CAT BLAY

CAT BLAY BIOGRAPHY

Cat Blay is a 17-year-old singer songwriter hailing from Birmingham. Her love of music began from a tender age when she would secretly write songs in her bedroom. At the tender age of 14 she was signed to an entertainment company called Broadwater entertainments where she spent 6 months working on her breathing techniques, her choice of song and style and her image.

Her first live performance happened at 15 and she has been gigging all over Britain ever since. After secretly cultivating a love and a passion and talent for songwriting, she realized that this was her real calling. After turning to producers to guide her and show her the way – many told her her lyrics and her knack for writing a great song, had come full circle. After many hours gigging, and working, Cat Blay eventually saved up the money to self-fund her debut album. Every single song on her debut was written and performed by Cat – an amazing feat for a girl a mere 17 years old.

The album was recorded at Robannas in Birmingham – the same studio the Pussycat Dolls recorded their hit single ‘Jai Ho’.

After loading her songs on My Space, her talent and potential was brought to the attention of Dale Olivier of Matchbox Recordings, who immediately secured the deal to sign Cat Blay and help her get the message of music out to the world.

In Cat’s own words – “Now at 17 I’m ready to release my debut album. I have grown up; I have better taste in music and fashion. I’m more confident than ever and I can’t wait for everyone to hear my songs. I hope everyone likes them. Hopefully this year will be the start of a long and successful career in singing and song writing”.

Her debut album will be released through Matchbox Recordings in April 2010.

THE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

1. What made you decide to start a career in music , tell us a bit about your life and musical history to date ?

Well I first descovered my love for music at a very young age, when I was little I would dance and sing along to the spice girls standing on top of a toy box. As I got older I did not have the courage to sing in public on karaoke's and school talent shows until year 7 when I sung on stage for the first time.I think that was when I decided I wanted a career in music. My confidence has grown and so has my love for music. I now sing at gigs every week and im always writing and making music.

2. Who or what are your influences ?

II have a lot I LOVE Queen, Lady Gaga, Pink, Britney Spears,Madonna ,Christina Aguilera, Bon Jovi, Pussycat Dolls, Mika, Rihanna, Micheal Jackson, Beyonce, u2, Carrie Underwood and there are a lot more.

3. What modern artists do you like?

I love Lady Gaga. she is an amazing writer, performer and she is unique, you could recognise her a mile away her music is amazing and so is her fashion.

4. If you could choose to record a song with any other artist/band alive or dead who would it be and why?

Freddie Mercury, because he is such a huge inspiration to me. He was a genius.

5. At what age did you start making music ? What inspires you to write your music/lyrics and how do you write your songs, lyrics or music first ?

I started writing secretly when i was really young but i was always too embarressed to show anyone, so I would write them and then throw them away. .Personal experiences inspire me to write. If something has happened to me or someone close to me I will write about that.

6. Name your all time fave track by another artist ?

This is a tough one. I have so many. Queen "I Want To Break Free". I love that song. its one of those songs where you have to sing along.

7. What sort of sound can we expect from your forthcoming album ?

My album is very pop, upbeat songs. but it also has emotional more acoustic songs. I try to appeal to all ages not just the younger generation.

8. What are your ambitions for your music. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

In 5 years I hope I will be on tour. I really dont want to be a one hit wonder its my biggest fear. I want to keep releasing albums for years and years to come. I want to be around the music industry for a long time. I would love to do a few tours because performing live is my favorite part.and I would like to produce and write for other artists.

9. How would you describe your music and what genre do you think it fits into ?

I try not to be stuck to one genre. I try and do a bit everything but if i had to choose i would say the pop genre.

10. Where is your forthcoming CD being recorded and who is producing ?

It has already been recorded. it was done at robanna recording studio in Birmingham. where the Pussycat Dolls recorded their hit "Jai Ho" and I produced it along with my manager Jackie Chamberlain

11. Is Cat Blay your real name ?

It's a shortened version. my real name is quite posh andIi thought if I used it I would be associated with Katherine Jenkins.
my real name is Catherine Ann Blay.

12. In the U.K music and food has combined with celebrity rock and pop stars now appearing and cooking on TV food shows.

Please can you give us your favourite recipe ?

The only thing I can cook without burning is toast. but for me to eat I love a sunday roast with stuffing and nice thick gravy.