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| Birth_name = Kalenna Harper |
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| Alias = Kalenna, |
| Alias = Kalenna, Kdiddybop |
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| Died = August 13, 1982 |
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| Instrument = [[Vocals]] |
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| Label = [[Bad Boy Records|Bad Boy]] |
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| Associated_acts = [[Christina Milian]], [[Charlotte Church]], [[Bobby V|Bobby Valentino]], [[Rasheeda]], [[Aretha Franklin]], [[Pussycat Dolls]], [[Ciara]], [[Timati]], [[Sean Combs|Diddy]], [[Dirty Money (group)|Dirty Money]], [[Three 6 Mafia]], [[Christina Aguilera]], [[Maino]] |
| Associated_acts = [[Christina Milian]], [[Charlotte Church]], [[Bobby V|Bobby Valentino]], [[Rasheeda]], [[Aretha Franklin]], [[Pussycat Dolls]], [[Ciara]], [[Timati]], [[Sean Combs|Diddy]], [[Dirty Money (group)|Dirty Money]], [[Three 6 Mafia]], [[Christina Aguilera]], [[Maino]] |
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'''Kalenna Harper''', is an [[United States|American]] [[singer-songwriter]]. She is currently a member of the hip hop group [[Dirty Money (group)|Dirty Money]], along Diddy and another singer/songwriter named [[Dawn Richard (singer)|Dawn Richard]].<ref name="Sherwin">Sherwin, Adam (2010) "[http://www.beehivecity.com/music/diddy-does-dirty-money222052010/ Preview: Hello, Good Morning from Diddy and his Dirty Money]", Beehivecity, May 14, 2010, retrieved 2010-05-23</ref><ref name="Salaam">Ismael Abdu Salaam (2009) "[http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2009/07/25/21842969.aspx Diddy Forms New Group Dirty Money]", Allhiphop.com, July 25, 2009, retrieved 2010-05-23</ref> |
'''Kalenna Harper''', is an [[United States|American]] [[singer-songwriter]]. She is currently a member of the hip hop group [[Dirty Money (group)|Dirty Money]], along Diddy and another singer/songwriter named [[Dawn Richard (singer)|Dawn Richard]].<ref name="Sherwin">Sherwin, Adam (2010) "[http://www.beehivecity.com/music/diddy-does-dirty-money222052010/ Preview: Hello, Good Morning from Diddy and his Dirty Money]", Beehivecity, May 14, 2010, retrieved 2010-05-23</ref><ref name="Salaam">Ismael Abdu Salaam (2009) "[http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2009/07/25/21842969.aspx Diddy Forms New Group Dirty Money]", Allhiphop.com, July 25, 2009, retrieved 2010-05-23</ref> |
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== Early Childhood == |
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Kalenna was born on August 13, 1982 to Donna Harper and Randy Howard, in Philadelphia, PA. When Kalenna was 3 she moved from Philadelphia and began to travel the world as a military daughter. |
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Music was clearly in Kalenna's blood at a very young age. Her mother, Donna R. Harper would sing to her as a child and make sure Kalenna was always involved in the church growing up. Her father, Randy was an aspiring rapper. To this day, Kalenna even has all of his rap books. Growing up as a military daughter, Kalenna was exposed to various types of music. She encountered Gospel, Classical, Rock, Pop, Funk, Hip-Hop, Reggae and even Opera. While living in Alaska, Kalenna was exposed to the Native tribal music. |
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Kalenna moved around very much as a child because of her dad being in the military. She attended three different high schools, Richmond Academy, Hephzibah High School and Fort Meade, which she graduated from. |
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== Musical Influences == |
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When it comes to music, Kalenna has always had that “IT” factor. As a child, she always had something to say and music helped her express her feelings towards things. At nine years old, she woke up and knew music was definitely something she could see herself doing in the future. Kalenna credits her prayer for strength that keeps her motivated when times get hard. She then also remembers the many people she has counting on her and that pushes her to continue. When it comes to Kalenna's sound she gives credit to Michael Jackson, Shelia E, Prince, Darryl Coley, James Moore, Jimi Hendrix, Marilyn Manson, Simon & Garfunkel, Soul Soul, Whitney Houston, Lauryn Hill and Bob Marley as influential artists who inspired her sound. |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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=== 2004-2009: Songwriting and album appearances === |
=== 2004-2009: Songwriting and album appearances === |
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She wrote many songs for other artists, such as [[Christina Milian]]'s "Peanut Butter & Jelly", [[Charlotte Church]]'s "[[Moodswings (To Come at Me Like That)]]", [[Aretha Franklin]]'s "[[Put You Up on Game]]", [[Pussycat Dolls]]' "Painted Windows" and [[Ciara]]'s "Pucker Up". She was featured on [[Rasheeda]]'s ''[[GA Peach]]'' on the track "Pack Ya Bags", [[Timati]]'s ''[[The Boss (Timati album)|The Boss]]'' on the track "Sexy Bitch" and [[Three 6 Mafia]]'s ''[[Laws of Power]]'' on the track "[[Shake My]]". She also lent her vocals on [[Bobby V|Bobby Valentino]]'s ''[[Bobby Valentino (album)#Credits|debut album]]''. |
