Quentin Elias: Difference between revisions

Content deleted Content added

Inline

Revision as of 16:52, 4 September 2008

Quentin Elias is a French model and dance music artist of Algerian origins^[1] who was born in Marseille, France, in 1980^[2].

THE MUSIC

THE MUSIC Quentin Elias is a renaissance artist with unparalleled style and substance. His passion, talent and personality render him an artist of extraordinary ability.

At the young age of 6, after observing his sister’s classes, Quentin became fascinated with performing. He requested that his mother enroll him in dance classes where he studied tap, ballet and modern jazz. Quentin also regularly participated and competed in kickboxing.

A lifelong career as a performer had begun!

After learning of his father’s death in a terrible car accident, Quentin decided to take control of his own destiny. At age 15, Quentin fled to Paris with little money in his pockets, but very big dreams. Quentin worked odd jobs while spending his energy auditioning for singing or dancing roles. In 1996, he was lucky enough to persevere over hundreds of other candidates for the chance to be a member of the newly formed four member boy band Alliage^[3].

Alliage was a huge, overnight success and Quentin easily filled the shoes of lead singer and resident heartthrob. Together, the band achieved sales totaling more than 5 Million Certified RIAA receipts. Alliage recorded three albums and had six singles chart in the Top 5. They toured the world and performed at over 1,000 sold out concerts. Alliage outranked other international musicians and entertainers of the era such as Madonna, Gwen Stefani, Janet Jackson, Ricky Martin, and a host of other groups. But, after four years, Quentin wanted to move in a different direction artistically and left the band to begin his career as a solo artist.

Quentin moved to New York City where he began working with notable music industry insiders such as Nile Rogers, Ernie Lake and Junior Vasquez^[4] and, in 2001, recorded and released “Always the Last To Say Goodbye”.^[5] In 2002, he was named the Most Promising Male Singer, and was awarded the coveted Diamond Award at The Diamond Award Festival in Europe.^[6]

Continuing to perform and record, Quentin released a maxi single "Serve It Up"^[7] in 2005 and a solo album “What If I?”^[8] 2006.

In 2007, he began working with J.Marty^[9] of the Beatdoctorz in NYC and Flash from Electro Boy Records^[10] in Los Angeles, Quentin since then has recorded new songs and began re-working some previously released material.

In 2008 Electro Boy Inc Records^[11], Los Angeles based dance label who ignites Quentin's Alter Ego Of Controvesial Imagery and new sound has since released the new singles “Fever”^[12] "Kama Sutra", a re-issue of his first solo album "What If I?" (Deluxe Version)^[13], and a newly recorded version of “Always the Last 2008”^[14] in support of Quentin’s upcoming album “Love Confusion” to be released soon on Electro Boy Inc Records
ACTOR/MODEL/ACTIVIST
ACTOR/MODEL/ACTIVIST
Through his collaboration with Nile Rogers, Quentin became involved in the making of the CD, “We Are Family” for the victims and families of the September 11th, 2001 World Trade Center disaster, in which he performed along side such notable singers as Diana Ross, Patty Labelle, Luther Vandross, Chante Moore, Dionne Warwick, The Pointer Sisters, Roberta Flack, Amber, Ashford & Simpson, and Faith Evans. The dedication also included Spike Lee, Montel Williams, David Hasselhoff, John McEnroe and many other talented artists and activists.
As a well known fashion model, Quentin has appeared in and launched numerous advertising campaigns in America and abroad. Designers/Brands include: Armani, Nikos, Marc Ecko Cut & Sew, Jean Paul Gaultier, Levi's Jeans and more. He has appeared on MTVEurope^[15], TF1, M6, Europe2TV, MCM and countless European / American magazines. Quentin recently received an artist sponsorship by Marc Ecko Enterprises, a true testament to what is to come of Quentin's American star power.
Still yearning to perform, Quentin opened for Janet Jackson in the summer of 2004 at her NYC Pride performance just prior to her “Velvet Rope” tour, and for Madonna in 2006 at her “Confessions” promo-tour release party for the single “Hung Up” at the legendary Roxy in New York City^[16].
In 2007 alone, Quentin entertained members of the MPI-GNY at their annual gala in New York City, for New York City Pride Festival at the Virgin Mega-Store,the Crane Group 60th Anniversary Gala at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, at Philadelphia’s “Boys of Summer”^[17], for the AIDS Resource Center of Ohio at their annual Halloween costume ball “Masquerade”,^[18], and for The Mental Health Association of America at their annual gala in Indianapolis, Indiana. Quentin also was a featured performer on an episode of MTV’s popular series “My Super Sweet 16”^[19]. More recently, in early 2008, Quentin triumphantly returned to France to perform on the Music Star Tour.
Quentin has also ventured into acting, appearing on the television show “CSI-New York” and in the film “Spider-Man 3”. He will be stretching his acting wings in two starring roles in 2008. Quentin will play the lead character Joe in the Los Angeles production of the play “What Ever Happened to Norman Desmond” as well as assuming the lead role in the new film “American Stepchild”.
It is clear that Quentin Elias is a man of many talents. He is a chameleon: ever changing and always evolving.
Discography
Albums
2006 - What If I?

