Quentin Elias

Quentin Elias

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

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.

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 and, in 2001, recorded and released “Always the Last To Say Goodbye”. In 2002, he was named the Most Promising Male Singer, and was awarded the coveted Diamond Award at The Diamond Award Festival in Europe.

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

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

In 2008 Electro Boy Inc Records, Los Angeles based dance label who ignites Quentin's Alter Ego Of Controvesial Imagery and new sound has since released the new singles “Fever” "Kama Sutra", a re-issue of his first solo album "What If I?" (Deluxe Version), and a newly recorded version of “Always the Last 2008” 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, 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.

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”, for the AIDS Resource Center of Ohio at their annual Halloween costume ball “Masquerade”,, 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”. 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

External links

• Official Myspace Site
• 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