Who is Vladana?
Vladana / r&b pop / Glamorous, adventurous, original, vibrant.
Vladana / r&b pop / Glamorous, adventurous, original, vibrant.
Vladana. You know the name. You’ve seen her face. You recognise her beauty and style. Georgia Perry slade rise to fame is serious, discovers Emma Kerr.
Vladana, a.k.a. 19-year-old -Georgia Perry Slade is the new biggest star hitting the charts. With her debut single 'On and On' hitting a place in the top 10 on the charts and then rushing straight to number 1 second week, it's hard to believe that this time last year she was at BRIT school enjoying her studies into music. Vladana is sure to be a pleaser. Despite being a teenager, is defiantly a brave young women excited to be stepping into the music world, which she has always wanted.
So who really is this quirky new star? Forward Magazine interviewer, Emma Kerr, spoke to Vladana over a Hot latte in Covent Garden. Wearing an exclusive pair of louboutins and rocking out a pair of skinny jeans with a baggy sweater, Vladana defiantly is showing her chilled side but in her own fashionable way, ready to talk about her rise to fame and up and coming events.
So Vladana, how are you feeling?
- Very well thank you. I'm extremely happy right now 27/4 it's just brilliant. How could i not be?!
- Very well thank you. I'm extremely happy right now 27/4 it's just brilliant. How could i not be?!
We know, we are interested in your sudden success, how did it all happen?
- Well, it's been all a bit of a big blur really, but i remember it all still! Ha. In my free time when not studying at BRIT school, (which i was so thankful for), i liked to go to pubs and bars, open singing nights and competitions to get experience and be involved as many ways as i could in performing. Anyway, i was singing and that is what i love so why wouldn’t i take any chance i could get!? One night I was singing at a open night in Birmingham at Braha, and just so happened my now Producer, MAC C, was there and said he was extremely interested and wanted to sign me up. I went and did some studio times and we had a few creative sessions and then soon after he offered me a deal!
Wow, sounds like you do absolutely love everything about singing then. What got you into it in the first place?
- I remember having my first singing lesson when I was 7. I pestered my mom about it for months and she always reminds me of it! I just stuck at it since and my love for it grew and I guess, well… here we are now!
- Well, it's been all a bit of a big blur really, but i remember it all still! Ha. In my free time when not studying at BRIT school, (which i was so thankful for), i liked to go to pubs and bars, open singing nights and competitions to get experience and be involved as many ways as i could in performing. Anyway, i was singing and that is what i love so why wouldn’t i take any chance i could get!? One night I was singing at a open night in Birmingham at Braha, and just so happened my now Producer, MAC C, was there and said he was extremely interested and wanted to sign me up. I went and did some studio times and we had a few creative sessions and then soon after he offered me a deal!
Wow, sounds like you do absolutely love everything about singing then. What got you into it in the first place?
- I remember having my first singing lesson when I was 7. I pestered my mom about it for months and she always reminds me of it! I just stuck at it since and my love for it grew and I guess, well… here we are now!
Your right! What does your mum say about it all, as we know you are very close? Do you get to see her a lot still?
- Yes defiantly, I get her to come along to most of my gigs, interviews and photo-shoots. She enjoys it just as much as me! She’s so proud of me and what’s happened in the last year or two, even more than usual. I would be no where without my mum because she always kept believing in me and pushing me to achieve what I wanted. I owe her a lot because she’s got me to where I am today. I have a lot of support from my family and always have.
That’s very nice. So how are you coping with all the massive media rush and press?
- At times it can be very forceful and ‘up in your face’, but I knew that it would have to be something I would have to come to terms with. I do have some absolutely brilliant fans already though, they are so lovely and it’s so sweet to see how many people believe and love what you do as much as yourself.
- Yes defiantly, I get her to come along to most of my gigs, interviews and photo-shoots. She enjoys it just as much as me! She’s so proud of me and what’s happened in the last year or two, even more than usual. I would be no where without my mum because she always kept believing in me and pushing me to achieve what I wanted. I owe her a lot because she’s got me to where I am today. I have a lot of support from my family and always have.
That’s very nice. So how are you coping with all the massive media rush and press?
- At times it can be very forceful and ‘up in your face’, but I knew that it would have to be something I would have to come to terms with. I do have some absolutely brilliant fans already though, they are so lovely and it’s so sweet to see how many people believe and love what you do as much as yourself.
Big question; what influenced the name ‘Vladana’?
- Vladana means to rule with greatness, to rule with peace or to rule. I think it’s a beautiful thing to be a positive role model for people and to always keep in mind the positive and that’s what I am about.
Interesting! How did you start to form ‘Vladana’ and create your new image?
- I’ve always knew who I am inside, who I am really, even if at times it didn’t seem that way or show. I’ve always been edgy, different and a bit odd so I haven’t changed a lot; it’s just more fitting into my skin as a way I want to be seen.
We have noticed your exclusive Louboutins! We are very jealous.
- Ha-ha! Yes they are beautiful and I cannot believe they are mine. I am so lucky!
- Vladana means to rule with greatness, to rule with peace or to rule. I think it’s a beautiful thing to be a positive role model for people and to always keep in mind the positive and that’s what I am about.
Interesting! How did you start to form ‘Vladana’ and create your new image?
- I’ve always knew who I am inside, who I am really, even if at times it didn’t seem that way or show. I’ve always been edgy, different and a bit odd so I haven’t changed a lot; it’s just more fitting into my skin as a way I want to be seen.
We have noticed your exclusive Louboutins! We are very jealous.
- Ha-ha! Yes they are beautiful and I cannot believe they are mine. I am so lucky!
So we also hear a little rumour you may be supporting Rihanna, can you give us any more on that?
- Unfortunately I can’t right now! I’m not 100% sure myself!
Oh well we hope you are, Rihanna and Vladanna, what could be better!
- Ha well thank you very much! Yes it would be amazing if I could support Rihanna, she’s amazing.
You are headlining at Summer Festival this year aren’t you as your debut album, ‘Kisses and paper’ will be out 14th May 2012.
- Yes! Oh my I cannot wait! It will be absolutely amazing, I’m counting down the days, And I’m so excited for my album to be realised so my fans can hear more of what I am about!
We cannot wait for it either! What else is coming up in the future?
- well I am starting to create some new stuff with other artists which I am looking forward too!
Oooo! Well we hear that big things are expected of you and we all know that you will be able to reach then and more! We wish you all the best of luck in your busy up and coming few months and best of luck with your album. Catch up after the mad summer rush!
- Yes that would be lovely! Thank you so much I’ve had a great time talking!
- Unfortunately I can’t right now! I’m not 100% sure myself!
Oh well we hope you are, Rihanna and Vladanna, what could be better!
- Ha well thank you very much! Yes it would be amazing if I could support Rihanna, she’s amazing.
You are headlining at Summer Festival this year aren’t you as your debut album, ‘Kisses and paper’ will be out 14th May 2012.
- Yes! Oh my I cannot wait! It will be absolutely amazing, I’m counting down the days, And I’m so excited for my album to be realised so my fans can hear more of what I am about!
We cannot wait for it either! What else is coming up in the future?
- well I am starting to create some new stuff with other artists which I am looking forward too!
Oooo! Well we hear that big things are expected of you and we all know that you will be able to reach then and more! We wish you all the best of luck in your busy up and coming few months and best of luck with your album. Catch up after the mad summer rush!
- Yes that would be lovely! Thank you so much I’ve had a great time talking!
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