Fefe Dobson
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Website | fefemusic |
Felicia Lily Dobson (born February 28, 1985) is a Canadian singer. Born in
Dobson's second studio album Sunday Love was originally scheduled for release in 2005, but after complications during production, its mainstream release was cancelled and she left her record label due to creative differences (the album was released independently in 2006 and later made available for digital download in 2012). She was re-signed to Island Records during production of her third studio album Joy (2010), whose singles "Ghost" and "Stuttering" saw continued success in Canada.[1][2]
Early life
Dobson was born on February 28, 1985, in
Dobson began sending
Music career
2003–2005: Fefe Dobson
Dobson's
Dobson was an endorser for the Got Milk? organization.[17][18]
Dobson released the record "Truth Anthem" on the Much Dance 2005 CD compilation, a benefit for the Canadian branch of
Writers she collaborated with during the recording process include Holly Knight, Nina Gordon, Kay Hanley, John 5, Billy Steinberg, Matthew Wilder, Cyndi Lauper, Courtney Love, Joan Jett, and Rancid's Tim Armstrong. Sunday Love was not released at the time, due to Dobson being terminated by Island Records just days before the album was scheduled for release.[21] The album was reviewed favorably in both Spin[22] and Vibe magazine.[23] "My real good fans, my hardcore fans, have it, so that's most important," Dobson says. "At least it got out there to a few hands, and now it's time to make a record on my own terms."[24] "It was sad," says Dobson. "But instead of sitting there and being depressed and begging people for the record, I went back to the studio, got people that I knew, friends that I knew, and I started again."[24] One song from the unreleased album, "Be Strong", featured on the soundtrack for the film It's a Boy Girl Thing.[25]
In February 2006, Dobson sang "
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"Don't Let It Go to Your Head" was also covered by Rockett Queen on their album Kiss and Tell (2008)[35][36] and Jordin Sparks on her second album Battlefield (2009).[37][38][39] Shortly after Sparks' album was released Dobson said, "Jordin Sparks just did [that song], which was on Sunday Love, which was very cool. She did kind of, like, a more R&B version of it, which I think is really nice, actually. It was really cool that she didn't try and do a rock version of it, and she did what she's more comfortable with, which I thought was awesome."[34] The Sparks' version was released as a single in the UK on January 4, 2010.[40] The track "As a Blonde"[41] is covered on the Selena Gomez & the Scene debut album Kiss & Tell (2009).[42][43] Sunday Love finally received a digital release on December 18, 2012.[44]
2009–2012: Joy
On August 11, 2009, Dobson presented a showcase performance at the Mercury Lounge in New York City.[45][46][47] In an interview at the showcase Dobson mused, "It's almost like when an animal is in a small cage, but when you let it out it's running around like crazy. That's how I feel when I'm onstage."[48] Dobson performed during the
Dobson performed on February 20, 2010, at
"Joy" Dobson's second studio album was released on November 22, 2010, after taking almost four years to complete. It candidly follows Dobson's evolution as an artist as well as transition from the indie type of music she originally put together for Joy, to the mainstream pop hits. The album was preceded by the release of the two
She performed at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival in September 2010.[79] Dobson also has a role in Selena Gomez's music career. On their debut CD, Kiss & Tell, Dobson allowed Gomez and her band to re-record "As a Blonde" from her unreleased album, Sunday Love. Dobson also sang backup vocals. Then, she helped write the lead single, "Round & Round", from the band's second studio album, A Year Without Rain, alongside Kevin Rudolf and others.
2013–2018: Single releases
On January 22, 2013, Dobson announced that recording had begun for her fourth studio album – later revealed to be titled Firebird – with a release date yet to be confirmed. The album's lead single "Legacy" was released on August 6, 2013,[80][81] while the song "Celebrate" was released February 11, 2014.[82] as a promotional single to support the Canadian representatives in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. The album's second single "In Better Hands" was released on March 18, 2014.[citation needed]
In early July 2013, Dobson got engaged to her boyfriend American rapper
On July 27, 2018, Dobson released her latest single "Save Me From LA," saying "It took me some time to place the pieces, find my team and that perfect person to be creative with."