2008 - "What If I? (Deluxe Version)"
Singles
1999 - Laisse aller la musique

2002 - Always The Last To Say Goodbye (Maxi Single)

2006 - Serve It Up (Maxi Single)

2008 - Fever (DJ Version) EP

2008 - Always The Last To Say Goodbye 2008 (Flash's Love Confusion Mix)

2008 - Kama Sutra (DJ Version) EP
References

^ [1] Quentin Elias en interview from New-York!

^ [2] Windy City Times - The French Connection: Quentin Elias

^ [3] ALLIAGE feat. Quentin Elias

^ [4] This Time Baby by Quentin Elias (Remixed by Junior Vasquez)

^ [5] "Always The Last To Say Goodbye" Original IMPORT

^ [6]Quentin Elias Awarded "Diamond Festival Award"

^ [7] "Serve It Up" Info At Artist Site

^ [8]"What If I? by Quentin Elias Album Notes

^ [9]Producer "J.Marty" of the BeatDoctorz Produces Quentin Elias

^ [10] Producer "Flash" from Electro Boy Inc Records Produces Quentin Elias

^ [11]Electro Boy Inc Records Realeases Singles in 2007,2008

^ [12]Get "Fever & "Kama Sutra" and more on iTUNES by Quentin Elias

^ [13]What If I? (Deluxe Version) by Quentin Elias Re-issued On Electro Boy Inc Records

^ [14] Always The Last 2008 "OUT NOW"

^ [15]MTV Europe With Quentin Elias

^ [16]Quentin Elias Opening For Madonna "Confessions Promo Tour" at the ROXY NYC

^ [17]"Boys Of Summer" feat. Quentin Elias 2007

^ [18]"Masquerade Ball" feat. Quentin Elias

^ [19]Quentin Elias MTV "My Super Sweet 16" 2007

External links
Official Myspace Site

Official Quentin Elias Blog

Artist On "Electro Boy Inc Records"

Quentin Elias Music @ iTUNES

Quentin Elias Music @ AMAZON

Lastest Discography Details @ Discog's

Watch Quentin Elias Vidoes

Official Site last update 2006

The French Connection: Quentin Elias

RandyBlue.com Model

[1] [1] Quentin Elias en interview from New-York!

[a-2] [2] Windy City Times - The French Connection: Quentin Elias

[3] [3] ALLIAGE feat. Quentin Elias

[4] [4] This Time Baby by Quentin Elias (Remixed by Junior Vasquez)

[5] [5] "Always The Last To Say Goodbye" Original IMPORT

[6] [6]Quentin Elias Awarded "Diamond Festival Award"

[7] [7] "Serve It Up" Info At Artist Site

[8] [8]"What If I? by Quentin Elias Album Notes

[9] [9]Producer "J.Marty" of the BeatDoctorz Produces Quentin Elias

[10] [10] Producer "Flash" from Electro Boy Inc Records Produces Quentin Elias

[11] [11]Electro Boy Inc Records Realeases Singles in 2007,2008

[12] [12]Get "Fever & "Kama Sutra" and more on iTUNES by Quentin Elias

[13] [13]What If I? (Deluxe Version) by Quentin Elias Re-issued On Electro Boy Inc Records

[14] [14] Always The Last 2008 "OUT NOW"

[15] [15]MTV Europe With Quentin Elias

[16] [16]Quentin Elias Opening For Madonna "Confessions Promo Tour" at the ROXY NYC

