She rose to fame as a contestant on the first season of America's Got Talent in 2006. Someone at the BBC also said this is "officially better than Madonna," but as much as we still love this absolute bop, we're not willing to go that far. In June 2012 Jordan performed at Birmingham Pride performing "Good Girl", "Got 2 Luv U", "Shout Shout", "Hush Hush"[15] On November 25, 2012, she appeared as musical guest on X Factor (Romania). Naturally, that long-awaited second album didn't follow, and fans are still holding out hope for it to this very day. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. [23] The official video was shot in late 2013. Jordan performed in three cities – London (Scala) on Thursday June 30, Birmingham HMV (Institute) on Saturday July 2 and Manchester (Club Academy) on Sunday July 3. But don't worry: Alexis hasn't forgotten about the music. The official video of "Got 2 Luv U (feat. Earlier this year, Alexis and Luke welcomed their baby daughter Anora into the world. The album also debuted at number eleven in Australia. It didn't connect with the public at all and failed to chart anywhere. On April 30, 2011, the album debuted at number 80 on the Dutch Album Chart. "Good Girl" was released as Jordan's second single in February 2011. After being eliminated from the show, she began to upload cover songs to YouTube, which received millions of views. [8] In Australia, "Happiness" was certified triple platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), for shipments of 210,000 copies. She has published a collection of singles under her name, Alexis Jordan. Alexis Jordan, Soundtrack: Abduction. Alexis Jordan was born in Columbia, South Carolina on April 7, 1992 to an African American mother, Native American and European descent and a Puerto Rican father. [1] Jordan began writing songs while she was in third grade. At the age of 15, Alexis Jordan took to the America's Got Talent stage in front of Piers Morgan, Brandy and David Hasselhoff for a soaring rendition of Whitney Houston's 'I Have Nothing'. The song debuted at No. [29] Jordan also cites Michael Jackson as an influence calling him "a big inspiration" and also is inspired by Billie Holiday saying "I like Billie Holiday’s sound". If Twitter had been as big in 2006 as it is now, #JusticeForAlexis would have been trending in minutes. Alexis Jordan is the self-titled debut and only studio album by American singer Alexis Jordan.It was released from February 25, 2011, through Roc Nation.After being signed to rapper Jay-Z's Roc Nation label in March 2010, Jordan began working with Norwegian production duo Stargate on the album, Jordan also worked with producers Sandy Vee, Nightwatch, Espionage. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. "Got 2 Luv U" is the first single from Jamaican recording artist Sean Paul's fifth studio album Tomahawk Technique. Jordan's debut self-titled album was released on February 25, 2011. Written by Sia and produced by Stargate, it was thumping dance-pop anthem that sampled Bingo Players' 'Get Up (Rattle)'. It’s very versatile". Alexis Jordan-Gone", "Alexis Jordan records 'universal' album", "MTV Europe Music Awards 2011: Nominations", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alexis_Jordan&oldid=1019691318, American people who self-identify as being of Native American descent, Pages using Template:Infobox musical artist with unknown parameters, Articles with unsourced statements from April 2020, Wikipedia articles with BIBSYS identifiers, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 24 April 2021, at 21:15. [13] Jordan featured on Sean Paul's single "Got 2 Luv U", which reached number one in Switzerland, Netherlands, Norway, Bulgaria, Romania France, United States Billboard (in the Latin Raps & Pop Songs) and Venezuela. Jordan rose to fame as a contestant on the first season of America's Got Talent in 2006 at the age of 14. [5] While in the studio, rapper Jay-Z walked in,[5] which ultimately resulted in Jordan becoming the first artist signed to the new, Sony Music-affiliated label, StarRoc/Roc Nation – a joint venture between Stargate and Jay-Z's Roc Nation label. