Quentin Elias
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Quentin Elias is a French model and dance music artist of Algerian origins[1] who was born in Marseille, France, in 1980[2].
Career
Musical career
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.
After learning of his father’s death in a car accident, Quentin decided to take control of his own destiny. At age 15, Quentin moved to Paris. Quentin worked odd jobs while 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 big 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.
In September 2008 Germany and the Netherlands take notice of the newest releases from "electro boy inc records" and issues an exclusive edition import of the singles "Fever", "Always the Last 2008", and "Kamasutra the remixed versions and issued there very own IMPORT EDITION EP "Quentin elias "ELECTROFIED EP"[15] to be released late September.
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 artists and activists.
As a 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 MTV Europe[16], TF1, M6, Europe2 TV, MCM and many 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.
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[17].
In 2007 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”[18], for the AIDS Resource Center of Ohio at their annual Halloween costume ball “Masquerade”,[19], 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”[20]. More recently, in early 2008, Quentin 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”.
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
- 2008 - Electrofied EP (IMPORT GERMANY)
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]Electrofied EP (IMPORT) by Quentin Elias "OUT NOW"
- ^ [16]MTV Europe With Quentin Elias
- ^ [17]Quentin Elias Opening For Madonna "Confessions Promo Tour" at the ROXY NYC
- ^ [18]"Boys Of Summer" feat. Quentin Elias 2007
- ^ [19]"Masquerade Ball" feat. Quentin Elias
- ^ [20]Quentin Elias MTV "My Super Sweet 16" 2007