Sabrina Washington facts for kids
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Sabrina Washington
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| Birth name | Sabrina Fredrica Washington |
| Born | 27 October 1978 Harlesden, London, England |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Telstar, Reprise, Boomtunes, Swash |
Sabrina Fredrica Washington, born on October 27, 1978, is a talented British singer, actress, and businesswoman. She first became famous as the lead singer of the popular girl group Mis-Teeq. This group was known for its unique blend of UK garage and R&B music.
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Sabrina Washington was born in Harlesden, London. Her father was a reggae musician, which meant Sabrina grew up surrounded by music. This early exposure helped shape her love for singing and performing.
Mis-Teeq: The Girl Group Story
Sabrina's music journey started in 1999. She met Alesha Dixon at a dance school in London, and they quickly formed a duo. In 2000, they met Su-Elise Nash during auditions, and the three became a trio. Later, Zena McNally joined them, and they officially became the girl group Mis-Teeq.
Mis-Teeq signed with Inferno Records and released their first song, "Why?". After this, Zena McNally decided to leave the group. The remaining three members, Sabrina, Alesha, and Su-Elise, then signed a new record deal with Telstar Records.
Mis-Teeq quickly became very popular in Britain. Their music mixed R&B, garage, and rap, a style they called "U.K. Urban."
Mis-Teeq's Success and Hit Songs
While in Mis-Teeq, Sabrina and the group achieved great success. They had seven songs that reached the top 10 in the UK charts. Their first two albums also sold over two million copies, earning them "double platinum" status. Mis-Teeq sold more than 12 million records around the world.
In the United States, Mis-Teeq also had success on the Billboard Dance Charts. Their songs "One Night Stand" and "Scandalous" both reached the top 5. Their album, Mis-Teeq, also did well on the US charts and won a Soul Train Lady of Soul Award for Best R&B/Soul Album.
First Album: Lickin' on Both Sides
Sabrina, Alesha, and Su-Elise released their first album, Lickin' on Both Sides, in 2001. This album featured popular songs like "All I Want," "One Night Stand," "B with Me," and "Roll On / This Is How We Do It." The album sold over 600,000 copies in the UK.
Second Album: Eye Candy
In 2003, Mis-Teeq released their second album, Eye Candy. This album included hit songs such as "Scandalous," "Can't Get it Back," and "Style." "Scandalous" became one of their most successful songs, reaching number 2 in the UK and the US dance charts. It was even featured in the movie Catwoman and in commercials for Armani perfume.
After releasing two successful albums, Mis-Teeq toured the United States in 2004. They also released an American album called Mis-Teeq, which was a collection of songs from their first two albums.
In 2005, Mis-Teeq released a "greatest hits" album. Their last song together was "Shoo Shoo Baby," which was part of the soundtrack for the Disney animated film Valiant. The group officially disbanded in 2005.
After Mis-Teeq: Solo Career and TV
After Mis-Teeq broke up, Sabrina Washington became a television personality. In 2008, she won Celebrity Scissorhands, a TV show where celebrities learn to cut hair. In 2009, she appeared on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, a reality show where celebrities live in a jungle. She was one of the last contestants remaining, finishing in sixth place.
In April 2010, Sabrina released her first solo song, "OMG (Oh My Gosh)." This song became very popular across Europe and was number 1 in Poland for three weeks. In 2012, she started her own record label called Swash Music. Through her label, she released songs like Hit it Hard and Make It Hot, which also reached number 1 in Poland and other parts of Europe.
Recent Music and TV Appearances
After taking a break from music, Sabrina made a comeback in October 2019. She released two new songs called "Gone" and "My Life." These songs were first played on BBC Radio 1Xtra.
In October 2019, Sabrina also appeared on a TV show called "Don't Hate the Playaz." This show made history as the first British primetime program to feature an all-female panel of black women.
Sabrina has also started her own homeware brand called Home by SW.
Filmography
- Catwoman, 2004
- Grand Theft Auto V, 2012
- Uncanny X-Men, 2013
