Born in Canada, Natalie
Brown's passion for music was nurtured from a young
age by her involvement in theater, gospel music,
creative writing and local session work as a vocalist
and writer. Upon deciding to pursue a professional
music career, she moved to California and was selected
to sing with internationally acclaimed Gospel recording
artist Ron Kenoly during his "Welcome Home"
tour in 1996. She toured around the USA and upon
returning to California, Natalie studied with world-renowned
vocal instructors Seth Riggs (Stevie Wonder, Tevin
Campbell, Deborah Cox) and Dave Stroud (Terry Ellis
of En Vogue, Rosie Gaines).
Natalie's debut album on the US Based Independent
label Identity Records (now Identity Music Group,
Inc.) was released in late 2000 and contained thirteen
original songs. Created with a thoughtful range
of subject matter, tempo and mood throughout the
album, "Let The Candle Burn" was enthusiastically
welcomed by fans and industry personnel alike. She
paints an interesting tapestry of sound on an album
that includes carefree, upbeat tracks, mid-tempo
chillout songs and sweet soulful ballads.
Since the release of her album, Natalie has made
appearances at venues throughout the US and Canada,
showcased in top spots at premiere industry music
conferences (2NMC, Atlantis Grammy Urban Symposium,
Repped by TalentMatch at SXSW), remained in the
top 10 on the Internet's most recognized charts
and has gained a loyal following of fans.
Through her extensive exposure and features on
major Internet Music Sites and fans carrying the
word to the street, she has won the attention of
many. Her single "Run Away" was featured
with songs from Destiny's Child, Allure, R. Kelly,
Eden's Crush, Lil' Romeo, 2Pac feat. R.L., Jagged
Edge feat. Nelly, Mary J. Blige and more in Promo-Only's
July Rhythm Radio series and her music was selected
for the CMJ/Savage Beast Technologies Music Discovery
Network which facilitates retail distribution through
Tower Records and other premier retailers. This
has earned Natalie's music select radio play across
the US, Canada, South America, Austral-Asia and
Europe. Billboard highlighted Natalie 3 times and
noted her as a Top 10 Emerging Talent. Songs from
"Let The Candle Burn" have been licensed
to NBC, HBO, NY Metro Channel, Noggin Network, Paramount
Pictures, VH-1 and MTV as well as to international
companies (Colgate-Palmolive and others) for commercial
spots. 'Confused' was awarded an honorable mention
in theBillboard Songwritng contest and 'Let The
Candle Burn' won the Just Plain Folks Music Award
for Best R&B Song. The album of the same title
was runner-up for JPF's Best R&B Album.
Natalie is currently working on her second album
of original material. Along with a North American
release, the release reach will be expanded through
licensing to Europe, Asia, Australia and South America.
Natalie can be found commuting between Toronto,
Ontario, Canada, and Washington, DC, USA . Besides
writing and recording material for her new album,
she enjoys reading, creating custom jewelry, watching
movies and shopping.
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