Wensdy
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Wensdy is a Scottish recording artist and entertainer currently living in Moray
. Wensdy is an only child raised primarily Glasgow
, Scotland
.
As a young child Wensdy performed in the Royal National Youth Orchestra
playing the Violin
. Her musical talent was noticed very young and she would find any opportunity to write, play, sing and dance for everyone as well as picking up a lot of other instruments in the orchestra.
Prior to starting her solo career, she studied at Environmental Art
at Glasgow School of Art
and Dance and Drama at Performance College. Wensdy released her debut single in May 2010.
In 2010, she released 3 studio singles in quick succession: The Puppet, MyB.O.D.Y and GONNA GET IT. All songs received positive feedback from the media and public and played on over 60 worldwide radio stations from their release date, spring 2010. Wensdy assumes creative control over all of her work from the production, rhythm, style and accompanying artwork.
Wensdy cites her primary musical influence as The Black Eyed Peas
.
The name Wensdy is Australian slang for Wednesday
, Sophia chose this stage name for a number of reasons including the claimed date of the end of the world 12 December 2012 landing on a Wednesday
, Scotland
her parents divorced when Wensdy was just 2 years of age.
Wensdy began developing musical interest early in her life. She began singing at four years old. At age four, Wensdy attended dance classes and would often stand on chairs and sing and dance at home. Her enthusiasm for music and art was not entirely understood because her family was very serious and believed in working class ethic.
However Wensdy would continue to write songs and poems for her family and friends on into adulthood. She listened to artists like Michael Jackson
and Handel
and sing and dance at her grandmothers house regularly, singing anything from “Beat it
”, “How much is that Doggy in the window”, “I think we’re alone now” for her aunts and uncles.
In addition to this Wensdy would go to her fathers house most weekends and there she would spend the entire Friday evening in his music studio.
Wensdy’s father was a business man but he had aspirations of being a performer when he was in his 20’s. He would host Friday night jam sessions for his friends. Wensdy explains that this was a time when she was very happy and sometimes she could even get up and sing in the studio which she found really exciting.
Around the age of 15 Wensdy’s mother parted from her live-in partner and this was set to greatly affect Wensdy’s life. Her mother took to drinking heavily and by the age of 16 Wensdy was thrown out into the streets of Glasgow without even a pair of shoes.
This was a turning point as Wensdy could yet again focus on her music and art and she shortly after pursued a Portfolio preparation course and got accepted into Glasgow School of Art
. Here she was to meet many great friends however she did not complete the course as she felt it lacked real direction. She had great drive and ambition to succeed and felt that Art School
was not bringing all of her dreams into reality.
After several Art Exhibitions and a stint at Performance College Wensdy began to write and produce her own style of music.
"The Puppet" was originally titled "The Big Game" and was written over an eight month period and re-written and re-titled approaching the UK 2010 general election
.
"GONNA GET IT" was written by Wensdy over a 2 week period for the 2010 South African World Cup
and was released on 11 June. The song was played in South Africa
on a number of stations including a live interview on Radio West Coast with Achmat George. At the climax of the World Cup "GONNA GET IT" was played on Ukhozi FM
which has an estimated listener ship of 6.67 million. Wensdy was also interviewed by Shaakirah De Vries to be featured in the October edition of the South African 17 Magazine
Wensdy often collaborates with American Rappers and did so in "GONNA GET IT" and MyB.O.D.Y
Wensdy describes her music as having a great influence from her earlier life and the desire to make people happy. Wensdy is aiming to release two mini albums this year, the first of which is set to be released in September and the second shortly after.
Wensdy is currently planning a UK tour utilizing art
, music
, dance
and fashion
Moray
Moray is one of the 32 council areas of Scotland. It lies in the north-east of the country, with coastline on the Moray Firth, and borders the council areas of Aberdeenshire and Highland.- History :...
. Wensdy is an only child raised primarily Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
.
As a young child Wensdy performed in the Royal National Youth Orchestra
National Youth Orchestra of Scotland
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland has provided music education and performance experience for young musicians throughout Scotland since its formation in 1979....
playing the Violin
Violin
The violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello....
. Her musical talent was noticed very young and she would find any opportunity to write, play, sing and dance for everyone as well as picking up a lot of other instruments in the orchestra.
Prior to starting her solo career, she studied at Environmental Art
Environmental art
The term environmental art is used in two different contexts: it can be used generally to refer to art dealing with ecological issues and/or the natural, such as the formal, the political, the historical, or the social context....
at Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow School of Art is one of only two independent art schools in Scotland, situated in the Garnethill area of Glasgow.-History:It was founded in 1845 as the Glasgow Government School of Design. In 1853, it changed its name to The Glasgow School of Art. Initially it was located at 12 Ingram...
and Dance and Drama at Performance College. Wensdy released her debut single in May 2010.
In 2010, she released 3 studio singles in quick succession: The Puppet, MyB.O.D.Y and GONNA GET IT. All songs received positive feedback from the media and public and played on over 60 worldwide radio stations from their release date, spring 2010. Wensdy assumes creative control over all of her work from the production, rhythm, style and accompanying artwork.
