Daniel de Bourg
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| Birth name | Daniel de Bourg |
| Origin | London |
| Genres | Pop, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actor, dancer |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | DreamWorks |
| Website | http://www.danieldebourgofficial.com |
Daniel de Bourg is an English singer, songwriter, dancer, actor and model. In 2007, he was a finalist on the fourth UK series of The X Factor.
Originally from Chelmsford, England, Daniel de Bourg was influenced by the videos of Michael Jackson to pursue dance at the age of four. By the time that de Bourg was eleven, he had been admitted to study at the exclusive Royal Ballet School, graduating top of his class with his final solo performance. Although dance was his primary interest, as a teen he was also fronting bands. He left school when given the opportunity to dance for the Rambert Dance Company, performing as a featured dancer all over the world. It was at the suggestion of a friend that heard him singing that de Bourg found himself in the position for a career in music.
Heavily influenced by artists like Prince and Stevie Wonder, de Bourg didn't take to a singing career straight away. Dedicated to dance, de Bourg's early interest in singing was rediscovered after a knee injury caused some time out from his dance career. de Bourg turned his hand to songwriting; recorded by songstress Jamelia in 2000, his song "Money" reached number five on the UK Singles Chart. Remembering de Bourg's musical talents, he was encouraged by a friend to create several demos of his own singing. These attracted the interest of DreamWorks scout Robbie Robertson. de Bourg was introduced to then in house producers Tim & Bob and subsequently signed to the label and the duo produced his debut album, Tell the World. The high-production album, released in 2002, launched the single "I Need an Angel", which hit #30 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
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