No Point In Wasting Tears.^[1]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "Where are they now? What happened to the 57 X Factor finalists?". Daily Mirror (Trinity Mirror). 20 August 2009. http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv-entertainment/x-factor/2009/08/20/where-are-they-now-what-happened-to-the-57-x-factor-finalists-115875-21609052/. Retrieved 2009-10-05. 
2. ^ ^{a b c} Ray, Ian. (15 November 2007) Interview: Daniel DeBourg^{[dead link]} Peterborough Evening Telegraph. Accessed 25 November 2007.
3. ^ Roberts, David (2002). Guinness World Records British Hit Singles (15th ed. ed.). London: Guinness World Records Ltd.. ISBN 0-85112-187-X. , p.265
4. ^ Billboard: Daniel Debourg^{[dead link]} Billboard. Retrieved 25 November 2007.
5. ^ Blackburn, Jen. (October 27, 2007) Daniel is X contestant The Sun. Retrieved November 25, 2007.

External links

• Daniel DeBourg at Allmusic
• Tell the World at Allmusic
• Been there Dan that already The Sun

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Date of birth	13 April 1981
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