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Emmaline

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This article is about the singer. For the eighteenth-century novel, see Emmeline.
Emmaline
Birth nameEmmaline Campbell
OriginAnderson, Indiana, US
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, Violin
Years active2017–present
LabelsEmmaline
Rabbit Moon Productions
CurlyCue!
Bootzilla
Associated actsPostmodern Jukebox, Chaka Khan, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Bootsy Collins, Buckethead, Campbell Jazz Continuum, Ryan Mondak
Websitewww.emmalineofficial.com

Emmaline Campbell, known professionally as Emmaline, is an American singer-songwriter, violinist and YouTuber. Emmaline launched her music career in 2017 with the creation of her YouTube page.[1]

In 2018, Emmaline's following grew following her appearance on Scott Bradley’s YouTube channel, Postmodern Jukebox. The YouTube video went viral with over one-million views. In 2019, she produced her debut EP All My Sweetest Dreams which was funded by her fans through a Kickstarter campaign.[2] Shortly after the release of her EP, Emmaline opened at a sold-out show for Chaka Khan at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.[3]

She received her Bachelors of Arts in Jazz Studies from the University of Cincinnati - Conservatory of Music.

Early life and career beginnings[edit]

Emmaline grew up in Anderson, Indiana and was born into a family of musicians. Her father, Russ Campbell, is an award winning producer and jazz pianist.[4] Julie Campbell, Emmaline's mother, was a singer. The two parents exposed Emmaline to music when she was a child educating her in violin by the age of 4 years old.[5] Russ recognized Emmaline's talent and mind for "music's connection to emotion".[6] The family performed together and statewide as the Campbell Jazz Continuum in which Emmaline would perform in as a violinist and vocalist. In 2018, The Campbell Jazz Continuum was the guest artist for the Anderson Symphony Orchestra opening their 51st season.[7][8] Emmaline continued her musical education at the University of Cincinnati - Conservatory of Music in Violin performance. However, she graduated from the schools Jazz program to pursue a career as a jazz singer.

Music Career[edit]

During her years in College, Emmaline had begun her music career by publishing her own singles and EPs, being featured on other artists tracks, making appearances and going on tour. She performed with the Cincinnati Symphony orchestra, lending her vocals in "It Don't Mean a Thing if it Ain't Got That Swing."

Guitar Center contracted the young artist in 2017 to do a Christmas promotional video. Filmed in the guitar studio at a Guitar Center location, the video featured Emmaline and guitarist, Ryan Mondak, performing "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas". The video was posted on the company's twitter account Christmas morning. In 2018, the attention of Emmaline's career was elevated her performance of the song "Domino" with Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox received over one million views.

During her time in Cincinnati, she met Funk musician and producer Bootsy Collins who invited Emmaline to collaborate on his rendition of hit Halloween song, "Monster Mash". In 2019, Emmaline went on tour during a college break to promote her recently released EP All My Sweetest Dreams.[9] During this tour, she opened for a sold-out audience at a Chaka Khan concert in New Jersey.[10]

Emmaline released her first single, "Shy(Demo)", on Spotify in 2018. She released a cover of hit Christmas song "Winter Wonderland" on November 27, 2020.[11]

All My Sweetest Dreams (2019)[edit]

With plans to record her debut EP All My Sweetest Dreams, private funding had fell through. She turned to Kickstarter in January of 2019 asking fans and the like to help fund the recording of her own EP. According to her campaign page on Kickstarter, by late March she had met her funding goals with a total of $41,695. The recordings took place in the Brooklyn studio, Strange Weather Studios. She had only two days to record all six tracks that would be featured on the EP.

"Effortless" was initially "trashed by the artist before being finished" and eventually placed as its first song.[5] The song was later rereleased as a single with an accompanying music video which was released in November of 2019. Emmaline produced All My Sweetest Dreams with a team of New York producers. Notable team members included Jason Olaine who won a Grammy in 2002 for Directions in Music, Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group.[12] The EP featured a string quartet which Emmaline joined as first violin.[13] All My Sweetest Dreams was released in August of 2019.

Collaborations[edit]

Postmodern Jukebox (2018)[edit]

Emmaline appeared Postmodern Jukebox's YouTube Channel performing a "Billie-Holiday-Style performance of Jessie J's "Domino"." The video was uploaded on YouTube on May 3, 2018 and has achieved over one-million views.

