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   Michelle Alexa Green may have burst onto the scene, assaulted the charts and captured our hearts seemingly overnight back in 2010 when the then-fifteen year old, doe-eyed diva unleashed the first of a plethora of hits but her story doesn't start there. Born on July 11th, 1995, Michelle was raised in the colourful, chaotic and creative hotbed known as the Camden area of London, UK. Before ever signing along the dotted lines of her first record deal or uttering a single syllable across global airwaves, Michelle had already started playing the long game - diving headfirst into any and every musical opportunity in order to refine her talents and stretch her innate creativity. School talent shows, drama clubs, dance classes, community events; any opportunity to perform and Michelle was there. A true theatre kid at heart.
With a bright head on her shoulders, a powerful and husky voice beyond her years and a rather refined musical palette for someone so young (not every kid enjoys belting out Motown classics and appreciates Jazz), Michelle started to carve out a rather well-respected name for herself within her local area. "That Girl Who Sings" became a moniker that followed her for numerous years much to her delight. Even when excelling in her school studies, Michelle still found the time to get behind a microphone and bring people three, four times her age to tears. A rendition of The Righteous Brothers' "Unchained Melody" was always a staple and favourite in her repertoire. She wouldn't stop there, however. Making people feel something on a deeply emotional level by singing the words of others is one thing but it's a whole other kettle of fish when it's your own penmanship at the helm. At age 14, combining her love for English and Music studies, Michelle began to pen her own songs while armed with her acoustic guitar.
In 2010, Michelle caught the attention of Shooting Star Records after videos of her local performances started to gain traction online. Impressed by her jaw-dropping vocal prowess and intelligent lyricism, the record label offered her a deal that would change her life. At the age of 15, Michelle formally signed to Shooting Star Records thus starting a beloved and iconic career in the music business. Her debut single; "Fifteen" was universally lauded and catapulted Green into overnight stardom. The single peaked at #2 on Chart Heat and caught the attention of critics and industry insiders alike. Her rapid ascent to the top resulted in numerous endorsement and collaborative offers, with many wanting to align themselves with showbiz's newest darling. A fruitful connection to arise from this was a featured guest slot on a single by another young upstart, British Grime rapper MattY. The collaboration proved mutually beneficial as their track "Shooting Star" became a Top 10 smash, giving MattY his first hit as well as providing a second chart success for Michelle.
With the world at her feet, Michelle had to buckle up tight as her trajectory would only continue to rapidly ascend. Her second solo single release "Dark Days" would go on to make history and anoint Michelle as a record-breaker and holder. The single charted at #1, not only giving Michelle her first chart-topper but crowning her the youngest ever artist to achieve this feat. She would then go on to do the exact same thing over on the album chart with her full-length debut set "The Voice of Me" reaching the summit in the same year. Michelle still holds the title of youngest artist to reach #1 on both the singles and albums charts to this day. The third and final single from her critically acclaimed and multi-platinum album would continue her runaway successes. "Red Symphony" peaked at #1 and became one of the best-selling singles of the 2010's. Michelle had fast-become the nation's sweetheart and the industry's indie-pop darling.
Tragic health issues and personal turmoil would plague Michelle's sophomore effort. Michelle was devastatingly diagnosed with kidney cancer at the tender age of 17. Fortunately, this was caught early and rectified by surgery. Still, the procedures and aftercare took both a physical and mental toll on the singer who was also juggling the professional woes of a dreaded "sophomore slump". Michelle initially kept her diagnosis private as she kicked off the era for her new album, titled "Exiled". The project's first two releases, "Dance with Danger" and "You Just Lost Your Lover" received acclaim but performed modestly in comparison to her earlier releases, charting at #8 and #11, respectively. This is largely in part to Michelle's scarce public and promotional appearances at this time. After revealing her diagnosis and need for a more relaxed schedule, the album was pushed back several months and an outpour of affection and well-wishes from both the public and industry peers alike followed.
The album's third single and title track saw Michelle return to the Top 5, peaking at #4 on Chart Heat. Follow-up single "Soldier" was issued in conjunction with Macmillan Cancer Support, a charity which Michelle became an ambassador for. Proceeds raised from the single were donated to the charity. Despite no promotional performances or interviews and the music video consisting of only montage clips due to Michelle's exhaustion at the time, "Soldier" went on to become one of Green's biggest-selling singles and catapulted her back to #2. A fifth and final single, "Take Me Down", was released in 2012 and charted at #5, respectively. "Exiled" itself received critical acclaim and peaked at #2 on Chart Heat. Despite the overall positive reception of the record, Michelle claims that it was an era she would "rather forget" due to the personal struggles associated with the time as well as the "patchy" rollout.
