Alexis Jordan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Alexis Jordan
Jordan at the ESKA Music Awards in May 2011
Background information
Born	(1992-04-07) April 7, 1992 (age 33) Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
Genres	R&B pop dance-pop
Occupation(s)	Singer actress
Years active	2003–2014
Labels	Roc Nation Columbia StarRoc
Associated acts	Sean Paul Jay Z

Alexis Jordan (born April 7, 1992) is an American former singer and actress. She grew up in Columbia, South Carolina. Alexis became famous after appearing on the first season of America's Got Talent in 2006 when she was 14.

After the show, she started uploading cover songs to YouTube. These videos got millions of views! This attention helped her get noticed by a music production team called Stargate and famous rapper Jay-Z. They both signed her to their record label, StarRoc. Her first song, "Happiness", came out in September 2010. It became a number one hit in the Netherlands and Norway. It also reached the top three in Australia and the United Kingdom. Her first album, called Alexis Jordan, was released in February 2011.

Alexis Jordan's Journey to Music

Early Life and Talent Discovery

Jordan was born in Columbia, South Carolina.

Alexis Jordan was born on April 7, 1992, in Columbia, South Carolina. She started writing songs when she was in third grade. When she was 11, her family moved to Santa Clarita, California. They moved so she could follow her dream of working in the arts. At age 12, Alexis even opened a concert for the legendary singer Smokey Robinson. This was at a special show honoring Stevie Wonder.

In 2006, Alexis auditioned for the first season of America's Got Talent. She sang Whitney Houston's "I Have Nothing". She made it through to the semifinals. Judge Brandy brought her back to compete again after she didn't get enough public votes. Even though she was eliminated, her talent was clear.

From YouTube to Record Deal

After America's Got Talent, Alexis and her family moved to Atlanta. This helped her be closer to the music industry. There, she began uploading videos of herself singing cover songs on YouTube. She also sent out demo tapes of her music. By 2008, her YouTube channel had millions of views!

This huge online success caught the eye of the production team Stargate. They invited her to New York to record some songs. While she was in the studio, Jay-Z walked in. This led to Alexis becoming the very first artist signed to a new label called StarRoc/Roc Nation. This label was a partnership between Stargate and Jay-Z's Roc Nation.

Debut Album Success

Alexis Jordan's first album, Alexis Jordan, was released on February 25, 2011. She worked with producers like StarGate on the album. It reached number nine in the United Kingdom and number eleven in Australia.

Her first single, "Happiness", came out in September 2010. It used a sample from the Deadmau5 song "Brazil (2nd Edit)". In the United States, "Happiness" became her first number one song on the Hot Dance Club Songs chart. It also hit number one in Norway and the Netherlands. The song was a big hit in Australia and the United Kingdom, reaching number three. In Australia, "Happiness" sold over 210,000 copies, earning a triple platinum award.

"Good Girl" was her second single, released in February 2011. It debuted at number six on the UK Singles Chart. This gave Alexis her second top-10 hit in the UK. It also became her second number one song on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart. "Hush Hush" was released as the album's third single in May 2011.

Tours and Collaborations

In April 2012, Alexis started her first headline tour in the United Kingdom. She performed in London, Birmingham, and Manchester. In June and July 2011, she also opened for the British boy band JLS on their UK tour. She performed at T4 on the Beach in the UK, singing "Hush Hush" and "Good Girl".

Alexis also sang on Sean Paul's song "Got 2 Luv U". This song became a number one hit in several countries, including Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Norway. Alexis also had a small role in the movie Honey 2. In June 2012, she performed at Birmingham Pride. She sang some of her popular songs like "Good Girl" and "Got 2 Luv U".

Working on a Second Album

In October 2011, Alexis shared on Twitter that she was working on her second album. By November 2011, she was recording in New York with Stargate. She mentioned that the album was almost finished. She said she was writing about different things, including "girl power" and letting people get to know her better through her songs.

On January 15, 2013, a new song called "Acid Rain" was leaked online. It was planned to be the first song from her second album. "Acid Rain" used a sample from Bingo Players' song "Rattle". It was written by Sia and produced by Stargate. The music video for "Acid Rain" was released in February 2014. However, the song did not become a hit. After this, Alexis was no longer with Jay-Z's Roc Nation label.

Music Style

Alexis Jordan's first album featured dance-pop, pop, and R&B music. She described her music style as "versatile." She said she didn't want to be limited to just one type of music. She could sing pop, R&B/soul, ballads, and even hip-hop style songs. Alexis called her album's genre "universal." She explained that it wasn't just a pop dance record. It also had a bit of reggae and hip-hop, making it a mix of everything.

Alexis looks up to singers like Christina Aguilera, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Beyoncé. She also calls Michael Jackson "a big inspiration." She is also inspired by Billie Holiday's unique sound.

Discography

Studio albums

• Alexis Jordan (2011)

Film and Television Appearances

Film

Television

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Alexis Jordan (cantante) para niños

List of YouTubers