Victoria Hogg (born 15 June 1983) is an English singer and songwriter.

Biography

Victoria Hogg was born in

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, England. She was discovered at the age of 15 after playing at a music seminar at Sheffield's Red Tape Studio. and was signed by

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and

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. Her first performance upon signing with London Records was her joining the 1998

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at the Jones Beach venue in New York City.

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and

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(Bacon & Quarmby) produced much of her work as did

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formally of

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. Singles were released but despite critical acclaim, they did not reach a significant chart position, but the song "Fall" received airplay on alternative UK radio stations and frequently on

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. The single was supported by a video which featured on

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. Her work was generally positively received on release including ''

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'' Comparisons were made with

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, but due to the lack of sales the recording contract was terminated. Chrysalis Music did keep faith, and Hogg's later collaborations with James Dearlove produced a song titled "Voodoo Moon", which was included on the soundtrack for the 2006 film, ''

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'', which starred Brittany Murphy. Hogg re-established her relationship with her former management and a band was formed "Victorialand" to showcase the new songs. An album called ''Chrysalis'' was produced for promotional purposes and had the following track list: #"Voodoo Moon" #"Crazy" #"Baby Don't Cry" #"Dayglo Skies" #"Waterfall" #"Fall" #"Innocent" #"Too Many People" #"Miss Understood" #"We'll Never Part" #"Loves Kiss" #"Cool Breeze"

Discography

Singles

Albums

* A blank box indicates it did not chart

Notes

References

√ Victoria Hogg, 15enne rock all'assalto

Vibrations Magazine

Billboard, p. 78

External links

Victorialands on Myspacedaughteroffrank on Myspace
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