Esther Renay Dean was born on April 15,1986 and is an American singer, songwriter, music producer and actress.
13 Facts About Ester Dean
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Ester Dean has written songs for many artists, with numerous Top 10 hits, including No 1 hits for Rihanna and Katy Perry, earning the name "The Song Factory".
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At the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, Ester Dean was nominated for Album of the Year as a producer on Rihanna's album Loud.
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Ester Dean made her acting debut in the film Pitch Perfect as Cynthia-Rose Adams, a role she reprised for the sequels, Pitch Perfect 2 and Pitch Perfect 3.
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At a young age Ester Dean learned how to channel her energy into her music, writing and channeling her emotions into songs.
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Ester Dean drove 18 hours alone to Atlanta Georgia, to crack into the music industry.
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Ester Dean immediately asked her to set up a meeting.
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Ester Dean signed her to a small publishing deal that allowed Dean to grow and connect with other known writers and producers.
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In 2009 Ester Dean released her first single, "Drop It Low", which peaked at number 38 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming her first US Top 40 single.
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In 2011, Ester Dean contributed to the soundtrack for the animated film, Rio by Blue Sky Studios.
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In 2012, Ester Dean was named 'The Song Machine' in an article by John Seabrook.
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Ester Dean has written, and sometimes produced, Top 40 hits for artists including Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, Florence + The Machine, Beyonce, Drake, Selena Gomez, Mary J Blige, Kelly Clarkson, Ciara, The Pussycat Dolls, Usher, Kelly Rowland, R Kelly, Britney Spears, Lil Wayne, and Eurovision Song Contest 2012 winner Loreen.
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Ester Dean appeared as Cynthia Rose in Pitch Perfect, released in 2012, and reprised the role in the sequels Pitch Perfect 2 and Pitch Perfect 3.