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===2008–present: ''Electro Love''===
===2008–present: ''Electro Love''===
[[Image:Cassie Ventura.jpg|thumb|right|200px| Cassie at the premiere of ''[[Step Up 2: The Streets]]'' in 2008.]]
[[Image:Cassie Ventura.jpg|thumb|right|200px| Cassie at the premiere of ''[[Step Up 2: The Streets]]'' in 2008.]]
[[MTV News]] reported in June 2007 that contrary to rumors, Cassie had not been dropped from Bad Boy Records after releasing two singles from her self-titled debut album. Diddy said that she was in the studio working with producers [[Toney Jones]] and [[Pharrell Williams]] on her second album.<ref>{{cite web |author=Reid, Shaheem |title=Diddy Says Cassie Hasn't Been Dropped — She's Just Busy With Kanye, Pharrell |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1563124/20070621/puff_daddy.jhtml |date=June 21, 2007 |publisher=[[MTV News]] |accessdate=20 September 2009}}</ref> It was reported in 2009 that Cassie was no longer collaborating with [[Ryan Leslie]], who had produced the majority of her debut album.<ref name="freepresslove">{{cite web |author=Adelman, Charlie |title=Waiting for Cassie to give us her Love |url=http://www.dailyfreepress.com/waiting-for-cassie-to-give-us-her-love-1.1881448 |date=September 16, 2009 |work=[[The Daily Free Press]] |accessdate=20 September 2009}}</ref> In April 2009, Cassie revealed that she had shaved all of the hair on the right side of her head.<ref>{{cite web | title=Guess Who Shaved Her Head | url=http://www.rap-up.com/2009/04/10/guess-who-shaved-her-head/ | work=[[Rap-Up]] | date=April 10, 2009 | accessdate=2009-04-11 }}</ref>
[[MTV News]] reported in June 2007 that contrary to rumors, Cassie had not been dropped from Bad Boy Records after releasing two singles from her self-titled [[Cassie (album)|debut album]]. Diddy said that she was in the studio working with producers [[Kanye West]] and [[Pharrell Williams]] on her second album.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Reid, Shaheem |title=Diddy Says Cassie Hasn't Been Dropped — She's Just Busy With Kanye, Pharrell |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1563124/20070621/puff_daddy.jhtml |date=June 21, 2007 |publisher=[[MTV News]] |accessdate=20 September 2009}}</ref> It was also reported that Cassie was no longer collaborating with [[Ryan Leslie]], who had produced the majority of her debut album.<ref name="freepresslove"/> However, the singer later stated that she was open to collaborating with Leslie again.<ref name=title/>


Additional production on the album came from [[Channel 7 (musician)|Seven]] and LV, as well as Diddy himself.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/news/cassie-grows-up-on-sophomore-album-1003695642.story#/news/cassie-grows-up-on-sophomore-album-1003695642.story |title=Cassie Grows Up On second album |work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |accessdate=2009-12-29}}</ref> Cassie said that she had also collaborated with [[Akon]], [[The Neptunes]], [[Danja (musician)|Danja]], [[Eric Hudson]], The Surf Club and Rob Holiday, although she was not sure which tracks were going to be included on the album.<ref name=title/> Commenting on the number of producers on the album, Cassie said that she "collaborated with a lot of different producers and a lot of different writers, which was an amazing opportunity for me, because on my first album, one producer [Ryan Leslie] straight through…which was fun, but it was nice to experience other people."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2008/08/26/exclusive-cassie-grows-up-on-second-album/ |title=Exclusive: Cassie Grows Up on Second Album |date=August 26, 3008 |work=[[Rap-Up]] |accessdate=2009-12-29}}</ref>
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On July 22, 2009, Cassie announced that the album's title would be ''Electro Love''.<ref>{{cite web |author=Ivey, Nile |title=Cassie: It's All ''Electro Love'' |url=http://www.bet.com/Music/interviews/music_cassieopensup_07.30.09.htm |date=July 30, 2009 |publisher=[[Black Entertainment Television]] |accessdate=20 September 2009}}</ref> Three singles have been released from the album; "[[Official Girl]]" featuring [[Lil Wayne]] in August 2008, "[[Must Be Love]]" featuring [[Sean Combs|Diddy]] in April 2009, and "[[Let's Get Crazy (Cassie song)|Lets Get Crazy]]" featuring Akon in August 2009. All three singles have failed commercially.<ref name="freepresslove"/> The album was delayed several times with Cassie eventually signing a new record deal in the beginning of the year at [[Interscope Records]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Posted on Dec. 11th, 2009 by Sir Platinum Graham |url=http://blog.singersroom.com/celebs/?p=8212 |title=Cassie To Interscope With Diddy, Red Cafe ? &#124; Singersroom Celebs |publisher=Blog.singersroom.com |date=2009-12-11 |accessdate=2010-08-31}}</ref> She is featured in a spread in the August/September issue of ''[[Bust (magazine)|Bust]]'' in which she said a new single will be released in the fall.{{Citation needed|date=August 2010}}

