Biography of Kat de Luna

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Biography of Kat de Luna

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Kat DeLuna

Dominican-American pop singer
Date of Birth: 17.11.1987
Country: USA

Content:
  1. Early Life and Career in the Dominican Republic
  2. Return to the United States and Breakthrough
  3. Debut Album: '9 Lives'
  4. Critical Performance and Second Album
  5. Upcoming Projects

Early Life and Career in the Dominican Republic

Kat DeLuna was born in The Bronx to Dominican parents.

Despite mixed critical reviews, it became a commercial success.

Faydee Feat. With the guidance of vocal coach Nicholas Straus, she honed her skills and joined the R&B group 'Coquette'.

In 2004, Kat won a 'Coca Cola' karaoke contest, where she met salsa singer Rey Ruiz. Akon: Push Push 2010ActressKat DeLunaKat DeLuna Feat.

Despite her vocal talent, Kat struggled to develop her abilities in the Dominican Republic.

Return to the United States and Breakthrough

At age 14, Kat returned to the United States and began pursuing her musical aspirations in Newark, New Jersey. Fo Onassis: Dancing Tonight 2011ActressKat DeLunaKat DeLuna: Party O'Clock 2010ActressKat DeLunaKat DeLuna Feat.

He encouraged her to find her own sound, leading Kat to start writing her own music. Kat and her family moved from The Bronx, United States to the Dominican Republic early, where she was raised in poverty. With that goal in mind, Kat was accepted to the New Jersey School of the Performing Arts. Elephant Man: Whine Up 2007ActressKat DeLunaKat DeLuna Feat.

While being a part of Coquette, Kat continued to search for opportunities to pursue her dream of becoming a solo artist. Her debut album, '9 Lives', followed in August 2007, reaching number 58 on the 'Billboard 200' chart.

Critical Performance and Second Album

In 2008, Kat's performance of the national anthem at a football game was met with negative feedback.

Kat DeLuna: Breathing Your Love Music Video 2008ActressKat DeLunaKat DeLuna Feat. Junior: Sexy Lady Music Video 2007ActressKat DeLunaOmarion Feat. Flo Rida and Kat DeLuna: I'm Alright Music Video 2011ActressKat DeLunaKat DeLuna Feat.

Kat made her first stage appearance at the age of 12, where her singing caught the attention of Millie Quezada. Trey Songz: Bum Bum 2015ActressKat DeLunaDam'Edge Feat. As a freshman, she scoured the pages of The Village Voice for auditions. DJ Yass Carter: Wild Girl Music Video 2012ActressKat DeLunaJean-Roch Feat.