Meleana (musician)
Meleana | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Meleana Brown |
| Born | 1988 Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | Christian pop, Christian EDM, Christian R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, singer-songwriter, |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Dream |
| Website | meleanabrown |
Meleana Brown (born September 11, 1988), who goes by the stage name Meleana, is an American Christian musician. She started her music career, in 2003, with appearing on American Idol during season 3, where she was eliminated during Hollywood Week. Her next appearance was on the only season of Duets. Brown signed with Dream Records, where they released her first studio album, White Walls (2016).
Early life[edit]
Brown was born, Meleana Brown, on September 11,[1][non-primary source needed] 1988,[2] in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she was raised their and in Japan, when her family relocated for a while.[3] Her cousin is Nicole Scherzinger.[4] Her ethnicity is Hawaiian, Filipino, African-American, Spanish and Portuguese.[3]
Music career[edit]
Her music career started in 2003, with her appearance on American Idol during season 3, where she was eliminated during the Hollywood Week of the competition. She appeared on the only season of Duets, performing with John Legend.[3] Meleana was signed to Dream Records, where they released her first studio album, White Walls, on November 18, 2016.[5][6][7]
Discography[edit]
- White Walls (November 18, 2016, Dream)
References[edit]
- ^ Meleana Brown (@MeleanaDuets) (September 11, 2012). "My first piece of Birthday cake.. I am so thankful for all the blessings in my life, I love you!". Twitter. Retrieved February 12, 2017.
- ^ American Idol (2003). "Cortni, Janine, and Meleana – You Can't Hurry Love". Idol Archives. Retrieved February 12, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b c Cummings, Tony (January 27, 2017). "Meleana: Hawaii's talented singer determined to touch people's lives". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 12, 2017.
- ^ Yap, Timothy (October 26, 2016). "Meleana 'White Walls' Album Review". Hallels. Retrieved February 12, 2017.
- ^ Cummings, Tony (January 27, 2017). "Review: White Walls – Meleana". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 12, 2017.
- ^ Munachen, Lucas (November 23, 2016). "Meleana, "White Walls" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved February 12, 2017.
- ^ Chambers, Laura (November 11, 2016). "Meleana 'White Walls'". Today's Christian Entertainment. Retrieved February 12, 2017.