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Artist of the Week: Duffy

Week 23 of 2008

Duffy

is particularly on the busy streaming line after her single "Mercy" swept not only her Welsh nation but almost the entire world. The rising star which is dubbed "the next Dusty Springsfield" but hates the idea, is keen on making her music stretched to its limit. Together with Bernard Butler who is the ex-guitarist of Suede, she has celebrated the success by recording a new song, a cover of Joe Meek's "Please Stay" that will potentially be used as the soundtrack to the producer's biopic.

Already the buzz about Duffy has reached out to lots of fans and also fellow musicians. After her album "" broke through the American music scene by selling 72,000 copies in its first week release, Duffy has been the center of attention among the nation's artists. has publicly revealed her interest in working with her to form a super collaboration together with . Speaking about the latter singer, Duffy has also earned the title of the next "Amy" along with two other rising stars and .

Duffy herself has also been fair in her opinion regarding American music culture. The soul singer backed up in appearing at Glastonbury Festival that is due to take place on June 28 this year, saying "It hadn't really crossed my mind that his appearance might be a problem. I've seen him live and it was one of the best shows I've ever been to. He had these great string arrangements and was just an amazing showman. It was really fun and you left feeling good. I'm completely excited about seeing him again." She herself, has been scheduled to hit the Other Stage on the same day.

Apart from nabbing a nomination for Best New International/Indie Alternative Solo Artist at the recent 2008 NME Awards USA, Duffy is also up for several other recognitions early in her career. Her album has been elected as the eligible Album of the Year nominee of MOJO Awards this year while "Mercy" is up for Song of the Year. "She's born to do it, a genuine star. The bigger she gets, the better she sounds," Butler speaking out his mind regarding Duffy's existence.



Rain on Your Parade


DUFFY BIO

Beginning with a broken nose at the age of four, Duffy consequently was thankful for the incident that provided a twist of fate. Aimee Anne Duffy was born on June 23, 1984 in Gwynedd, Wales as the twin sister of Katy. She has an older sister and lived with her family in Nefyn, Llyn Penisula. When she was four, Duffy played with her sister and caught in a little accident. "When I was four-years-old my sister blindfolded me and chased me round the garden," Duffy recalled. "She forgot that I was blindfolded and I ran into a fence and broke my nose. I remember it as well because it was so extreme, and I was really worried. I went to the doctor, I had broke my nose, everything was a mess. I was screaming and upset, and the doctor said, 'Don't worry. One day, she'll be a really good singer.'" It was proven true much later, but still Duffy had to pay a high price on her journey to stardom. » more

 
 
 
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