Raven

Early Life
Raven Allen James, known professionally as Raven, was born on January 19, 1993 in London, United Kingdom. As a child, she was fascinated in music and instruments. By the age of 5, she learned and began to play the piano and the drums.
By the time Raven was 9 years old, her interest in music led for her parents to study at one of the best musical schools in London. She joined a church choir at the age of 11, and by 13, her notebook was filled with church songs she has written and sung while in the choir.
Raven's desire for a music career began when she attended her first concert, seeing British Icon Madonna perform. She has since had a passion for music. While attending her first year in High School, she, and group of girls formed an all-girl band, named The Teens. Together, they recorded demos to submit to a label. They submitted 2 demos to Sony Music Entertainment in which was turned down due to the label's non-interest in all-girl bands. In early 2009, Raven left the band to to begin a solo career, as she stated that the band wasn't going anywhere.
2010 - Present, XOXO/E.P, & Appearances
In early 2010, she began recording her untitled album. On January 20th of 2012, she announced on her webpage that her freshman album "Trending Topic, is set for release. On January 22, 2012, she released her first official single "Coulors Explode". On that same day, she announced that she's working with Giselle and Desiree Shapiro. No word has been given yet about Buzz working with Raven J. It was announced that Raven J will be performing on the new hyped up music show, Loud & Clear w/Fitzpatrick. She'll making an appearance alongside Cinzia Ricci. On January 23,2012, Colors Explode became a buzz on the internet, leading to her first signing, signing a 2 album deal with Black Tie Productions. Raven announced the release of The Raven J EP on January 28th, 2012, stating that the EP gives an insight on what's to come on her upcoming debut due in April. The EP release was January 29, 2012, and has already garnered excellent reviews from various sources, including celebrities. On January 28, 2012, she released the music video for her single, Colours Explode.
The week after Raven's EP was released, it sold over 260,000. Making the EP the fastest selling digital EP in history, as it was only available for purchase online.
Raven announced on 19th February that her debut album will be titled 'XOXO' and also revealled the cover art. The album had previously been titled 'Trending Topic' and alternate artwork was made for the album. The album will include 'Colours Explode' and and Kick 2 The Floor
Category:Artists
Category:Pop
Category:Pop-Rock
Category:British artists
Category:R&B