Lauriana Mae
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| Born | 18 January 1983 Red Bank, New Jersey |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2003–present |
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Lauriana Mae (born January 18, 1983) is an American pop, R&B and soul singer-songwriter.[1] She has collaborated with musicians such as CeeLo Green, Kwamé and B.o.B.[2][3] In 2013, she performed guest vocals on "Only You" with Green. She will release her debut EP, Love Mae, in November 2016.[needs update]
Early life
Mae was born in Red Bank, New Jersey. She was influenced by Etta James, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald.[4] Mae began singing at home inspired by her mother, who spotted her talent at an early age. Mae joined a church choir; that gave her the confidence to audition for a performing arts high school, where she was accepted. She majored in vocal music. Mae began performing at local talent shows, auditioning for various gigs and working with different groups. She was originally with a band called The Pains. She was later part of the show Popstars group Scene 23.[5]
2010s
In 2015, Mae had an extended play album called City of Diamonds. This album had hip hop and R&B music on it.[6] In 2016, Mae collaborated with singer-songwriter and rapper Dreezy for Mae's R&B song "LOL".[7] In late 2016 or early 2017, Mae released a full album called Can't Go Back featuring Dreezy and Wu-Tang Clan rapper Raekwon.[8]
Discography
Albums
- Can't Go Back (2017)
Eps
- Love Mae (EP) (2011)
- City of Diamonds (EP) (2015)
Singles
- They Don't Know (2010)
- Like A Drum (Beat It) (2011)
- Money Mae (2011)
- Protect Your Neck (2015)
- LOL (feat. Dreezy) (2017)
References
- ^ "Lauriana Mae". Artist Direct. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ^ "Lauriana Mae". All Music. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ^ "Kwame". Hip Hop Scriptures. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
- ^ "Getting to Know Lauriana Mae". The Singers Room. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
- ^ "Lauriana Mae". Artist Direct. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ^ "City of Diamonds". Album Kings. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- ^ "Lauriana Mae feat. Dreezy". This is R&B. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ "Singer Lauriana Mae Delivers 'Can't Go Back' Album". The Billboard. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
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