[17] [17]"Boys Of Summer" feat. Quentin Elias 2007

[18] [18]"Masquerade Ball" feat. Quentin Elias

[19] [19]Quentin Elias MTV "My Super Sweet 16" 2007

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[9]

[10]

[11]

[12]

[13]

[14]

[15]

[16]

[17]

[18]

[19]

@@ Line 17: / Line 17: @@
 '''Quentin Elias''' is a [[France|French]] model and dance music artist of [[Algeria]]n origins<ref>[http://www.ptitblog.net/article-quentin-elias-en-interview-from-new-york-1080.html] Quentin Elias en interview from New-York!</ref> who was born in [[Marseille]], [[France]], in 1980<ref name=a>[http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=9947] Windy City Times - The French Connection: Quentin Elias</ref>.
-==Career==
+==THE MUSIC==
+<B><center>THE MUSIC</b></center>
-After growing up in [[Marseille]], Elias moved to [[Paris]] to pursue a modeling career. In 1996 became the lead singer of the group ''[[Alliage (boy band)|Alliage]]'', a [[boy band]] [[quartet]].
+<center><font color=blue>Quentin Elias</font color> is a renaissance artist with unparalleled style and substance. His passion, talent and personality render him an artist of extraordinary ability.
-In 2001, Elias relocated to [[New York City]]. He worked with producer [[Junior Vasquez]], releasing a single ''This Time Baby''.  Elias came out with a single in 2005, ''Serve It Up'' which was released on an independent label.<ref>[http://www.mostbeautifulman.com/musicians/quentinelias/bio.shtml] Quentin Elias Biography</ref><ref name=a/><ref>[http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/discography/index.jsp?pid=903099&aid=1022569] Billboard Discography</ref>
-He was featured and performed in an episode of [[MTV]]'s [[My Super Sweet 16]] [[reality show]]<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2P9eQoqjdM] YouTube - QUENTIN ELIAS - FEVER at My Super Sweet 16 MTV Show</ref>.
+At the young age of 6, after observing his sister’s classes, Quentin became fascinated with performing. He requested that his mother enroll him in dance classes where he studied tap, ballet and modern jazz. Quentin also regularly participated and competed in kickboxing.
-In 2008 Quentin appeared on the gay-themed porn site "RandyBlue.com", performing as a solo model in pornographic videos.<ref>[http://www.acausedesgarcons.com/2008/03/de-quentin-elia.html] A cause des Garçons: De Quentin Elias à Q</ref><ref>[http://www.randyblue.com/viewmodel.php?model_id=1843] RandyBlue Model</ref> On July 2 2008 his new single "Kamasutra"
-was released under Electro Boy Inc Records.<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Kama-Sutra-Dj-Version-Explicit/dp/B001BCWUAE/ref=dm_ap_alb1] "Kamasutra" on Amazon.com</ref>
+A lifelong career as a performer had begun!
+After learning of his father’s death in a terrible car accident, Quentin decided to take control of his own destiny. At age 15, Quentin fled to Paris with little money in his pockets, but very big dreams. Quentin worked odd jobs while spending his energy auditioning for singing or dancing roles. In 1996, he was lucky enough to persevere over hundreds of other candidates for the chance to be a member of the newly formed four member boy band <font color=blue>Alliage<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KtybG-Qv5Y] ALLIAGE feat. Quentin Elias</ref></font color>.
+<font color=blue>Alliage</font color> was a huge, overnight success and Quentin easily filled the shoes of lead singer and resident heartthrob. Together, the band achieved sales totaling more than <b> 5 Million Certified RIAA receipts.</b> <font color=blue>Alliage</font color> recorded three albums and had six singles chart in the Top 5. They toured the world and performed at over 1,000 sold out concerts. <font color=blue>Alliage</font color> outranked other international musicians and entertainers of the era such as Madonna, Gwen Stefani, Janet Jackson, Ricky Martin, and a host of other groups. But, after four years, Quentin wanted to move in a different direction artistically and left the band to begin his career as a solo artist.