In July 2009, Cassie announced that the album's title would be ''Electro Love''. The idea was given to her by DJ Cassidy; Cassie explained by saying that "it's basically the sound of the album. It's not supposed to be taken so literal. 'Electro' could be like house and techno, but that's not what it is, but it's definitely a dance album. I just wanted it to be a reflection of that and the vibe of the music. It has that love song feel to it, but accompanied by that specific beat."<ref name=title>{{Cite web|author=Ivey, Nile |title=Cassie: It's All ''Electro Love'' |url=http://www.bet.com/Music/interviews/music_cassieopensup_07.30.09.htm |date=July 30, 2009 |publisher=[[Black Entertainment Television]] |accessdate=20 September 2009}}</ref> Cassie said that her new album will demonstrate more "independence"; there will be a "difference in vocals, a little bit more personality. And it's definitely a sensual album."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mtv.ca/news/article.jhtml?id=10492 |title=Cassie's Single With Lil Wayne, ''Official Girl'', Shows Personality, Sensuality Of Singer's Sophomore LP |accessdate=2008-08-23 |author=Vena, Jocelyn |date=August 18, 2008 |publisher=MTV}}</ref>

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Three singles have been released from the album; "[[Official Girl]]" featuring [[Lil Wayne]] in August 2008, "[[Must Be Love]]" featuring [[Sean Combs|Diddy]] in April 2009, and "[[Let's Get Crazy (Cassie song)|Lets Get Crazy]]" featuring Akon in August 2009. All three singles have failed commercially.<ref name="freepresslove">{{Cite web|author=Adelman, Charlie |title=Waiting for Cassie to give us her Love |url=http://www.dailyfreepress.com/waiting-for-cassie-to-give-us-her-love-1.1881448 |date=September 16, 2009 |work=[[The Daily Free Press]] |accessdate=20 September 2009}}</ref> After several delays, it was announced in December 2009 that Cassie had signed a new record deal with [[Interscope Records]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Sir Platinum Graham |url=http://blog.singersroom.com/celebs/?p=8212 |title=Cassie To Interscope With Diddy, Red Cafe ? &#124; Singersroom Celebs |publisher=Blog.singersroom.com |date=2009-12-11 |accessdate=2010-08-31}}</ref> She is featured in a spread in the August/September issue of ''[[Bust (magazine)|Bust]]'' in which she said a new single will be released in the fall.{{Citation needed|date=August 2010}}


