Lorena Simpson
Lorena Braga Gomes Simpson (born 3 May 1987) is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and dancer. She became famous in Brazil for the hits "Can't Stop Loving You" and "Brand New Day". Simpson is a pioneer in Brazil, bringing performances to an international standard level using dancers and live singing. She proved to the industry that it could be possible to innovate and create something different for her fans. She inspired many Brazilian artists of the new generation. Her music has been played all over the world and she is recognized as the "Brazilian diva" in the electronic music scene.
Lorena Simpson | |
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| Birth name | Lorena Braga Gomes Simpson |
| Born | 3 May 1987 Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil |
| Genres | House, EDM, electropop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, dancer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Maxpop Music (2008—2010) Wegroup (2011—2018) |
| Website | lorenasimpson.com.br |
She specializes in house music and EDM.
Career
Simpson was born in Manaus, the capital of Amazonas. She has Irish descent from her father.[1] From a young age she always dreamed of working with music and dance. Though she had difficulties imposed by the locality and not coming from a family of artists, she continued fighting for her goals. When she turned 11, she left her hometown for improvement in the dancing arts. Since then she traveled with several dance companies, participating in festivals throughout Brazil as a dancer. At the age of 16 she began working as a choreographer for the dance groups in which she participated. In 2004 she joined Kelly Key's dancing group in her tour, in which she remained for three years.
Although focused solely on a dancing career, Simpson has always shown a talent for music. Influenced by friends, she began singing in nightclubs informally with backing vocals.[2]
In 2008, she met the producer Ian Duarte and Fabian Almeida, members of the record label Maxpop Music, and signed with the label. On August 10, 2008, Simpson released her first single, entitled "Feel Da Funk", which reached the twenty-sixth position on the Brazilian Hot Dance Club Play.[3]
The fulfillment of a partnership with DJ and Producer Filipe Guerra in the song "Can’t Stop Loving You" in 2009, was a huge hit responsible for the Brazilian singer's success throughout Brazil and some other countries in the electronic music scene, making Lorena Simpson a national icon in house music. From there, emerged hits on nightclubs and radios in electronic music in Brazil and the World. Later that year, the single "Brand New Day" entered the collection Summer Eletrohits g
In 2010, Simpson was named Ambassadress of Sexual Diversity in Mexico, staying at the top five most played in the country with her hits. On July 25, she began international "Dreams Tour", which passed throughout Brazil and countries including Mexico and Panama.[4][5]
Singles
| Year | Song |
|---|---|
| 2008 | "Feel da Funk" |
| "Can't Stop Loving You" | |
| 2009 | "Brand New Day" |
| "Revolution of Love" | |
| 2010 | "Breathe Again" |
| 2011 | "Dreams" |
| 2012 | "Jump Up" |
| 2014 | "This Moment" (feat. Yinon Yahel) |
| "To The Ground" |
As featured artist
| Year | Song |
|---|---|
| 2010 | "Money" (Angel B feat. Lorena Simpson) |
| 2012 | "Summer is Crazy" (Amannda feat. Lorena Simpson) |
Tours
- 2008–2009: Breathe Again
- 2010–2011: Dreams Tour
- 2012-2013: Neo Time Tour[6]
- 2014–2015: To The Ground Tour
- 2015–2016: House Of Pop
Music videos
| Year | Song |
|---|---|
| 2009 | "Brand New Day" |
| 2010 | "Dreams" |
| 2011 | "Money" (feat. Angel B) |
| 2011 | "Summer is Crazy" (feat. Amannda) |
| 2014 | "This Moment" (feat. Yinon Yahel) |
| 2014 | "To The Ground" |
Awards
Ômega HitZ Awards
2010
- National Dance Performance
- Dance Music of the Year (for "Breathe Again")
- Dance Show of the Year[8]
References
- Ricardo Schott. "Cantora Lorena Simpson prepara megashow no Brasil". odia.ig.com.br.
- Luis Jackson Marcal. "Lorena Simpson: History and Interview with Lorena Simpson to Uscha Portal". Portal Uscha. Archived from the original on 2013-12-12. Retrieved 11/10/2012. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - "Lorena Simpson: História e alcance de musicas em tabelas musicais". MaxPop Music. 20 November 2012. Archived from the original on 20 June 2010. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- Tanara de Araújo (20 November 2012). "Hits e estilo de Lorena Simpson". Grupo Bandeirantes, Band. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- Larissa Pena. "Histórico de DJ Filipe Guerra e parceira com Lorena". Portal Manager Djs. Manager DJs artists and DJs booking. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- Leonardo Torres (20 November 2012). "Lorena Simpson anuncia nova turnê". Pop Line, MTV Brasil. Archived from the original on 28 July 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- Bryan Ferreira (2009). "Top Music Brasil Premiação". Top Music Brasil. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- "Vencedores Omega HitZ Awards 2010". Omega Hitz Brasil. 12-11-2012. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - Fernando Sarmiento (12-11-2012). "Dj Sound Premio Virgula Uol 2011". Dj Sound, Vírgula/UOL. Archived from the original on 2013-05-22. Retrieved 2013-01-31. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - Fernando Sarmiento (20 December 2012). "Ganhadores e finalistas: lista completa do Prêmio DJ Sound Awards 2012". Dj Sound, Vírgula/UOL. Archived from the original on 19 February 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- "Papo Mix Premiação-Portal Fama". Portal Papo Mix. 12-11-2012. Archived from the original on 2012-05-28. Retrieved 2013-01-31. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - "Vencedores Prêmio Jovem Brasileiro 2012". R7, Rede Record. 12-11-2012. Check date values in:
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