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Steph

Stephanie Maree Horne (born December 3, 1993), known as Steph, is a solo songwriter/singer. Born in Newcastle, Australia, Steph made her debut in late 2003 with her independant album "Babygirl".[1] After being reviewed by the many listeners of garageband.com, Steph's debut single 'Givin up everything' peaked at 4.8 stars out of 5. Along with this success, Steph's album peaked at number 10 on the mp3.com.au top independant pop albums![2]

Now part of a trio (Angel chix), Steph is broadening her experience as a singer and a performer.[3]. Steph is back in the studio recording new tracks for her forthcoming LP. The album will also feature guest appearances by the Angel ChiX and Emma-j.[4]

Life and music career

Steph was born in Newcastle, Australia. During her early years she studied dancing at D.A.P.A. school (Dance and performing arts school). This included tap and jazz ballet. Through her ealier years, Steph had recorded some demo and unreleased albums. Most of the songs of which she hand wrote herself were recorded. These albums consisted of 'Flowers and Kisses', 'Comin' My Way', 'Dance', 'The Game' and 'This Christmas'. She also recorded a duet album with one her friends Karina who has also recorded under Dave Productions. [5]

Babygirl (2003-2005)

'Babygirl' is Steph's debut album release. This album was written and produced by Dave Productions and Steph. The first single 'Givin' Up Everything' was released well before the album and was entirely written by Steph herself. After 'Givin Up Everything', 'Slow Down Baby' was released and brought the album to a new level. It was more upbeat than the first single but was co-written with Dave. After the voting held on her official site, 'Watching You' with which Holly Fitzpatrick (Angel ChiX) was released which is a mellow ballad about lost love. The final single 'I'm Your Babygirl', the title track from her debut album, is a mellow r&b track.

The Rules (2005-2009)

In early 2004, Steph begun a pop trio named the 'Angel ChiX' with Hollie Fitzpatrick and Emma Howley. Hollie, Steph and Emma had finished recording their debut album 'The rules' along with a couple of b-sides and released their debut single 'Just Wanna Dance' mid 2007 followed in October by a double A-side single 'Alright/The Rules' which both were remixed for clubs. The album will be released digitally in April 2009 to co-inside with their new double A-side 'Loveless/Ballistic Affair'.

Through The Dark (2008-Present)

Steph's sophomore album 'Through The Dark' featuring the lead single 'Accelerate' is to be released mid-late 2009. In December 2008 'Accelerate' was made free to download from www.mp3.com.au whilst the video was premiered on the Dave Productions channel on youtube. The digital single was then made available on the site in Feb 2009 and debuted at #5 on the independant r&b charts.[6]The second single is set to be 'U Got Nerve' featuring Emma-j from the Angel ChiX.[7]

Discography

• 2003: Babygirl
• 2009: The Rules
• 2009: Through The Dark