Bootsy Collins & Buckethead (2019)[edit]

In 2019, she became a featured artist in the track of Collin's rendition of "Monster Mash". Emmaline provided background vocals while famous Californian musician Buckethead added guitar. The Halloween classic from 1962 was released under Collins' record label Bootzilla Records.[14] She also appeared in the music video which was directed by Collins son, Ouiwey Collins. The single was released October 21, 2019.[15]

Personal life[edit]

In addition to Emmaline, each of her siblings have performed with the family band, the Campbell Jazz Continuum. Her siblings include her brother Trey Campbell and sister Allyssa Campbell Huff.[7]

Artistry[edit]

Emmaline considers Billie Holiday one of her musical heroes.

Growing up, Emmaline was introduced to records from big band artists like Chet Baker and Bill Evans. Her father introduced her and her siblings to a variety of genres through "family listening parties".[16] She attributes much of her inspiration from the artistry of singers like Anita O'Day, Billie Holiday, and Erykah Badu calling them her "musical heroes".[17] [13]

Discography[edit]

Extended Plays[edit]

Title Album details Track list
Necessity
  • Released: 2020
Track list
  1. "Peppermint Kisses"
  2. "Ladylike"
  3. "You Don't Know What Love Is"
  4. "Necessity"
All My Sweetest Dreams
  • Released: 2019
Track list
  1. "Effortless"
  2. "All My Sweetest Dreams"
  3. "Shy"
  4. "Mister Wise Guy"
  5. "Brighten"
  6. "Ruby"

Singles[edit]

Title Year
"Shy (Demo)" 2018
"Pick You Up"
"Old Soul Love"
"All My Sweetest Dreams" 2019
"Effortless"
"I'll Be Your Girl at the End of the World" 2020
"Peppermint Kisses"
"Ladylike"
"You Don't Know What Love Is"
"Winter Wonderland"

Tours & Performances[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Emmalineofficial - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2020-12-11.
  2. ↑ "StackPath". www.citybeat.com. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  3. ↑ "Chaka Khan with special guest Emmaline". NJPAC. Retrieved 2020-12-11.
  4. ↑ "ABOUT". Russ Campbell Music. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Emmaline: Place and Time « American Songwriter". American Songwriter. 2020-03-22. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  6. ↑ Bulletin, Christopher Stephens | The Herald. "Campbells, Anderson Symphony blend jazz with symphonic music". Herald Bulletin. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Anderson Symphony Orchestra – Campbell Jazz Continuum Guest Artist Spotlight". Retrieved 2020-12-11.
  8. ↑ "Anderson Symphony Orchestra – ASO 51st Season". Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  9. ↑ Bulletin, Andy Knight | The Herald. "Anderson native, jazz vocalist Emmaline releases first album". Herald Bulletin. Retrieved 2020-12-11.
  10. ↑ Lindquist, David. "Meet Emmaline, the retro jazz singer from Indiana who's a social-media success story". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  11. ↑ "Emmaline". Spotify. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  12. ↑ "Jason Olaine". GRAMMY.com. 2020-11-23. Retrieved 2020-12-13.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Desk, TV News. "Emmaline Releases New Video 'Effortless' Today". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  14. ↑ "Bootsy Collins And Buckethead Covered "Monster Mash"". Stereogum. 2019-10-25. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  15. ↑ "Bootsy Collins, Buckethead - Monster Mash". Discogs. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  16. ↑ Bulletin, Andy Knight | The Herald. "Anderson native, jazz vocalist Emmaline releases first album". Herald Bulletin. Retrieved 2020-12-11.
  17. ↑ "ABOUT". Mysite 1. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  18. ↑ "Emmaline at Jazz Standard". doNYC. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  19. ↑ "Emmaline at Scullers Jazz Club". Do617. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  20. ↑ "EMMALINE". ArtsBoston Calendar. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  21. ↑ admin. "CCM Alum Emmaline Performing at The Redmoor on Nov 13 | Cincy Groove". Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  22. ↑ "Emmaline - Indy Native Jazz Vocalist - Tickets - The Jazz Kitchen - Indianapolis, IN - November 12th, 2019". The Jazz Kitchen. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  23. ↑ "Chaka Khan with Emmaline - NJPAC". Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  24. ↑ "Emmaline | Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State". cpa.psu.edu. Retrieved 2020-12-12.

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