Camille Purcell

'Camille'
Background information
Birth name	Camille Purcell
Origin	London, England
Genres	Pop, R&B
Associated acts	Tinchy Stryder, The Saturdays

Camille, full name Camille Angelina Purcell, is an ASCAP award-winning British singer, songwriter, vocal arranger and vocal producer from South London, England signed to Sony ATV Publishing. She is known for writing The Saturdays first number one single "What About Us", for her work on Little Mix's album 'Salute', and for co-writing Jessie J's official Kick-Ass 2 soundtrack song 'Hero', as well as JLS' final single 'Billion Lights'. Her vocals are featured on Tinchy Stryder's 2012 single "Help Me".^[1] Camille has worked with other artists such as James Arthur, Little Mix, Ella Henderson, Leona Lewis, Wiley, Charlie Brown, Angel Haze, Loveable Rogues, Luminites, A*M*E, Conor Maynard, and Rita Ora.

Early life

Camille is of Jamaican descent, and started singing from the age of three. Camille enjoyed going to church from a very young age, and was heavily involved in the youth gospel choir, where she learnt about harmonies, melody, and pitch. Her family loved music, and Camille's early life was influenced by artists such as Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Bob Marley and Earth Wind and Fire as well as other noted Motown and RnB artists.

Camille took part in many school productions and plays and studied part-time at the Sylvia Young Theatre School to strengthen her singing, dancing and acting skills. However Camille was encouraged to focus on her education, which her parents always placed paramount over extra-curricular activities. Camille then decided to finish her school, sixth form and university qualifications before embarking upon a full-time career in music.

Career beginnings

Camille began working with producers in London where she began a body of musical work. It was here that Camille's songwriting capabilities came to the forefront. Camille developed a skill for writing great songs across pop, R&B, hip hop and dubstep genres.^{[citation needed]}

Camille's first UK feature release was an uncredited vocal on Tinchy Stryder's single Help Me,^[1] where she sung the chorus and bridge. Camille also wrote the chorus for UK rap group 'Roll Deep' on their summer single 'All Or Nothing', and her vocals are also featured.

The Saturdays "What About Us"

Camille co-wrote The Saturdays' first number one single "What About Us" featuring Sean Paul. The track was produced by Art Bastian and was recorded at Rollover Studios in London, and served as the band's first US single.

Little Mix "Salute" Album

Camille worked with Little Mix and various producers to create three songs on Little Mix's album 'Salute', released November 11, 2013 - 'Nothing Feels Like You', 'Boy' and 'Good Enough'. 'Boy' was exclusively previewed by The Guardian on November 5 and received rave reviews, with tastemakers and fans calling it 'an ode to Destiny's Child'.

To Date

Camille has co-written the official Kick-Ass 2 film soundtrack song 'Hero', recorded by Jessie J. Camille has also co-written JLS' farewell single "Billion Lights" with songwriter Ali Tennant. The track was produced by Sandy Vee and will serve as the band's final UK release.

Awards

Camille won the prestigious ASCAP 'Foundation Stone Award' which recognises the talent of new songwriters, presented by Paul Williams and Sean Divine at the 2013 ASCAP awards in London.

References

External links

• Camille on Twitter