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Singer's Secret: Tangfastic Sweets & Michael Jackson
2 Feb
Summary
- Second album features jazz-toned sounds after genre experimentation.
- Debut album 'Messy' received a Mercury Music Prize nomination.
- 'Man I Need' was inspired by Michael Jackson and Tangfastic sweets.
Born and raised in Highams Park, London, Dean aspired to be a singer from a young age. She drew inspiration from various artists, including Leona Lewis. Dean's debut album, "Messy," garnered a Mercury Music Prize nomination, but her second album, "The Art of Loving," propelled her to greater recognition.
"The Art of Loving," an intimate exploration of relationships, topped the UK album charts and produced three Top 10 singles. Composed and recorded in East London, the album reflects a relaxed approach, with sessions involving close friends, good food, and wine. This free-flowing style imbues the songs with an informal, confessional quality.
The single "Man I Need" became Dean's breakthrough hit in the US, reaching number two on the Billboard charts. She revealed the song's inspiration came from Michael Jackson's "The Way You Make Me Feel" and the fizzy Haribo Tangfastic sweets, aiming for a fun, danceable track.
