Denelle AKA Denel
Denelle Aka Denel | |
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 Denel 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Denelle Bhagwandin |
| Born | June 18, 1995 Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Origin | Auckland |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, entertainer, record producer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | |
| Associated acts | Jupiter Project, Jamie McDell, Jai Waetford. |
| Website | OfficialDenel.com |
Denelle Bahagwandhin born June 18th, 1995), professionally known as Denel, is a New Zeland singer and songwriter. In 2011, after a chance meeting with producer Louis Bernstone he later signed with New Zealand based record label Ellamy Records. Through a special arrangement, Denelle Aka Denel released his first full-length album Verse One, debuting at number 16 on The New Zealand top 20 Charts, as well as number 7 on the New Zealand Independent Charts.
Early life and education[edit]
Denelle AKA Denel was born in Johannesburg, South Africa on June 18th, 1995. At the age of 5, his family moved to New Zealand and continues to reside there”.
Influences[edit]
His musical aesthetic is deeply influenced by his father's love of jazz, his multi-cultural background and up-bringing, as well as inspiration from the likes of modern contemporary artists such as Michael Jackson, Chris Brown and Ne-Yo.
Career[edit]
In 2011 through a chance meeting at Ellamy Recording Studios his Father/Manager negotiated an arrangement with producer Louis Bernstone. In March of 2011 of that year, Denelle AKA Denel released his first E.P a self-titled set of four songs containing the single Fly Away.
In a follow-up to the E.P In 2013 Ellamy Records released Denelle AKA Denel's first album Verse One a 10 songs set written and composed by himself and produced with then collaborator Louis Bernstone supported by the singles "Stay Behind," and "Say I'm Sorry."
By 2014 he released a new single entitled “Tonight” with a free public concert at Botany Town Center in Auckland, New Zealand.
In 2015,Denelle AKA Denel released the single “Imperfectly Perfect” with electronic R&B group Jupiter Project In NZ. After the release of the video for “Imperfectly Perfect”. GirlTalkHQ called the song the “Feminist Anthem” of the summer. Following this collaboration, Denel released a second single entitled Staring At you.
Achievements[edit]
In November 2013, the album Verse One rose to number 16 on the New Zealand top 20 music charts, same album also reached the 7 position on New Zealand Independent Charts. In June 2015, His single Imperfectly Perfect enters NZ Radio Vision 100 music chart spending 5 weeks at Number 1 position and 5 months on the chart.
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verse One |
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16 | - | - | - | |
| "—" denotes an album that did not chart in that country. | ||||||
Extended plays[edit]
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ [2] |
AUS [3] |
US [4] | ||
| Denelle |
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- | - | - |
| "—" denotes an album that did not chart in that country. | ||||
Singles[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Denelle confirmed debut album "Verse One"". nzmusic.org.nz. NZ Music Industry Commission.
- ↑ "Denelle's first EP strikes a chord". Stuff. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- ↑ "Discography Denelle". Australian-charts.com. (Hung Medien). Retrieved 26 February 2014.
- ↑ "Denelle - Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
1 http://www.times.co.nz/news/teen-singer-aiming-high.html?limitstart=1
5 http://www.penseyeviewnew.com/pev/2015/06/28/denelle/
6 http://wavenewspapers.com/simply-jessica-denelle-talks-about-his-new-song-imperfectly-perfect/
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