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General Info

  • Genre: Electro / Experimental / Powerpop

    Location London/Paris, United Kingdom

    Profile Views: 601982

    Last Login: 12/3/2012

    Member Since 1/22/2006

    Website www.taramcdonald.tv

    Record Label MercuryUniversal

    Type of Label Major

  • Bio

    Tara McDonald TARA McDONALD VOTED THE "BEST VOICE OF 2010" DANCE SCENE. Awarded by the magazine "OnlyForDj", Tara is one of the most successful vocalists in the world, with more than 253 performances around the world in a year. The Queen of clubs ! As a child of 12, she performed in Holland on stage with film legend, Audrey Hepburn, after winning an international singing competition for England. Her parents were fearful of the huge pressure on a 12 year old, so put her career on hold. 'Tara McDonald was born to sing, her voice can cover a huge range of the music spectrum. She has appeared with many of the music giants of rock and pop (Bryan Ferry, Roger Walters 'Pink Floyd', Andy Taylor 'Duran Duran', Jocelyne Brown, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr…) 253 performances gigs in 2010 ! Tara is an amazingly talented vocalist and songwriter and demonstrates this through her collaborations of worldwide hits. The voice of 'My My My' (US dance music legend Armand Van Helden) yes, these are her vocals. This is one of the songwriters and vocalists most recognized and requested tracks by the electro-dance world. Tara is also the vocalist and co-writer of 'Feel the Vibe' (Swedish house 'Mafia' producer Axwell), Get Down' (Todd Terry) and 'Delirious' (David Guetta, the most bankable Dj in the world this year) and numerous other hits. She was also signed for 2 tracks on the album 'Pop Life'! David enthused 'she can give real authenticity to house music ' The House Music Diva has hits that have flown into the top 10 in international charts and are still played on radio since ... 2008! Suddenly, everyone wants the voice! Tara''s collaborations can very quickly ignite careers: all the greatest DJ's are vying for her to sing and write with them as a guarantee of success. 'The most glamorous singer of the scene dance ' (Pacha Magazine) She has also worked with Joey Negro, Nervo, Laidback Luke, Afrojack, Mowgli, TV Rock, Funkerman and signed with the Ministry Of Sound/Hed Kandi. Tara was resident singer for Hed Kandi in Ibiza 2009 and 2010, hang on, here! The success helping Tara, is being one of the most requested artistes on the international scene and on festivals linked with more than 253 shows in 2010! A record for a vocalist on the dance scene. This Queen of clubs has been named in January 2011 'the best voice of the Year 2010' with 26.77% of the votes by 'onlyforDJ'S' magazine', the leading magazine on culture and club DJs. After organizing a huge vote to elect the best of the year from over a hundred different countries, people voted to elect the best of the best! Tara says,'this is the first time, besides the success over the past few years, that I have been rewarded for my work. It's a huge pleasure and privilege to be voted winner of this competition ahead of fellow nominees: Dragonette (Martin Solveig, 25.12%), Luciana (22.96%), Amanda Wilson (12.87%) and Shawnee Taylor (12.24%) ...' A well-deserved reward for one who has recently been dubbed by the magazine FHM 'The white singer with the black voice'. --- HOT NEWS The most bankable producers of the dance scene are not mistaken. This award is associated mostly with the largest producers of the dance scene. Since then, a new track: 'Set me on Fire' with the great Sidney Samson, is out now and already ranks in the top of the dance charts. It is rumoured, another 'sexy' track, see 'Very Sexual', with Sidney is expected in the coming months with – it appears - a breathtaking videoshoot, this should be a bombshell in the media, 'Dynamite' apparently. Yes, sexy Tara ... but also so very talented. We also spoke about a track already in full production with the magic duet of Roger Sanchez/Duane Harden to whom we owe, amongst others,'Love Generation' that propelled Bob Sinclar to the rank of international stardom! And a solo album planned for 2012 with some unexpected artistic collaborations. What surprises. Electro pop the album. Sexy. Chic. Sensual. A bit trashy. 'Delirious', indeed! Finally ! --- THEY COMMENTED ABOUT HER ENTHUSIASTICALLY 'The white singer with the black voice' (FHM) 'She can give real authenticity to house music ' (David Guetta) 'She is a tigress on stage, Really ! She always gives a professional and assured performance !' (David Guetta) 'She has absolutely everything, the whole package! The voice, the charisma, the attitude,the stage presence and the professionalism (…) she is an amazing performer.' (Bryan Ferry) 'The chic sexbomb of electro music' (Playboy) 'She has the gift to push a project beyond its limits.' (David Vendetta) 'Beware, this singer is talented !' (Time Out) 'The most glamorous singer of the scene dance ' (Pacha Magazine) 'Tara brings the whole pop vibe to a project and a keen edge, to take a track to the next level.' (Todd Terry) 'Pop Life is my favorite album of the moment' (Madonna, 2008) WORLDWIDE BILLBOARDS // CHARTS 'my my my', Armand Van Helden Feat. Tara McDonald - TOP#12 UK Single Charts (2004) TOP#4 Australian Single Charts (2004) TOP #5 Dutch Single Charts (2004) TOP#5 Belgium Single Charts (2004) TOP#7 Norweigen Single Charts (2004) TOP#5 Danish Single Charts (2004) TOP#2 Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play Chart 'Delirious', David Guetta and Tara McDonald for Guetta's third album, Pop Life (2007) - TOP#2 Belgium Single Charts (2008) TOP#4 Romanian Singles Charts (2008) TOP#9 French Sincle Charts (2008) 'Feel the vibe', Axwell Feat. Tara McDonald - TOP #16 UK Single Charts (2006)

  • Members

    Management & head of promotions Frederic Vocoret fvocoret@gmail.com Bookings Frederic Vocoret fvocoret@gmail.com

  • Influences

    Inspiring moments, first kisses, heartbrake...anything that touches me and give me a reason to write a song!

