Lorena Simpson
| Lorena Simpson | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Lorena Simpson |
| Born |
May 3, 1987 Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil |
| Genres | House music, EDM, electropop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, dancer, producer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels |
Maxpop Music (2008—2010) Wegroup (2011—atualmente) |
| Website | lorenasimpson.com.br |
Lorena Braga Gomes Simpson (born May 3, 1987, in Manaus), known as Lorena Simpson, is a Brazilian pop and dance singer. She became famous in Brazil for the hits “Can't Stop Loving You” and "Brand New Day". Simpson is a pioneer in Brazil, bringing performances to an international standard level using dancers and live singing. She proved to the industry that it could be possible to innovate and create something different for her fans. She inspired many Brazilian artists of the new generation. Her music has been played all over the world and she is recognized as the "Brazilian diva" in the electronic music scene.
She specializes in house music and EDM.
Career
Simpson was born in Manaus, the capital of Amazonas. From a young age she always dreamed of working with music and dance. Though she had difficulties imposed by the locality and not coming from a family of artists, she continued fighting for her goals. When she turned 11, she left her hometown for improvement in the dancing arts. Since then she traveled with several dance companies, participating in festivals throughout Brazil as a dancer. At the age of 16 she began working as a choreographer for the dance groups in which she participated. In 2004 she joined Kelly Key's dancing group in her tour, in which she remained for three years.
Although focused solely on a dancing career, Simpson has always shown a talent for music. Influenced by friends, she began singing in nightclubs informally with backing vocals.[1]
In 2008 she met the producer Ian Duarte and Fabian Almeida, members of the record label Maxpop Music, and signed with the label. On August 10, 2008, Simpson released her first single, entitled "Feel Da Funk", which reached the twenty-sixth position on the Brazilian Hot Dance Club Play.[2]
The fulfillment of a partnership with DJ and Producer Filipe Guerra in the song "Can’t Stop Loving You" in 2009, was a huge hit responsible for the Brazilian singer's success throughout Brazil and some other countries in the electronic music scene, making Lorena Simpson a national icon in house music. From there, emerged hits on nightclubs and radios in electronic music in Brazil and the World. Later that year, the single "Brand New Day" entered the collection Summer Eletrohits g
In 2010, Simpson was named Ambassadress of Sexual Diversity in Mexico, staying at the top five most played in the country with her hits. On July 25, she began international "Dreams Tour", which passed throughout Brazil and countries including Mexico and Panama.[3][4]
Singles
| Year | Song |
|---|---|
| 2008 | "Feel da Funk" |
| "Can't Stop Loving You" | |
| 2009 | "Brand New Day" |
| "Revolution of Love" | |
| 2010 | "Breathe Again" |
| 2011 | "Dreams" |
| 2012 | "Jump Up" |
| 2014 | "This Moment" (feat. Yinon Yahel) |
| "To The Ground" |
As featured artist
| Year | Song |
|---|---|
| 2010 | "Money" (Angel B feat. Lorena Simpson) |
| 2012 | "Summer is Crazy" (Amannda feat. Lorena Simpson) |
Tours
- 2008–2009: Breathe Again
- 2010–2011: Dreams Tour
- 2012-2013: Neo Time Tour[5]
- 2014–2015: To The Ground Tour
- 2015–2016: House Of Pop
Music videos
| Year | Song |
|---|---|
| 2009 | "Brand New Day" |
| 2010 | "Dreams" |
| 2011 | "Money" (feat. Angel B) |
| 2011 | "Summer is Crazy" (feat. Amannda) |
| 2014 | "This Moment" (feat. Yinon Yahel) |
| 2014 | "To The Ground" |
Awards
Top Music Brasil
2009
- Best National Dance Music
- New Artist[6]
Ômega HitZ Awards
2010
- National Dance Performance
- Dance Music of the Year (for "Breathe Again")
- Dance Show of the Yea[7]
DJSound Award
2011
- Best Show Dancing[8]
2012
- National Dance Single Female (for "Jump Up")[9]
PapoMix Diversidade
2011
- Best Female Singer[10]
Jovem Brasileiro
2012
- Best Singer Electronic Music[11]
References
- ↑ Luis Jackson Marcal. "Lorena Simpson: History and Interview with Lorena Simpson to Uscha Portal". Portal Uscha. Retrieved 11/10/2012. Check date values in:
|access-date=(help) - ↑ "Lorena Simpson: História e alcance de musicas em tabelas musicais". MaxPop Music. 2012-11-20.
- ↑ Tanara de Araújo (2012-11-20). "Hits e estilo de Lorena Simpson". Grupo Bandeirantes, Band.
- ↑ Larissa Pena. "Histórico de DJ Filipe Guerra e parceira com Lorena". Portal Manager Djs. Manager DJs artists and DJs booking. Retrieved 2012-11-20.
- ↑ Leonardo Torres (2012-11-20). "Lorena Simpson anuncia nova turnê". Pop Line, MTV Brasil.
- ↑ Bryan Ferreira (2009). "Top Music Brasil Premiação". Top Music Brasil.
- ↑ "Vencedores Omega HitZ Awards 2010". Omega Hitz Brasil. 12-11-2012. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ Fernando Sarmiento (12-11-2012). "Dj Sound Premio Virgula Uol 2011". Dj Sound, Vírgula/UOL. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ Fernando Sarmiento (2012-12-20). "Ganhadores e finalistas: lista completa do Prêmio DJ Sound Awards 2012". Dj Sound, Vírgula/UOL.
- ↑ "Papo Mix Premiação-Portal Fama". Portal Papo Mix. 12-11-2012. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ "Vencedores Prêmio Jovem Brasileiro 2012". R7, Rede Record. 12-11-2012. Check date values in:
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