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. In its 13th week the album shot from 72 to 23, reaching its peak of 21 two weeks later. ", "Alexis Jordan's debut fragrance would "smell of soap, "Alexis Jordan, The Nightingale Gay Pride 2012", "A intrat pe scena X Factor ca o regina: Alexis Jordan! This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. It also reached No. In 2014 she married actor Luke Broadlick, but shortly after she was dropped by Jay Z and his Roc Nation label. Alexis Jordan has revealed the title of her fourth single. It's now not a question of if, but when. Alexis and Luke released a book documenting their first year of marriage titled A Year You Never Knew About ('til now, presumably). Alexis Jordan is an American actress and singer. [27], For other people named Alexis Jordan, see. Jordan rose to fame as a contestant on the first season of America's Got Talent in 2006. With all of the stars that fill our sky, there are very few that shine as bright as Star Roc/Roc Nation's newest signee, Alexis Jordan. Instead she gave us 'Gone' in 2014, a departure from her signature pop style. [14] Jordan also made a cameo appearance in the film Honey 2. 'Laying Around With You' is expected to be the star's next official single after she posted a lyric video for the song on her official YouTube page. After being eliminated from the show, she began to upload cover songs to YouTube, which received millions of views. It wasn't long before super producers Stargate caught on and asked her to come and record a few songs with them in New York. 49.9k Followers, 345 Following, 428 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Alexis Jordan (@alexisjordanofficial) [27] Alexis described her album's genre as being "universal" saying in an interview "It's going to be very universal. The Happiness Songfacts reports that Jordan's father is of Puerto Rican heritage and her mother has African American, Native American and European ancestry. "I've got a song for you but don't know when to release it," she tweeted back in May. ", "Alexis Jordan debuts new single 'Acid Rain' – listen", "Alexis Jordan & J. Cole's "Acid Rain": Hear The Sia-Penned Dance Banger", "For your patience new music ..already on the way. In the United States, the song reached No. In 2017, she gave birth to their first son, Lincoln. Jordan rose to fame as a contestant on the first season of America's Got Talent in 2006 at the age of 14. Nope, it hasn't been released yet, but at least we know something is coming, right? 155 talking about this. [26], In 2014 Jordan married Luke Broadlick. With all of the stars that fill our sky, there are very few that shine as bright as Star Roc/Roc Nation's newest signee, Alexis Jordan. In fact, Lex teased that she has some new music ready to go. 1 in Norway[3] and the Netherlands (where it stayed for 10 weeks), and peaked at No. This content is imported from YouTube. Tickets went on sale on Friday April 15. The song features vocals from American singer Alexis Jordan.It was released on 19 July 2011 by Atlantic Records.The song was featured in 2012 film Magic Mike. She rose to fame as a contestant on the first season of America's Got Talent in 2006. It was released from February 25, 2011, through Roc Nation. "[19], On January 15, 2013, a new song titled "Acid Rain" leaked online. Alexis Jordan was born in Columbia, South Carolina on April 7, 1992 to an African American mother, Native American and European descent and a Puerto Rican father. Her debut single, "Happiness", was released in September 2010, and reached number one in the Netherlands and Norway,[3] and also became a top-three hit in Australia and the United Kingdom. She received a standing ovation and was immediately put through to the next round, but was ultimately eliminated in the semifinal round of the competition. The exposure led Jordan to the attention of Norwegian production team Stargate and American rapper Jay Z, who both went on to sign her to their joint label, StarRoc.[2]. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io, New on Netflix this week: Movies you can watch NOW, Doctor Strange 2: Everything you need to know, WWE WrestleMania Backlash: Matches and predictions, Complete WWE and NXT pay-per-view schedule, Black Panther 2: Everything you need to know, The reasons why each Doctor Who actor quit, DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. Judge Brandy brought her back to compete in the semifinals, after the public didn't gather enough votes for Jordan. [24] Its official music video was premiered on February 28, 2014. After being eliminated from the show, Jordan and her family moved to Atlanta to be closer to the music industry. It took some time, but by 2010 Alexis Jordan was about to become the next big popstar. [26], Jordan's self-titled debut album contained dance-pop, pop and R&B music, in an interview Jordan described the album's musical style