Angelique Sabrina

Angelique Sabrina
Born Angelique Sabrina White
February 6, 1998
Nassau, Bahamas
Occupation actress, vocalist, dancer

Musical career

Genres
Instruments
  • vocals
Years active 2010–present
Labels White Ocean Entertainment, LLC
Website angeliquesabrina.com

Angelique Sabrina (born February 7, 1998) is a singer, songwriter, dancer, actress and performer from The Bahamas.

Early life

Angelique was born February 7, 1998 in the Bahamas and was brought up in a family with an extensive musical background. Her music producer father, Gregg White, was the first to sign alternative hip-hop group Arrested Development. Angelique grew up as a student of music. She began studying piano, guitar, and drums as a child and spent extensive personal time studying the great works of Broadway, Disney Classics, and historical music artists like Frank Sinatra and Diana Ross.

Her first live performance was at a talent pageant that she entered herself into at the age of 9. She performed an original song that she wrote especially for that occasion and placed first runner-up. Angelique went on to perform at numerous school performances and events. Angelique's first original songs began playing on local radio stations in The Bahamas while she was still 11 years-old.

Personal life

Sabrina has a youtube channel that she operates with her brother, Tristan White. Their youtube page is called "TristAngie Productions". They usually ask their viewers for challenges and choose one to do when Sabrina isn't in the studio. She spends a lot of time in the studio working on more music.

Music career

At the age of 12, with support from her parents, she began intensive studio recording and vocal training. Her YouTube videos attracted the attention of veteran radio executive Gary Bernstein, who formed a partnership with Angelique's father to co-manage her career.

Angelique's first single,"Pull Up",[1] was released in the summer of 2012 and quickly received international radio play.[2] The single's music video premiered with MTV Buzzworthy,[3] who coined Angelique "the next Rihanna". The music video for "Pull Up" caught the attention of television producer and host Ryan Seacrest,[4] and was featured by top teen outlets including J-14,[4] Hollywire,[5] and Crushable, which featured her as the "next big thing". [6]

"Pull Up" reached #1 on Jamaica's top entertainment channel, HYPE TV. It has also received high-rotation airplay on Sirius-XM "20 on 20" and has been featured on New York City's Z100 "Discover NEW! Music" page.[7] She filmed the remix video for "Pull Up" with over 400 of the top cheerleaders and dancers from the NFL, NBA, MLS and AHL teams.

Angelique's next single "Stop Sign" featuring Shontelle premiered on MTVU on April 3, 2013.[8] Behind-the-scenes footage of Angelique on set Shontelle and YouTube star Andrea Russett was shot and exclusively premiered online by J-14 Magazine.[9] The single's music video debuted at #1 during its first week on HYPE TV, a Jamaican entertainment channel.[7]

In July 2013, Angelique was named as one of the Top 40 Under 40 in the Bahamas.[10]

Cable Bahamas, Ltd.

Angelique recently made history after signing an endorsement deal as the new spokesperson with Cable Bahamas, Ltd., the leading communications provider in the Bahamas. She is the second and youngest face to ever receive the honor.

The provider is currently revamping their products, and Angelique is a part of this new and revitalized initiative where she will be featured in numerous commercials.[11]

As part of Cable Bahamas, the provider released a short film in July 2013 of Angelique singing the Bahamian national anthem, "March On, Bahamaland." The video was filmed on six major islands and landmarks in the Bahamas, with a huge choir and marching band finale.[12]

The deal ended when Angelique Sabrina was a victim of private exploitation in late December 2014. The ordeal cost her image.

Performances

In 2012, she played a sold out show at New York City's Webster Hall with Ryan Beatty.

In 2012 the Bahamian government asked Angelique to perform for Sir Sidney Poitier during a ceremony in their home country. Angelique wrote a song dedicated to Poitier. "The Measure of a Man" was written and performed live by Angelique for Sir Sidney Poitier and the audience, composed of celebrities including Oprah Winfrey.