As a singer/songwriter Kalenna's talent has been featured in many places. She wrote many songs for other artists, such as [[Christina Milian]]'s "Peanut Butter & Jelly", [[Charlotte Church]]'s "[[Moodswings (To Come at Me Like That)]]", [[Aretha Franklin]]'s "[[Put You Up on Game]]", [[Pussycat Dolls]]' "Painted Windows" and [[Ciara]]'s "Pucker Up". She was featured on [[Rasheeda]]'s ''[[GA Peach]]'' on the track "Pack Ya Bags", [[Timati]]'s ''[[The Boss (Timati album)|The Boss]]'' on the track "Sexy Bitch" and [[Three 6 Mafia]]'s ''[[Laws of Power]]'' on the track "[[Shake My]]". She also lent her vocals on [[Bobby V|Bobby Valentino]]'s ''[[Bobby Valentino (album)#Credits|debut album]]''. These are just a few of the many songs that Kalenna Harper contributed to. |
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=== 2009-Present: Dirty Money === |
=== 2009-Present: Dirty Money === |
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Harper has now become a member of a group called [[Dirty Money (group)|Dirty Money]], which includes Harper and former [[Danity Kane]] member [[Dawn Richard (singer)|Dawn Richard]]. The band have been recently working heavily on [[Sean Combs|Diddy]]'s new album ''[[Last Train to Paris]]''. They have released three singles to date. "[[Angels (Diddy-Dirty Money song)|Angels]]" was the bands debut single and featured [[The Notorious B.I.G.]], and was officially released on November 3 (but the song had leaked to the internet in early June). The video was directed by [[Hype Williams]]. The band's second single "[[Love Come Down (Diddy-Dirty Money song)|Love Come Down]]" was released later that day (November 3). Both singles will appear on Diddy's upcoming album ''Last Train To Paris''. |
Harper has now become a member of a group called [[Dirty Money (group)|Dirty Money]], which includes Harper and former [[Danity Kane]] member [[Dawn Richard (singer)|Dawn Richard]]. The band have been recently working heavily on [[Sean Combs|Diddy]]'s new album ''[[Last Train to Paris]]''. They have released three singles to date. "[[Angels (Diddy-Dirty Money song)|Angels]]" was the bands debut single and featured [[The Notorious B.I.G.]], and was officially released on November 3 (but the song had leaked to the internet in early June). The video was directed by [[Hype Williams]]. The band's second single "[[Love Come Down (Diddy-Dirty Money song)|Love Come Down]]" was released later that day (November 3). Both singles will appear on Diddy's upcoming album ''Last Train To Paris''. On November 13, a new Dirty Money song leaked onto the internet. The song is called "Hurt" and features [[Drake (entertainer)|Drake]]. The song is likely to be a track on ''Last Train To Paris''. The band's third single "[[Hello Good Morning]]" featured rapper [[T.I.]] and was released on March 30, 2010. Diddy Dirty Money is scheduled to release their album “Last Train to Paris” on June 28, 2010. The night before the album releases, Diddy Dirty Money will have a long awaited performance on the 2010 BET Awards. The group is also nominated for a “BET Best Group” award. After Dirty Money, Kalenna plans on having continued success as a songwriter and eventually becoming a solo artist. |
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On November 13, a new Dirty Money song leaked onto the internet. The song is called "Hurt" and features [[Drake (entertainer)|Drake]]. The song is likely to be a track on ''Last Train To Paris''. The band's third single "[[Hello Good Morning]]" featured rapper [[T.I.]] and was released on March 30, 2010. |
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== Discography == |
== Discography == |
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=== Studio albums === |
=== Studio albums === |
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Kalenna Harper, is an American singer-songwriter. She is currently a member of the hip hop group Dirty Money, along Diddy and another singer/songwriter named Dawn Richard.[1][2]
Early Childhood
Kalenna was born on August 13, 1982 to Donna Harper and Randy Howard, in Philadelphia, PA. When Kalenna was 3 she moved from Philadelphia and began to travel the world as a military daughter. Music was clearly in Kalenna's blood at a very young age. Her mother, Donna R. Harper would sing to her as a child and make sure Kalenna was always involved in the church growing up. Her father, Randy was an aspiring rapper. To this day, Kalenna even has all of his rap books. Growing up as a military daughter, Kalenna was exposed to various types of music. She encountered Gospel, Classical, Rock, Pop, Funk, Hip-Hop, Reggae and even Opera. While living in Alaska, Kalenna was exposed to the Native tribal music. Kalenna moved around very much as a child because of her dad being in the military. She attended three different high schools, Richmond Academy, Hephzibah High School and Fort Meade, which she graduated from.