==Musical style==
==Musical style==
As an artist, Cassie often voiced that she is musically influenced and inspired by a number of performers. These include [[Jennifer Lopez]], [[Britney Spears]], [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]], [[Stevie Wonder]], [[Nine Inch Nails]] and Queen of Latin Soul singer [[La Lupe]]. She has referred to herself as a "die-hard [[Janet Jackson]] fan" and has expressed, "I'd love to emulate Janet's career—totally&nbsp;... She's incredible, from her moves to her voice."<ref name="Cassie">{{Citation | last= Bobbin | first= Jay | title= Imitation nation ; World of pop music filled with copycats | newspaper= Chicago Tribune | page=54 | date= 2006-08-09|issn=10856706}}</ref>
As an artist, Cassie often voiced that she is musically influenced and inspired by a number of performers. These include [[Jennifer Lopez]], [[Britney Spears]], [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]], [[Stevie Wonder]], [[Nine Inch Nails]] and Queen of Latin Soul singer [[La Lupe]]. She has referred to herself as a "die-hard [[Janet Jackson]] fan" and has expressed, "I'd love to emulate Janet's career—totally&nbsp;... She's incredible, from her moves to her voice."<ref name="Cassie">{{Citation | last= Bobbin | first= Jay | title= Imitation nation ; World of pop music filled with copycats | newspaper= Chicago Tribune | page=54 | date= 2006-08-09|issn=10856706}}</ref>

==Personal life==
In April 2009, Cassie revealed that she had shaved all of the hair on the right side of her head.<ref>{{cite web | title=Guess Who Shaved Her Head | url=http://www.rap-up.com/2009/04/10/guess-who-shaved-her-head/ | work=[[Rap-Up]] | date=April 10, 2009 | accessdate=2009-04-11 }}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==

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Cassie Ventura

Casandra Ventura (born August 26, 1986), known professionally as Cassie, is an American singer, model, and dancer. After being introduced to music producer Ryan Leslie, she was signed to his music-media company, NextSelection Lifestyle Group. Leslie wrote and produced Cassie's first single, "Me & U", which became a major hit in 2006.[1] He convinced Sean "Diddy" Combs to partner his Bad Boy Records with Leslie's NextSelection imprint for the release of her debut album. Cassie, was released in August 2006. Her second album Electro Love, is yet to be released.

Early life

Casandra Ventura was born in New London, Connecticut to a Filipino Father and African-Mexican Mother.[citation needed] She attended The Williams School, a preparatory school in New London, Connecticut. She trained as a singer and dancer, and took voice lessons. Cassie began modeling at the age of 14, and by the time she was 16, appeared in print ads for Seventeen and the catalog for popular teen line, Delia's,[2] represented by Wilhelmina Models.[3] When she graduated from high school in 2004, she decided to pursue her career in modeling and singing. After high school, Cassie moved to New York City, and continued modeling, as well attending classes at the Broadway Dance Center.

Music career

2004-07: Cassie

Ryan Leslie spotted her at clubs and parties in late 2004 frequently. The two wrote a duet called "Kiss Me", and after recording the track, Leslie played the song for music executive Tommy Mottola. Mottola offered Cassie a management deal, and Leslie signed her to his music-media company, NextSelection Lifestyle Group. Leslie wrote and produced Cassie's first single, "Me & U", in 2005. The song became a club hit in Germany.[2] During this time, Diddy heard "Me & U" in a club, and Leslie convinced him to partner his Bad Boy Records with Leslie's NextSelection imprint for the release of Cassie's debut album.[2]

The album, Cassie, was released on August 8, 2006 and sold 321,000 copies in the US. Lead single "Me & U" peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, selling more than 1 million digital downloads.[4] To promote her album, Cassie performed on Total Request Live and 106 & Park: BET's Top 10 Live. Her performances were described as "rocky" and "less-than-stellar", but Diddy said that it was due to her inexperience.[5] He said that he would be "with her through her development", and that he has no "question on her ability [to sing]".[5] Cassie addressed the events on her MySpace page, saying that she is aware that her performances were "pretty bad", and that she was "still getting over stage fright".[5]

2008–present: Electro Love

Cassie at the premiere of Step Up 2: The Streets in 2008.

