This weekend’s Radio KUL will be hosted by international singing sensation, Laurie. She’s the voice behind the new FKN track called “Alone” and her new track with Masoud “Blinded” is making its rounds on radio stations and dance charts. Even though it’s our first encounter with her, this Los Angeles based artiste has been a singer and performer for several years, performing at clubs, hotels and concerts around Asia. She was also a finalist on the Canadian TV show Popstars. 2010 will see her stepping forward into the spotlight, and she already began the year by performing in front of thousands for a Heineken sponsored event in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Here she is for this Radio KUL Extra exclusive interview.


Laurie

Laurie, it’s a pleasure speaking with you today. How are things and where are you currently?
It’s my pleasure to be part of your show! I’m currently in Los Angeles where tracks are in progress with Matt Cerf and Jaren! I’m excited about my 2 tracks on promo! One with FKN “Alone” and the second “Blinded” with Masound getting lots of airplay thanks to Ferry Corsten. So I’m good!

Tell us about your truly international background.
I was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada and for a high school year lived in Copenhagen, Denmark (where my mom is from). I also worked as a singer in Asia for a period of time, I love Asia! I am now based in LA. I love travelling and hope to look forward to more in the future!

Your new track with FKN called “Alone” is now out on Deepblue. Who wrote this track and tell us more about how it all came together.
My friend singer/songwriter Jaren wrote the “Alone” lyrics and vocal melody and brought me in as the vocalist. We had reconnected at that time as years before we had attended music school together and were friends.

Also, congratulations on your widely acclaimed track with Masoud, “Blinded.” When will this be out and how did you meet Masoud?
We don’t know the exact release date yet but it will be out soon! Masoud is a great guy, I met him through my manager and it seems everyone who comes in contact with him agrees he’s a talent to watch and a super guy.

How did you get involved in making dance music?
I’ve always been into music but the last couple of years I got into dance music in particular as Jaren and Matt Cerf brought me in as a vocalist on a few projects and I was interested in working on some trance projects so it all started to blossom!

What is the question that people seem to ask you the most?
Lol, people always ask me how tall I am! Haha..I’m 5’10” people! To clarify..lol.

Are there any particular artists that you would like to collaborate with?
I think doing a duet with another female vocalist would be fun! I’d like to work with David Guetta, Ferry Corsten & many others!…I’d like to create some interesting music with some talented people!

How does it feel to be guesthosting this week’s Radio KUL?
Great!Glad to be connecting with fans and happy to be guesthosting!

What are your plans like for the rest of the year? Any more tracks or appearances coming up?
You’ll have to stay tuned as I have some big surprises coming up! Keep up to date by connecting with me on MySpace.

And lastly, any message to your fans reading this.
Yes thank you for your support and interest and let’s stay connected over MySpace!

Laurie will guesthost Radio KUL 131. The first hour will be mixed by Simon Lee and Alvin and hosted by Laurie, followed by a guestmix from Masoud. Airs Friday, 19th March 2010 at http://www.simonleeandalvin.com/ and available as a podcast on iTunes and on Mugasha. Radio Hi-Tec Netherlands and 1Mix Radio UK will also stream the show live, see website for schedule.

FKN Feat Laurie “Alone” is out now on Deepblue.

More info :

  • Laurie – http://www.myspace.com/lauriethesinger