Daniel DeBourg
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| Daniel DeBourg | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 13, 1976 Chelmsford, Essex, England |
| Genre(s) | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Label(s) | DreamWorks |
Daniel DeBourg (born April 13, 1976 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English pop singer, songwriter, former dancer and former topples model posing for various muscle magazines. In 2007, he was a contestant on the fourth series of The X Factor, but was eliminated in October.
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[edit] Early life
A young fan of music videos by Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson, DeBourg demonstrated an interest in dance at the age of four and was admitted to the Royal Ballet School by the age of 11. He left school to dance internationally with the Rambert Dance Company.
[edit] Topless modelling career
DeBourg has done work for modelling in the past. He has famously appeared on the American MuscleMag cover as well as TV Shows. In 2004 he appeared in the British TV Show "Top Celebrity Armwrestlers". DeBourg was the runner up in the show to Jonathan Ansell.
[edit] Music career
Although dedicated to dance, DeBourg also had an early interest in singing and was vocalist for several bands during his adolescence. After a knee accident ended his dance career,[1] DeBourg turned his hand to songwriting; recorded by R&B songstress Jamelia in 2000, his song "Money" reached #5 on the UK Singles Chart.[1] [2] DeBourg was encouraged by a friend to create several demos of his own singing. These attracted the interest of Dreamworks scout Robbie Robertson. DeBourg was subsequently signed to the label and produced his debut album, Tell the World. The high-production album, released in 2002, launched the single "I Need an Angel", which hit #30 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.[3]
In 2005 R&B singer Bobby Valentino used a sample of DeBourg's track "Book of Love" on his album.[citation needed]
In 2007, DeBourg auditioned for the fourth series of The X Factor and reached the final twelve acts to sing in the live rounds of the competition.[1] He was mentored by Louis Walsh, but was eliminated by the public and judges on 27 October 2007.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c
Ray, Ian. (November 15, 2007) Interview: Daniel DeBourg Peterborough Evening Telegraph. Accessed November 25, 2007. - ^ Roberts, David (2002). Guinness World Records British Hit Singles, 15th ed., London: Guinness World Records Ltd.. ISBN 0-85112-187-X., p.265
- ^ Billboard: Daniel Debourg Billboard. Accessed November 25, 2007.
- ^ Blackburn, Jen. (October 27, 2007) Daniel is X contestant The Sun. Accessed November 25, 2007.
