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Pascalle

Pascalle Amy Smith (born 4 May 1986), professionally known as Pascalle, is an American born Bahamian and Swiss raised singer, songwriter, producer, dancer, author and philanthropist.

Early Life

Pascalle Amy Smith was born 4 May 1986 in Miami, Florida. Her father is an attorney and her mother a former Miss Bahamas runner up is a mortgage broker, who began her working career at Sun International, a luxurious resort in the Bahamas (before it became Atlantis). Her first photo shoot at the age of three opened her eyes, and she soon began ballet at the age of four, (and later in the teens took on a liking for jazz and hip hop dancing as well). Pascalle moved with her mother and stepfather to Switzerland and was exposed to large variety of musical genres including dance, electronic dance music, and Euro Pop. However, she also used to listen to Britney Spears, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Anastacia and Whitney Houston. By the time Pascalle became a pre-teen she had witnessed her mother suffer an abusive relationship, and experienced her share of abuse from her stepfather as well. She was removed from the home by social services, until her mother was able to fight to get her back in her custody. Music became Pascalle’s escape from her troubles. Their family returned to the Bahamas when Pascalle attended Queen’s College, and Mount Carmel Preparatory academy from which she graduated. During her last year in high school, her friend was murdered, and once again Pascalle turned to music, she gravitated to Dancehall, Reggae, and R&B. After graduating high school, she moved back to Miami, Florida, where she worked as a personal aide to the District 5 City of Miami Commissioner Arthur Teele who was also her guardian, while studying International Business at Nova Southeastern University and taking acting lessons with Sherry Faith on the side. In 2005 Arthur Teele committed suicide, which left Pascalle devastated and in a depressed state; she withdrew from school, as she had no other choice and once again turned to music and entertainment.

Career Beginning

Early Career -2009

Pascalle began  as  a model  in  the  Bahamas,  doing  ads  for  the Island  Shop and Hoffer &  Sons  as  a  young  child  and  teenager.  She  quickly developed a love for the camera and moved on to work with former Disney star Aaron Carter on the Disney Channel video titled "Saturday Night", and then soon after was called to work with platinum recording artists Neyo in his "When You're Mad", video, followed by DJ Khaled in "Holla at Me" which featured some of Hip Hop's elite such as Lil Wayne, Paul  Wall, Fat Joe and Miami's own Rick Ross, Trick Daddy, Trina and Pitbull. She also appeared in “Make It  Rain”, “Single Again” and “Traffic Jam”, where she worked along side Damian Marley and others. Her  features  in  the  American  nationally sold  Smooth Magazine,  and Miami's  local  magazine,  “Masterpiece”, got  her  recognized  even further which led Pascalle  to be invited to host a concert in  the Turks and Caicos Islands and  to be a guest judge for their annual beauty pageant in 2006. 

2009 – Present

Pascalle ventured into singing and song writing at the beginning of 2009. International Dancehall Artist Red Rat and Label Executives at Infinity Moguls Inc., LLC was able to see her talents as a pop singer and as a songwriter. They recorded her very first single called “Me & U” featuring Red Rat himself, Produced by Multiplatinum/ Grammy winner DJ Buddha, who has worked with Pitbull, Marc Anthony, Enrique Iglesias, Cristina Aguilera and Jennifer Lopez. In March of 2009 Pascalle hit the stage for an impromptu performance at Miami’s Power 96 stage for Calle Ocho, for the very first time not as a model or an actress but as a singer/ performer. It was all or nothing, sink or swim, and Pascalle decided to swim. The crowd’s response was great.

Red Rat was not the only one to notice her talents. Pascalle has been blessed to work with Grammy nominated producers, DJ Blackout from Blackout Movements and Multi Platinum selling producer Troyton Remi from Black Shadow Records, and has recently completed a song with the Jamaican Dancehall artist Assassin and Leftside. She has been in the studio vigorously working on completing her debut EP, while singing and performing all over the world.

Pascalle’s Music is new, it’s fresh, a blend with Caribbean sounds with International hooks and melodies. Her musical influences include, Celine Dion, Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez and Britney Spears. “I’m influenced by so many people and things. I try to learn from everyone and everything, every experience teaches you something new.” Pascalle stated. Her hard work paid off as Pascalle debuted a one hour special that she produced while in Dubai for a show, and soon after Pascalle, entered the Cross Caribbean Countdown with her first single “HAUTE” featuring Red Rat and Toledo at number four and quickly rose to the top of the charts.

Musical Style

Pascalle has been compared to Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani, Beyonce and Aaliyah by industry veterans. In her teens, Pascalle stated that her main sources of inspiration are Celine Dion and Mariah Carey, and later Red Rat, Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, and Gwen Stefani.

Personal Life

When asked about her spirituality Pascalle said that she believes is God, but is not religious, she considers herself more of a spiritual person. Pascalle speaks German, and Swiss German. Pascalle’s paternal grandfather was born in the Turks and Caicos and of African descent and their family is deeply rooted in politics in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Her paternal grandmother was born in the Dominican Republic, and of Venezuelan, and Portuguese decent. Her maternal grandfather on the other hand was an American who fought in World War 2 and a descendant from Spain and France his family migrated to the Bahamas has great history on the island even having and a school (Steven Dillett Primary School) named after one of her relatives. Her maternal grandmother was a Bahamian born descendant from Great Britain. This unique mixture is what gives Pascalle her exotic demeanor. She is currently dating Dancehall Icon Red Rat, and has been since 2008.

Philanthropy

After experiencing a rough childhood and tough teenage years, Pascalle was passionate about becoming an activist for children’s rights, bullying, and domestic abuse. In 2012, on her way to Zimbabwe during the Christmas season, Pascalle single handedly collected and carried bins of clothing and toys for the orphans at Matthew Rusike Children’s Home.

External Links

Official Website