Celeste Scalone
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Celeste Scalone better known by her stage name
Penahit, is an American recording artist, songwriter.
on the Ja Rule
album The Last Temptation (album) on the single “Murder Reigns”. The Last Temptation (album) debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ja-rule-p366173/charts-awards and was certified platinum in December 2002. http://riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=&artist=ja%20rule&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2010&sort=CertificationDate&perPage=50]In 2003, Scalone co-wrote, "I Need a Man" with Foxy Brown (rapper) and was featured on the album “Ill Na Na 2: The Fever
”http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1469934/foxy-brown-gears-up-drop-new-lp.jhtml. The album, scheduled for a May 6, 2003 release date, was canceled.
In 2004 Scalone was chosen as one of the 19 finalists by Sean Combs
on Making the Band
3: Danity Kane (2005–2006). After Making The Band 3, Scalone became a group rounds semi-finalist on season 5 of “American Idol (season 5)
”.
Scalone won first place at the 2009 U.S.A Songwriting Competition for a song called "Red Light" which was produced by Brian Kennedy
and has a placement on Tania Christopher's new album, A Piece Of Me with a song called "Fingers Crossed". Scalone has several soundtrack placements including, “Cover (film)
” starring Vivica A. Fox
and “Wild Cherry
” starting Rumer Willis
. Scalone also co-wrote “Once In A Lifetime” on the Raekwon
Staten Go Hard 2009 mix tape as well as the single "Bad Girl" for UK rapper Fugative
.
Celeste was asked to be a panelist at the 2011 ASCAP EXPO taking place in Hollywood, CA.
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
Penahit, is an American recording artist, songwriter.
Career
Scalone began her music carrier in 2002 when she was discovered by producer Channel 7 (formerly 7 Aurelius). Scalone was first released through The Inc. RecordsThe Inc. Records
The Inc. Records , is an American record label, owned by Irv Gotti.In 1999, Murder Inc. released its first album, Venni Vetti Vecci by Ja Rule. The album featured the hit single "Holla Holla". The album was executively produced by Irv Gotti and moved on to go platinum, which rose Ja Rule and...
on the Ja Rule
Ja Rule
Jeffrey Atkins , better known by his stage name Ja Rule, is an American rapper, singer, and actor.Born in Hollis, Queens, he began his career in the group Cash Money Click and debuted in 1999 with Venni Vetti Vecci and its single "Holla Holla"...
album The Last Temptation (album) on the single “Murder Reigns”. The Last Temptation (album) debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ja-rule-p366173/charts-awards and was certified platinum in December 2002. http://riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=&artist=ja%20rule&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2010&sort=CertificationDate&perPage=50]In 2003, Scalone co-wrote, "I Need a Man" with Foxy Brown (rapper) and was featured on the album “Ill Na Na 2: The Fever
Ill Na Na 2: The Fever
Ill Na Na 2: The Fever was intended to the fourth full-length studio album and fifth recording by American hip-hop artist Foxy Brown. Scheduled for a May 6, 2003 release date, the album was cancelled due to disagreements between Foxy Brown and Bad Boy CEO Sean Combs.-History:Brown began recording...
”http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1469934/foxy-brown-gears-up-drop-new-lp.jhtml. The album, scheduled for a May 6, 2003 release date, was canceled.
In 2004 Scalone was chosen as one of the 19 finalists by Sean Combs
Sean Combs
Sean John Combs , also known by his stage names Diddy and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He has won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards, and his clothing line earned a Council of Fashion Designers of America award. He was originally...
on Making the Band
Making the Band
Making the Band is an ABC/MTV reality television series that exists in separate iterations, each iteration focusing on a specific music act. It spawned musical acts O-Town, Da Band, Danity Kane, Day26, and Donnie Klang...
3: Danity Kane (2005–2006). After Making The Band 3, Scalone became a group rounds semi-finalist on season 5 of “American Idol (season 5)
American Idol (season 5)
The fifth season of American Idol began on January 17, 2006 and concluded on May 24, 2006. Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell returned to judge, and Ryan Seacrest returned to host. It is the most successful season to date ratings-wise and also with 18 contestants getting record deals -...
”.
