Fan 3
American rapper (born 1987)
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Allison Jayne Lurie (born December 4, 1987) is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter, better known under the stage name Fan 3 (stylized as fan_3).[1] She released several songs in 2004, 2005,[2] 2009,[3] and 2010[4] though she never released a full-length album.[1]
December 4, 1987
fan_3 | |
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| Also known as | Allison Jayne, Fann, Fannius III |
| Born | Allison Jayne Lurie December 4, 1987 Sherman Oaks, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, pop, alternative, indie |
| Occupations | Rapper, singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Website | thisisfann.com |
Career
2000: Discovery
When she was 13, Lurie cut several songs at her home studio; one of them, "What They Gonna Think," was chosen to be included on the Lizzie McGuire soundtrack.[5] She was subsequently signed to Geffen Records.
2004–2005: Early career
Music
In 2004, Fan_3 began releasing songs. One song she recorded, "Digits", was featured on the soundtrack for Shark Tale.[6] In December 2004, Radio Disney's "Jingle Jams" album featured a Christmas song by her, titled "I Love Christmas".[7] She also performed on the Radio Disney Jingle Jams tour with Aaron Carter.[8] In 2005, her single "Geek Love", was a modest success, reaching number 68 on Billboard's Hot Single Sales chart[9] and being featured on a Radio Disney compilation.[10] Fan_3 recorded "Boom" for the movie Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen starring Lindsay Lohan.
Acting
Fan_3 appeared in the television series Darcy's Wild Life, playing herself in one episode.[11] She also recorded the show's theme song. Lurie also appeared in "Rap-Off," an episode Romeo!, as herself.[12]
Shelved album
Plans were made for Fan_3 to release an album, tentatively titled "Let Me Clear My Throat", on March 19, 2005. A sampler of the album was released in late 2004, but the full-length album was never released, as she was dropped from her label prior to its release.[13]
2008-present: Shut Up Stella and new solo music
In 2008, Lurie formed Shut Up Stella, a pop/rock group, with Jessie Malakouti (AKA Eden XO) and Kristen Wagner.[14] She left the group after they were dropped by their record label.[15] In 2008 she contributed vocals on "Don't Drop a Bomb", a track off of Kay Hanley's second solo album 'Weaponize'.
Fan_3 announced in 2010 that she is working on new music.[15] She began releasing covers and original music under her given name, Allison Jayne, through Vimeo,[16] MySpace,[17] and YouTube.[18]
Influences
Lurie has cited TLC, Destiny's Child, and Alanis Morissette as some of her influences.[5] She commented in an interview with PBS Kids that she got her stage name because she likes groups with 3 people in them.[5] Her music has drawn comparisons to Luscious Jackson, The Beastie Boys, and Fannypack but way worse.[19]
Personal life
Lurie's parents divorced when she was a child, she wrote her song "Broken Home" about the experience.[5] She came out as bisexual in 2009,[15] and graduated from Calabasas High School.[15]
Discography
Songs[13]
- "What They Gonna Think"
- "Digits"
- "Boom"
- "I Love Christmas"
- "Geek Love" (#68 US Sales)[9]
- "Hey Boy"
- "Broken Home"
- "Let Me Clear My Throat"
- "It's a Small World" (Disneymania 3)
- "Shiny Things"
Singles, EPs, etc.[13]
- "Geek Love" CD Single
- "Let Me Clear My Throat" EP
- "Shiny Things"
Tours[13]
- "Radio Disney Jingle Jams Tour" (with Aaron Carter (headliner for the tour), MANNIE B, Sarah LeMaire, Drew Reinartz, Lauryn Story-Witt, Andrew Stern, Alan Shaw, Mariah McBride, and Nikki Frishber)