Today is a special day because today we can celebrate the second year anniversary of Esmée debut album “Outta Here“. Two years ago her album was released in her home country the Netherlands. The physical release had 13 songs, including the bonus track “Sad Symphony” and the Itunes release also had the bonus track “Eyes for You“. Esmée co-wrote 9 songs herself and the album peaked at #5 in the dutch album charts.

Over a week ago there was another second year anniversary, the music video for her debut single “Outta Here” was released on May 13th, 2009 after being released on April 14th.

Congratulations Esmée & Justin Timberlake/Tennman Records Team for the second year anniversary for “Outta Here“. I still listen to the album frequently and I am still not bored with the songs. As you all know Esmée is currently recording her second album. Let’s hope we will hear her first single of her second album in the next few weeks!

Adlicious performed “Love Dealer” and Justin Timberlake’s “Love, Sex, Magic” in the remix version of Chew Fu (which is still one of our favorite remixes) yesterday and they rocked it. We really love there rendition of it, so be sure to watch their performance below. It’s not the first time someone covered a song of Esmée during a big talent live show. A lot of contestants covered the song “Outta Here” during the auditions of Popstars and Emmily also did her rendition of the song during the 3th live show of 2009 version of Popstars. We have to admit Adlicious is our favorite so far!

Esmée also made an appearance on the previous season of X-Factor in the Netherlands as guest coach.

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Appereances > Edisons Pop 2010 – 10/03
Screencaptures > Edisons Pop 2010 – NL Blog Interview

Esmee Denters is probably one of the coolest girls in the world. Growing up in Holland, she loved singing so much that she posted videos on You Tube (yes, just like Justin Bieber)! Her talents caught the eye of none other than Justin Timberlake who signed her almost immediately! She now has the hit song “Love Dealer” that features JT and is releasing her debut album Outta Here this fall. She’s also the face of b.tempt’d's new campaign that features a special promotion: $2 from every bra purchase will go to Susan G. Komen for breast cancer support. Esmee is one busy girl so CG was lucky enough to grab a few minutes of her time so you could get to know her a bit better!

Singing Beginnings: “I have been singing since as long as I can remember, probably since I could open my mouth. Singing is like breathing to me, I don’t know what I would do without it. I have never felt so passionately about anything else. Music makes me feel like I belong.”

Influences: “I listened to a lot of different kinds of music since my dad has always been a music freak. I grew up with a lot of soul music as well as The Beatles and Classical music. As I got older I was infatuated with the Spice Girls and Janet Jackson.”

On Justin Timberlake: “I have always admired his work, so when I realized Justin had seen my video’s and wanted to meet me backstage at one of his shows it felt very surreal. I guess when I was there my drive kind of took over my nerves and I asked him if it was ok to play him a song on the piano in the room. He immediately loved it and signed me a month later.”

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Debut Album Insight: “The album is a reflection of the person that I am. I wrote/co-wrote on most of the songs so a lot of it is personal. There are some fun, club songs and in others, I showed my vulnerable side. It is a pop record with other influences such as R&B and rock. When people listen to this album I hope they can find a piece of themselves in the music. When I am writing a song that’s always what I keep in mind.”

b.tempt’d: “b.tempt’d asked me to be part of their campaign and of course I was very excited. I love what the b.tempt’d brand stands for and admire their dedication and support of Susan G Komen. I am very happy to be a part of the new b.tempt’d promotion – “Outta Here.” They also have the cutest lingerie ever!”

Growing Up Overseas: “The difference is probably that Holland is such a small country compared to the US. What I really like about America is that everybody is so focused and driven – just like me. In Holland, the people are a bit more laidback and more family oriented. So I think if you take a little bit of both worlds it would be the perfect combo. The fashion and music are pretty similar, since Holland is very influenced by American culture. I do like all the little vintage shops that you can find in Amsterdam.”

Inspired By: “I have a lot of respect for Beyonce. She is a true icon, she has everything it takes. I don’t think there is a thing that woman can’t do.”

Words to Live By: “From Oprah: ‘Keep your feet on the ground – just wear better shoes.’”

She’s Got the Fever: “I don’t know if it’s surprising everybody has Bieber fever, right?”

Celebrity Crush: “Where to begin? Ha ha! I really like Adrien Grenier from Entourage he’s a cutie and he seems cool.”

1. Go to the voting page of the Edisons 2010.
2. Select a random album below ‘Publieksprijs beste album’
3. Select Esmée ‘Outta Here‘ below ‘Veronica publieksprijs beste song’. Just tick the box next to Esmée’s cover art. You may have to scroll a bit.

Note: The album can be different when you visit the voting page, the order randomly changes.

4. Scroll down until the white box with ‘E-mail*’ above it and fill in your own e-mail.
5. Go to your mail box of the e-mail you filled in and open the one from info@ediso​ns.nl with ‘Bevestig uw stem op [Random Album you selected] en Outta here (single)‘ as subject and click the link to confirm your vote.
6. Be sure to vote, and follow the same steps as above, with all your e-mail addresses: your work, school, personal, website, fansite etc. e-mails. And ask you parents, sister, brother, relatives, (new) classmates and friends to vote too.