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Leslie Bourgouin

February 4, 1985
Le Mans,France
Eyes:Hazel
Hair:Brown
Ht:5 foot 3
Wt:103 pounds

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Leslie

Le Bon Choix
Je Suis Et Je Resterai
On Ne Sait Jamais
Pardonner
Sobri (Notre Destin)
Et J'Attends
Vivons Pour Demain
L'Envers De La Terre
Sobri 2
Comme Un Ouragan
Accorde Moi
Mise Au Point
Tout Sur Mon Père
Heir Encore

Leslie Bourgouin was born on February 4, 1985 in Le Mans, France. Her father is of Vietnamese/Wallisian descent and her mother is French. For this child of French, Vietnamese and Polynesian origin, the crossroads of cultures are also the one that enriches her musical palette and her beliefs. Leslie spent her childhood in Gabon from age 6 to 9 and in Togo from age 12 to 15, so she learnt African culture. "Born in Le Mans in the quarter of Sablons, I lived with my sisters Vanessa, Laodice and my parents. My stepfather worked in the army and in 1991 he is transferred to Gabon (Libreville) for a length of 2 years." "When I was 6 years old I danced my first choreography routine to "Thriller" of Michael Jackson during a fete at end of the year ." "In this era the only music which I listen to that of my mothers and therefore is every big classical afro-American: Ray Charles, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin..." A huge fan of fan of Stevie Wonder, Leslie was always fascinated by the technical control of the American stars,and by the capacity of their music to induce emotions, she chose to express herself in RnB music.

Two and a half years pass... 1993: " I come back to my home town;I am happy to learn that in the placement to go to CE1, I went into CM1.It is necessary to say that in the French secondary schools abroad the studies are more intensive!"

Two years pass...1995: "We decided to move in with my big sister, who was in Togo where she had lived since the time we were in Gabon. Over there, I frequent the French secondary school of Lome. I meet a music professor (Mr Adjalité) who repeats to me in every lesson that there is talent in me and succeeded in having me (during the school holiday ) interpret a title of Celine Dion guitar / voice: "Tel Est Mon Destin". At the same time, mum has followed me to a heap of lessons (dance, karate, tennis) and twice a week lessons of piano and music theory."

Three years pass...1998: "I am in Le Mans once again,I am 13 years old and I come back . On my return, I want to continue playing of the piano and enter the conservatory. Unfortunately they accept me in theory but not in practice: result - my parents have not enough money to buy me a piano." Back in France, she became a backing vocalist in a rap band. "I was a member of the chorus in the group ALCATRAZ and one day an animator (Nizard Bakar) crack literally on hearing my voice, offers me an opportunity to work with a young film director Maleko . (Who is the film director of the music video for "Et J'Attends", second single from the album "Mes Couleurs").

During the next two years, Leslie and Maleko wrote many songs. Leslie began her training in MJC at Le Mans. Preferring the workshop rap over the workshop song, it is undoubtedly there that she became aware that the emphasis on the lyrics in a song sometimes ruined the music. Then she started working with her brother David, Little D, on the music & the lyrics. "Meantime, I see again my brother who invites me to Paris, he is interested in my songs, hoping that we could work together." Together they accomplish an epoch - writing "Le Bon Choix" and "Je Suis Et Je Resterai" (2 futures singles) and he convinces me to participate in the program Graines De Star."

In 2001, Leslie participated to "Graines De Star" where she sang "Say My Name" a song by Destiny's Child. She won and recorded her first single "Le Bon Choix", selling 200,000 copies. "I confess to have hesitated... From MJC, I did not want to be classified "Professional" and then I won!" to quote Leslie.

And you know the rest of the story: "At the age of 16 years I sign my first contract to EMC Records having participated in 3 programs of "Graines De Star". " Her first album,Je Suis Et Je Resterai,released in November 2002, was categorized musically between R&B and modern soul.

In May 2004, she released her second album Mes Couleurs. Mes Couleurs is parried with blackouts and intoxicating sounds cooked up by a duo of top producers, Kore and Skalp (being compared to Rhoff or Booba). Leslie imposes in songs as "Egoistes" (composed with Little D), "Nos Coleres" or "Le Temps Qui Passe" (composed with Pierre Izak) by refusing of give in to childishness glamour and sacrificing individualism for a depth in her music not usually seen in todays' contemporary blues artists. In a significant manner, her vocal suppleness contrasts itself in "J'Accuse" with the comforting intensity of the rap of Kery James, an important figure in the French hip hop scene. And then an impressive ballad "Et J'Attends" (composed by Maleko) engraves in us, Leslie is delivering a message of hope.By sacrificing individualism, and focusing on the music, Leslie asserts in " Mes Coleurs " the force of her character and her many talents.

In November 2006, Leslie released her third album,L'Amour En Vol with vocal maturity. L'Amour En Vol, was less successful than the 2 previous ones despite the singles "L'Envers De La Terre", "Sobri 2" and "Accorde-Moi", all 3 of them were aired on the radio.

The R&B singer is currently recording a remake of Corynne Charby's song "Boule De Flipper" : a cover of a 80's song, first single from her forthcoming album. The album Futur 80 will be completely French 80's covers,it will be released in 2008.



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Albums


"Je Suis Et Je Resterai"
[November, 2002]
Label: M6 Interactions
Tracks
1. Intro
2. Est-Ce Ma Faute?
3. Je Suis Et Je Resterai
4. Pardonner
5. On N'sait Jamais (dans La Vie)
6. Le Bon Choix
7. Que Puis-je Y Faire?
8. J'suis Pas Faite Pour Ca
9. Solo Illusiones
10. Apparences
11. Salis Par Ces Gens (What's Your Name?)
12. Vous Devez Me Laisser Faire
13. Comme Un Amour
14. Si Seulement
15. Annonce-Moi La Couleur



Mes Couleurs
[May, 2004]
Label: M6 Interactions
Tracks
1. Intro
2.Vivons Pour Demain
3. Sobri (Notre Destin)
4. Et J'Attends
5. Nos Coleres
6. Ou Tu Veux Aller
7. Le Temps Qui Passe
8. Egoistes
9. Tous Ces Gens
10. Laissez-Les Respirer
11. Sans Toi
12. Dice-Dice
13. J'Accuse
14. Cher Toi
15. Evolution



L'Amour En Vol
[November, 2006]
Label:M6 Interactions
Tracks
1. Je Le Ferai Pour Toi
2. L'Envers De La Terre
3. Capitales Riches
4. Accorde-Moi
5. Un Pas Vers L'Amour
6. S'Echapper
7. Sobri2
8. L'Amour En Vol
9. Echanger Nos Vies
10. Cherish
11. Maman
12. Vers Le Paradis
13. Si Le Temps
14. Je Veux Etre
15. Ce Qu'Il Y A Entre Nous



A La Recherche Du Bonheur
[2010]
Label: Artop Records
Tracks
01. A La Recherche Du Bonheur
02. Tout Sur Mon Pere
03. Never Never
04. Superwoman
05. West Side Story
06. Au Clair De La Rue
07. Hexagone feat Mac Tyer, Seth Gueko & Kyzkill
08. Elle S'en Ira
09. Garde Un Oeil Ouvert
10. Dis Moi
11. Authentik
12. Politicien
13. Paris Je T'aime
14. Hier Encore
15. Je Vous Ecris
16. Ever Never feat Kulture Shok


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