Kalenna Harper
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Kalenna Kalenna Vick |
| Born | August 13, 1982 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop, R&B |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | EMI Music Bad Boy |
| Associated acts | Christina Milian, Charlotte Church, Bobby V, Rasheeda, Aretha Franklin, Pussycat Dolls, Ciara, Timati, Lady Gaga, Diddy-Dirty Money, Three 6 Mafia, Christina Aguilera, Maino, Ja Rule |
| Website | Kalenna Harper on Myspace |
Kalenna Harper (born August 13, 1982),[1] better known mononymously as Kalenna (pronounced kuh-LEE-nuh), is an American singer-songwriter. She is currently a member of the hip hop group Diddy-Dirty Money, along with Diddy and fellow singer-songwriter Dawn Richard (formerly of Danity Kane).[2][3]
The winner of four Russian Grammy Awards, Kalenna is currently working on her solo project set to release in 2011, an upscale clothing line and writing her autobiography.
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[edit] Early life
Harper was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,[1] the daughter of Randy Howard, an emcee and military personnel, and Donna Harper, a gospel singer.[1] Kalenna moved around very often as a child because of her father being in the military.[1] She attended three different high schools, Richmond Academy, Hephzibah and Fort Meade, where she graduated.[1]
[edit] Career
[edit] 2004-2009: Songwriting and album appearances
She wrote many songs for other artists, such as Christina Milian's "Peanut Butter & Jelly", Charlotte Church's "Moodswings (To Come at Me Like That)", Aretha Franklin's "Put You Up on Game", Pussycat Dolls' "Painted Windows" and Ciara's "Pucker Up". She was featured on Rasheeda's GA Peach on the track "Pack Ya Bags" and Timati's The Boss on the track "Sexy Bitch". A track leaked in 2008 titled "Kaboom" is a duet between Harper and Lady Gaga recorded during their sessions with Jim Jonsin, before either singer was famous.
Additional credits include, Maino (Don't Say Nothing), Three 6 Mafia (Shake My), Ciara (Kiss My Swag), Trina (Let them Hoes Fight) and Dirty Money (Love Come Down). She's also been featured on the movie soundtracks to “Phat Girls” (Stronger) and “Confessions of a Shopaholic” (Big Spender). "Let Them Hoes Fight" was originally slated to feature Gaga, but solely Harper's vocals ultimately made the record.
[edit] 2009-present: Diddy-Dirty Money
Harper has now become a member of a group called Diddy-Dirty Money, which includes Harper and former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard. The band worked heavily on Diddy's new album Last Train to Paris. They have released three singles to date. "Angels" was the bands debut single and featured The Notorious B.I.G., and was officially released on November 3 (but the song had leaked to the internet in early June). The video was directed by Hype Williams. The band's second single "Love Come Down" was released later that day (November 3). Both singles appeared on Diddy's album Last Train To Paris.
On November 13, a new Diddy-Dirty Money song leaked onto the internet. The song "Hurt" was a demo but officially became known as "Loving You No More," and features Drake. The song is likely to be a track on Last Train To Paris. The band's third single "Hello Good Morning" featured rapper T.I. and was released on March 30, 2010.
The group has performed on the 2010 BET Awards and nominated for the BET Best Group award. The album's fourth single "Loving You No More" featuring Drake was released on iTunes on September 21, 2010.
She also co-wrote a song with Christina Aguilera on the Switch and John Hill production "Bionic" for Aguilera's 2010 fourth studio album, Bionic.
[edit] Personal life
Harper is married to Tony Vick,[1] they have one child, son Meshach Vick.[1]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio albums
- Diddy-Dirty Money
- 2010: Last Train to Paris
- Solo
[edit] Mixtapes
| Year | Title |
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| 2012 | Chamber Of Diaries
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[edit] Solo singles
| Year | Song | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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| U.S. 100[4] | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | |||
| 2009 | "Shake My" (Three 6 Mafia feat. Kalenna) | 75 | — | 22 | Laws of Power |
| 2010 | "Don't Say Nothin'" (Maino feat. Kalenna) | — | 99 | — | The Day After Tomorrow |
| "Beatbox" (D. Brown feat. Kalenna) | — | — | — | TBA | |
| 2011 | "To The Top" (Ja Rule feat. Kalenna) | — | — | — | Pain Is Love 2 |
[edit] As songwriter
| Year | Song | Artist(s) | Album |
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| 2004 | "Peanut Butter & Jelly" | Christina Milian | It's About Time |
| 2005 | "Moodswings (To Come at Me Like That)" | Charlotte Church | Tissues and Issues |
| 2007 | "Put You Up on Game" | Aretha Franklin, Fantasia | Jewels in the Crown: All-Star Duets with the Queen |
| 2008 | "Painted Windows" | Pussycat Dolls | Doll Domination |
| 2009 | "Pucker Up" | Ciara | Fantasy Ride |
| "Angels" | Diddy-Dirty Money, The Notorious B.I.G. | Last Train to Paris | |
| "Love Come Down" | Diddy-Dirty Money | non-album single | |
| "Freezer Burn" (with Stefani Germanotta & Jim Jonsin) | Lady Gaga, Jim Jonsin, Kalenna | Unreleased | |
| "Kaboom" (with Stefani Germanotta & Jim Jonsin) | |||
| "Let Them Hoes Fight" (Trina featuring Kalenna) | Trina, Kalenna Harper | Amazin' | |
| 2010 | "Bionic" (with Christina Aguilera) | Christina Aguilera | Bionic |
| 2011 | "Welcome to St. Tropez" | Timati | La Voile Rouge 2011 |
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Kalenna Harper of Dirty Money: Singer-Songwriter and Mother". Kalenna Harper Promotions. 2011-01-10. http://kalenna.webs.com/bio.htm. Retrieved 2011-01-10.
- ^ Sherwin, Adam (2010) "Preview: Hello, Good Morning from Diddy and his Dirty Money", Beehivecity, May 14, 2010, retrieved 2010-05-23
- ^ Ismael Abdu Salaam (2009) "Diddy Forms New Group Dirty Money", Allhiphop.com, July 25, 2009, retrieved 2010-05-23
- ^ http://www.allmusic.com/ U.S. chart positions source
[edit] External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Kalenna Harper |
- Kalenna Harper on Myspace
- Kalenna Harper on Twitter
- Kalenna Harper at the Internet Movie Database
- Non-commercial Kalenna mixtapes
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