SINGER, MODEL, ACTRESS, DANCER- THE ALL IN ONE TALENT CASSIE
Cassandra Elizabeth Ventura or Cassie as we all know her is a complete powerhouse when it comes to talent and skill. Singing, modeling, acting, dancing- you name it she does it! But all this talent did not come to her by mere luck or God’s grace. Cassie is one super star who has prepared for her success since the very beginning and it is that hard work that is paying off in the end. Her success story is one that will tell you that hard work and unmoving determination can help you achieve whatever you can dream of!
Cassie attended The Williams School in New London where she trained as a singer and dancer, and took formal voice lessons. By the age of 14 she had already begun modeling and by the time she was 16, she had appeared in print ads for “Seventeen” and the catalog for popular teen line, “Delia’s”. From her high school days she had begun preparation for entering the world of showbiz. When she graduated from high school in 2004, she decided to pursue her career in modeling and singing. For following her dream, Cassie moved to New York City, and continued modeling, as well as attending classes at the Broadway Dance Center.
However, R&B singer Cassie got her first taste of the music industry at 16 when she had the opportunity to speak with the producer Rockwilder, a meeting that inspired her to take formal voice lessons. After her moving to New York, her career took a definite turn towards the world of music. Ryan Leslie spotted her at clubs and parties in late 2002 frequently. The two wrote a duet called “Kiss Me”, and after recording the track, Leslie played the song for music executive Tommy Mottola. Mottola was extremely impressed with her talent and asked Leslie to write the first very of Cassie songs, “Me & U”. The song became an instant hit and launched her career in the music industry as a promising new talent.
Cassie’s debut album, “Cassie” was released on August 8, 2006 and sold 321,000 copies in the U.S. In contrast to her album sales, Cassie’s hit single, “Me & U”, sold over 1 million digital downloads. She became an instant success in the music industry as well. However, her original dream of becoming a model and actress did not take a back seat in her plans. Her mainstream success brought Cassie pictures and her talent into the notice of various film producers as well and the offers just started pouring in. This was the time when she signed up to play the role of “Sophie Donovan” in “Step Up 2-the streets”. And this role simply sky-rocketed her career towards stardom.
Today Cassie is one of the most sought after models and actresses in the industry. She is also a popular collaborator with different artists for their songs. Every Cassie music video is acclaimed for her dancing talent and screen presence. And this is just the beginning. A lot many wonders are yet to come from this bundle of talent!
About the Author:
James Griffith is a freelance writer from London specialising in writing hiphop r&b music and uk grime music articles. Over the years he has developed an extensive knowledge of urban music and urban music artists and is considered one of the leading authorities on this subject. With a passion for Hip hop and R&B music since childhood, James Griffith brings great knowledge and a great understanding of this exciting music genre and his articles are both informative and entertaining too.
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