Leona Lewis is a British singer, songwriter, and actress born in 1985.
She attended the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology, a renowned institution for nurturing musical talent.
Lewis gained fame by winning the third series of The X Factor in 2006, which launched her music career.
Biography
Early Life
Leona Louise Lewis was born on April 3, 1985, in London, England. She is of mixed heritage, with a father of Afro-Guyanese descent and a mother with Welsh, Irish, and Italian ancestry. Growing up in a supportive family, her parents recognized her passion for singing early on and enrolled her in various performing arts schools, including the prestigious BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology. Despite financial challenges, they made sacrifices to help her pursue her dream of becoming a singer.
Career Breakthrough
Lewis's career took a significant turn when she auditioned for the third series of ITV's talent show, The X Factor, in 2006. Her powerful voice and emotional performances won her the competition, earning her a £1 million recording contract with Syco Music. Her winner's single, a cover of Kelly Clarkson's "A Moment Like This," topped the UK Singles Chart for four weeks and set a world record for digital downloads. Following her success, she signed a five-album deal with J Records in the United States, marking her international breakthrough.
Musical Style and Achievements
Known for her coloratura soprano vocal range, Lewis has been praised for her technical skills and emotional delivery. Her debut album, "Spirit," and subsequent releases, including "Echo" and "Glassheart," showcased her ability to blend pop and R&B styles. Over the years, she has received numerous accolades, including The Record of the Year and an OBE for her contributions to music. Lewis is also recognized for her activism, particularly in animal rights, and has launched her own ethical fashion line and cruelty-free makeup range.
Legacy and Influence
Leona Lewis has left an indelible mark on the music industry, influencing a new generation of artists with her powerful voice and commitment to social causes. Her journey from a young girl with dreams in London to an internationally acclaimed artist serves as an inspiration to many aspiring musicians around the world.
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Discography
I Am2015
- 1.Thunder3:43
- 2.Fire Under My Feet3:36
- 3.You Knew Me When3:41
- 4.I Am3:43
- 5.Ladders3:26
- 6.The Essence of Me3:41
- 7.I Got You3:01
- 8.Power3:20
- 9.Another Love Song3:27
- 10.Thank You4:02
Christmas, With Love2013
- 1.One More Sleep4:00
- 2.Winter Wonderland2:24
- 3.White Christmas3:09
- 4.Your Hallelujah4:14
- 5.Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)2:37
- 6.Mr Right3:14
- 7.O Holy Night2:53
- 8.I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday3:51
- 9.Ave Maria4:00
- 10.Silent Night2:20
Glassheart2012
- 1.Trouble3:41
- 2.Un Love Me4:12
- 3.Lovebird3:33
- 4.Come Alive4:05
- 5.Fireflies3:56
- 6.I to You3:18
- 7.Shake You Up3:42
- 8.Stop the Clocks4:01
- 9.Favourite Scar3:36
- 10.When It Hurts3:13
- 11.Glassheart3:57
- 12.Fingerprint4:07
- 13.Trouble3:42
- 14.Trouble (acoustic)3:42
- 15.Come Alive (acoustic)4:25
- 16.Glassheart (acoustic)3:46
- 17.Colorblind3:22
- 18.Sugar3:36
- 19.Collide (Afrojack remix)5:53
- 20.Glassheart (live acoustic)3:49
The Labyrinth Tour: Live From the O22010
- 1.Brave6:45
- 2.Don’t Let Me Down4:45
- 3.Better in Time4:15
- 4.Whatever It Takes3:21
- 5.Take a Bow5:53
- 6.Ride a White Swan (interlude)2:47
- 7.I See You3:11
- 8.Can’t Breathe4:31
- 9.Forgive Me5:13
- 10.Happy4:44
- 11.Could It Be Magic4:42
- 12.I Got You4:27
- 13.Cry Me a River5:32
- 14.The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face4:47
- 15.Homeless4:09
- 16.They Don’t Care About Us (interlude)3:26
- 17.Outta My Head4:46
- 18.Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)3:54
- 19.Run8:34
- 20.Bleeding Love6:44
- 21.Brave5:26
