Melody Thornton

Melody Thornton is a singer that was known for being the youngest member of the Pussycat Dolls. She is best known for her melismatic vocal runs, ad-libs and falsetto registrated harmonies.
Despite her vocal talent, Melody had not received any formal vocal training before auditioning for the group, and is the only current member to have never received any formal dance training before being accepted into the group. She has the highest vocal range out of all the Pussycat Dolls members and sings soprano background vocals.
==Biography==
Melody was born on September 28, 1984 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born to an African-American father and a Mexican mother. Melody's talent was discovered at a Papago Elementary School talent show when she sang Mariah Carey's remake of Badfinger's "Without You".
Melody sang backup for local artists and performing the National Anthem for the Arizona Diamondbacks while attending college. Her Mexican maternal grandmother was a singer for mariachi bands; her African-American paternal grandfather was a blues guitarist and her mother was a Mexican folklore dancer. She graduated from Camelback High School in 2003.
After seeing the Pussycat Dolls on "MTV Diaries" featuring Christina Aguilera and heard they were auditioning for a new group member, Melody went to the audition. Even though she only sang, she was welcomed into the group in December of 2003.
==Solo Projects==
Melody appeared on the E! Network television series, "Bank of Hollywood." In June of 2010, Melody announced that she left the Pussycat Dolls to work on her solo album. In June 2011, Melody appeared on the UK reality show, "Popstar to Operastar." She was eliminated during the 3rd week.
During that same month, Melody released her first solo single, "Sweet Vendetta." Her debut album, "Hit the Ground Running" is scheduled for release sometime in 2012.
In 2007, Melody was featured on rapper Jibbs' single, "Go Too Far" which managed to peak at #17 in New Zealand. In 2009, she was featured on Timbaland's "Shock Value 2" album on the track, "Ease Up the Liquor."
Melody appeared in Jason Derülo's music video for his single, "Don't Wanna Go Home" and in Keri Hilson's music video for her single, "Slow Dance."
In March of 2012, Melody released her first mixtape "P.O.Y.B.L" (which is short for "Piss On Your Black List") which features a distinct retro sound with a mixture of popular 60's and 70's rhythm and blues.
According to Melody about the mixtape:
"Piss On Your Black List has nothing to do with being a rebel or fighting against anything. It has everything to do with fighting for myself. It’s clever with attitude. It’s kind of funny and gets a strong reaction; all things that, at times, describe my art." The album is available on Rap-Up.com.
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