Wicked World written by Anita Kelsey & Hardsoul has been cut by Fedde Le Grande for his debut album out now on Ministry Of Sound Worldwide!
Falling written by Anita Kelsey & First State has been included on Tiesto's In Search Of Sunrise album 2007
Anita burst onto the dance scene with style in 1997 winning the UK's coveted MOBO award for her first album with Sunship, an album on which her vocals were described by 'The Face' magazine as 'soulful and rich'. The second album yielded the massive club hit 'Try Me Out' (another Kelsey vocal & co-write) which was an Agia Napa anthem of 2001 and marked Sunship out as one of the UK's seminal garage acts culminating in their mix of 'You Bring Me Flowers' reaching number 1 in the UK national charts.
She collaborated on three of Dorado label-mate Matt Cooper's Outside albums at around the same time, which were much more leftfield albums and offer a much more intimate, deep and ethereal side of her writing and vocal work.
Further commercial success came a year later for Anita's collaboration on D*Note's Shed My Skin (Pete Tong's record of the week) which steamed into the top ten in both the UK & US dance charts and topped the Belgian dance charts at number 1. The track entered the Belgian national charts, staying for 22 weeks, peaking at number 4 and has so far been featured on more than 40 compilations worldwide. Currently in the top 5 heavy rotation once again in Belgium is her track with TTLC 'Never Ever' on Mostiko which was hammered throughout last year by Sasha and Judge Jules (Filterheadz remix).
Other collaborations followed, including the track 'Clouds' with Grammy nominees The Latin Project, Signum with 'Come Around Again', Bluefish (aka Evolution) with 'Been Too Long', and various other releases worldwide. Her two tracks on last year's Markus Schulz album 'First Time' & 'Travelling Light' are some of the best work to date from either artist and have been received warmly by fans & jocks alike. Anita has also written tracks this year for Phynns (Blackhole's tip for the new Tiesto) debut album, and the 2nd Markus Schulz album both due out late 2007
Anita has provided top lines on a regular basis for labels/producers, writing for other dance artists such as Virgin signing 'Lost Witness' whose single 'Home' was co-written by Anita and performed brilliantly by Tiff Lacey.
As well as being a full-time writer Anita is also featured on many TV productions, commercials and feature films. Major sci-fi cult blockbuster Dark City sees American actress Jennifer Connelly miming to Anita's voice in 2 prominent scenes as well as the Kelsey rendition of 'Sway' being featured on the end credits. Other major films featuring Anita include Bring Me The Head Of Mavis Davis, Long Time Dead and Merlin.
Anita is currently focusing on writing for other artists within the pop/rock arena with producers and writers from around the world as well as having an established reputation amongst the dance fraternity for quirky individual melodies and unique vocal performances.
