David Correy
David Correy (* 8. October 1985 in Recife , Pernambuco ) is a Brazilian - American R & B - singer .
life and career
Correy initially grew up in poor conditions in Recife. His underage mother, Luciene Lima, who was only 13 at the time, gave him up for adoption when he was almost two years old .
He was adopted by American parents and from then on lived in Riva, Maryland . He recognized his enthusiasm for music early on. His parents encouraged his passion and made it possible for him to play in a musical during his school days . Correy received a scholarship from Berklee College of Music in Boston .
Correy gained media attention in late 2012 when he was one of the finalists on the US music talent show The X Factor . He was promoted on the LA Reid television show .
Together with the singer Aloe Blacc and the Brazilian band Monobloco , Correy released the song The World is Ours in 2014 , which was named the official World Cup song for the 2014 World Cup .
Discography
Albums
- Urban Rock Odyssey (2009)
Singles
- The World Is Ours (feat.Aloe Blacc)
- III (feat. Richie Loop)
- Bandaids
- Pesos (feat. Sanogram)
- Cold Blooded Monster
- 247
- body
- Strive
- Cliche '
- Nobody (feat. Solo Lucci)
- Dawn of a New Breed (feat.DJ Tsap)
- Cold World
- Want Some (feat.Kite Status)
- Everybody
- Diamonds (feat. DC Don Juan)
- Frozen
- Party revolution
- Intoxicated
- Not around
- Proud
- Live for the top
- Whirlwind
- If I Could Paint
- Momma We Made It
- Meant to Be
- Show me
- I'll be there
- Selfish
- Lipstick Killa
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Jay Moye: Born to Fly: Meet David Correy. In: World Cup Anthem. Coca Cola Company, September 16, 2013, accessed August 27, 2016 .
- ^ Charlton Woodyard, Alex Swoyer: Hometown music sensation David Correy spreads HOPE. In: CULTURE. The Washington Times, September 30, 2014, accessed August 27, 2016 .
- ^ Judy Cantor-Navas: The World Is Ours': Exclusive Song Premiere. In: Billboard. Billboard, April 15, 2014, accessed August 27, 2016 .
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Correy, David |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Brazilian-American R&B singer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 8, 1985 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Recife , Pernambuco |