With yet another string of hopefuls taking their chances on the X Factor this year, one the biggest 'ones that got away' makes a triumphant return to the music scene.
LAURA WHITE made the final 12 in the 2008 season, the most watched and hard fought series of the show that featured winner ALEXANDRA BURKE and certain runners up JLS to name a few, however the singer, who was initially one of the favourites to win, made headlines with a shock elimination from the show (and as ever Louis Walsh was to blame), with the departure even being discussed in parliament.
Down but by no means out, the Bolton born singer/songwriter has spent much of the last few years as hired hand creating tracks for the likes of BEYONCE, RUDIMENTAL. RITA ORA, ELIZA DOOLITTLE and NICKI MINAJ.
But 2013 sees the start of a new beginning as LAURA WHITE prepares to unleash her own debut EP 'What My Mother Taught Me' on her own label. A four track collection of songs, all self composed that she says is a true representation of herself and highlights her soulful side Her slightly husky, sexy vocals sound better than ever on each of the tracks.
Influenced by her love of 60's soul, many of the tracks have a Motown feel particularly the uptempo 'Rush Hour'. There are even echoes of the late AMY WINEHOUSE on the funky 'Jimi Hendrix' and the EP's opener 'Come On Josephine' is a slice of radio friendly singalong summery soulful pop (if a little late for the summer).
The album closes with the beautiful ballad 'To Be Loved' which would not have sounded out of place being sung by a music icon of the past like ARETHA FRANKLIN, one of LAURA's idols. Take a listen to the studio version here
And now you can also watch this live recording of the song too
The EP is released on November 10th and is available to pre-order on itunes
LAURA will launch it with a live show in London a week later. Tickets are available here
This is amazing for laura shes my idol and always will b ive looked up to her for yrs she best favourite female solo artist shes a incredible singer songwriter shes inspired me so much she knows this aswell shes a superstar in my eyes love her to bits and always will xx
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