Melissa Steel facts for kids

Melissa Steel (born July 6, 1993) is an English singer. She is well-known for her first song "Kisses for Breakfast" with Popcaan. She also gained fame for her part in the song "I Loved You" by the duo Blonde.

About Melissa Steel

Early Life and Music Beginnings

Melissa Steel grew up in Bradford, a city in England. She went to Tong Leadership Academy and was even in the same class as Zayn Malik.

Melissa loved music from a very young age. She started performing when she was just seven years old! By the time she was 11, she had already written her own song and recorded it in a studio.

Building an Online Fan Base

In 2007, when Melissa was 14, she began sharing her music online. She uploaded videos of herself singing cover songs to YouTube. This helped her build a fan base of people from all over the world who enjoyed watching her videos.

While building her online presence through YouTube and Myspace, Melissa also worked hard in the studio. She started traveling to London to meet people in the music industry and make important connections.

Signing a Record Deal

All her hard work paid off! In 2014, Melissa signed a record deal with Atlantic Records UK. This was a big step in her music career.

Music Career Highlights

Breakthrough Songs in 2014

Melissa's big break came in July 2014. She was featured on a song called "Way We Are" by Kove. This song became popular and reached number 30 on the UK Singles Chart.

Just a few weeks later, on July 27, 2014, Melissa released her very first song as a lead artist. It was called "Kisses for Breakfast" and featured the Jamaican dancehall artist Popcaan. This song was a huge hit! It reached number ten on the UK Singles Chart, making it Melissa's first song to enter the top ten.

Awards and Collaborations

Melissa had a great year in 2014. She was nominated for a MOBO award for "Best Newcomer." She was also chosen for MTV's "Brand New for 2015" list, which highlights new artists to watch.

Melissa also had the chance to support Krishane when he opened for Ariana Grande on the UK part of her 'The Honeymoon' tour.

In December 2014, Melissa was featured on another popular song. This time, it was "I Loved You" by the duo Blonde. This song was also a big success, reaching number 7 on the UK chart. It even earned a Platinum award, meaning it sold a lot of copies!

Melissa Steel continues to make music and share her talent with fans.