Joelle Hadjia
| Joelle Hadjia | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Joanne Hadjia[1] |
| Born | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Genres | |
| Occupations |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Voski Music Group |
| Associated acts | Good Question |
| Website | misjoelle.com |
Joelle Hadjia (born November 7, 1990 in Sydney, Australia) is an Australian singer best known for competing in the fourth season of The X Factor Australia as part of the duo Good Question and in the fifth season as a solo singer.
Early life
Joelle Hadjia is from Sydney, New South Wales.[3][2] She was a student at the University of Western Sydney.[4]
Career
Hadjia released her first single entitled "Thought It Was You" which was produced by Sergio 'Don Dolla' Selim.[5][6] Following the disbandment of Good Question, Hadjia announced that she would return to her solo career.
2012–2013: The X Factor Australia
After Kristina Adesuwa discovered Hadjia on YouTube, they formed a duo called Good Question.[citation needed] The duo auditioned for the fourth season of The X Factor Australia, singing "Wild Ones" by American rapper Flo Rida and Sia Furler, where they got four yeses.[7] On the first day of super bootcamp, they performed "Back for Good" by the British pop group Take That. On August 25, 2012, Good Question performed "Get Yourself Back Home" by Gym Class Heroes on the talk show Weekend Sunrise.[8]
Hadjia auditioned for the fifth season of The X Factor Australia as a solo artist, in her home town of Sydney, singing "Don't You Worry Child" by Swedish House Mafia. She gained two out of three yeses with judge Redfoo feeling the she didn't have "The X Factor", despite this she advanced to the super bootcamp stage of the competition.[9] On the first day of super bootcamp, Hadjia sang an rendition of "I'm with You" by Avril Lavigne, advancing to the second stage of bootcamp.[9] On the second day, she sang "E.T." by Katy Perry.[9] On the final day of bootcamp, Hadjia performed "Big Girls Don't Cry" by Fergie to the judges and a live audience of one thousand, advancing to the home visits.[9] Hadjia was announced to compete in the Under 24 Girls category being mentored by Redfoo.[9] At the home visits, Hadjia sang "Read All About It, Pt. III" by Emeli Sande for Redfoo and his assistant will.i.am.[9] Hadjia advanced to the live shows stage.[9] At the first week of the live shows, Redfoo chose Hadjia to sing "Sweet Nothing" by Calvin Harris, and she advanced to the second week of the live shows.[10][11]
In week four of the live shows, she sang "True Love" by Pink causing judge Ronan Keating to say "Every week, every single week we're in the same situation. This isn't you, this isn't the right song" and also leaving him to question Redfoo by saying "I don't know if you guys are not working together but I'm just not getting it. It's not happening."[12] In week five of the live shows, Hadjia fell into the bottom two alongside Jiordan Tolli but was eliminated after Keating, Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Danii Minogue all chose to save Tolli.[13] Hadjia's version of "Joey" debuted on the ARIA Singles Chart at number 33,[14] but fell to number 81 the following week.[15]
Performances on The X Factor
denotes having reached the ARIA Singles Chart.[14] Hadjia performed the following songs on The X Factor:
| Show | Theme | Song | Original artist | Order | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audition | Free choice | "Don't You Worry Child" | Swedish House Mafia | N/A | Through to super bootcamp |
| Super bootcamp 1 | Solo performance | "I'm with You" | Avril Lavigne | Through to super bootcamp 2 | |
| Super bootcamp 2 | Group performance | "E.T." | Katy Perry | Through to super bootcamp 3 | |
| Super bootcamp 3 | Solo performance | "Big Girls Don't Cry" | Fergie | Through to home visits | |
| Home visits | Free choice | "Read All About It, Pt. III" | Emeli Sande | Through to live shows | |
| Week 1 | Judges' Choice | "Sweet Nothing" | Calvin Harris | 11 | Safe |
| Week 2 | Legends[16] | "Rude Boy" | Rihanna | 2 | Bottom two |
| Final Showdown[17] | "Give Me Love" | Ed Sheeran | 2 | Saved | |
| Week 3 | Top 10 Hits[18] | "Locked Out of Heaven" | Bruno Mars | 7 | Safe |
| Week 4 | Latest and Greatest[12] | "True Love" | Pink | 4 | Safe |
| Week 5 | Rock[19] | "Joey" | Concrete Blonde | 3 | Bottom two |
| Final Showdown | "A Thousand Miles" | Vanessa Carlton | 1 | Eliminated |
After The X Factor
Hadjia announced she is working on new music.[citation needed] Her single "Save Me" will be released early 2014.
Artistry
Hadjia's voice is described as soulful with a pop and R&B twist.[citation needed] She cites Beyoncé, Drake, Rihanna, The Weeknd, Chris Brown, Lauryn Hill, Keri Hilson, Jessie J, John Legend, Rita Ora, Kelly Rowland, Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift as her musical influences.[2][9]
Personal life
Hadjia is currently dating South Sydney Rabbitohs rugby league player Sam Burgess.[1]
Discography
Other charted songs
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [14] | ||
| "Joey" | 2013 | 33 |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Moran, Jonathon (23 September 2013). "X Factor star Joelle Hadjia pays tribute to support of boyfriend and Rabbitohs star Sam Burgess". The Daily Telegraph (News Limited). Retrieved 3 November 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Mis Joelle "I will remain focused and maintain my balance, I will not allow the endless mysteries of life to discourage my potential" X Factor Finalist". Facebook. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ↑ "The X Factor reveals the Top 12 ahead of live shows". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ↑ "UWS student returns to X Factor". University of Western Sydney. 25 July 2013.
- ↑ Joelle - Thought It Was You (Produced By Sergio 'Don Dolla' Selim) , Retrieved Jul 7, 2011.
- ↑ Joelle - Thought It Was You (Produced By Sergio 'Don Dolla' Selim) ©2011 VOSKI MUSIC GROUP, Retrieved Jul 7, 2011.
- ↑ X-Factor's Auditions 3, Retrieved Aug 22, 2012.
- ↑ Sunrise : X-Factor's Good Question LIVE on Sunrise , Retrieved Aug 25, 2012.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 "Joelle". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ↑ "It's time. To face. The judges' song choice.". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. 24 August 2013. Retrieved 25 August 2013.
- ↑ "The X Factor Australia Live Shows – Adira–Belle Are Sent Home". Take 40 Australia. MCM Entertainment. 26 August 2013. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Song List: Latest and Greatest". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. 13 September 2013. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ↑ 's-girls-face-off! "The X Factor Australia Live Decider – Joelle Is Sent Home After RedFoo's Girls Face Off!". Take 40 Australia. MCM Entertainment. 24 September 2013. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 Ryan, Gavin (28 September 2013). "ARIA Singles: Katy Perry Roar Spends 5th Week at No. 1". Noise11. Noise Network. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
- ↑ Ryan, Gavin (5 October 2013). "ARIA Singles: Katy Perry Equals Katy Perry With Roar". Noise11. Noise Network. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
- ↑ "Samantha Jade returns and Adira–Belle say goodbye". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. 26 August 2013. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
- ↑ "The X Factor Australia – Cat Vas Is Sent Home!". Take 40 Australia. MCM Entertainment. 2 September 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
- ↑ "Song List: Top 10 Hits". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. 6 September 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
- ↑ "Foo forced to farewell Ellie Lovegrove". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. 16 September 2013. Retrieved 17 September 2013.
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