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Lara McAllen is the singer for the pop/dance music project [[Zentveld & Oomen|Angel City]]. McAllen began dancing at age 5, and briefly pursued a modelling career before becoming a backing dancer for the pop singer [[Shakira]] at age 19.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/angel-city-p293215/biography|title=Angel City|last=O'Brien|first=Jon|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=21 August 2011}}</ref> She then began her career as a dance music vocalist with Angel City when she signed her first recording contract with [[Ministry of Sound]] at age 20. Her debut single Love Me Right was picked up by Radio 1 as a “Record of the week” and soon crossed over from dance floor hit to mainstream chart hit both in the UK and Europe. Before Angel City, Lara found dancefloor success with Stuart's 2001 trance release "Free (Let It Be)", released through Incentive, an offshoot of Ministry of Sound. |
Lara McAllen is the singer for the pop/dance music project [[Zentveld & Oomen|Angel City]]. McAllen began dancing at age 5, and briefly pursued a modelling career before becoming a backing dancer for the pop singer [[Shakira]] at age 19.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/angel-city-p293215/biography|title=Angel City|last=O'Brien|first=Jon|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=21 August 2011}}</ref> She then began her career as a dance music vocalist with Angel City when she signed her first recording contract with [[Ministry of Sound]] at age 20. Her debut single Love Me Right was picked up by Radio 1 as a “Record of the week” and soon crossed over from dance floor hit to mainstream chart hit both in the UK and Europe. Love Me Right topped the US Dance Chart as well as entering the Billboard chart. Before Angel City, Lara found dancefloor success with Stuart's 2001 trance release "Free (Let It Be)", released through Incentive, an offshoot of Ministry of Sound. |
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While originally credited as a featured vocalist in Angel City, McAllen later joined the group (of producers) as lead singer and performed all the tracks on the debut album "Love Me Right". McAllen had further UK Top 10 records with Angel City before pursuing work both in vocal production and songwriting. As a partner of the production company responsible for the Angel City records, McAllen worked alongside producers such as Jason Nevins, Rob Davis (Kylie Minogue) and Armin Van Buuren. She has also presented for Sky TV Channels on programmes such as FYC as well as co-presenting on Capital Disney Radio and Liverpool’s Radio City. Lara has appeared on TV shows such as Never Mind the Buzzcocks, CD:UK, Des and Mel and performed her debut single Love Me Right on Top of the Pops. |
While originally credited as a featured vocalist in Angel City, McAllen later joined the group (of producers) as lead singer and performed all the tracks on the debut album "Love Me Right". McAllen had further UK Top 10 records with Angel City before pursuing work both in vocal production and songwriting. As a partner of the production company responsible for the Angel City records, McAllen worked alongside producers such as Jason Nevins, Rob Davis (Kylie Minogue) and Armin Van Buuren. She has also presented for Sky TV Channels on programmes such as FYC as well as co-presenting on Capital Disney Radio and Liverpool’s Radio City. Lara has appeared on TV shows such as Never Mind the Buzzcocks, CD:UK, Des and Mel and performed her debut single Love Me Right on Top of the Pops. |
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Lara McAllen | |
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| Also known as | Angel City |
| Origin | Guildford, Surrey, England |
| Genres | EDM |
| Years active | 2003–2011 |
| Labels | Data Records (UK, 2003–2007) |
Lara McAllen is a British vocalist, singer/songwriter, and vocal producer.
Biography
Lara McAllen is the singer for the pop/dance music project Angel City. McAllen began dancing at age 5, and briefly pursued a modelling career before becoming a backing dancer for the pop singer Shakira at age 19.[1] She then began her career as a dance music vocalist with Angel City when she signed her first recording contract with Ministry of Sound at age 20. Her debut single Love Me Right was picked up by Radio 1 as a “Record of the week” and soon crossed over from dance floor hit to mainstream chart hit both in the UK and Europe. Love Me Right topped the US Dance Chart as well as entering the Billboard chart. Before Angel City, Lara found dancefloor success with Stuart's 2001 trance release "Free (Let It Be)", released through Incentive, an offshoot of Ministry of Sound.
While originally credited as a featured vocalist in Angel City, McAllen later joined the group (of producers) as lead singer and performed all the tracks on the debut album "Love Me Right". McAllen had further UK Top 10 records with Angel City before pursuing work both in vocal production and songwriting. As a partner of the production company responsible for the Angel City records, McAllen worked alongside producers such as Jason Nevins, Rob Davis (Kylie Minogue) and Armin Van Buuren. She has also presented for Sky TV Channels on programmes such as FYC as well as co-presenting on Capital Disney Radio and Liverpool’s Radio City. Lara has appeared on TV shows such as Never Mind the Buzzcocks, CD:UK, Des and Mel and performed her debut single Love Me Right on Top of the Pops.
Between 2008 and 2010, several collaborations featuring McAllen (both vocals and songwriting) featured on Clubland albums were released through All Around the World. Having claimed that she was happier away from the performance side, McAllen again performs lead vocals on Angel City's most recent single "How Do You Sleep", a dance cover of Jesse McCartney's single.
Lara has appeared in various media shoots including OK!, Hello and Marie Claire, as well as shoots for Loaded, Maxim and FHM.
Personal life
Lara divorced her football agent husband in 2010 and met business owner Adam Bashford soon after. They started a new company together in property development. They married in 2017, during a Christian ceremony near their seaside home in Sussex. They have two children together.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | Artist Details | UK |
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| 2005 | Love Me Right | Angel City | 44 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Artist Details | UK | UK Dance | US | US Dance |
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| 2003 | Love Me Right | Angel City | 11 | 1 | 93 | 1 |
| 2004 | Touch Me | Angel City | 18 | 2 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | Do You Know (I Go Crazy) | Angel City | 7 | 1 | -- | 8 |
| 2005 | Sunrise | Angel City | 9 | 1 | -- | 1 |
| 2007 | 24/7 | Angel City | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2007 | Piece of Heaven | Beat Players feat. Lara McAllen | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2007 | Bodyrock | Beam presents Lara McAllen | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2008 | A Girl Like Me | Flip & Fill Feat. Lara McAllen | -- | 2 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | Heartbeat | Flip & Fill Feat. Lara McAllen | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2009 | That's How To Love | Lara McAllen | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2010 | How Do You Sleep? | Angel City | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2010 | Won't Get Another Night | Lara McAllen | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2011 | Be 1 | Lara McAllen | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2011 | Feel Me Breathe | Lara McAllen | -- | -- | -- | -- |
References
- ^ O'Brien, Jon. "Angel City". Allmusic. Retrieved 21 August 2011.
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