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Alexandra Burke

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Alexandra Burke is a UK singer songwriter born 25 August 1988 in Islington /London.

Alexandra became famous aged 20, after winning the fifth series of the UK - X Factor in 2008. Her winner's single, Hallelujah, hit number 1 in the UK and Ireland.

Hallelujah is a song by the Canadian, Leonard Cohen, from 1984, it has been covered by many artists.

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Alexandra's first album named, Overcome, hit No 1 in the UK, with a number of hit singles such as Hallelujah, Bad Boys, Broken Heels, and the powerful track The Silence.

Alexandra's second album, Heartbreak on Hold, was released in June 2012, mainly an up-beat dance album, also with the classic acoustic track, Heartbreak On Hold.

Alexandra's mother is Melissa Bell, lead singer of Soul II Soul from the late 80s & 90s, best known for the song Back to Life, so music was a large part of her life from an early age, performing on stage from the age of 9.

Alexandra began pursuing her music career by singing in night clubs after graduating from school.

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