Louise has been writing songs on the piano since 11yrs old and was signed to her first record label in South Africa at 15. She released her first single at 17 and has continued to release numerous top 10 singles throughout her career.
First Single: ‘It Don’t Matter’ [released at the end of 1996.] Reached the number 1 position on the national Campus Charts and after 11 weeks on the National Top 40 charts, reached 3rd position.
Debut Album: ‘Mirrors and Windows.’
‘Fallen For You’, [the second single] claimed the no. 6 position on the National Top 40 charts. EP: ‘Looking Around’ [released 2001].
Louise then went on to explore other avenues and lent her vocal chords, songs and production to the dance arena, doing live performances with some of the hottest underground DJ’s.
‘My Reality’ [first single off the EP], reached 10th position on the National Top 40 charts.
The R&B/Pop track, ‘Looking around’ was placed on high rotation on several other leading radio stations. In 2002 Louise released her single ‘Words don’t mean a thing’, in which she wrote, sang, arranged and co-produced the music. It was instantly picked up by all major radio stations.
Louise in the UK.
Louise wrote and sang the song ‘Play the Game’ with Kenny Hawkes [British Deep House producer and DJ.] The single hit the No.1 spot on the Belgium National Dance charts. The artwork for ‘Play the Game’ has become a classic collectors item for vinyl fanatics.
International interest from major labels came as a result of ‘Play the Game’, which lead to a deal with Sony/Illustrious UK. Louise wrote, sang and vocally produced the song ‘I’d Say Yes’ over the instrumental, Pornorama ‘Leliwa’. Licensed to South Africa, it reached the no.1 spot on the Top 40 charts.
Sponsorship Deals:
2002 – Guess sponsorship deal for 1 yr.
2004 – 2007 -Levi’s Strauss sponsorship deal.
2005 – ZOOM footwear sponsorship.
2005 – Woolworths Summer Campaign: above and below the line.
2006 – Woolworths Winter Campaign.
2006/2007- Gucci Sunglass Sponsorship.
2006/2007 – ghd hair products
‘Silent Scream’
Louise wrote, sang and co –produced ‘Silent Scream’ with well- known British producers, Lindsay Edwards [Tin Tin Out] and Laurence Nelson and worked on the album with some of the hottest UK musicians including, Gordon Marshall from the Moody Blues. Throughout this self- written album, Louise displays a remarkable and unique talent combining different genres of music – the focus always on her beautiful lyrics and melodies. Even before her album was completed, one of her tracks was licensed on to the international Universal compilation,
‘Lounging’.
The first single from the album, ‘Empty Fantasy’, reached the no. 1 spot on the National Top 40 chart. ‘Impossible Love’ attained the no.1 position on the ‘South African Music Top 10 Chart and did equally well on other SA charts around the country. 

“Harder Than I Thought� was released at the end of last year, accompanied by an exquisite music video, which received great critical acclaim. Licensed to SonyBMG South Africa, ‘Silent Scream’ was officially released on 21 February 2005.

EXTRA INFO
: An acoustic version of ‘Empty Fantasy’ was put on the HEITA! / Levi’s compilation album, ‘CD 4’. 
All Profits from this album go to the Treatment Action Campaign, which directly funds treatment for those living with HIV and AIDS.
“Saved By The Moonlight�[SonyBMG]: Officially released 2nd July 2007.
Louise spent the last two years touring with “Silent Scream� and wanted her next album to reflect the time spent on the stage. Produced by Theo Crous [of Nudegirls fame], “Saved By the Moonlight� has some of South Africa’s finest musicians supporting her dream to create a timeless album which is all about great songs, inspiring lyrics and music that lingers for years to come.
Home [First single]: became a top ten hit on all rock radio stations around the country. The music video was shot in Hong Kong and has been nominated for three awards.
The Only Thing: the second single off her album has just been released and has been playlisted on all major rock stations.
Extra info: Louise has just performed at the 46664 Mandela concert on world AIDS Day alongside Peter Gabriel, Live, Annie Lennox, Johnny Clegg and many more great international and local artists.
Posted: December 6th, 2007 under .
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