Vassy (singer)

VASSY
Background information
Born Darwin, Australia
Genres R&B, Acid Jazz, Neo Soul, Dance
Occupations Singer, Songwriter
Years active 2003–present
Labels ABC Music, Ultra Records
Website [2]

Vasiliki Karagiorgos (born in Darwin, Australia), known mononymously as VASSY, is a Greek-Australian R&B singer-songwriter.[1] Vassy, whose parents are both Greek immigrants,[2] was discovered in 2003 after winning an Australian (Triple J) Unearthed radio contest[3][4] and quickly began to receive recognition in Australia for her vocal talent and style, heavily influenced by Billie Holiday. In late 2005, Vassy released her debut album My Affection.[5] followed by the release of her U.S. single "HISTORY" in 2010, which was on radio stations across the country.

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Biography

Vassy writes lyrics/produces & sings. She’s published by BMG. She's managed by Andre Recke and represented by Zync Music for Film/TV. She has written TV Campaigns for CHEVY, Hilton Hotels, Diet Sprite & The Ladders. She has written for TV shows Grey's Anatomy (ABC), Human Target (FOX), Love Games (Oxygen),The Hills, Bad Gilrs Club, (MTV) Drop Dead Diva (ShowTime) & Ugly Betty (ABC). Films When in Rome (Disney Movie Trailer), Last Holiday (Paramount Pictures), Powder Blue (Blue Snow Productions) and video games such as FIFA (EA Sports Video Game) & The Sims (Video Game).

She has placed songs with Recording Artists: Jessica Sutta (PussyCat Dolls), Lena Katina (t.A.T.u.), Tata Young (Thai Pop Star), Alessandra Amoroso (Italian Idol), Soraya (X Factor).

Vassy is also recognized for her philanthropy work with various charity groups in Australia. She was the Youth Ambassador for Australia Carers, an organization for young carers, people under the age of 26 who provide care in a family affected by illness, disability, mental health and/or drug or alcohol issues of one or more family members or friends.

Vassy put together various music/hip hop workshops in remote areas of Australia and New Caledonia including Indigenous communities and detention centers.

2010 – present: HISTORY and Up Coming music

Vassy released a single "History" produced by Richard Vission (“I Like That”, Madonna, Lady Gaga) & Chico Bennett through Ultra Records in early 2010 along with a national club tour around the USA. She is no longer under a recording contract.

Vassy has recently written with Tim Myers (One Republic), Billy Mann (Pink), Tracklacers (The Saturdays UK), FirstBorn (Nicki Minaj), Andrea Martin (Leona Lewis) & Sven Martin (Lena Katina).

News and Highlights

Discography

Albums

Singles

Guest appearances

References

  1. ^ "Vassy's star on rise", Darwin Palmerston Sun, 21 December 2005 
  2. ^ Coleman, Andy (18 July 2008), "Roll up for new Aussie sensation", Birmingham Mail 
  3. ^ "New stars unearthed", Sunday Territorian, 20 September 2003 
  4. ^ "Darwin star releases EP", Darwin Palmerston Sun, 19 January 2005 
  5. ^ "Spreading her wings", Northern Territory News, 14 October 2005 
  6. ^ [1]
  7. ^ http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1660827/ultra-music-fest-miami.jhtml
  8. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_zzOJmW5qM
  9. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9Tqse_t4KI
  10. ^ Crossen, Louise (7 January 2006), "My Affection review", The Courier-Mail 

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