China Soul

China Alexandra Soul (born 5 May 1988) is an American singer/songwriter,[1] residing in Britain. Her debut album, Secrets & Words, was released in the UK on 25 October 2010 through AS:Music.[2] She is the daughter of actor/singer David Soul and actress Julia Nickson-Soul.[3]

China Soul
Soul performing live in 2009
Soul performing live in 2009
Background information
Birth nameChina Alexandra Soul
Born (1988-05-05) 5 May 1988
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresPop, rock, folk
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2002–present
Websitechinasoul.co.uk

Career

Soul began playing music and writing songs at the early age of 14.[4] Songs such as debut single "Cold", title track "Secrets & Words", "Into the White" and "Long Way Back" all appear on Soul's debut album, Secrets & Words, and were written when she was just 16.[5]

In April 2014, Soul joined the cast of Chaplin's Circus, playing the part of Ruth Etting, an American singing star and actress of the 1920s and '30s.[6]

Debut album

In late 2008, Soul met Chaz Jankel of The Blockheads (formerly Ian Dury and the Blockheads) and Jankel began producing and co-writing[7] what was to become Soul's debut album Secrets & Words.[8] Soul's debut single "Cold" was released through AS:Music in the United Kingdom on 18 October 2010. The album was released one week later on 25 October 2010.[9] In November 2010, Soul was invited onto the Dermot O'Leary BBC Radio 2 show for a live session and interview where she played "Cold" and a cover of the Rod Stewart song "You're in My Heart".[10] On 1 May 2011, Soul appeared on the Aled Jones BBC Radio 2 show for a live interview and performance of her follow-up single "Breathe".[11] On 18 May 2011, she appeared on the Steve Wright in the Afternoon BBC Radio 2 show with her father.[12] She also received spot-plays on shows such as the Jools Holland BBC Radio 2 Show[13] and appeared on ITV's Lorraine Kelly show for an interview.[14]

"Cold" was also released as a limited edition 7" white vinyl through FooFar records[15] in January 2010. Its B-side was an a cappella cover of the Nina Simone song "Be My Husband". Soul's follow-up single "Breathe" was released 25 April 2011.

Personal life

Soul is the only daughter of actor/singer David Soul and actress Julia Nickson.[16] She has five half-brothers from her father's previous marriages. Born in Tampa, Florida, Soul grew up in Los Angeles, California.[17] She studied creative writing at Orange County High School of the Arts.[18] In June 2006, Soul moved to London permanently and attended Royal Holloway, University of London where she studied English Literature and Creative Writing.[19]

Discography

Albums
Year Title
2010 Secrets & Words

Singles
Year Title Album
2010 "Cold" Secrets & Words
2011 "Breathe" Secrets & Words

References
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  2. "As Music 17 March 2011". Asmusic.biz. Archived from the original on 4 September 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
  3. "Biography". China Soul: OFFICIAL WEBSITE. Archived from the original on 16 October 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  4. Choice Magazine, "Heart and Soul" January 2011, pp. 106–7
  5. Telegraph Magazine, "Flashback: China Soul recalls a summer in France with her father, David, in 1995", 20 November 2010, p. 114
  6. "Times 21 May 2014". times-series.co.uk. 21 May 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
  7. "The Guardian 7 March 2010". Yourlocalguardian.co.uk. 7 March 2010. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
  8. "Chaz Jankel 20 March 2010". Chazjankel.com. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
  9. UK Music Review 25 October 2010 Archived 28 February 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  10. Dermot O'Leary BBC Radio 2 Show 6 November 2010
  11. "Aled Jones BBC Radio 2 Show 1 May 2011". BBC. 1 May 2011. Retrieved 28 November 2011.
  12. "Steve Wright BBC Radio 2 Show 18 May 2011". BBC. 18 May 2011. Retrieved 28 November 2011.
  13. "Jools Holland BBC Radio 2 Show 10 May 2010". BBC. 10 May 2010. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
  14. "ITV 1 Lorraine 1 September 2011". NME. 1 September 2011. Retrieved 28 November 2011.
  15. "Foofar Records 2011". Foofar-records.co.uk. Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
  16. "CHSSC 2006". Chssc.org. Archived from the original on 1 October 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
  17. "Fame Magazine September 2010". Famemagazine.co.uk. 10 September 2010. Archived from the original on 4 October 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
  18. "OCHSA Alumni 2006". Classfinders.com. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
  19. "Wozzon September 2010". Wozzon.com. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
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