+Quentin moved to <b>New York City<b> where he began working with notable music industry insiders such as <font color=blue>Nile Rogers, Ernie Lake and Junior Vasquez</font color><ref>[http://www.myspace.com/officialjuniorvasquez] This Time Baby by Quentin Elias (Remixed by Junior Vasquez)</ref> and, in <b>2001</b>, recorded and released<font color=blue> “Always the Last To Say Goodbye”</font color>.<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Always-Quentin-Elias/dp/B00008LMBL/ref=pd_rhf_f_i_k2a_2] "Always The Last To Say Goodbye" Original IMPORT</ref> In <b>2002</b>, he was named the Most Promising Male Singer, and was awarded the coveted <b>Diamond Award</b> at The Diamond Award Festival in Europe.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcRKzk0jims]Quentin Elias Awarded "Diamond Festival Award"</ref>
+Continuing to perform and record, Quentin released a maxi single <font color=blue>"Serve It Up"</font color><ref>[http://www.quentinelias.com] "Serve It Up" Info At Artist Site</ref> in <b>2005</b> and a solo album <font color=blue>“What If I?”</font color><ref>[http://www.discogs.com/release/1145632]"What If I? by Quentin Elias Album Notes</ref> <b>2006</b>.
+In <b>2007</b>, he began working with<font color=blue> J.Marty<ref>[http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=111355945]Producer "J.Marty" of the BeatDoctorz Produces Quentin Elias</ref> of the Beatdoctorz in NYC</font color> and <font color=blue>Flash from Electro Boy Records<ref>[http://www.myspace.com/electroboyinc] Producer "Flash" from Electro Boy Inc Records Produces Quentin Elias</ref></font color> in <b>Los Angeles</b>, Quentin since then has recorded new songs and began re-working some previously released material.
+In <b>2008</b> <font color=blue> Electro Boy Inc Records<ref>[http://www.myspace.com/electroboyinc]Electro Boy Inc Records Realeases Singles in 2007,2008</ref>,</font color> Los Angeles based dance label who ignites Quentin's Alter Ego Of Controvesial Imagery and new sound </font color> has since released the new singles <font color=blue>“Fever”<ref>[http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=148239628]Get "Fever & "Kama Sutra" and more on iTUNES by Quentin Elias</ref> "Kama Sutra"</font color>, a re-issue of his first solo album <font color=blue>"What If I?" (Deluxe Version)<ref>[http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=280356940&s=143441]What If I? (Deluxe Version) by Quentin Elias Re-issued On Electro Boy Inc Records</ref>, </font color> and a newly recorded version of <font color=blue>“Always the Last 2008”<ref>[http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=278095676&s=143441] Always The Last 2008 "OUT NOW"</ref></font color> in support of Quentin’s upcoming album <b>“Love Confusion” </b>to be released soon on <font color=blue>Electro Boy Inc Records</font color></center>
+==ACTOR/MODEL/ACTIVIST==
+<b><center>ACTOR/MODEL/ACTIVIST</B>
+<center><P> Through his collaboration with Nile Rogers, Quentin became involved in the making of the CD, “We Are Family” for the victims and families of the September 11th, <b>2001</b> World Trade Center disaster, in which he performed along side such notable singers as Diana Ross, Patty Labelle, Luther Vandross, Chante Moore, Dionne Warwick, The Pointer Sisters, Roberta Flack, Amber, Ashford & Simpson, and Faith Evans. The dedication also included Spike Lee, Montel Williams, David Hasselhoff, John McEnroe and many other talented artists and activists.
+As a well known fashion model, Quentin has appeared in and launched numerous advertising campaigns in America and abroad. <B>Designers/Brands include:</B><font color=blue> Armani, Nikos, Marc Ecko Cut & Sew, Jean Paul Gaultier, Levi's Jeans</font color> and more. He has appeared on<font color=blue> MTVEurope<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yHDYlcm_wo&feature=related]MTV Europe With Quentin Elias</ref>, TF1, M6, Europe2TV, MCM</font color> and countless European / American magazines. Quentin recently received an artist sponsorship by Marc Ecko Enterprises, a true testament to what is to come of Quentin's American star power.
+Still yearning to perform, Quentin opened for<b> Janet Jackson</b> in the summer of <b>2004</b> at her NYC Pride performance just prior to her “Velvet Rope” tour, and for <b>Madonna</b> in <b>2006</b> at her “Confessions” promo-tour release party for the single “Hung Up” at the legendary <font color=blue>Roxy in New York City</font color><ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSCF13Cukwk]Quentin Elias Opening For Madonna "Confessions Promo Tour" at the ROXY NYC</ref>.
