Alesha Dixon

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Alesha Anjanette Dixon (born 7 October 1978)[1] is an English singer. After finding fame in the all-female trio Mis-Teeq, she is now a solo artist.

[edit] Biography

Dixon was born in Welwyn Garden City, one of seven children born to a British mother Bev Harris and Jamaican father. She has five half-brothers called Adrian, Mark, John, Jereome and Callum and one half-sister called Leyanne. As a child she learnt street dancing and later met future Mis-Teeq bandmate Sabrina Washington whilst taking dance classes.[2] She was educated at Monks Walk School, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Her first job was at Ladbrokes,[3] although she wanted to become a PE teacher after leaving college.[4] After completing a diploma course, she had planned to take up a place at Loughborough University when she was approached on a train by a record producer, who asked her if she could sing, and on the way back home she was approached again by someone who asked if she was in a band. She then decided to put her degree on hold.

Music career

Her career began in 1999 when she met Sabrina Washington when they both joined Dance Attic (a popular hip-hop/jazz dance academy in West London), and together they formed a duo and recorded a demo titled "Inspiration". During an audition, they met with Su-Elise Nash and then together they formed a trio. They were soon signed to Telstar Records with the addition of a new member, Zena McNally, and became the popular UK garage/R&B girl band, Mis-Teeq.

Alesha Dixon – Britain’s Got Talent Auditions – London – Feb. 6, 2012

Alesha Dixon – Sun Military Awards – London – Dec. 19, 2011

Alesha Dixon – Very short dress at Britain’s Got Talent auditions in London on February 7, 2012

Alesha Dixon ~ "Britains Got Talent" auditions, Feb 17

Alesha Dixon ~ Arrives at Britain's Got Talent studios / London, Mar 8 '12

Alesha Dixon – Arriving at Britain’s Got Talent Studios – London – Mar. 22, 2012