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A-Love

About Me

You could say there’s music in A-Love’s veins. Born in 1983 in Rome, Italy to a prolific musician and a soul singer, Antonella Formosa was brought up singing along to Chaka Khan and Joni Mitchell songs and raiding the records of father Ric, an original member of the Little River Band.

Her long awaited debut Ace of Hearts received strong accolades amongst the masses, scoring an ARIA nomination for Best Urban Release and making Triple J's Album of the Week just three days after its release.

She's no newcomer - having been entwined in Australia’s hip hop movement for almost ten years, the 'Love has featured on the most influential local compilations to date, Culture of Kings 2, Straight from the Art and Obesecity. Her live show is both energetic and personable, showing off her ability to make thought provoking, clever rhymes whilst getting the dancefloor going. Now rocking shows with The Lost Evidence, a live 3 pc band, the A-Love experience is hotter than ever.

Ace of Hearts features Yungun, Suffa (Hilltop Hoods), Raph, Jase, BVA, Spikey Tee and more. Get it now in stores across Australia now, or digitally from iTunes.


For bookings, contact Josie Styles at [email protected]

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/03/2006
Band Website: crookneck.com
Influences: Everything from Earth, Wind & Fire to Black Thought, Donny Hathaway, Nas, Mnemonic Ascent...to Stylistics, Jay Dee, Raphael Saadiq, Sa-Ra...great female artists like Kelis, Amy Winehouse, Joni Mitchell, Amel Larrieux...to Ghostface, Masta Ace, Talib Qweli, Pharoahe Monch, Dead Prez. The records in my household were nuthin' short of stunning...got lost in Stevie Wonder, fuck playing with the others...haha.
Sounds Like:
Record Label: Crookneck
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Winter solstice

Hello all,Thanks for those that have been checking back to say hi, despite a lack of updates over here for a while.Things are busy busy...just got back a couple of weeks ago from Adelaide where I was ...
Posted by on Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:23:00 GMT

If you could be taken back to a good time, what would it be?

I'm in the studio as we speak finishing up the writing of the next record...Working on a song that's all about taking you back to a time that was good...a good night, holiday, memory, what have you.So...
Posted by on Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:03:00 GMT

Back in the lab!

Yes its happening...11 new demos in my hot little hand.  Stay tuned!Oh, and also...I just joined the so-called 'Twitter Revolution'.  Get ready for an onslaught of useless personal and potentially def...
Posted by on Mon, 04 May 2009 21:06:00 GMT

Ways to beat the winter blues

Why hello!  Long time no speak.  Things are busy over this way - in between getting married a couple of months ago I've managed to work on a few nice things for your listening pleasure that will surfa...
Posted by on Sat, 11 Apr 2009 17:24:00 GMT

A-Love tees are back

Due to lots of emails these tees are back, screen printed on top quality American Apparel tees.These are available in most sizes for chicas y chicos.  Chicas - flattering girly fit tee available ...
Posted by on Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:52:00 GMT

Moving through the days

Well at this time of year its crazy to think that the time has passed so quick.  At the moment I'm gathering some ideas and beats for the next record - to think it was over two years ago that I w...
Posted by on Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:10:00 GMT

Orrright Okaaaaayyy

4 days til the ARIAS and I've finally decided not to rock parachute pants :( No doubt its a costly experience for all the artists involved, big ups to Hau from koolism for the shout on his blog. ...
Posted by on Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:42:00 GMT

Err...maybe I should stop eating so much chilli

http://www.theage.com.au/world/chef-dies-after-eating-super- hot-chilli-20080930-4qui.html
Posted by on Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:04:00 GMT

What to wear to the ARIAs

I've been nominated into the ARIA's for 'Best Urban Release'.  Upon finding out I lost my shit and called everyone I knew.  After all, its not every day that something like this happens. So...
Posted by on Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:53:00 GMT

Theres something going on...

Still alive.Lots of collabos have been happening - all for other artists so look out towards the end of the year.I got engaged in Buenos Aires.  Summer wedding coming up.  Loving what I've h...
Posted by on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:14:00 GMT