Alesha Dixon
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Alesha Dixon is a singer and at the same time a songwriter from United Kingdom. She wrote and record her solo debut album, Fired Up, working together with producers including Richard X, Xenomania, Johnny Douglas, Brian Higgins, Estelle and Paul Epworth.
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[edit] About
Alesha Anjanette Dixon was born on October 7, 1978 in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK. In 1999, Dixon joined a dance class, Dance Attic, where she met Sabrina Washington. The two later on got acquainted with Su-Elise Nash. The trio then signed with Telstar Records adding Zena McNally to the line-up of Mis-Teeq. The band released their debut single “Why?”. Shortly after the single was out, McNally departed from the band to pursue her solo career. Mis-Teeq continued releasing three albums.
When Dixon departed from the trio she signed with Polyder Records for a three-album deal. She wrote materials for her debut, Fired Up, which was released 2006. The single “Lipstick” was at #14 on the UK Single Charts. The single was #1 on in Japan. It was followed by “Knockdown” which charted at #25. In 2008, Dixon released, The Alesha Show under Asylum Records.
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Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Alesha Show | Certified Platinum in U.K. |
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | Album | Irish Albums Chart | Swiss Albums Chart | UK Albums Chart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Alesha Show | 64 | 54 | 11 |
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[edit] Tours & Concerts
Oct 20 2009 - Royal Centre Nottingham
Oct 21 2009 - Hexagon Reading
Oct 23 2009 - St. David’s Cardiff
Oct 26 2009 - Philharmonic Liverpool
Oct 27 2009 - ABC Glasgow
Oct 28 2009 - City Hall Newcastle
Oct 30 2009 - Apollo Manchester
Nov 2 2009 - Corn Exchange Cambridge
Nov 3 2009 - Symphony Hall Birmingham
Nov 4 2009 - Colston Hall Bristol
Nov 6 2009 - Leas Cliff Hall Fokestone
Nov 9 2009 - Regent Ipswich
Nov 10 2009 - Cliffs Pavilion Southend
Nov 12 2009 - Shepherds Bush Empire London
Nov 16 2009 - Engine Shed Lincoln
Nov 17 2009 - Guildhall Southampton
Nov 19 2009 - Dome Brighton
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 February 20, 2008 Victor Records |
 November 24, 2008: Asylum |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "Lipstick" | Polydor | Fired Up |
| "Knockdown" | Polydor | Fired Up | |
| 2008 | "The Boy Does Nothing" | Asylum Records | The Alesha Show |
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[edit] Contemporaries
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[edit] Trivia
- She first found fame in the all-female R&B trio Mis-Teeq.
- She became a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing and eventually won.
[edit] Reviews
- Alesha Dixon has witty and fun beats. Her rhythm is smooth and upbeat. She knows how to play with her words coming out catchy.--ericgo 08:00, 10 July 2009 (PST)