Wensdy cites her primary musical influence as The Black Eyed Peas
The Black Eyed Peas
The Black Eyed Peas are an American pop group , formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1995. The group includes rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo, and singer Fergie. Since the release of their third album Elephunk in 2003, the group has sold an estimated 56 million records worldwide...
.
The name Wensdy is Australian slang for Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday is a day of the week in the Gregorian calendar. According to international standard ISO 8601, it is the third day of the week. This day is between Tuesday and Thursday...
, Sophia chose this stage name for a number of reasons including the claimed date of the end of the world 12 December 2012 landing on a Wednesday
Early years
Born in LenzieLenzie
Lenzie is a small town by the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway in the East Dunbartonshire council area of Scotland. It is about six miles north-east of Glasgow city centre and one mile south of Kirkintilloch. It has a population of about 10,000.-Name:...
, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
her parents divorced when Wensdy was just 2 years of age.
Wensdy began developing musical interest early in her life. She began singing at four years old. At age four, Wensdy attended dance classes and would often stand on chairs and sing and dance at home. Her enthusiasm for music and art was not entirely understood because her family was very serious and believed in working class ethic.
However Wensdy would continue to write songs and poems for her family and friends on into adulthood. She listened to artists like Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
and Handel
HANDEL
HANDEL was the code-name for the UK's National Attack Warning System in the Cold War. It consisted of a small console consisting of two microphones, lights and gauges. The reason behind this was to provide a back-up if anything failed....
and sing and dance at her grandmothers house regularly, singing anything from “Beat it
Beat It
"Beat It" is a song written and performed by American recording artist Michael Jackson, and produced by Quincy Jones . It is the third single from the singer's sixth solo album, Thriller . Eddie Van Halen was hired to add the song's distinctive overdriven guitar solo, but was prevented by his...
”, “How much is that Doggy in the window”, “I think we’re alone now” for her aunts and uncles.
In addition to this Wensdy would go to her fathers house most weekends and there she would spend the entire Friday evening in his music studio.
Wensdy’s father was a business man but he had aspirations of being a performer when he was in his 20’s. He would host Friday night jam sessions for his friends. Wensdy explains that this was a time when she was very happy and sometimes she could even get up and sing in the studio which she found really exciting.
Around the age of 15 Wensdy’s mother parted from her live-in partner and this was set to greatly affect Wensdy’s life. Her mother took to drinking heavily and by the age of 16 Wensdy was thrown out into the streets of Glasgow without even a pair of shoes.
This was a turning point as Wensdy could yet again focus on her music and art and she shortly after pursued a Portfolio preparation course and got accepted into Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow School of Art is one of only two independent art schools in Scotland, situated in the Garnethill area of Glasgow.-History:It was founded in 1845 as the Glasgow Government School of Design. In 1853, it changed its name to The Glasgow School of Art. Initially it was located at 12 Ingram...
. Here she was to meet many great friends however she did not complete the course as she felt it lacked real direction. She had great drive and ambition to succeed and felt that Art School
Art school
Art school is a general term for any educational institution with a primary focus on the visual arts, especially illustration, painting, photography, sculpture, and graphic design. The term applies to institutions with elementary, secondary, post-secondary or undergraduate, or graduate or...
was not bringing all of her dreams into reality.
After several Art Exhibitions and a stint at Performance College Wensdy began to write and produce her own style of music.
2010
Wensdy's debut single as a solo artist was “The Puppet” which has received positive feedback."The Puppet" was originally titled "The Big Game" and was written over an eight month period and re-written and re-titled approaching the UK 2010 general election
General election
In a parliamentary political system, a general election is an election in which all or most members of a given political body are chosen. The term is usually used to refer to elections held for a nation's primary legislative body, as distinguished from by-elections and local elections.The term...
.
"GONNA GET IT" was written by Wensdy over a 2 week period for the 2010 South African World Cup
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
and was released on 11 June. The song was played in South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
on a number of stations including a live interview on Radio West Coast with Achmat George. At the climax of the World Cup "GONNA GET IT" was played on Ukhozi FM
Ukhozi FM
Ukhozi FM is a South African national radio station that caters to the needs of the Zulu language-speaking community. It has the second largest reach in the world with an estimated 6.67 million listeners making it the second largest radio station in the world....
which has an estimated listener ship of 6.67 million. Wensdy was also interviewed by Shaakirah De Vries to be featured in the October edition of the South African 17 Magazine
Wensdy often collaborates with American Rappers and did so in "GONNA GET IT" and MyB.O.D.Y
Wensdy describes her music as having a great influence from her earlier life and the desire to make people happy. Wensdy is aiming to release two mini albums this year, the first of which is set to be released in September and the second shortly after.
Wensdy is currently planning a UK tour utilizing art
Art
Art is the product or process of deliberately arranging items in a way that influences and affects one or more of the senses, emotions, and intellect....
, music
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
, dance
Dance
Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting....
and fashion
Fashion
Fashion, a general term for a currently popular style or practice, especially in clothing, foot wear, or accessories. Fashion references to anything that is the current trend in look and dress up of a person...