Paula DeAnda 'Paula DeAnda' album

Can dreams come true? Ask Paula DeAnda, the 16-year-old Corpus Christi resident who – in short order - found herself with a rhythm radio hit that made its way on to Billboard’s charts (as a result of constant airplay throughout the South West), followed by a live audition in front of music industry legend Clive Davis who signed her on the spot! “I was shocked,” says the young singer/songwriter. “I sang for Steve Ferrera, Senior VP, A&R at Arista on a Thursday morning after the label heard my record ‘Doing Too Much’ was getting airplay and was on the charts. Steve asked me to come back later that day to perform for Clive Davis who offered me a deal right there at my audition, and I had a signed contract by Friday evening.” When it sank in that she had been signed by one of the industry’s most renowned executives, Paula said “it was just as well I didn’t know everything he’d done...I would have probably been even more nervous!” That audition would prove to be a turning point: Paula sang the Spanish language song “Amor Como Tu” along with the R&B/pop flavored “Doing Too Much” and “Good Girl,” two songs which displayed her talent as not just a young singer with a powerhouse voice but as a songwriter in her own right. “I may not have lived through all the things I write about, but I do have friends who have had different experiences which I can put into my songs when I write,” Paula explains.

Her signing to Arista is just the latest in a series of events that have catapulted the young lady with the big voice from singing at local parties in San Angelo, Texas to becoming the latest chartmaker to emerge from the burgeoning Corpus Christi music scene.

Speaking about her early musical influences, Paula recalls that Selena was one of the musical artists – along with Shania Twain and LeAnn Rimes - whose songs she would sing at family gatherings in San Angelo. “Selena has always been an inspiration to me because of what kind of person she was. She sang, she wrote, she performed and she remained down-to-earth and close to her family. There really hasn’t been anyone who has had her charisma and talent. I remember singing with a hairbrush as my microphone,” Paula laughs. “My cousins would be my dancers and I sang songs in English and Spanish. Encouraged by her family who recognized her musicality, Paula began taking piano lessons, performing at weddings and local charity events. “I started to get feedback from the people I sang to. They told me my singing really touched them,” she says. “I never realized my music could have that effect. People would tell me I had a God-given blessing.” DeAnda family’s moved from San Angelo, TX to Corpus Christi, TX in 2002 to continue Paula’s music journey since Corpus Christi is known as a hub for new musical talent.

During the next few years, Paula continued working with various musicians and producers in the area. As word spread, Paula met her current manager Ed Ocanas of E.D.O. Entertainment who helped position Paula as the opening act for superstars Nelly, Akon, former Kumbia Kings member Frankie J and rap star Baby Bash and singing at the famed Corpus Christi Bayfest in 2005. “At the shows, I sang the first song I’d written, ‘What Would It Take’ and then I recorded it,” Paula recalls. Released on a local independent label, the song began to get local airplay but it was another song, “Doing Too Much,” co-written with Baby Bash (who is also featured on the track), that proved a turning point. Bash and Paula’s manager introduced her to producer Happy Perez, another integral force in the increasingly popular Corpus Christi-based radio scene, who cut the hypnotic track at a local studio in the city.

“Doing Too Much” started getting local airplay at the start of 2006 and by the time Paula auditioned for Clive Davis, the song had made enough ‘noise’ to enter Billboard’s charts. In the wake of its success, Paula began working on her debut album in the spring of 2006, while attending high school in Corpus Christi. “For sure, I’m going to be doing songs in Spanish and English, because I still know where I came from and I want to stay true to my roots,” says Paula, who says her current favorite artists include labelmate Alicia Keys, Beyonce and Keyshia Cole. “I will definitely be writing songs for the record and basically, I want to have songs that tell stories and have a message in them.”

Paula’s combination of talent along with the encouragement of friends and the support of family is paying off as “Doing Too Much” continues its chart climb. As she busies herself with recording her first album, the smiling young singer/songwriter says that away from the studio and the stage, she’s “a typical teen who enjoys going to movies, attending dance classes, watching sports and, of course, shopping!” – says: “I’m learning to balance everything: my career is my main focus but I know that it’s important to continue my education, hang out with my friends and spend time with my family. But of course, I’m very excited about what’s happening with my music! Getting the record deal, having a song on the radio…I’m still taking everything in…and I know this is just the beginning...”

Biography

Paula DeAnda was born in San Angelo, Texas, and her family relocated to Corpus Christi, Texas in 2002, where she began to vigorously pursue her dream of becoming a recording artist. She has been a professional vocalist since the age of eleven, and has recorded on Spanish & Tejano albums as a background vocalist.

Paula now finds herself writing and singing her first love:r&b music. She brings a true r&b feel to her soulful music with catchy lyrics and incredible vocal range. Paula is preparing her freshman album, which contains her first release, "What Would It Take." This song appeals to women of all ages, as it is very easy to relate to. Her second single features Baby Bash titles "Doing Too Much".

Paula is an accomplished stage performer who has opened up at major concert events for Nelly, Frankie J & Baby Bash, Akon, to mention just a few.

Working with evident music group, a Corpus Christi based independent record label, Paula says "I have been able to work in the studio working and co writing with talents such as Baby Bash, Happy P, Natalie, Russell Lee and even some great talents in producing and writing from Corpus Christi". Evident music group is committed to the long term success and the future career of Paula DeAnda.

Her second single is "Doing Too Much" produced by Happy P. and written by Baby Bash, Paula DeAnda and Angel. This song is out and on radio stations around the nation please request it to be played.

Paula continues to work in the studio with major producers and writers all in hopes of giving you an amazing first cd. Stay tuned!!!

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Paula DeAnda - Paula DeAnda