BRAXTON
| BRAXTON. | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Instruments | Vocals, keyboards, bass guitar |
| Years active | 2006-present |
| Associated acts | The Unforgettables |
| Notable instruments | |
| The recorder, a guitar and a handmade drum as seen on Blue Peter involving a plastic box and rubber bands | |
BRAXTON (born 1984) is a Solo Artist and former vocalist and keyboardist of the Las Vegas-based post-punk band The Unforgettables.
Early life[edit | edit source]
BRAXTON is too cool to share his childhood life with anyone.
Career[edit | edit source]
In December 2006, BRAXTON burst onto the scene as lead singer of THE UNFORGETTABLES alongside his childhood friends Merlin, Daniel and Royston. After debuting with the #12 hit 'Red Herring', they followed up with the less successful, #15 hit 'Film Noir' alongside their debut album 'Conspiracy Theory' which was certified Silver before falling out the charts after a abysmal performance. In July 2007, BRAXTON decided to go solo.
In August 2007 he released his debut single 'Material Boys' written by Shell Ruin, despite gaining rave reviews the single underperformed expectation charting at #8 and was certified silver. December 2007 see's BRAXTON release his second single 'Fat Girls die, You Cant change your face' which charted at #1 beating the likes of Venus Vegas. The single release co-insides with the release of BRAXTON'S debut album 'Queen of Sheba'. In April 2008 Braxton releases his third single Katzenjammer written by the Sleazy Sisters.
Personal life[edit | edit source]
On January 4, 2008, BRAXTON 'gave birth' to a baby boy Legolas, shortly after it was revealed that Paulo Araujo was the baby's mother and the couple have since been practically living together and rarely seen apart.
Awards[edit | edit source]
BRAXTON won Urapopstar 15 Awards in 2008 for "Best Promotion" and "Best Newcomer"
Guest Appearances[edit | edit source]
BRAXTON recorded a duet (2008) with Alexis for her debut album Asylum entitled 'To the Rescue'
BRAXTON appeared in the music video for Sophie Ramone's 'Vegas'
Discography[edit | edit source]
Albums[edit | edit source]
2007: Queen Of Sheba (#2)
2008: The Bible (TBD)
Singles[edit | edit source]
2007: Material Boys Cut Fabric To This Year's Fashion (#8)
2008: Fat Girls Die, You Can't Change Your Face (#1)
2008: Katzenjammer (#3)
2008: Ritz, Not Normally The Shitz (#7)
2008: To The Rescue (with Alexis) (#4)