  • Sounds Like

    Tara's "SHUT UP & DANCE" radio show. Now in 25 countries! Or download the podcast on itunes available worldwide . My weekly radio show "Shut Up & Dance: Bringing you the newest biggest & badest tunes from the EDM scene. SHUT UP & DANCE IS GLOBAL! Emirates airlines (from January 2013) Alpha Radio - Bulgaria Capital FM - Cyprus Dance Paradise FM - Brazil Deejay radio - Honduras Electroeje radio - Colombia Energy FM - Australia (from December) Energynet - Argentina FG radio FM - Belgium FG radio FM - Berlin (Germany) FG radio FM - France FG radio FM - Monaco FG radio FM - Andorra FG radio FM - USA Hit radio - Morocco Lima Xpress - Peru Maxi - Guadeloupe/Martinique (French Island) Music FM - Saint-Barth/Saint-Martin M20 - Italy Planeta FM - Poland (from December)) Radio Mayak Ufa - Russia Radio Saturn FM - Guatemala Radio Takaoka FM - Japan Studio One FM - Belgium Top FM - Portugal Traffic FM - Greece

Bio

When it comes to dance music, Tara McDonald is one of the most successful vocalists in the world, in fact, she has often been called "The Queen of Dance!" "Best Voice Of The Dance Scene" Only For DJ's Magazine In April, 2012, Tara signed a 2 album deal with Universal Record's sub-label, Mercury, as a priority artist for Continental Europe. Her first album due for release in March 2013 is entitled "I Like This Beat" and proves that Tara is much more than just a talented and unique vocalist, witnessed by the fact that she not only co-wrote but also executively produced the whole album from start to finish. "She has absolutely the whole package! She is an amazing performer" Bryan Ferry What may be surprising is that the album consists of two sides. With her roots firmly entrenched in dance music, one side of the album brings Tara back to the dance floor and comprises of collaborations with not only some of the most established names in this genre, but also the best of the new generation of upcoming DJ/producers. "She knows how to give authenticity to a house music track" David Guetta The other side is more experimental and shows Tara moving into electro and more radio friendly pop music which she showcases with the first and second singles "Give Me More" and "Fix Of You". It doesn't matter which side you're listening to, what is for sure is that Tara will impress you with her breathtaking vocal ability. "The white singer with the black voice" Rolling Stone Magazine You might well be wondering who Tara McDonald is or where she came from? Tara graduated from the famous performing arts Brit School in the UK whose other notable students include Adele, Amy Winehouse, Jessie J, Leona Lewis and Katie Melua. Aged 9, she performed in Les Miserables, Aged 12, she performed a lead role alongside Jude Law at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Aged 12 she also won the internationally televised UNICEF children's singing competition hosted by Audrey Hepburn. Tara's passion and determination saw her singing alongside many legends of rock and pop such as Bryan Ferry, Roger Walters, Pink Floyd, Andy Taylor, Duran Duran, Jocelyne Brown, Eric Clapton and Ringo Star among others. Since this amazing beginning, Tara has focussed her passion and love towards dance music and has collaborated with some of the biggest names world-wide. In 2009, she was the resident singer for Hed Kandi in Ibiza, in 2010, she performed at Tomorrowland, the most famous dance festival in Europe, also writing the official anthem which she co-wrote with Dimitri Vegas, Like Mike & Dada Life. Most notably, she leant her vocals to Armand Van Helden's world-wide smash "My My My" and has since collaborated with Axwell (Swedish House Mafia) on "Feel The Vibe", Todd Terry on "Get Down" and David Guetta on "Delirious" and "You're Not Alone" which featured on his "Pop Life" album. In addition, Tara has also enjoyed collaborations with global DJ's/producers Nicky Romero, Sidney Samson, Joey Negro, Laidback Luke and Afrofjack. In 2012, Tara released "Pandemonium" with David Guetta & Afrojack on the "F*** Me I'm Famous" compilation. "She has a knack for pushing a project beyond its limits" Axwell (Swedish House Mafia) The House Music diva has an abundance of hits that have sailed into the top 10 in International charts – playing regularly on radio networks across the World. In 2012, Tara was invited to be an assistant vocal coach on "The Voice" (Belgium), a role she accepted willingly with her experince of being a credible vocalist being used to mentor some of the best new vocal talents. Also in 2012, Tara launched her own weekly radio show "Shut Up & Dance" on the biggest dance radio station in Europe, Radio FG. The weekly show, which was rebranded this year to "I Like This Beat", also the title of the debut album, is being broadcast in 28 countries around the world including the on board service on Emirates airline. She is the only vocalist to have her own show which she presents, produces and programmes all by herself. By launching this show, Tara joins the likes of Carl Cox, David Guetta, Bob Sinclair, Laidback Luke, Armin Van Buren and other established names. According to Time Out.... "She makes the dancefloors of the world vibrate" Time Out Magazine

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