Kelly Erez
Kelly Erez | |
|---|---|
| Born | London, England |
| Genres | R&B, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Definition Music |
| Website | kellyerez.com |
Kelly Erez is an English R&B and soul singer-songwriter and vocal coach.[1]
Biography[edit]
Kelly was born and grew up in Stratford, East London.[2] She has been interested in music since an early age and her biggest influence was the 90s R&B, particularly such artists as Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men.[3][4] She began sharing her music on YouTube in 2010 and went on to release an EP This Is Me... in early 2011, which she sponsored by raising funds on PledgeMusic.[5] The EP was promoted by the song "Letters" which was popular on YouTube and received media coverage in Poland.[6] Still in 2011, Kelly played her first live concerts, including a show at Hoxton Hall. October 2012 saw the release of her debut studio album, Come to Me, produced by her sister Natalie Erez.[7] The title song was picked by BBC Radio 1Xtra as Track of the Week and received airplay across the BBC network.[8] The music video for the song followed in January 2013. In May 2013, Erez released a double A-side single with songs "Xtra" and "Money Money" which was well received on urban radio in the UK.[9] In 2015, Kelly contributed vocals to the song "Distraction" by Cardboard Foxes.
Her second EP, Clear My Name, was self-released in September 2018, promoted by the title song.[10] In May 2021, Erez appeared on the BBC game show I Can See Your Voice.[11] Around the same time, she also released a remix EP, promoted by a new single and music video "Run the Water". Her latest single, "Time Out", was released in January 2022.
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Come to Me |
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EPs[edit]
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| This Is Me... |
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| Clear My Name |
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| Clear My Name (Remix EP) |
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Singles[edit]
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Letters" | 2011 | Come to Me |
| "Come to Me" | 2012 | |
| "Xtra" | 2013 | |
| "Clear My Name" | 2018 | Clear My Name |
| "Take the Lead" (feat. ThaiBeats) | 2020 | — |
| "Run the Water" | 2021 | Clear My Name (Remix EP) |
| "One Way Ride" | — | |
| "Time Out" | 2022 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Body Image with Kelly Erez". shessoaudacious.com. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ Rachel Wakefield (3 March 2011). "Kelly Erez is putting the soul into RnB". Enfield Independent. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- ^ Helen Earnshaw (23 November 2012). "Kelly Erez Exclusive Interview". femalefirst.co.uk. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ "Introducing singer Kelly Erez". flavourmag.co.uk. 9 January 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ "Kelly Erez: Debut EP". PledgeMusic. Archived from the original on 30 December 2010. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- ^ "Kelly Erez – Letters" (in Polish). tuba.pl. 20 May 2011. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- ^ "Music Week Presents: Kelly Erez". Music Week. 20 February 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ "Kelly Erez – 'Behind The Song' – Come To Me". YouTube. 7 September 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ "MUSIC WEEK URBAN CLUB CHART MAY 17". everyproperty.co. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- ^ "Escape with Elaine Wednesday 29th August 2018 by Elaine Lamb Radio". mixcloud.com. 29 August 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ "I Can See Your Voice - Series 1: Episode 8". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 21 January 2022.