Musical Influences
When it comes to music, Kalenna has always had that “IT” factor. As a child, she always had something to say and music helped her express her feelings towards things. At nine years old, she woke up and knew music was definitely something she could see herself doing in the future. Kalenna credits her prayer for strength that keeps her motivated when times get hard. She then also remembers the many people she has counting on her and that pushes her to continue. When it comes to Kalenna's sound she gives credit to Michael Jackson, Shelia E, Prince, Darryl Coley, James Moore, Jimi Hendrix, Marilyn Manson, Simon & Garfunkel, Soul Soul, Whitney Houston, Lauryn Hill and Bob Marley as influential artists who inspired her sound.
Career
2004-2009: Songwriting and album appearances
As a singer/songwriter Kalenna's talent has been featured in many places. She wrote many songs for other artists, such as Christina Milian's "Peanut Butter & Jelly", Charlotte Church's "Moodswings (To Come at Me Like That)", Aretha Franklin's "Put You Up on Game", Pussycat Dolls' "Painted Windows" and Ciara's "Pucker Up". She was featured on Rasheeda's GA Peach on the track "Pack Ya Bags", Timati's The Boss on the track "Sexy Bitch" and Three 6 Mafia's Laws of Power on the track "Shake My". She also lent her vocals on Bobby Valentino's debut album. These are just a few of the many songs that Kalenna Harper contributed to.
2009-Present: Dirty Money
Harper has now become a member of a group called Dirty Money, which includes Harper and former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard. The band have been recently working heavily on Diddy's new album Last Train to Paris. They have released three singles to date. "Angels" was the bands debut single and featured The Notorious B.I.G., and was officially released on November 3 (but the song had leaked to the internet in early June). The video was directed by Hype Williams. The band's second single "Love Come Down" was released later that day (November 3). Both singles will appear on Diddy's upcoming album Last Train To Paris. On November 13, a new Dirty Money song leaked onto the internet. The song is called "Hurt" and features Drake. The song is likely to be a track on Last Train To Paris. The band's third single "Hello Good Morning" featured rapper T.I. and was released on March 30, 2010. Diddy Dirty Money is scheduled to release their album “Last Train to Paris” on June 28, 2010. The night before the album releases, Diddy Dirty Money will have a long awaited performance on the 2010 BET Awards. The group is also nominated for a “BET Best Group” award. After Dirty Money, Kalenna plans on having continued success as a songwriter and eventually becoming a solo artist.
Discography
Studio albums
- Solo
- TBA
- Diddy - Dirty Money
- 2010: Last Train to Paris
Singles
As featured performer
Solo
| Year | Song | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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| U.S. 100[3] | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | |||
| 2009 | "Shake My" (Three 6 Mafia feat. Kalenna) | 75 | — | 22 | Laws of Power |
| 2010 | "Don't Say Nothin'" (Maino feat. Kaleena) | — | — | — | The Day After Tomorrow |
Group
| Year | Song | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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| U.S. 100[4] | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | |||
| 2009 | "Angels" 1 (Diddy feat. Dirty Money & The Notorious B.I.G.) | 116 | 71 | — | Last Train to Paris |
| "Love Come Down" 1 (Diddy feat. Dirty Money) | — | 62 | — | ||
| 2010 | "Hello Good Morning" 1 (Diddy feat. Dirty Money & T.I.) | 34 | 32 | 14 | |
- ^1 All three singles are credited as Diddy featuring Dirty Money. This is because the singles are featured on Diddy's solo album Last Train to Paris.
As songwriter
| Year | Song | Artist(s) | Album |
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| 2004 | "Peanut Butter & Jelly" | Christina Milian | It's About Time |
| 2005 | "Moodswings (To Come at Me Like That)" | Charlotte Church | Tissues and Issues |
| 2007 | "Put You Up on Game" | Aretha Franklin, Fantasia | Jewels in the Crown: All-Star Duets with the Queen |
| 2008 | "Painted Windows" | Pussycat Dolls | Doll Domination |
| 2009 | "Pucker Up" | Ciara | Fantasy Ride |
| 2010 | "Angels" | Diddy, Dirty Money, The Notorious B.I.G. | Last Train to Paris |
| "Love Come Down" | Diddy, Dirty Money | ||
| "Bionic" | Christina Aguilera | Bionic |
References
- ^ Sherwin, Adam (2010) "Preview: Hello, Good Morning from Diddy and his Dirty Money", Beehivecity, May 14, 2010, retrieved 2010-05-23
- ^ Ismael Abdu Salaam (2009) "Diddy Forms New Group Dirty Money", Allhiphop.com, July 25, 2009, retrieved 2010-05-23
- ^ http://www.allmusic.com/ U.S. chart positions source
- ^ http://www.allmusic.com/ U.S. chart positions source