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Kendra Erika Fulmer (born August 12, 1993), known professionally as Kendra Erika, is an American musician.[1]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Kendra Erika Fulmer |
| Born | August 12, 1993 South Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Dance, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Recording artist, songwriter, musician, vocalist |
| Instrument | Vocalist |
| Labels | Dauman Music, Creative and Dreams Music Network |
Early life
editKendra Erika Fulmer was born in Boca Raton, Florida to parents Ingrid and Fred Fulmer. Although she loved to sing as a young child, she was born tone deaf.[2] To overcome this, at the age of 8, she began classical musical training and performing in local theaters like the Little Palm Family Theatre in Boca Raton.[3]
She attended Saint Andrew's School in Boca Raton. She landed the role as the Sandfairy in an operatic production of Hansel and Gretel, and Carlotta, the opera diva in The Phantom of the Opera. During her senior year, she played the Baroness in her High School’s production of The Sound of Music.[4] Erika was a first place winner for two years in the Future Stars Talent Competition and a finalist in ‘Boca’s Entertainer of the Year’.[5] Erika began her professional career as a teenager by singing jazz and pop music in local restaurants.
Education
editShe graduated Lynn University with a degree in Communication and International Business.[6]
Music career
editErika released a song and video to her single "Dark Side" based on some of the negative aspects of the entertainment industry she witnessed at a young age. In 2014, Erika was recognized as ‘Boca’s Most Fascinating Singer’ by the Sun Sentinel [7] After college, Kendra moved to New York City, where she collaborated with Belgium songwriter Lynn Verlayne. Her song "Oasis" peaked at number nine in 2016,[8] and "Under My Skin" peaked at number six in 2017,[9] which were cowritten and produced by Damon Sharpe and Eric Sanicola, recorded in Los Angeles.[6][10] In 2019, Erika's remake of Laura Branigan's "Self Control" produced by Damon Sharpe and Eric Sanicola reached number one on the Billboard Dance music chart.[11] As a performer, she has opened for international pop artists such as Cody Simpson and Jason Derulo.[12]
Collaborations
editKendra Erika has collaborated with a number of charitable causes, including the Unicorn Children's Foundation,[13] Recovery Unplugged,[14] MusiCares[15] and War Child,[16] dedicating a portion of the proceeds from her song "Song of Hope," co-written and produced by Charlie Midnight and Jan Fairchild, to help empower children impacted by war.[11]
References
edit- ^ Hardee, Howard (2019-01-29). "Miami Singer Kendra Erika Reaches the Top of Billboard's Dance Charts". Miami New Times. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
- ^ Greenberg, Gary (13 February 2020). "Hitting the Right Notes". Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- ^ "From Underground to the Top Upfront Music Charts". Lifoti. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- ^ "Kendra Erika". Creativity and Dreams. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- ^ "Boca Raton Native Tapped to Perform National Anthem at Boca Bowl". Boca Raton Tribune. 12 December 2015. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- ^ a b Lambiet, Jose (22 February 2017). "Could Boca Raton singer be the next Ariana Grande". Miami Herald.
- ^ Cox-Henry, Joanie (9 July 2014). "Boca's Most Fascinating: singer Kendra Erika". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- ^ Streeter, Leslie Gray. "Who is this Boca Raton woman with a hit song on the music charts?". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
- ^ "Kendra Erika Ranks 6 for 'Under My Skin' on Billboard Dance Chart". Broadway World. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
- ^ Nelson, Ben. "The Skinny on Kendra Erika | Get Out! Magazine - NYC's Gay Magazine". Retrieved 2020-01-07.
- ^ a b "Interview With Kendra Erika". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
- ^ "Meet Kendra Erika". Voyage MIA. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- ^ "Local Singer/Songwriter Kendra Erika to Participate in Third Annual Bartenders Battle for the Unicorn Foundation". Boca Raton Tribune. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
- ^ "Treatment center helps beat addiction with music". South Florida Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
- ^ "Kendra Erika is a #1 Billboard Recording Artist/Songwriter from Boca Raton, Florida". The Open Act. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
- ^ Ju, Shirley. "Kendra Erika Unveils "Song of Hope" Visual". Flaunt. Retrieved 2021-04-25.