Kendra Erika
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Kendra Erika Fulmer (born August 12, 1993), known professionally as Kendra Erika, is an American musician.[1]
Early life
Kendra 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
Education
She graduated Lynn University with a degree in Communication and International Business.[6]
Music career
Erika 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 charts.[11] As a performer, she has opened for international pop artists such as Cody Simpson and Jason Derulo.[12]
Collaborations
Kendra 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
- ^ 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.