Paula Campbell facts for kids

Paula Campbell is an American R&B singer. She is from Baltimore, Maryland. Paula became known after being on Baltimore Idol in 2003. She made it to the top 8 contestants.

After the show, she worked with DJ Rod Lee. They made a song called "How Does it Feel." It featured a local rapper named Tim Trees. This song became very popular in the Baltimore area.

Her first album, Who Got Next?, came out in 2004. It was released by an independent music company called Blakbyrd Music. The album reached number 92 on the Billboard R&B charts. Paula also opened for Kanye West at a concert in Baltimore. She sang on a remix of Fat Joe's song "Lean Back." In 2009, she released a special album called 'Dreammaker'. She also won a music contest from Glamour magazine.

Paula's Early Life and Music Journey

Paula Campbell grew up in West Baltimore. She went to Frederick Douglass High School. Her first big chance came in 2003. She competed in Baltimore Idol and was one of the top 8 singers.

After Baltimore Idol, DJ Rod Lee from a Baltimore radio station contacted Paula. They teamed up to create the song "How Does it Feel." This song featured local rapper Tim Trees. It became a huge hit in Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Virginia. The song was number one for eight weeks straight.

In 2004, Paula released her first album. It was called Who Got Next?. An independent record company, Blakbyrd Music, released it. The album did well, reaching number 92 on the Billboard R&B charts.

Working with Big Names

Paula got to perform before Kanye West at a show in Baltimore. She also sang on a new version of Fat Joe's song "Lean Back." This helped her get noticed by more people across the country.

In 2005, she started writing songs for her second album. She then signed with Sony BMG, a big music company. They planned to release her next album, I Am Paula Campbell, in 2006. However, the album's release was delayed. It has not been officially released yet. In 2009, she put out her 'Dreammaker' album. This was a mix of new songs and street-style music.

Awards and Tours

Paula won a music contest held by Glamour magazine. She filmed a music video for her song "Ain't Nobody Stupid." The video was directed by the famous singer Ciara. The song "Ain't Nobody Stupid" was written by Ne-Yo. Paula toured with Ne-Yo in the summer of 2007. In 2009, Paula started her "I Am Paula Campbell Mini tour." She performed in the DMV area, which means Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.

Paula's Music Releases

Paula Campbell has released several songs and albums. Her first album, Who Got Next?, was a big step in her career.

Albums

• Who Got Next? (Blakbyrd Music Group)
  • Released: April 27, 2004
  • This album reached number 92 on the US R&B charts.
  • It sold about 300,000 copies independently.

• Dreammaker
  • Released: 2009
  • This was a special street album.

Popular Songs

• "How Does It Feel?" (featuring Tim Trees)
  • Released: 2004
  • This song was a big regional hit.

• "Take You Home"
  • Released: 2004
  • This song also appeared on her album Who Got Next?.

• "Where They Do That At" (featuring Dijohn Thomas, Dru Hill, Boss Man, Pork CHOP)
  • Released: 2008

• "I Can't Leave"
  • Released: 2008
  • This song was planned for her I Am Paula Campbell album.