JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE SIGNS YOUTUBE SENSATION: Dutch singer Esmee Denters first artist on Tenman Records; album due this year. Email to a friend | Print Friendly *Last year, a Dutch teenager began using her sister’s webcam to film herself singing various pop and R B songs, which she would post onto YouTube for feedback. More than 21 million viewers are already hip to Esmee Denters, who has captivated folks with her renditions of such songs as Beyonce’s "Irreplaceable," Prince’s “"How Come You Dont' Call Me," (as sung by Alicia Keys) and Luther Vandross’ "Dance With My Father.
" Her incredible voice somehow reached the ears of Justin Timberlake, who has signed the now 18-year-old to his new label Tenman Records and will include her on his upcoming tour, reports WENN. "Esmee is the real deal and I cannot wait for the world to hear her, but all of her fans on YouTube should not worry - we will keep you in the loop every step of the way," Timberlake announced this week. Denters said: "I have to thank YouTube and its viewers for giving me the opportunity to show the world my voice.
I also have to thank Justin, one of the biggest artists in the world, for believing in me and making my dreams come true." Her debut album, to be comprised of all-original material, is due out later this year. Below are some of Denters’ 2006 YouTube postings that started the ball rolling.
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE SIGNS YOUTUBE SENSATION: Dutch singer Esmee Denters first artist on Tenman Records; album due this year.
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