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Bridget Kelly
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| Birth name | Bridget Kelly |
| Born | April 8, 1986 New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | EMPIRE The Initiative Group |
Bridget Kelly, born on April 8, 1986, is an American singer and songwriter from New York City. She is known for her R&B music. Bridget has written songs for other famous artists, including Kelly Clarkson. In 2008, she signed a music contract with Roc Nation, a record label owned by the well-known rapper Jay-Z.
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About Bridget Kelly
Early Life and Music Start (1986–2010)
Bridget Kelly was born in New York City. She has a mixed background, with family from both the Bahamas and Ireland. She went to Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in Manhattan. This school is famous for helping young artists develop their talents.
In 2008, Bridget signed a deal with Jay-Z's record label, Roc Nation. This was a big step in her music career. She often performed with Jay-Z, singing the part usually sung by Alicia Keys in their hit song "Empire State of Mind". She performed this song with him on many big stages. These included TV shows like Friday Night with Jonathan Ross and Later...with Jools Holland. She also sang it during the Coldplay Viva la Vida tour. Bridget even performed at the 9/11 memorial service.
Bridget Kelly also joined Jay-Z for performances at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2009. She sang "Empire State of Mind" at major music festivals. These included the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Bonnaroo Music Festival in 2010. She also performed on Saturday Night Live and at other big concerts around the world.
In September 2010, Bridget Kelly appeared on the cover of Honey Magazine. In the interview, she described her music. She said it mixes R&B, soul, and rock. She also mentioned that artists like Alicia Keys, Alanis Morissette, and Pink influenced her style.
Releasing New Music (2011–2013)
In 2011, Bridget Kelly worked with Frank Ocean on a song for her first album. This song became "Thinking Bout Forever". Bridget said it was a very personal song. In July 2011, Roc Nation announced this song would be her first single. However, Frank Ocean later shared his own version of the song online. This caused some confusion, as many people thought his version was the original. Bridget was okay with his decision. She just wanted people to know her version was also important.
Bridget worked with many famous music producers for her first album. These included The-Dream, Ne-Yo, and Jerry Wonda. Before her full album came out, she released a shorter collection of songs. This was called an extended play (EP). Her first EP, Every Girl, was released on October 19, 2011. It included her version of "Thinkin Bout You".
In August 2012, her first official single, "Special Delivery", was released. Her second single, "Street Dreamin", came out in May 2013. This song featured the American rapper Kendrick Lamar. Both songs became popular on urban radio stations.
In November 2013, Bridget announced a second EP. She also said her first full album would be released in 2014. The new EP, called Cut to... Bridget Kelly, had six songs. It included "Special Delivery". Bridget said the songs on this EP were about love and feelings. She hoped people who had been in relationships could connect with them. This EP was available for free download in December 2013.
New Beginnings (2014–Present)
In June 2014, Bridget Kelly decided to leave Roc Nation after six years. She chose to release her music independently. This means she would manage her own music releases. After leaving, she put out two new songs. These were "I Won't Cry" and "Almost More". They gave fans a taste of her new music.
She continued working with producer Jerry Wonda on her new album. The album's title was changed to All or Nothing. It was released in 2017. Bridget also appeared on the TV show Love and Hip Hop: Hollywood. She was a supporting cast member for two seasons, from 2017 to 2018.
Music Releases
Studio Albums
- All or Nothing (2017)
- Reality Bites (2018)
EPs (Extended Plays)
- Every Girl (2011)
- Cut to... Bridget Kelly (2013)
- Summer of 17 (2015)
- The Great Escape (2019)
