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Amanda Blank
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| Birth name | Amanda Mallory McGrath |
| Born | March 10, 1983 |
| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Downtown Records |
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Amanda Blank, whose real name is Amanda Mallory McGrath, is an American singer and rapper. She was born on March 10, 1983. Amanda is also part of a performance art group called Sweatheart, based in Philadelphia.
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Early Life and Name
Amanda Blank grew up in Germantown, a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was born there in 1983. Amanda and her sisters lived in a row house, which is a type of house connected to others in a row. Her parents were both artists. Amanda chose her stage name, Amanda Blank, because she liked the character Jerri Blank from the TV show Strangers with Candy.
Her Music Career
Amanda Blank often works with another rapper named Naeem. They have made several songs together. One of their well-known songs is "Bump" from the album YoYoYoYoYo, released in 2006. Amanda's songs have also been featured in TV shows like CSI: NY and movies such as Observe and Report. Her song "Make It Take It" was even used in a commercial for McDonald's in 2010.
Solo Music and Albums
In 2007, Amanda Blank signed with Downtown Records. Her first solo album was called I Love You. It came out in August 2009. Famous producers like XXXChange, Diplo, and Dave Sitek helped create the album. Her first single from that album was "Might Like You Better."
Live Performances and Recent Work
Amanda Blank has performed as an opening act for other popular musicians. She has opened for the Canadian artist Peaches, the band Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and her label mate Santigold. More recently, she released a song called "Put Me Out" on May 16, 2019. In 2020, she was featured on the song "WooWooWoo" from Naeem's album Startisha.
Personal Life
Amanda Blank married Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders in September 2023.
Discography
Albums
- 2009: I Love You
Singles
- 2009: "Might Like You Better"
- 2009: "Shame on Me"
- 2019: "Put Me Out"
- 2020: "Oh Man"
- 2021: "Love You Again"
Featured Songs
- "Foul Mouth" – with Mouse on Mars
- "Quicksand (Mad Decent 2010 Rerub)" – with Major Lazer
- "A Volta" – with NASA
- "Bump" – with Spank Rock
- "Extraball" – with Yuksek
- "Loose" – with Bangers & Cash
- "What U Like" – with Major Lazer
- "Love Thing Part 3 (Only you)" – with Eli Escobar
- "Psycho Killa" – with The '87 Stick Up Kids