Discography

Singles:

Other Tracks:

Other projects

Sabrina contributed to the WAT-AAH! 1ACT GIVE BACK benefit in New York City, which benefited families affected by Hurricane Sandy.[13]

Awards, features, and nominations

Angelique has been featured by top national and international outlets including MTV,[14] Z100,[15] Billboard's The Beat,[16] RyanSeacrest.com,[17] AOL Music,[18] Celebuzz,[19] Profiles 98,[20] M Magazine,[21] J-14,[22] FanLaLa,[23] Hollywire,[24] Kidzbop,[25] and PopCrush.[26] Stylezine Magazine named her their "2012 Entertainer of the Year". She was chosen to sing the Bahamian National Anthem, "March on Bahamaland" at the 2014 IAAF World Championships. [27]

References

  1. Sabrina, Angelique. "Angelique Sabrina- Pull Up Official Music Video". YouTube. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
  2. Kay, Felix. "ARTIST TO WATCH: Angelique Sabrina". Young Hollywood. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
  3. Rubenstein, Jenna Hally. "Video Premiere: Angelique Sabrina, 'Pull Up'". MTV Buzzworthy. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Quizon, Sabrina. "Angelique Sabrina Is On The Rise & Teaches You How To 'Pull Up' [VIDEO]". RyanSeacrest.com. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
  5. "Angelique Sabrina Chats About 'Pull Up' & Being Compared to Rihanna!". Hollywire. Retrieved 1 May 2013. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
  6. Henderson, Garnet. "The Next Big Thing: The 15 Music Artists You’ll Know In A Year". Crushable. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
  7. 7.0 7.1 "Angelique Sabrina Premieres Star-Studded Music Video". PR Newswire. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  8. "Angelique Sabrina 'Stop Sign'". mtvU. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  9. "J-14 Video: Behind-the-Scenes of Angelique Sabrina's "Stop Sign"". J-14. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  10. "40 For 40". The Tribune. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
  11. "Angelique Sabrina becomes the young fresh face of Cable Bahamas". The Freeport News. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
  12. "'March On, Bahamaland' Featuring Angelique Sabrina". Nu Woman. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
  13. "Ryan Beatty, Angelique Sabrina, and Jordan Newt Give Back at NYC Event". J-14. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  14. Hally Rubenstein, Jenna. "Video Premiere: Angelique Sabrina Featuring Shontelle, 'Stop Sign'". MTV Buzzworthy. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  15. "Angelique Sabrina". Do512. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  16. Brooks, Jonathan. "The Beat 4/4: Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne in 'High School,' Angelique Sabrina Interview". Billboard. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  17. Quizon, Sabrina. "Angelique Sabrina Is On The Rise & Teaches You How To 'Pull Up' [VIDEO]". RyanSeacrest.com. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  18. "Angelique Sabrina". AOL Music. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  19. Chung, Gabrielle. "Meet & Greet: Singer Angelique Sabrina Talks Rihanna Comparisons — 'I Completely Understand It'". Celebuzz. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  20. "Angelique Sabrina – Debut Single Stop Sign!". Profiles 98. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  21. "M Exclusive Q&A: Hot new artist, Angelique Sabrina!". M Magazine. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  22. "J-14 Exclusive Q&A with Angelique Sabrina". J-14. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  23. "Artist Alert: Angelique Sabrina". FanLaLa. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  24. "Angelique Sabrina Chats About 'Pull Up' & Being Compared to Rihanna!". Hollywire. Retrieved 2 May 2013. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
  25. "Music's "Pull Up" - Angelique Sabrina Video - Angelique Sabrina is calling all the shots in her brand new music video!". Kidzbop. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  26. Shetler, Scott. "ANGELIQUE SABRINA, 'STOP SIGN' - SONG PREMIERE". PopCrush. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  27. Kay, Felix. "ARTIST TO WATCH: Angelique Sabrina". Young Hollywood. Retrieved 2 May 2013.