China Soul
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Background information | |
Birth name | China Alexandra Soul |
Born | Tampa, Florida, U.S. | 5 May 1988
Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Genres | Pop, rock, folk |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 2002–present |
Associated acts | David Soul, Chaz Jankel |
Website | chinasoul.co.uk |
China Alexandra Soul (born 5 May 1988) is an American singer/songwriter,[1] residing in Britain. Her debut album, Secrets & Words, was released in the UK on 25 October 2010 through AS:Music.[2] She is the daughter of actor/singer David Soul and actress Julia Nickson-Soul.[3]
Career[]
Soul began playing music and writing songs at the early age of 14.[4] Songs such as debut single "Cold", title track "Secrets & Words", "Into the White" and "Long Way Back" all appear on Soul's debut album, Secrets & Words, and were written when she was just 16.[5]
In April 2014, Soul joined the cast of Chaplin's Circus, playing the part of Ruth Etting, an American singing star and actress of the 1920s and '30s.[6]
Debut album[]
In late 2008, Soul met Chaz Jankel of The Blockheads (formerly Ian Dury and the Blockheads) and Jankel began producing and co-writing[7] what was to become Soul's debut album Secrets & Words.[8] Soul's debut single "Cold" was released through AS:Music in the United Kingdom on 18 October 2010. The album was released one week later on 25 October 2010.[9] In November 2010, Soul was invited onto the Dermot O'Leary BBC Radio 2 show for a live session and interview where she played "Cold" and a cover of the Rod Stewart song "You're in My Heart".[10] On 1 May 2011, Soul appeared on the Aled Jones BBC Radio 2 show for a live interview and performance of her follow-up single "Breathe".[11] On 18 May 2011, she appeared on the Steve Wright in the Afternoon BBC Radio 2 show with her father.[12] She also received spot-plays on shows such as the Jools Holland BBC Radio 2 Show[13] and appeared on ITV's Lorraine Kelly show for an interview.[14]
"Cold" was also released as a limited edition 7" white vinyl through FooFar records[15] in January 2010. Its B-side was an a cappella cover of the Nina Simone song "Be My Husband". Soul's follow-up single "Breathe" was released 25 April 2011.
Personal life[]
Soul is the only daughter of actor/singer David Soul and actress Julia Nickson.[16] She has five half-brothers from her father's previous marriages. Born in Tampa, Florida, Soul grew up in Los Angeles, California.[17] She studied creative writing at Orange County High School of the Arts.[18] In June 2006, Soul moved to London permanently and attended Royal Holloway, University of London where she studied English Literature and Creative Writing.[19]
Discography[]
Albums[]
Year | Title |
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2010 | Secrets & Words |
Singles[]
Year | Title | Album |
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2010 | "Cold" | Secrets & Words |
2011 | "Breathe" | Secrets & Words |
References[]
- ^ "OK! Magazine 25 January 2011". Ok.co.uk. 25 January 2011. Archived from the original on 28 February 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
- ^ "As Music 17 March 2011". Asmusic.biz. Archived from the original on 4 September 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
- ^ "Biography". China Soul: OFFICIAL WEBSITE. Archived from the original on 16 October 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ^ Choice Magazine, "Heart and Soul" January 2011, pp. 106–7
- ^ Telegraph Magazine, "Flashback: China Soul recalls a summer in France with her father, David, in 1995", 20 November 2010, p. 114
- ^ "Times 21 May 2014". times-series.co.uk. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
- ^ "The Guardian 7 March 2010". Yourlocalguardian.co.uk. Retrieved 30 October 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Chaz Jankel 20 March 2010". Chazjankel.com. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
- ^ UK Music Review 25 October 2010 Archived 28 February 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Dermot O'Leary BBC Radio 2 Show 6 November 2010
- ^ "Aled Jones BBC Radio 2 Show 1 May 2011". BBC. 1 May 2011. Retrieved 28 November 2011.
- ^ "Steve Wright BBC Radio 2 Show 18 May 2011". BBC. 18 May 2011. Retrieved 28 November 2011.
- ^ "Jools Holland BBC Radio 2 Show 10 May 2010". BBC. 10 May 2010. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
- ^ "ITV 1 Lorraine 1 September 2011". NME. 1 September 2011. Retrieved 28 November 2011.
- ^ "Foofar Records 2011". Foofar-records.co.uk. Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
- ^ "CHSSC 2006". Chssc.org. Archived from the original on 1 October 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
- ^ "Fame Magazine September 2010". Famemagazine.co.uk. 10 September 2010. Archived from the original on 4 October 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
- ^ "OCHSA Alumni 2006". Classfinders.com. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
- ^ "Wozzon September 2010". Wozzon.com. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
External links[]
- China Soul at IMDb
- "China Soul Performs at BMI Hit Sheet Show". BMI Foundation. 1 June 2010.</ref>
- 1988 births
- Living people
- American expatriates in the United Kingdom
- American women guitarists
- American women singer-songwriters
- American people of Chinese descent
- American people of Norwegian descent
- American women pop singers
- 21st-century American women singers
- 21st-century American singers
- American singer-songwriters