MTV News reported in June 2007 that contrary to rumors, Cassie had not been dropped from Bad Boy Records after releasing two singles from her self-titled debut album. Diddy said that she was in the studio working with producers Kanye West and Pharrell Williams on her second album.[6] It was also reported that Cassie was no longer collaborating with Ryan Leslie, who had produced the majority of her debut album.[7] However, the singer later stated that she was open to collaborating with Leslie again.[8]

Additional production on the album came from Seven and LV, as well as Diddy himself.[9] Cassie said that she had also collaborated with Akon, The Neptunes, Danja, Eric Hudson, The Surf Club and Rob Holiday, although she was not sure which tracks were going to be included on the album.[8] Commenting on the number of producers on the album, Cassie said that she "collaborated with a lot of different producers and a lot of different writers, which was an amazing opportunity for me, because on my first album, one producer [Ryan Leslie] straight through…which was fun, but it was nice to experience other people."[10]

In July 2009, Cassie announced that the album's title would be Electro Love. The idea was given to her by DJ Cassidy; Cassie explained by saying that "it's basically the sound of the album. It's not supposed to be taken so literal. 'Electro' could be like house and techno, but that's not what it is, but it's definitely a dance album. I just wanted it to be a reflection of that and the vibe of the music. It has that love song feel to it, but accompanied by that specific beat."[8] Cassie said that her new album will demonstrate more "independence"; there will be a "difference in vocals, a little bit more personality. And it's definitely a sensual album."[11]

Three singles have been released from the album; "Official Girl" featuring Lil Wayne in August 2008, "Must Be Love" featuring Diddy in April 2009, and "Lets Get Crazy" featuring Akon in August 2009. All three singles have failed commercially.[7] After several delays, it was announced in December 2009 that Cassie had signed a new record deal with Interscope Records.[12] She is featured in a spread in the August/September issue of Bust in which she said a new single will be released in the fall.[citation needed]

Musical style

As an artist, Cassie often voiced that she is musically influenced and inspired by a number of performers. These include Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Madonna, Stevie Wonder, Nine Inch Nails and Queen of Latin Soul singer La Lupe. She has referred to herself as a "die-hard Janet Jackson fan" and has expressed, "I'd love to emulate Janet's career—totally ... She's incredible, from her moves to her voice."[13]

Personal life

In April 2009, Cassie revealed that she had shaved all of the hair on the right side of her head.[14]

Filmography

Discography

Main article: Cassie discography

References

  1. ^ Farber, Jim. Sounds of Summer, New York Daily News. August 1, 2006. NOW; Bullets & Bombs; page 34.
  2. ^ a b c "Cassie". AskMen.com. Retrieved October 2, 2009.
  3. ^ "Warner Music Canada - CASSIE". Warnermusic.ca. Retrieved 2010-08-31.
  4. ^ Werde, Bill (April 7, 2008). "Diddy: Cassie CD Will Catch People "Off Guard"". Billboard. Retrieved October 2, 2009.
  5. ^ a b c Reid, Shaheem (2006-08-16). "Diddy Brushes Off Cassie's Rocky Week". MTV. Retrieved 2008-07-19.
  6. ^ Reid, Shaheem (June 21, 2007). "Diddy Says Cassie Hasn't Been Dropped — She's Just Busy With Kanye, Pharrell". MTV News. Retrieved 20 September 2009.
  7. ^ a b Adelman, Charlie (September 16, 2009). "Waiting for Cassie to give us her Love". The Daily Free Press. Retrieved 20 September 2009.
  8. ^ a b c Ivey, Nile (July 30, 2009). "Cassie: It's All Electro Love". Black Entertainment Television. Retrieved 20 September 2009.
  9. ^ "Cassie Grows Up On second album". Billboard. Retrieved 2009-12-29.
  10. ^ "Exclusive: Cassie Grows Up on Second Album". Rap-Up. August 26, 3008. Retrieved 2009-12-29. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  11. ^ Vena, Jocelyn (August 18, 2008). "Cassie's Single With Lil Wayne, Official Girl, Shows Personality, Sensuality Of Singer's Sophomore LP". MTV. Retrieved 2008-08-23.
  12. ^ Sir Platinum Graham (2009-12-11). "Cassie To Interscope With Diddy, Red Cafe ? | Singersroom Celebs". Blog.singersroom.com. Retrieved 2010-08-31.
  13. ^ Bobbin, Jay (2006-08-09), "Imitation nation ; World of pop music filled with copycats", Chicago Tribune, p. 54, ISSN 1085-6706
  14. ^ "Guess Who Shaved Her Head". Rap-Up. April 10, 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-11.
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