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 is an American singer and actress. She was born on April 7, 1992, in Columbia, South Carolina. Alexis became well-known after appearing on the first season of America's Got Talent in 2006 when she was 14 years old.

Even though she was eliminated from the show, Alexis started uploading her own cover songs to YouTube. These videos became very popular, getting 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.

Alexis Jordan's 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 on February 25, 2011. Another popular song, "Good Girl", was released in February 2011. Alexis also sang on Sean Paul's song "Got 2 Luv U", which was a number one hit in Switzerland and Bulgaria.

Alexis Jordan's Early Life and Career

Growing Up and Starting Music

Jordan was born in Columbia, South Carolina.

Alexis Jordan was born on April 7, 1992. Her mother has African American, Native American, and European heritage, and her father is Puerto Rican. Alexis 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 show for the legendary singer Smokey Robinson at a concert honoring Stevie Wonder.

Becoming a TV Star

In 2006, Alexis auditioned for the first season of America's Got Talent. She sang Whitney Houston's "I Have Nothing" and impressed the judges. She made it to the semifinals of the show. Even though she was eliminated, one of the judges, Brandy, brought her back to compete again.

After the show, Alexis and her family moved to Atlanta. This helped her be closer to the music industry. While there, she continued to upload cover songs to YouTube and sent out her demo recordings. By 2008, her YouTube channel had millions of views!

Getting Discovered

Her popular YouTube videos 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 meeting led to Alexis becoming the very first artist signed to a new record label called StarRoc/Roc Nation. This label was a partnership between Stargate and Jay-Z's Roc Nation company.

Alexis Jordan's Music Albums

Her First Album: Alexis Jordan

Alexis Jordan's first album, named Alexis Jordan, was released on February 25, 2011. She worked on this album from 2007 to 2010 with producers like StarGate and Sandy Vee. The album did well in many countries. It reached number nine in the United Kingdom and number eleven in Australia.

Her song "Happiness" was released in September 2010. It became a number one hit on the Hot Dance Club Songs chart in the United States. It also topped the charts in Norway and the Netherlands. In Australia, "Happiness" sold over 210,000 copies, earning a triple platinum award.

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

Touring and Collaborations

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

She was also featured on Sean Paul's song "Got 2 Luv U". This song was a huge hit, reaching number one in Switzerland, the Netherlands, Norway, Bulgaria, and France. Alexis also made a small appearance in the movie Honey 2. In June 2012, she performed at Birmingham Pride. She also appeared as a musical guest on X Factor (Romania) in November 2012.

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 and said the album was almost finished. She mentioned writing about "girl power" and letting people get to know her better through her songs.

A new song called "Acid Rain" was leaked online in January 2013. It was planned to be the first song from her second album. The song 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, and Alexis later left Jay-Z's Roc Nation label.

Alexis Jordan's Personal Life

In 2014, Alexis Jordan married Luke Broadlick, who is an actor. They have three children together. Their daughter, Anora, was born in 2016. Their first son, Lincoln, was born in 2017, and their second son, Abel, was born in 2019.

Alexis Jordan's Musical Style

Her Sound and Inspirations

Alexis Jordan's first album featured a mix of dance-pop, pop, and R&B music. She described her music as "universal," meaning it has different styles. She said she didn't want to be limited to just one type of music. Her album included elements of reggae, hip-hop, and R&B.

Alexis has said that singers like Christina Aguilera, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Beyoncé have influenced her music. She also looks up to Michael Jackson, calling him "a big inspiration." She also likes the sound of Billie Holiday.

Alexis Jordan's Music Releases

Studio albums

• Alexis Jordan (2011)

Alexis Jordan in Film and TV

Film Appearances

Television Appearances

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Alexis Jordan (cantante) para niños

List of YouTubers