Rested, recharged and revitalised, Michelle came back swinging in 2013 with the launch of her third studio album. Having already conquered the indie world and crossing over frequently to great success, Michelle set her sights fully on the upper echelon of pop. Chopping off her flowing blonde locks for a stylish bob, ditching the floral dresses for hotpants and killer heels, and trading in the guitar for the slickest beats, Michelle set out to create an "unashamedly FUN" album after such a distressing period of her life. The album, "Live To Tell", saw Michelle dabble with EDM, R&B and pop while still allowing room for her signature balladry and stellar penmanship. Brandishing a 'sexy' new image and bold sound, Michelle's star shone brightly once again. "Live To Tell" saw her return to the top of the charts, with the album debuting at #1 on Chart Heat and becoming one of the best-selling records of both 2013 and 2014. Four singles were released from the project; "Break the Dawn", "Explode", "Leave the Light On" and title track, "Live To Tell", all of which achieved Top 10 status, respectively.
After jetting off at breakneck speed upon the release of her first single and enduring a barrage of peaks and troughs at such a young age, Michelle decided to take an extended hiatus from the musical side of things in the mid-late 2010's. During her time away from the studio, Michelle gave birth to her son, Orson. A proud and doting mother, Michelle dedicated many years to raising her son, claiming that she simply "wanted to be around" for him growing up, putting numerous plans and projects on hold.
Outside of music, Michelle has appeared on many high-profile television projects throughout the years. Featuring on the second ever series of the beloved reality show Celebrity Big Brother, Michelle became a firm fan-favourite and sailed through to the finale without ever facing the eviction vote. She ultimately finished in third place behind Erich Hess and Eilidh Greene, respectively. Michelle was also an original judge on the first two seasons of iconic musical talent show "StarFactory". She became the first ever judge to win the show, with 'Team Green' yielding the inaugural crowning champion Aubrey Mikkel, who has since gone on to establish a highly successful career for herself after being under Michelle's mentorship.
In 2022, after a prolonged period away from music, Michelle triumphantly returned with the single "Cry Right Now". Lauded by critics with many even claiming that her return proved that she was "better than ever", the single debuted at #1 on Chart Heat, giving Michelle her first #1 record in 11 years. The "taster" single came alongside the announcement that Michelle had signed a deal with Latin superstar Payton Rodriquez's La Familia Records, after spending numerous years unsigned. Michelle has since been working on new material and has stated that there are multiple "exciting projects" in the pipeline.
Watch this space!
  ALBUMSThe Voice of Me (2010) [#1]
Exiled (2011) [#2]
Live to Tell (2013) [#1]SINGLESFifteen ['The Voice of Me'] [#2]
Dark Days ['The Voice of Me'] [#1]
Red Symphony ['The Voice of Me'] [#1]
Dance with Danger ['Exiled'] [#8]
You Just Lost Your Lover ['Exiled'] [#11]
Exiled ['Exiled'] [#4]
Soldier ['Exiled'] [#2]
Take Me Down ['Exiled'] [#5]
Break the Dawn ['Live to Tell'] [#2]
Explode ['Live to Tell'] [#6]
Leave the Light On ['Live to Tell'] [#3]
Live to Tell ['Live to Tell'] [#4]
Cry Right Now ['TBC'] [#1]GUEST APPEARANCESShooting Star [MattY feat. Michelle Green] [#7] |
 WEEKEND: BILLY • DUSTYN • OSCAR • RILEY • SCOTT
PUBLIC WARNING: BEAU • CARTER LEE • JAKE • MYLES • ZANDER
THE STAT NERDS: BRIAN • CHRISTOPHER
THE ZONE: BLAKE • CHRIS • JASON • LIAM
JOSHUA GRIMMIE • LINCOLN • LAYLA • MERCEDES • MICHELLE GREEN
ANDREA • DENEIL • CHICAGO NOBODY • BLOOM • SONNY • VICTORIA BLACK
REUBEN • ELLIE-GRACE SUMMERS • ALFIE SUMMERS • MICAH DELISLE
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