- 22.Don’t Let Me Down4:45
- 23.Better in Time4:11
- 24.Whatever It Takes3:33
- 25.Happy4:46
- 26.The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face4:46
- 27.Outta My Head4:47
- 28.Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)3:22
- 29.Run6:41
- 30.Bleeding Love6:03
Ultimate Remixes2009
- 1.Dip Down (Red Rhythm remix)3:48
- 2.I’m So Into You (Red Rhythm remix)4:18
- 3.Joy (Red Rhythm remix)4:06
- 4.L.O.V.E.U (Red Rhythm remix)4:24
- 5.Private Party (Red Rhythm remix)3:41
- 6.Private Party (Juan Mendez remix)8:57
- 7.Private Party (Cella Dwella remix)3:53
- 8.L.O.V.E.U (Mikey Gallagher radio mix)3:29
- 9.Dip Down (Mikey Gallagher club mix)8:48
- 10.Dip Down (Mikey Gallagher radio edit)3:24
- 11.Joy (Mikey Gallagher club mix)3:22
- 12.Joy (Mikey Gallagher radio edit)3:29
- 13.Ready to Get Down (remix)3:44
- 14.Ready to Get Down (The Leo dance mix)3:55
Echo2009
- 1.Happy4:02
- 2.I Got You3:47
- 3.Can't Breathe4:15
- 4.Brave3:38
- 5.Outta My Head3:41
- 6.My Hands4:14
- 7.Love Letter4:02
- 8.Broken4:04
- 9.Naked3:50
- 10.Stop Crying Your Heart Out4:11
- 11.Don't Let Me Down4:36
- 12.Alive3:30
- 13.Lost Then Found / Stone Hearts & Hand Grenades11:09
Spirit2007
- 1.Bleeding Love4:23
- 2.Whatever It Takes3:27
- 3.Homeless3:50
- 4.Better in Time3:54
- 5.Yesterday3:54
- 6.Take a Bow3:54
- 7.I Will Be3:59
- 8.Angel4:14
- 9.Here I Am4:52
- 10.I’m You3:48
- 11.The Best You Never Had3:43
- 12.The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face4:26
- 13.Footprints in the Sand4:08
- 14.A Moment Like This4:17
Best Kept Secret2005
- 1.L.O.V.E.U.4:09
- 2.Dip Down4:05
- 3.Ready to Get Down4:24
- 4.Private Party4:10
- 5.Joy4:54
- 6.Bad Boy4:05
- 7.Can’t Say Hello4:15
- 8.I’m So Into U4:33
- 9.I Wanna Be That Girl4:17
- 10.Silly Girl3:36
- 11.Dip Down (Red Rhythm remix)3:48
- 12.L.O.V.E.U (Red Rhythm remix)4:26
- 13.I’m So Into U (Red Rhythm remix)4:18
Trouble2012
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Lovebird2012
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Collide2011
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I Got You2010
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The Fabric of My Life2010
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Happy2009
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Dip Down2009
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Joy2009
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LOVE.U2009
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Forgive Me2008
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Run2008
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Intervention2008
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Bleeding Love2007
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Better in Time / Footprints in the Sand2007
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A Moment Like This2006
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It’s All for You EP2012
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Hurt: The EP2011
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- Record label
- CBS Records
- Record label
- Syco Music
Achievements
- Award
- The Record of the Year
- Award
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Leana Lewis
Leona Louise Lewis is a British singer, songwriter, and actress. Born and raised in London, she later attended the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology in Croydon. Lewis achieved national recognition when she won the third series of the ITV talent show The X Factor in 2006, winning a £1 million recording contract with Syco Music. Her winner's single, a cover of Kelly Clarkson's "A Moment Like This", peaked at the top of the UK Singles Chart for four weeks and broke a world record by reaching 50,000 digital downloads within 30 minutes. In February 2007, Lewis signed a five-album contract in the United States with Clive Davis's record label, J Records.
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