Maria Willson (born 1982/3) is a British singer who first found fame on

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's '' My Kind of People'' with a host of television and radio performances following. In 2003 and 2004, she released two hit singles, "Chooza Looza" reaching No. 29 and "Mr. Alibi" getting to No. 43 in the

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. She also went on a nationwide

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supporting Busted.

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, with whom Maria had signed, went into administration. Willson continued to look for a new recording contract. In 2007, she performed vocals on the

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song, "Perfect World", which was the title track on their first album. Willson has been singing in the United States and Europe, and performed in both (Germany) and Spain.

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External links

Maria Willson's SiteMaria Willson's Drummer
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