Full Name: Melissa Amber Schuman Instrument you play: Guitar, a little Birthday: August, 21, 1984 Birth city: Riverside, California How long did it take to get signed: A year First album or song that made an impression on you: Mariah Carey's Music Box Name of first song you wrote. "Pain" (a song on our album) Where was your first gig and what do you recall about the show? It was a showcase for Clive Davis. We were very nervous. Career highlight: Living my DREAM Top five personal influences: Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Mom, Dad and God Five favorite albums of all time: Bodyguard soundtrack, *NSYNC's No Strings Attached, Mariah Carey's Music Box, Christina Aguilera, It was all a Dream Five favorite artists of all time: Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Madonna, Tina Turner, Lauryn Hill Five guilty pleasures: Justin Timberlake, Reeses peanut butter cups, ice cream, sunglasses, mascara How would you describe the music you make: Pop with an R&B edge

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