Saturday, 18 June 2011

PopDash Meets... Alexis Jordan!

Alexis Jordan rose to fame in 2006 when she appeared as a contestant on 'America’s Got Talent.' However, being eliminated didn’t stop Alexis from pursuing her dream, and after posting a series of videos on YouTube, she was snapped up Jay-Z’s record label Roc Nation. Her success has soared since. Her debut single ‘Happiness’ entered the top five on both sides of the Atlantic and has become one of the most popular songs of the year. Alexis tells PopDash what it’s like touring with JLS, exploring an edgier sound with her music and why she loves Cheryl Cole’s accent…

PopDash: You’re currently supporting JLS on their UK tour. How has it all been going?

Alexis Jordan: It’s going amazing, the crowd are just – I’m the opening act so I didn’t expect the crowd to be that crazy but it is every time. Every show all the seats are taken and I can’t believe they are always there on time – they’re a great crowd.

PopDash: Being the support act, it must be great to see everyone singing your songs and getting excited over you…

go to the link below to read the full interview:

http://popdash.com/news/5534/popdash-meets-alexis-jordan

Alexis Jordan 'wrote first song aged 9'


Alexis Jordan's first ever song was based on "love notes" she wrote for boys at school.

The Hush Hush singer - who shot to fame after appearing on the first series of America's Got Talent in 2006 - explained she has been writing songs at an early age, when her favourite subject was boys in her class at school.

She said: "I started writing when I was about nine. It was a love song, you write notes to the boys in class and you switch notes and the teachers catch you - stuff like that."

The 19-year-old singer admitted after being "hungry" for fame from a young age, she isn't taking her success in the music industry for granted.

Alexis added to the Newcastle Evening Chronicle newspaper: "Looking back I am the same now as I always was, just wanting my dreams to happen. I'm really grateful to be doing it.

"When I was younger I was so hungry for it and I still am. I am the kind of person who keeps it close to their heart that this isn't a joke - this is my life."

Monday, 6 June 2011

Alexis to Perform at the Best Buy Rotherham



Get down to the new store and help us celebrate with entertainment and live music. And remember that the first hundred people in the queue each day of the weekend earn the chance to win a £500 gift card. Plus even if you come along later on, there will still be tons of great Opening Day discounts to be had.

Appearances during the weekend include singer Alexis Jordan and special guests, who will be performing an exclusive live set at 12pm.

†Due to space restrictions, 400 wristbands will be issued for access to the performance. They will be given out at the store from 8:30am on the day of the event. One per person only, on a first come, first served basis, no reservations, in person only, subject to availability.

Alexis Jordan 'in regular contact' with mentor Jay-Z


Alexis Jordan says she's in regular contact with mentor Jay-Z, although sometimes it "feels like a dream" to speak to him and be part of his Roc Nation label.

The 19-year-old Happiness singer first found fame in America's Got Talent and released her debut album in February.

Jordan kicks off her UK tour in Hull on 10 June and it finishes in Newcastle on 7 July.

Go to the link below to watch the full interview:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/13634101