Paula Campbell facts for kids

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

After the show, she worked with DJ Rod Lee on a song called "How Does it Feel." It featured rapper Tim Trees and became very popular in her area. This success led to her first album, Who Got Next?, released in 2004. It reached number 92 on the Billboard R&B music charts. Paula Campbell has also opened for Kanye West and won a music contest from Glamour magazine.

About Paula Campbell

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

After Baltimore Idol, DJ Rod Lee from Baltimore radio station 92Q contacted Paula. They created the song "How Does it Feel" together. 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, Who Got Next?. It was released on an independent company called Blakbyrd Music. The album reached number 92 on the Billboard R&B charts.

Music Career Highlights

Paula Campbell opened a show for famous artist Kanye West in Baltimore. She also sang on a remix of Fat Joe's song "Lean Back." This remix gained some attention across the country.

In 2005, she started writing songs for her second album. She then signed with Sony BMG in May of that year. Sony BMG planned to release her second album, I Am Paula Campbell, in late 2006. However, the album's release was delayed.

In 2009, she released a collection of songs called Dreammaker. This was a mixtape or street album.

Awards and Tours

Paula Campbell won a music contest held by Glamour magazine. As part of her prize, she filmed a music video for her song "Ain't Nobody Stupid." The video was directed by the singer Ciara. The song "Ain't Nobody Stupid" was written by the artist Ne-Yo. Paula Campbell toured with Ne-Yo in the summer of 2007.

In 2009, Paula Campbell started her "I Am Paula Campbell Mini tour." This tour took place in the DMV area, which includes Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

Paula Campbell's Music

Paula Campbell has released several music projects. Her first album was a big step in her career.

Albums

• Who Got Next? (Blakbyrd Music Group)
  • Released: April 27, 2004
  • Chart position: Reached #92 on the U.S. R&B charts.
  • Sales: Sold 300,000 copies independently.

• Dreammaker
  • Released: 2009

Singles

• "How Does It Feel?" (featuring Tim Trees) - Released in 2004.
• "Take You Home" - Released in 2004, reached #120 on the U.S. R&B charts.
• "Where They Do That At" (featuring Dijohn Thomas, Dru Hill, Boss Man, Pork CHOP) - Released in 2008.
• "I Can't Leave" - Released in 2008, from the album I Am Paula Campbell.