2022–present: Emotion Sickness
In early 2022, Dobson confirmed her return to music with the single "FCKN IN LOVE",[84] which was released on 25 February 2022,[85] and a new album, her first since 2010.
In 2023, she participated in an all-star recording of Serena Ryder's single "What I Wouldn't Do", which was released as a charity single to benefit Kids Help Phone's Feel Out Loud campaign for youth mental health.[86]
On August 24, 2023, Dobson wrote on social media that her fourth studio album, Emotion Sickness, would be available September 29, 2023. It would be preceded by the single "I Can't Love Him (And Love You Too)".[87][88]
Artistry
Musical style
Fefe Dobson's self-titled debut album is generally pop-rock, as well as some traces of punk music. Several songs on the album are also in an acoustic format, stripped down to just Dobson and the guitar. The music was different from most music put out at the time, such as recent releases by Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. In fact, Dobson originally signed with Jive Records, who intended to make her the next big pop star. However, Dobson didn't want to be a pop-star and wanted to make her own type of music, and quickly left the label.[7] On Dobson's second album Joy, she worked with producers David Lichens, Jon Levine, Howard Benson and Bob Ezrin - living up to the portraits of her heroes she first hung during the recording of her first album: Kurt Cobain, Judy Garland, Coldplay, The Vines and Jeff Buckley. Dobson co-wrote most of the songs on the album - usually composing on guitar, her instrument of choice. "I play the few chords that I know," she says. "I try to write melodies off the same chords. Joy is written with about three chords, and an extra one in the bridge." Sonically the album was rooted alternative rock.
Influences
Dobson has said that
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2012 | Home Again | Cherry C. | [93] |
Christmas in Compton | Kim | [94] | |
2024 | Morningside | Steph | [95] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2003 | All That | Musical Guest | Season 9, Episode 5
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2004 | American Dreams | Tina Turner | Episode: "Stewart's Charge" | [96] |
2010 | True Jackson VP
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Herself | Episode: "Mad Rocks"' | |
Hellcats | Herself | Episode: "Finish What We Started" | [97] | |
2011 | Wingin' It | Herself | Episode: "Best Before Date" | [98] |
2012 | The Listener | Jade | Episode: "Curtain Call" | [99] |
2013 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Herself | Episode: "Summertime: Part 1" | [100] |
2021 | Canada's Drag Race | Guest judge | Episode: "Screech!" | [101] |
Discography
- Fefe Dobson (2003)
- Sunday Love (2006)
- Joy (2010)
- Emotion Sickness (2023)
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Nominated work | Result |
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2003 | CASBY Award for Favourite New Single[102]
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"Bye Bye Boyfriend" | Nominated |
2004 | Canadian Radio Music Award for Best New Solo Artist [CHR (Top 40)][103] | "Take Me Away" | Nominated |
MuchMusic Video Awards for Best Pop Video[104]
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"Take Me Away" | Won | |
Muchmusic Video Awards for People's Choice Favourite Canadian Artist[104] | "Take Me Away" | Won | |
2005 | Juno Award for Pop Album of the Year[19]
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Fefe Dobson | Nominated |
Juno Award for New Artist of the Year[19] | Herself | Nominated | |
2011 | Much Music Video Awards for Video of the Year | "Ghost" | Nominated |
Much Music Video Awards for Pop Video of the Year | "Ghost" | Nominated | |
Much Music Video Awards for International Video by a Canadian | "Stuttering" | Nominated | |
Much Music Video Awards for "Ur Fave Video" | "Stuttering" | Won | |
2012 | Canadian Radio Music Awards – Chart Topper | Fefe Dobson | Won |
Canadian Radio Music Awards – Fan Favourite | "Stuttering" | Won | |
Canadian Radio Music Awards – SOCAN Song of the Year | "Stuttering" | Won |
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External links
- Official website
- Fefe Dobson at IMDb