By contrast, her voice reached that of Mariah Carey’s and Minnie Riperton’s when she was 19 years old. In the meanwhile, her beauty was added to the late Spanish diva Selena at the same stage. Growing up leaning to the optimistic side, the singer who was brought up by hardship worked it out to be one of the promising Latin performers today. In an infectious song named ‘Whine Up,’ Kat DeLuna, a kid from the Bronx, New York, had everybody partying through her partnership with rapper Elephant Man. Next thing she realized, an album was about to be loaded onto stores and producers with gigs hungry for fresh sensations lined up to cram in her tight schedule.
Kat Emperatriz de Luna was born on November 17, 1988, and relocated to the Dominican Republic at the age of four with her family. It was in the country where Kat’s father deserted her mother and destroyed the rest of the family. In “Estoy Triste” her first composition that means “I’m Sad” in English, Kat, who grew up listening to Aretha Franklin and Billie Holiday, poured her heart out. Deeper than tragic, by pleading for food from neighbours, Kat and her sisters had to surrender their honor. When she returned to the United States, circumstances began to improve and she realized that music was something she might do. She was taken to the renowned Performing Arts High School in Newark,
New Jersey, with immense commitment and sheer ability. Kat employed her speech under the coaching of Dr. Jerry Forderhase, not missing the moment. One audition after another was attended before an all-girl collective named Coquette wanted to recruit one more participant in the early 2000s, and thankfully they had an eye for the potential of Kat. Unfortunately, the band only attained mediocre performance, but Kat earned the knowledge to be a singer all the while. Kat managed to find a path as a solo artist when partnering with Coquette.
“I Will Always Love You”I Will Always Love You. It was through this rivalry that she encountered the iconic Cuban singer Rey Ruiz, who gave advice to Kat that she is now bringing with her. “He told me, nobody knows you better than you do, and no one can help you if you can’t help yourself,” Kat said. A lift of spirit came with those terms. Kat continued to compose her own music fiercely, which finally attracted the interest of a label called Get Money Brothers Music Collective. Kat’s name traveled to Epic Records, which would become her second recording label, after being signed by the recording house. Her very first song,
“Whine Up” feat. Elephant Man reached Billboard’s Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles at # 24, but it has since climbed more than 100 positions to # 29 due to its catchy melody and strong promotion. On August 7, 2007, her debut album, 9 Lives, was released and debuted at #58 on the Billboard Hot 200 list.
