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Kat : A new star is born
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MLE-
08/15/06 |
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KAT is the girl next door, no matter where you're from. To say
shes a crossover artist is an understatement. Hip hop, R&B,
Merengue, Pop, Spanish Jazz, ballads, and dance, she does it
all; in English and Spanish. Want proof? R&B superstar R. Kelly
called her a "prodigy" and the famous Salvadorian singer Alvaro
Torres referred to her as Selena.
At age 12 she was invited by the "Queen of Merengue" Milly Quezada,
to sing with her on stage in front of thousands of people, and
in April of 2004 she opened for J Records recording artist Cassidy
as part of the all Latino girl group Coquette. All this, and
KAT is only 19 years old.
Despite her success, things haven't always come easy for KAT.
Shortly after KAThleen Emperatriz De Luna and her family moved
from the Bronx to the Dominican Republic, where she was raised
in poverty. KAT spent her time listening to Aretha Franklin
and Billie Holiday records, which she imitated daily on her
karaoke machine. Friends and family recognized her talent at
an early age, but it wasn't until moving back to the US that
KAT realized her potential as a singer. With that goal in mind
at age 14, KAT was accepted to the New Jersey School of the
Performing Arts. As a freshman, she scoured the pages of The
Village Voice for auditions. KAT auditioned endlessly for a
chance to showcase her undeniable talent and finally received
a call for an all girl group. KAT recognized that music was
missing a Latin flavor. She sought to fill this void and formed
the first Latina, Hip Hop/R&B group: Coquette. This does not
only display KATs ability to tap into her culture background
to differentiate herself in the industry, but also her business
acumen. While working with Coquette KAT continued to search
for opportunities to lead her towards her goal as a performer.
At age15, KAT entered a Coca-Cola sponsored karaoke competition.
Her version of I Will Always Love You took first place. It was
through this competition that she met legendary Cuban salsa
singer Rey Ruiz. Ruiz gave KAT advice that she carries with
her today. "He told me, nobody knows you better than you do,
and that nobody can help you if you can't help yourself," says
KAT. With this, KAT began writing her own music and has continued
to do so since. Today, KAT is signed to GMB/ELMIRA Ent/ EPIC
Sony as a solo artist and is hard at work in the studio
everyday.
In addition to her great recording work ethic, her days are
filled with vocal classes, dance lessons, and the gym. With
the attitude that she'll do whatever it takes to make it, KATs
hard work is already beginning to pay off. It will not be too
long until KATs presence is felt by music listeners around the
globe.
Currently, GMB/ELMIRA Ent/ EPIC
Sony is in the process of launching a full promotional
campaign for KAT's new single " Dale Duro " featuring
JAE Millz and Shaka Dee, a define club banger, is gaining heavy
rotation in NYCs nightclubs and is about to invade KAT'ss new
hometown Miami, FL. You can listen to the new hit single "
Dale Duro " on myspace at: http://www.myspace.com/kathleendeluna
or Katlive.com, , or Katdeluna.com
KAT is a quadruple threat with her dancing, singing, writing
abilities and the ideal image, which makes it effortless for
her to connect with her audience. KAT has the work ethic, maturity,
and the crossover appeal necessary to not only make it in this
hard business, but to do so on an international level.
For more bookings contact : GMB
music group or Katlive.com
Send
all your inquiries to : info@mlightentertainment.com
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