Scalone won first place at the 2009 U.S.A Songwriting Competition for a song called "Red Light" which was produced by Brian Kennedy
Brian Kennedy (producer)
Brian Kennedy Seals is an American songwriter, record producer and musician from Kansas City, MO. Revered as a piano prodigy, he has been making music tracks since 2001...
and has a placement on Tania Christopher's new album, A Piece Of Me with a song called "Fingers Crossed". Scalone has several soundtrack placements including, “Cover (film)
Cover (film)
Cover is a drama thriller film starring Aunjanue Ellis, Razaaq Adoti, Vivica A. Fox, and Leon. The film was produced and directed by Bill Duke and open at selective theaters on February 22, 2008.-Plot synopsis:...
” starring Vivica A. Fox
Vivica A. Fox
Vivica Anjanetta Fox is an American actress and television producer. She is best known for her roles in the films Independence Day, Set It Off, Soul Food, Why Do Fools Fall In Love,Kill Bill and Juwanna Mann....
and “Wild Cherry
Wild Cherry (2009 film)
Wild Cherry is a 2009 American high school comedy film directed by Dana Lustig.-Plot:Helen , a high school senior, is in love with Stanford , her jock boyfriend, and has decided to give it all up to him. At least until she learns that her name is written in the high school football team's secret...
” starting Rumer Willis
Rumer Willis
Rumer Glenn Willis is an American actress, the oldest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore and the stepdaughter of Emma Heming and Ashton Kutcher.-Personal life:...
. Scalone also co-wrote “Once In A Lifetime” on the Raekwon
Raekwon
Corey Woods , better known by the stage name Raekwon, is an American rapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He released his solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... in 1995, and has since recorded four solo albums, as well as work with Wu-Tang and an extensive amount of guest contributions with...
Staten Go Hard 2009 mix tape as well as the single "Bad Girl" for UK rapper Fugative
Fugative
Fugative is a rapper and record producer from Essex, England. He worked with Kirk Burrowes for a week in April 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia the former manager of Mary J. Blige and co-founder of Bad Boy Records after Burrowes was contacted by Byart's mother Gloria who previously managed Marvin Gaye...
.
Celeste was asked to be a panelist at the 2011 ASCAP EXPO taking place in Hollywood, CA.
Discography
Songs- "Murder Reigns" by Ja Rule feat. Celeste Scalone The Last Temptation (album) (2003)
- "I Need A Man" by Foxy Brown feat.Celeste Scalone Ill Na Na 2: The FeverIll Na Na 2: The FeverIll Na Na 2: The Fever was intended to the fourth full-length studio album and fifth recording by American hip-hop artist Foxy Brown. Scheduled for a May 6, 2003 release date, the album was cancelled due to disagreements between Foxy Brown and Bad Boy CEO Sean Combs.-History:Brown began recording...
(2003) - "One Wish" by Celeste Scalone Cover Soundtrack (2008)
- "Where Did It Go" by Celeste Scalone Wild Cherry (2009 film)Wild Cherry (2009 film)Wild Cherry is a 2009 American high school comedy film directed by Dana Lustig.-Plot:Helen , a high school senior, is in love with Stanford , her jock boyfriend, and has decided to give it all up to him. At least until she learns that her name is written in the high school football team's secret...
soundtrack (2009) - "Once In A Lifetime" by RaekwonRaekwonCorey Woods , better known by the stage name Raekwon, is an American rapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He released his solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... in 1995, and has since recorded four solo albums, as well as work with Wu-Tang and an extensive amount of guest contributions with...
feat. Mika Staten Go Hard Mixtape (2009) - "Robotic" by Alycia BellamyAlycia BellamyAlycia Bellamy is an American singer. She is a friend and neighbor of Angela and Vanessa Simmons, appearing as a series regular on the first season of MTV's Daddy's Girls. As a singer, Alycia has worked with Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, NE-YO, Curtis "Sauce" Wilson of Somethin' for the People,...
featuring (2009) - "Fingers Crossed" by Tania Christopher A Piece Of Me (2010)
- "Bad Girl" by FugativeFugativeFugative is a rapper and record producer from Essex, England. He worked with Kirk Burrowes for a week in April 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia the former manager of Mary J. Blige and co-founder of Bad Boy Records after Burrowes was contacted by Byart's mother Gloria who previously managed Marvin Gaye...
feat.Celeste Scalone (2010)