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English Biography

At 14, Brenda met Harry Belafonte on an audition for the musical, “Beat Street”. In the midst of negotiating her first deal, she was intercepted by producer Arthur Baker who offered a recording deal on the Mirage record label. In the late 80’s Brenda had many hits including the Grammy-nominated # 1 pop ballad “I Still Believe”. The first, which was re-recorded and turned, once more, into a mega hit by one of Brenda’s backup singers at the time, the international Superstar Mariah Carey. At the same time that Carey was working as Brenda’s back up vocalist. Soon after that Brenda’s Spanish influence began to emerge. Her first Spanish album release "Te Sigo Esperando", was certificated Gold then Platinum by the RIAA. It was followed by three Spanish language albums, "No Lo Voy A Olvidar", "Petalos de Fuego" and the critically acclaimed "Temptation", which in 2002 garnered two Latin Billboard Awards for Hot Latin Track of the Year-Vocal Duo and Tropical /Salsa Airplay track of the Year-Female. The singer continued her career moving into her native Salsa roots. Soon she was a star on the Sony label, with a major hit in which she sang with internationally acclaimed crooners like Victor Manuelle and Tito Nieves. After leaving the Sony Record label, Brenda began a process of introspection and began reevaluating her family life, her career and goals, as well as her passions and planning her next journey. She spent much of the time with her children and the experience stressed in her the importance of family life and its influence on her career and her personal choices.During her hiatus she began a new musical venture, “Under the Stars with Brenda K Starr”, her own radio show, which aired every Sunday night on Mix 102.7, presenting a new side to the abilities of her multifaceted personality. As Starr was looking to come out big into the market, she surrounded herself with family and close friends. Amongst them came lifelong friend John Holohan Their partnership gave birth to a new musical production, "Atrévete A Olvidarme". Once again, Starr’s voice was heard in more ways than just one on this album. The Success of the album was responsible for Brenda getting nominated for multiple awards at both Billboard and Premio Nuestro. The continued release of hit after hit in the Latin market provided an amazing foundation for her extremely successful tour throughout all of Latin America over the last few years. Brenda once again took a short break on her work to support her daughter Gianna Isabella who was on the final 2016 farewell season of American Idol ending in the top 10 spot. Watching her daughter follow in her foot step was one of the most exciting things Brenda has achieved to date, however now it was time for Brenda to get back in the studio.

For Brenda’s latest production "I Miss You" released in 2021. Brenda K. Starr and her record label Starr Records, have teamed up with 418 and Universal music to distribute her latest English track. The latest English single "I Miss You" has shifted Brenda from singing her native style music Salsa to a familiar sound from the past English Pop. In 2022 Brenda released “Quedate” which reached the top 5 on the Latin tropical charts and the video hit the #3 on the Latin video charts. Brenda has no intentions on slowing down in the near future and only seems to get better as time goes on. In late 2024 Brenda released her latest Latin hit (Soy Otra Mujer). Brenda is very proud of the work she has done and is humble by the love and support she has enjoyed while performing for all her Latin, and American fans.