+In <b>2007</b> alone, Quentin entertained members of the MPI-GNY at their annual gala in New York City, for New York City Pride Festival at the Virgin Mega-Store,the Crane Group 60th Anniversary Gala at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, at Philadelphia’s <font color=blue>“Boys of Summer”</font color><ref>[http://phillygaycalendar.com/pages/news.php?id=23]"Boys Of Summer" feat. Quentin Elias 2007</ref>, for the AIDS Resource Center of Ohio at their annual Halloween costume ball <font color=blue>“Masquerade”,</font color><ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MhfvTjffNs]"Masquerade Ball" feat. Quentin Elias</ref>, and for The Mental Health Association of America at their annual gala in Indianapolis, Indiana. Quentin also was a featured performer on an episode of <font color=blue>MTV’s popular series “My Super Sweet 16”</font color><ref>[http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1570502&vid=177790]Quentin Elias MTV "My Super Sweet 16" 2007</ref>. More recently, in early <b>2008</b>, Quentin triumphantly returned to France to perform on <font color=blue>the Music Star Tour</font color>.
+Quentin has also ventured into acting, appearing on the television show</font color=blue> <font color=blue>“CSI-New York”</font color> and in the film <font color=blue>“Spider-Man 3”</font color>. He will be stretching his acting wings in two starring roles in <b>2008</b>. Quentin will play the lead character Joe in the Los Angeles production of the play <font color=blue>“What Ever Happened to Norman Desmond”</font color> as well as assuming the lead role in the new film <font color=blue>“American Stepchild”</font color>.</CENTER>
+It is clear that Quentin Elias is a man of many talents. He is a chameleon: ever changing and always evolving.
+</CENTER>
 ==Discography==
 ===Albums===
 * 2006 - ''What If I?''
+* 2008 - "What If I? (Deluxe Version)"
 ===Singles===
 * 1999 - ''Laisse aller la musique''
-* 2002 - ''Always The Last To Say Goodbye''
+* 2002 - ''Always The Last To Say Goodbye'' (Maxi Single)
-* 2006 - ''Serve It Up''
+* 2006 - ''Serve It Up'' (Maxi Single)
-* 2008 - ''Fever (DJ Version)''
+* 2008 - ''Fever (DJ Version)'' EP
 * 2008 - ''Always The Last To Say Goodbye 2008 (Flash's Love Confusion Mix)''
-* 2008 - ''Kamasutra''
+* 2008 - ''Kama Sutra (DJ Version)'' EP
 ==References==
@@ Line 42: / Line 72: @@
 ==External links==
-*{{Official|http://www.quentinelias.com}}
+*[http://www.myspace.com/quentinelias Official Myspace Site]
-*[http://www.mostbeautifulman.com/musicians/quentinelias/bio.shtml Articles On Quentin Elias] "Most Beautiful Men", [[19 September]] [[2007]].
+*[http://quentinelias.blogspot.com Official Quentin Elias Blog]
+*[http://www.myspace.com/electroboyinc Artist On "Electro Boy Inc Records"]
-*Davis, Andrew. "[http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=9947 The French Connection: Quentin Elias]". ''Windy City Times'', [[2 November]] [[2005]].
+*[http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=148239628 Quentin Elias Music @ iTUNES]
-*[http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/discography/index.jsp?pid=903099&aid=1022569 Billboard Discography], [[08 February]] [[2008]]
+*[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00120QLHS/ref=dm_dp_adp?ie=UTF8&qid=1219993973&sr=8-2 Quentin Elias Music @ AMAZON]
+*[http://www.discogs.com/search?ev=hs&q=quentin+elias&btn=Search Lastest Discography Details @ Discog's]
+*[http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=Qnyc25 Watch Quentin Elias Vidoes]
+*[http://www.quentinelias.com Official Site last update 2006]
+*[http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=9947 The French Connection: Quentin Elias]
 *[http://www.randyblue.com/viewmodel.php?model_id=1843 RandyBlue.com Model]
-*{{myspace|id=quentinelias|name=Quentin Elias}}
@@ Line 54: / Line 89: @@
 [[Category:French pop singers]]
 [[Category:French people of Algerian descent]]
-[[Category:People appearing in gay pornography]]
 [[Category:French models]]
 [[Category:1980 births]]