Christina Novelli

Christina Novelli

Christina Novelli performing for an Odin Works event at Nextdoor in Honolulu, Hawaii
May 15, 2014
Background information
Birth name Christina Monique Novelli
Born 27 November 1985
Southampton, England
Genres EDM, House, Electronic Dance, Trance
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, DJ,
Instruments Vocals, Guitar, Drums, Production
Years active 2012–present
Labels Rising/Nervous, Maelstrom/Black Hole, Aropa/Armada, Euphonic, Garuda, Dance Therapy, Tone Diary, Ultra
Website www.christina-novelli.com

Christina Novelli (born 27 November 1985) is a British DJ and vocalist who resides in London. She is the daughter of Jean-Christophe Novelli, a French celebrity chef.[1]

Early career

At the age of 17, influenced by the music of Motown, Johnny Cash, Elvis, Tina Turner, Lauryn Hill,[2][3] Novelli started fronting her own bands.[4] In 2011 Novelli starred in a reality TV show on Channel 5 called Candy Bar Girls, a documentary series revealing the lives and loves of the staff and regulars at the world-famous Candy Bar in Soho, London.[5] While on the show, Novelli could be seen performing a mix of some of her own material along with many covers, making them her own. Some of the songs she sang were Goo Goo Dolls', ‘Iris’, Damien Rice’s ‘Cannonball’ and Bruno Mars’ ‘Just the way you are.'[6]

Breakthrough 2012-2013

In early 2012, Novelli collaborated with EDM producer and DJ Gareth Emery, on the track 'Concrete Angel'. By June of the same year, 'Concrete Angel' had entered the Billboard (magazine) at #15 on the 'Dance Music' charts, and currently has over 20 million views on YouTube.[7][8] Since then, Novelli has also collaborated with the likes of Dash Berlin and Armin Van Buuren. In December 2013, "Satellite" by Justin Caruso & Dave Audé featuring Christina Novelli, debuted as the #47 Dance Club Song in Billboard (magazine).[9]

DJ career from 2013 to present

In 2013 Novelli began DJing all over the world including iconic venues LIV Miami, Pacha NYC, and Ultra Music Festival. Her DJ style is house music, but she also plays hip-hop, trap, hard style, and trance. Novelli launched a radio show called #TITS in March 2014, the acronym stands for 'This Is The Sound'. She is set to release her debut solo record in 2014..

Awards and nominations

Christina Novelli and Gareth Emery's song 'Concrete Angel' was nominated for the 28th Annual International Dance Music Awards for 'Best Trance Track' of 2013.[10]

Discography

Collaborations

References

  1. ↑ channel5.com: Channel 5 Candy Bar Girls
  2. ↑ reverbnation.com: About Christina Novelli
  3. ↑ http://www.oceanradiochilled.com: THE BEAUTIFUL VOICES : BEGINNING OF A SERIES : CHRISTINA NOVELLI
  4. ↑ gaystarnews.com: Bisexual singer Christina Novelli on her love affair with music and cooking
  5. ↑ channel5.com: Real lesbians. Real lives. No cliches
  6. ↑ altsounds.com: Christina Novelli at the Candy Bar, London [Live]
  7. ↑ fandalism.com: Ben Collier Pianist in London, United Kingdom
  8. ↑ YouTube: Gareth Emery - Concrete Angel
  9. ↑ billboard.com: Chart Highlights
  10. ↑ IDMA Nomination: Winter Music Conference 2014

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