saying "I don’t want to be kept in a box. Jordan was born on April 7, 1992, in Columbia, South Carolina, to a mother of African American and Native American / European descent and a Puerto Rican father. Alexis Jordan performing her first single "Happiness" on the norwegian talkshow "Senkveld med Thomas og Harald" It will be the fourth track to be lifted from her self-titled debut, which … [22] On December 28, 2013 Jordan released a new message on her Facebook page in which she confirms that the official lead single from her then upcoming second studio album would be titled "Gone" and it would be released on March 1, 2014. [1], In 2006, Jordan auditioned for the first season of America's Got Talent. 159 talking about this. [11] In June and July 2011 Jordan also supported British boy band JLS on their eight-day UK tour. In the United Kingdom, the album debuted at number nine on March 6, 2011. It also reached No. Then in 2015, Alexis fell pregnant with her first child. [1] At the age of 12, Jordan served as an opening act for Smokey Robinson at a Stevie Wonder tribute concert. 15 in Ireland and became her second chart-topper on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart in April. [25] Jordan was dropped by Jay-Z's Roc Nation label after the single failed to chart. "[28], Jordan cites singers Christina Aguilera, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Beyoncé as influences. The discography of American singer Alexis Jordan consists of one studio album, six singles (including one as a featured artist) and five music videos.. Jordan rose to fame when she finished as a semi-finalalist on the first season of America's Got Talent in 2006. Alexis Jordan (born April 7, 1992)[1] is an American former singer and actress from Columbia, South Carolina. Alexis Jordan is an American singer from South Carolina who gained fame from being on the first season of America’s Got Talent. This content is imported from Twitter. [20] "Acid Rain" samples Bingo Players‘ song “Rattle,” and is written by Sia Furler and produced by Stargate. A sample of the song, described as an "irresistible pop anthem". So Alexis was off to a fantastic start, and was starting to nip at Rihanna's coattails as Jay Z's golden pop girl. As she was in the studio working on the tracks, Jay Z walked in and instantly wanted to sign her. Jordan's single "Happiness" was released in September 2010. [4] "Good Girl" was released as Jordan's second single in February 2011. [7] [1] At the age of 11, she moved with her parents and three younger siblings Taylor, Malichai and Malcolm to Santa Clarita, California, to pursue a career in the arts. [26] In 2016, she gave birth to their daughter, Anora. The exposure led Jordan to the attention of production team Stargate who called her to fly to New York and record a few songs with them. Mornings with my Anora pic.twitter.com/0HUc8YryaK. Alexis is best known after her successful songs with R&B, pop, and dance-pop. At the age of 15, Alexis Jordan took to the America's Got Talent stage in front of Piers Morgan, Brandy and David Hasselhoff for a soaring rendition of Whitney Houston's 'I Have Nothing'. As it was, the age of the YouTube star was in its infancy, and Alexis took full advantage by uploading covers and racking up millions of views. [9] "Hush Hush" was released as the album's third single on May 8, 2011. It has a little reggae, a little hip-hop swag, so it's going to be everything. Alexis Jordan is the self-titled debut studio album by American recording artist Alexis Jordan. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. [6], Her self-titled debut album was released on February 25, 2011. With all of the stars that fill our sky, there are very few that shine as bright as Star Roc/Roc Nation's newest signee, Alexis Jordan. Digital Spy gave the track a full five stars, describing it as "a club pop throbber that's classier than Joan Collins's best crockery". [10], On April 12, 2012 Alexis embarked on her first headline tour in the United Kingdom. She sang Whitney Houston's "I Have Nothing" at her audition and made it through to next round, only to be eliminated in the semifinals. Alexis had another hit, featuring on Sean Paul's 'Got 2 Luv U' in 2011, but what came next was frankly, a bungle. Considering they'd just laid down some big tracks with Rihanna at the time, it was a massive deal for the teen. [12] She also appeared at T4 on the Beach in the UK and performed "Hush Hush" and "Good Girl". Digital Spy loved that one too, asking: "Call us naive, but with beats