Fan 3 (rapper)
Fan 3 | |
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Birth name | Allison Lurie |
Also known as | Allison Jayne |
Born |
Sherman Oaks, California, U.S. | December 4, 1987
Genres | Alternative/Indie |
Occupation(s) |
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Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2004–present |
Fan_3 (born December 4, 1987), born Allison Lurie in Sherman Oaks, California, is an American singer, rapper, and actress.[1] She released several songs in 2004 and 2005,[2] though she never released a full-length album, due to being dropped by her record label twice.[1]
Career
2000: Discovery
When she was 13, Lurie cut several songs at her home studio; one of them, "What They Gonna Think," was chosen to be included on the Lizzie McGuire soundtrack.[3] She was subsequently signed to Geffen Records.
2004-2005: Early Career
Music
In 2004, Fan_3 began releasing songs. One song she recorded, "Digits," was featured on the soundtrack for Shark Tale.[4] In December 2004, Radio Disney's "Jingle Jams" album featured a Christmas song by her, titled "I Love Christmas."[5] She also performed on the Radio Disney Jingle Jams tour. In 2005, her single "Geek Love," was a modest success, reaching number 68 on Billboard's Hot Single Sales chart[6] and being featured on a Radio Disney compilation.[7]
Acting
Fan_3 appeared in the television series "Darcy's Wild Life," playing herself in one episode.[8] She also recorded the show's theme song. Lurie also appeared in "Rap-Off," an episode Romeo!, as herself.[9]
Shelved Album
Plans were made for Fan_3 to release an album, tentatively titled "Let Me Clear My Throat," on March 19, 2005. A sampler of the album was released in late 2004, but the full-length album was never released, as she was dropped from her label prior to its release.[10]
2008-present: Shut Up Stella and new solo music
In 2008, Lurie formed Shut Up Stella, a pop/rock group, with Jessie Malakouti (AKA Eden XO) and Kristen Wagner.[11] She left the group after they were dropped by their record label.[12]
Fan_3 announced in 2010 that she is working on new music.[12] She began releasing covers and original music under another stage name, Allison Jane, through Vimeo,[13] MySpace,[14] and YouTube.[15]
Influences
Lurie has cited TLC, Destiny's Child, and Alanis Morissette[3] as some of her influences. She commented in an interview with PBS Kids that she got her stage name because she likes groups with 3 people in them.[3] Her music has drawn comparisons to Luscious Jackson, The Beastie Boys, and Fannypack.[16]
Personal life
Lurie's parents divorced when she was a child; she wrote her song "Broken Home" about the experience.[3] She came out as bisexual in 2009,[12] and graduated from Calabasas High School the same year.[12]
Discography
Songs[10]
- "Digits"
- "Geek Love" (#68 US Sales)[6]
- "Hey Boy"
- "Broken Home"
- "Let Me Clear My Throat"
Singles, EPs, etc.[10]
- "Geek Love" CD Single
- "Let Me Clear My Throat" EP
References
- 1 2 "Allison Lurie". IMDb. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ↑ "allison lurie". Allmusic. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 "It's My Life: fan_3". PBS Kids. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ↑ "Shark Tale review". Allmusic. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ↑ "Disneymania Presents: Wow! Christmas". Allmusic. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- 1 2 "Chart Search". Billboard.biz. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ↑ "Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 7 review". Allmusic. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ↑ "Darcy's Wild Life (2004–2006) Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ↑ "Rap Off". IMDb. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Fan_3 – Let Me Clear My Throat". Discogs. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ↑ "Shut Up Stella profile page". Facebook. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 "Allison Lurie - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ↑ "Allison Jayne "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" Cover". Vimeo. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ↑ "Allison Jayne". MySpace. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ↑ "Semi Precious Weapons - Allison Jayne". YouTube. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ↑ "fan_3". Napster. Retrieved 1 October 2016.