Zeeteah Massiah
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| Origin | England |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Genres | House music, Dance music |
| Labels | Union City (1993–1994) Virgin (1994–1996) Swing City (1997–1998) |
Zeeteah Massiah is a multi-talented singer/songwriter who is well known in the United States as the lead vocalist on the Arizona US No. 1 track "Slide On The Rhythm" from 1993. She has recorded several dance / house tracks throughout the years. The list of international artists that she has worked, recorded and toured with is endless and impressive: Michael Jackson, Tom Jones, Phil Collins and Michael Bolton, just to name a few.
Massiah was born in Barbados and was raised in London, England. Today she lives in Cologne, Germany.
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[edit] Biography
Being born in Barbados (24.12.1960), Zeeteah went to London when she was only 5 years old. This is where she was raised. One of the first records Zeeteah recorded was a cover of The Jackson 5’s "We Got A Good Thing Going" in a reggae style. She went on to record several more reggae records before deciding to change her music style.
One of her first acting roles was the part of "Chiffon" in the musical Little Shop of Horrors in London.
Throughout her music career she has been an additional vocalist for renowned artists worldwide, including tours with Tom Jones, Sting and Michael Bolton. In 1988 she toured with Kim Wilde on Michael Jackson’s European leg of his “BAD” tour.
It didn't take long for the music industry to discover this extra-ordinary talent. In 1993 she sang the vocals on the No.1 Hot Dance Music/Club Play (Arizona1 featuring Zeitia) with a song called "Slide On The Rhythm." The song was later remixed by the C&C Music Factory. She went on to record one other with Arizona, called "I Specialise In Love.2"
Shortly after working with "Arizona" she signed a deal with Virgin Records and released 2 singles: "Sexual Prime" and "This Is The Place," the latter charted on the UK Single Sales Charts3. During her time with Virgin Records she also took part in the pre-selection for the Eurovision Song Contest in the United Kingdom in 1996. In the finals she was voted in at number 3 by the viewers.
In 2001 Massiah decided to move to Germany. She continues to tour with more artists, including the German singer "Michelle" and Eikichi Yazawa, whom she has toured with extensively since 1997.
Massiah has recorded several dance/house/pop records (see discography below).
[edit] Notes
- At the beginning of her career, Massiah's name was spelled "Zeitia" for the British public (as her record companies indicated this would be easier to remember). "Zeeteah" however is the correct spelling of her name.
- "I Specialise In Love" by "Arizona featuring Zeitia" entered the UK single charts on March 12, 1994.
- "This is The Place" by "Zeitia Massiah" entered the UK single charts on September 24, 1994.
- This song is going to be re-recorded by German pop singer Jamie Stevens in 2006.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Singles Zeeteah Massiah / Zeitia Massiah
- 1980 "We Got A Good Thing Going" - Zeitia Massiah
- 1980 "A Love Like Yours" - Zeitia Massiah
- 1991 "(Homegirl) Sing The Blues" - Zeitia Massiah
- 1992 "Feel My Love" - Zeitia Massiah
- 1993 "Slide On The Rhythm" - Arizona feat. Zeitia - US Billboard Charts No.1
- 1994 "Keep It Up" - Sharada House Gang feat. Zeitia Massiah
- 1994 "I Specialize In Love" Arizona feat. Zeitia - UK Chart hit
- 1994 "This Is The Place" - Zeitia Massiah - UK Charts hit single
- 1996 "Sexual Prime" - Zeitia Massiah - UK club hit
- 1996 "Sweet Love" - With It Guys feat. Zeitia
- 1997 "Beat Of Green" - Fargetta feat. Zeitia Massiah
- 1998 "Wishing On A Star" - Curtis & Moore presenting Zeitia Massiah - (remixed by Mousse T.)
- 1998 "Wishing On A Star Part 2" - Curtis & Moore presenting Zeitia Massiah
- 2005 "Lovely Deep" - (credited as) Zeeteah
[edit] guest vocalist on
- 1989 Barry Manilow - "Keep Each Other Warm"
- 1989 Trashing Doves - "Trouble In The House"
- 1989 One Nation - "Strong Enough"
- 1990 Soup Dragons - "Sweet Meat"
- 1991 ABC - "Abracadabra"
- 1991 Vic Reeves - "Born Free"
- 1994 Boy George - "Generations Of Love"
- 1994 Haddaway - "Rock My Heart"
- 1995 Nightcrawlers - "Let's Push It" / "Should I Ever" / "You Lift Me Up"
- 1996 Happy Clappers - "Born Free"
- 1996 Right Said Fred - "Smashing"
- 1996 Eikichi Yazawa - "Maria"
- 1996 Barry Adamson - "Oedipus Schmoedipus"
- 1996 Louise - "Naked"
- 1997 Fargetta - "You Got It" (lead vocals on 5 tracks)
- 1998 North on 41 - "Baby Come Back" (lead vocals)
- 1998 North on 41 - "You Came4" (lead vocals)
- 1999 Richard O'Brien - "Absolute O'Brien"
[edit] See also
- List of number-one dance hits (United States)
- List of artists who reached number one on the US Dance chart
