Tilly Key

Tilly Key is an R&B/pop singer from the Island of Corsica. She currently lives in Los Angeles, California.

History

Tilly Key was born Latissia Pizano in Bastia, Corsica, March 1, 1984. Her real name is Latissia Pizano.

Tilly Key started singing at age six and gained recognition in France. She released seven records in Europe, frequently accompanying herself on guitar, piano, and percussion. Her music styles vary between pop, world, R&B, and acoustic guitar.

After moving to the United States, Tilly Key worked with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis to produce a single for the Hotel Rwanda soundtrack album. Both film and soundtrack were nominated for awards at the Oscars, World Soundtrack Awards, and Golden Globes in 2005.

She re-recorded Jealous of My Boogie by RuPaul in 2010. Dubbed "J.O.M.B. 2.0" off the remix album "Drag Race".

Key did a duet on RuPaul's new album "Glamazon" set to be released in April 2011.

NEW BIO: 2012 She’s an artist…There’s no mistaking this even after the briefest of encounters with the music of Tilly Key. You learn the definition of emoting while watching her give life to every note of every one of the songs she sings. She’s not your typical pop singer. She’s soulful and introspective. Born on the beautiful Mediterranean island of Corsica, Tilly was destined for the music industry from a very young age. Nurtured by her incredibly artistic family she was already making a name for herself at the age of 6. She regularly sang on RCFM the country’s most popular radio station. Before she turned 10 years old she had already released two albums, was acknowledged as Best Corsican Singer (competing primarily against adults), and grabbed the attention of major label EMI France. Shortly after, she moved to Paris to begin a professional career in the music industry. On a journey…Known throughout France for her powerful pop voice, Tilly released three successful singles under EMI France. Still in her teens she had two top ten hit singles. Notably, L’ombre Et La Lumiere” was produced by French icon Rudy Joseph. While living in Paris she was also asked to perform for the charitable foundation of former French President Jacques Chirac in front of 60,000 people in Stade De France. She’s a singer/songwriter who pays attention to old school qualities of showmanship. Make no mistake, Tilly key is not all show. She’s also of great substance. She’s fluent in French, Italian, Spanish and English and knows that it’s important that she connect with audiences on an emotional level. Undoubtedly, her four octave voice establishes her as an artist with staying power. She’s already caught the attention of industry heavyweights. Super producer Walter Afanasieff (Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston) has called Tilly a young mix of Mariah and Celine. While legendary producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis were so impressed with her that they produced "Ne me laisse pas seule ici" (Don’t leave me here by myself) with Tilly on the Oscar nominated film Hotel Rwanda. Billboard Magazine called her contribution a “heartfelt” performance. "I know when a voice is touched by God, when I hear Tilly I know in my heart that my work here is done" Whitney Houston Ready…Tilly Key is a seasoned performer who approaches her first love of music as the best job of her life. She is also a very successful Hollywood vocal coach. She gives private vocal lessons to young people like her about 15h to 20/h week as a way to give back some of the blessings and stay connected with music at all time.She spends hours every day in physical and vocal training as well as keeping direct contact with her fans through many social networks. She has an huge internet following counting more than 12 millions vues on her songs. Now based in Los Angeles she’s collaborated and shared the stage with Prince, Usher, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Robin Thick, Keisha Cole, Mario, Dwayne Wiggin's, Tim and Bob, Babyface, Tony Dixon, Avila Bros, Eric Benet, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Les Nubians and more... To share her heart… Tilly key is not living her dream. Making music is a reality. It’s who she is. It’s how she sees herself in the world. She often says she’s in love with love and her new project reflects that. Her much anticipated US debut will deliver Tilly Key as an artist audiences will love listening to for years to come.

Discography

Albums

• 2005: Tilly Key (self-produced)

*2009: new single "higher" on iTunes since august 24th

Soundtrack contributions

• 2005: Hotel Rwanda Original Soundtrack: "Ne Me Laisse Pas Seule Ici (Don't Leave Me Here by Myself)"

External links

• Official Site
• Who is Tilly Key?
• Tilly Key at MusicNation.com
• Tilly Key at CdBaby.com
• Tilly Key on Myspace