Alissa♥Mae

Bio:

Alissa♥Mae, recording artist, is a young talented singer/songwriter, dancer, model, actress, and skilled martial artist (junior instructor-Black Belt Leadership Team).

She was the youngest member of the girl group "No More Drama (NMD) in 2009 which was managed by Howie Dorough of the BackStreet Boys (3 Street Management). She is currently the singer of the new teen R&B/Hip-Hop group called "AMPT".

Since the young age of three Alissa♥Mae has been singing Classical, Broadway, Pop and R&B music and taught by her long-time amazing vocal coach Leota Penney of 11 years who has taught many child celebrities throughout Southern CA. Alissa♥Mae has also been coached by Stephanie Spruill, an elite vocal coach who has taught and performed with award-winning/A-List Celebrities such as Mariah Carey. Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin –just to name a few and Nick Cooper. Alissa♥Mae has performed at numerous venues throughout the US such as Southern CA, Times Square(NY), Vegas, and VA. She co-wrote and recorded her first song at the age of 11 called "Crushin" followed by debut songs: the Hot single "Bootz" which was released in spring 2008; followed by her inspirational song, "Dreams". Her song and music video "LA Girl" premiered in Summer 2008. Her latest hit . I Just Wanna Dance" was released in Summer of 2009. She has worked with A-List producers such as Gregg Pagani, Andrew Lane (Disney's HSM), Rob A (Rhianna's Distubria and Chris Brown's Forever), Eddie Galan, MDL Productions, and Jackie Boyz (Baby G Music); She is also pre-launching her international magazine mid-late 2011.

Alissa♥Mae's talents extend beyond her singing. She has been dancing since she was 4 yours old (ballet, tap, dance and hip hop) and has performed in many dance competitions (jazz and hip-hop). She has also performed with groups such as the Elite LA Hip Kids; and has been trained by Christopher Michael Jones ("You Got Served") Shane Sparks ("So You Think You Can Dance" and "America's Next Best Dance Crew"), Madonna Grimes, Keesha Olander, and Brandon/Djuan (No Way Out).Alissa♥Mae has appeared and featured in numerous national commercials, film and music videos including Old Navy, JC Penney's and Disney.

Alissa♥Mae also spends her time helping raise funds at many charitable events such as Jog-A-Thon, Celebrating Black Youth, UNICEF, Donate For Life, Stomp Da Violence and Philippine cultural events (raise funds for buildings and youth scholarships)and was also featured in a short film, SNAX, which was rolled-out to LAUSD raising awareness relating to nutrition and exercise.

Influences: Leota Penney, Stephanie Spruill, Mariah Carey, Cristina Aguilera, Whitney Houston, Alicia Keyes, Aretha Franklin, Leona Lewis, Fergie, Mom, Dad, Rhianna