Jodie Connor

Jodie Melanie Connor (born 8 May 1981)

Connor's first number-one charted song was as a guest vocalist on Roll Deep's number-one single "Good Times". and gigged and performed in the evenings and on weekends. In 2003, Connor appeared as a contestant on the second series of the hit British television talent show Pop Idol. She was an early favourite of the judges, and made it to the final fifty of the competition, earning her the chance to perform live to the nation, but was eliminated after failing to finish in the top two in her group, instead placing fourth of ten. Connor was given a second chance by the judges, and was invited back for the Wildcard round, but again was unsuccessful in making it through to the next round, and was eliminated for good.

2010–present: Breakthrough and first studio album Connor returned to the spotlight in 2010, when she featured on grime collective Roll Deep's comeback single "Good Times"; which she helped to co-write. On 2 May 2010, the single debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number 1, where it remained for three consecutive weeks. The single not only marked Connor's first chart performance, but also Roll Deep's first top 10 hit. Connor then continued her breakthrough, appearing on videos "Electric Boogaloo (Find a Way)" and "Higher State" by Wiley and Bailey respectively. Following the success of Connor's breakthrough, she was signed to Polydor Records and Takeover Entertainment, spending the remainder of 2010 recording material for her debut album. On 16 January 2011, Connor released her debut single, "Now or Never" featuring Wiley, in the UK, which debuted at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart following its first play on BBC Radio 1.

In December 2010, Connor announced that she is to be spending time between Los Angeles and New York City working in the studio with Roc Nation-Songwriter's Makeba Riddick and James Fauntleroy II on her debut album, that was scheduled for release in 2011.

Other ventures In February 2011, Connor was announced as the new face of Tinchy Stryder's Star in the Hood female clothing line. In March 2011, Connor was appointed as a goodwill ambassador for Prince Charles' The Prince's Trust. Her mother is named Kathleen.

Discography Singles As lead artist Year Single Chartpositions UK UKR&B SCO 2011 "Now or Never"(featuring Wiley) 14 6 18 "Bring It"(featuring Tinchy Stryder) 37 11 32 2012 "Take You There"(featuring Busta Rhymes) — — — "Talk"(featuring Stylo G) — — — 2016 "Good Lovin" — — — "—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist Year Single Chartpositions Album UK "Good Times" (with Roll Deep) Rock Jacobs 2011 "Now or Never" (with Wiley) Johny Mourgue "Bring It" (with Tinchy Stryder) Luke Biggins & Yasha Malekzad 2012 "Take You There" (with Busta Rhymes) Rock Jacobs 2013 "Redlights" (with DaWood) Morgan Keyz

Cameo appearances Year Title Director(s) Ref. 2010 "In My System" (Tinchy Stryder) Kwasi Danquah III & Emil Nava "Gangsta?" (Tinchy Stryder featuring Tinie Tempah) Kwasi Danquah III & Adam Powell