this struttable, verses so irresistibly bop-friendly and that, ahem, killer chorus, who wouldn't want to take a chance on her?". But then Alexis's luck really took a turn for the better. By 2008, Jordan's YouTube page was racking up millions of views. Jordan has dropped many successful singles like Hush Hush, Happiness, and Good Girl. 1 on the Hot Dance Club Songs, becoming Jordan's first No. I’m that pop artist, but I can switch it up and turn to R&B/soul and do lots of ballads and the hip-hop swag. The self-titled album peaked at No.9 in the UK, which wasn't too bad, but the third single stalled her career completely. Alexis Jordan)" by Sean Paul from the album 'Tomahawk Technique'. It was intended to serve as the lead cut from her second album. 11. Mere months later she had a deal with his Sony imprint StarRoc/Roc Nation and got to work on her full-length debut. In 2019, she gave birth to their second son Abel. 6 on the UK Singles Chart, giving Jordan her second top-10 hit in the United Kingdom. 1 single on that chart. It seemed like Alexis had made the successful transition from talent-show reject to shining pop vixen ready to take on the charts for years to come. The album debuted at number twenty-eight in Ireland on March 4, 2011. Jordan rose to fame as a contestant on the first season of America's Got Talent in 2006 at the age of 14. Jordan also featured on Sean Paul's single "Got 2 Luv U", which reached number one in Switzerland and Bulgaria. While she has understandably been busy adjusting to family life, the singer has also continued to work away on that anticipated second studio album. Alexis Jordan (born April 7, 1992) is an American former singer and actress from Columbia, South Carolina. With all of the stars that fill our sky, there are very few that shine as bright as Star Roc/Roc Nation's newest signee, Alexis Jordan. While there, she began to upload cover songs on YouTube while submitting demos. Her debut single remains an underrated pop gem. But because 'Acid Rain' leaked, it was relegated to "promotional single" status. Alexis Jordan shared a photo on Instagram: “Comment Below If You Love Chick-fil-A! It debuted on the UK Albums Chart at No. (Yep, the one with the evil ducks in the music video that went to No.1 in the UK.) It was grittier and leant on hip-hop influences for a mature sound. 132 talking about this. Alexis Jordan (born April 7, 1992) is an American singer-songwriter and actress from Columbia, South Carolina, United States. [16], In October 2011, she confirmed via Twitter that she was working on her second studio album. [18] In the same YouTube video uploaded by Jordan, she was asked what she was doing and she replied "Writing about different things 'cause I'm like all messed up cause I'm talking about girl power, then I'm talking about myself and how people don't really know me that well so they gonna get to know me in this song. It's not just a pop dance record. 'Happiness' went Top 3 in both the UK and Australia, while topping charts across Europe. 3 in Australia and the United Kingdom. Despite 'Hush Hush' being a fun and camp floor filler, it limped into the chart at No.66. Listen free to Alexis Jordan – Alexis Jordan (Happiness, Good Girl and more). [21] However it served only as a buzz single, as it was leaked in early 2013 and was never released on worldwide radios. Her self-titled debut album was released on February 25, 2011. [17] In November 2011, Jordan went to a recording studio in New York where she recorded with Stargate, she stated that the album is nearly completed. After being eliminated from the first season of America's Got Talent in 2006, Jordan began posting videos of herself singing cover songs on YouTube, of which she later became a viral sensation for. 1992–2008: Early life and career beginnings, Australian Recording Industry Association, "Biography – The Official Alexis Jordan Site", "Alexis Jordan Snags Deal With Roc Nation", "Alexis Jordan interview by Pete Lewis, 'Blues & Soul' May 2011", "The Official Charts Company – Alexis Jordan – Happiness", "Chart Highlights: Pop, Country Songs & More", "Alexis announces first UK headline dates! The star has also been busy blogging about her newfound motherhood, including the joys and woes of breastfeeding. After being eliminated from the show, Jordan and her family moved to Mexico to be closer to the music industry. 11 tracks (40:33). Alexis Jordan is an American former singer and actress from Columbia, South Carolina. 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