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Sarah Theresa Hudson(born March 24, 1984) is an Americanpopsinger-songwriter, and creator of theclub-popmusic projectUltraviolet Sound.
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| Born | Sarah Theresa Hudson March 24, 1984 Los Angeles,California,U.S. |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Father | Mark Hudson |
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Music career
edit2004–2006: Debut album
editHudson's previous record label,S-Curve Records,folded before her debut album,Naked Truth[1](2004), was officially released. Collaborators includeDesmond Child,Eric Bazilian,Billy Mann,Ozzy OsbourneandAerosmithvocalistSteven Tyler.In conjunction with the album, Hudson was featured inInterview,Women's Wear Daily,YM,Seventeen,Teen VogueandElle.[non sequitur]
2007–2011: Ultraviolet Sound
editWork began in early 2007 on Hudson's new "club pop" music project under the name Ultraviolet Sound. The group, also known as UVS, released their first full-length record,O.C.D. (Obsessive Compulsive Dancing),in April 2009 independently. The band secured sponsorship of O.C.D from Adidas Originals and garnered a total of 135,000 downloads. UVS released another album worldwide in 2011 entitled "Ultraviolet Sound". Their first single "Suck My Kiss" was released digitally on iTunes along with three remixes. Followed by the release of their second single "Girl Talk" which was the #1 release at Top 40 radio from an independent label in 2011, playing on over 50 Top 40 stations. In 2012, they released a collaboration with DJKill The Noisecalled "Dying". UVS played a 35-city US tour withFamily Force 5,shows with DJsKill The Noise,Treasure Fingers, Ludachrist, SebastiAn, Kavinsky and more. They also played several one-off shows withLady Gaga,a SXSW performance on a bill withRobyn,N.E.R.D,Katy Perryand shows with many other top artists. They received multiple posts from celebrity bloggerPerez Hilton,and heard their cover of "Two of Hearts"in rotation on top dance stations around the country. Ultraviolet Sound took their music international in March 2010 with a 20-date U.K. tour. Sarah had a featuring and co-write on EDM artist Brillz's record called" Fuzzy Peach "and EDM artists Kill The Noise and Brillz's record" Saturn "which was released on Skrillex's label OWSLA, featured in Rolling Stone and continues to be played by high-profile DJs around the world.
Present: Songwriting and a solo project
editSarah Hudson is currently signed toPrescription Songs/AAM as a songwriter. A song she co-wrote withKaty Perry,Dr. Luke,Max MartinandCirkutentitled "Dark Horse"[2][3]became Perry's third single off her album,Prism."Dark Horse" has been a commercial success, charting at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song topped the charts for four weeks straight and has sold 7.9 million copies so far, making it one of the top-selling digital singles of all time. Sarah also co-wrote "Black Widow"byIggy AzaleaandRita Orawhich has recently been certified 2× platinum by the RIAA and peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts. Hudson has currently penned "Get On Your Knees" byNicki MinajfeaturingAriana Grande,"Swish Swish"by Katy Perry & Nicki Minaj," The Feeling "byJustin BieberfeaturingHalsey,"Banshee" bySantigold,"San Francisco" by5 Seconds of Summerand many more cuts on the hit records of today. On April 7, 2017, Hudson released a solo EP titledSongs from the Sea.
Television career
editHudson was featured onFrontlinein its report "The Way The Music Died." She has also appeared on a Season 1 episode ofProject Runway,during a challenge where the contestants had to design a rocker fashion with which she would portray her image. She was touted as an "up and coming rock star".
Discography
editAlbums
edit- 2004:Naked Truth
- 2009:O.C.D. (Obsessive Compulsive Dancing)(as Ultraviolet Sound)
- 2011:Ultraviolet Sound(as Ultraviolet Sound)
Extended plays
edit- 2007:Fast, Cheap and Out of Control(as Ultraviolet Sound)
- 2017:Songs from the Sea(as Sarah Hudson)
Singles
edit- 2005: "Girl on the Verge" (as Sarah Hudson)
- 2011: "Suck My Kiss" (as Ultraviolet Sound)
- 2011: "Girl Talk" (as Ultraviolet Sound)
- 2012: "Neon Child" (as Ultraviolet Sound)
Music videos
edit- 2005: "Girl on the Verge" (as Sarah Hudson)
- 2009: "Gimme My Electro" (as Ultraviolet Sound)
- 2011: "Suck My Kiss" (as Ultraviolet Sound)
- 2011: "Girl Talk" (as Ultraviolet Sound)
- 2011: "Video Megamix" (as Ultraviolet Sound)
Songwriting credits
editFilmography
edit- Frontline(2004)
- Project Runway(2005)
- Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe(2020) - voice of Ernox, singer of "Girls Day Out"
References
edit- ^"Premiere: Experience Spiritual Awakening With Sarah Hudson's Psychedelic 'Gypsy Girl' Video".www.out.com.2017-03-24.Retrieved2020-07-04.
- ^"Ryan Phillippe Is Photobombed by Kate Hudson's Cousin".PEOPLE.com.Retrieved2020-07-04.
- ^"Coolest Person in the Room: Sarah Hudson".PAPER.2019-03-20.Retrieved2020-07-04.
Notes
edit- ^Remix version