Bedingfield commented that it differed from 'Unwritten' because it represented her shifting priorities from being a single young woman to "dating, searching for a partner" and "looking for Mr Right". The album takes influence from a variety of music styles such as R&B, reggae and electronica. Bedingfield again collaborated with Kipner along with Eve, Wayne Wilkins, and Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine. and Canada), the album was released under the title "Pocketful of Sunshine" in January 2008. The song, however, did not appear on the soundtrack although it was included on her second album.īedingfield's second album 'N.B.' was released in Europe in April 2007. That month she recorded the Diane Warren-penned song "Still Here" for the film 'Rocky Balboa'. In November 2006, Bedingfield released the DVD 'Live in New York City', which contained a live concert performance as well as music videos and a documentary. She was also nominated for an award at the 2006 Brit Awards, and in 2007 she was nominated for "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" at the 2007 Grammy Awards, though was again unsuccessful in winning in any of her nominated categories. The single peaked at number ten in the UK Top 40 charts.Īt the 2005 Brit Awards, Bedingfield was nominated for four awards, though did not win any of her nominated categories. In 2004, Bedingfield also appeared on the Girls Of FHM single, " Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?", alongside Tina Barrett (formerly of S Club 7) and Liz Mc Clarnon (formerly of Atomic Kitten). "I Bruise Easily" was released as the album's fourth single, it did not perform as well as its predecessors but was still a moderate success, reaching number twelve on the UK Singles Chart. "Unwritten" was released as the album's third single in 2004, the song reached number six on the UK Singles Chart and it also became the most played song on U.S. The song became Bedingfield's first UK number one and U.S. "These Words" was released as the album's second single. The song's lyrics, and its accompanying music video, depict Bedingfield's single lifestyle. The first single released from the album was "Single", which reached number three on the UK Singles Chart. It sold well, reaching multi-platinum status in the United Kingdom and Gold status in the U.S.
Reviews of the album were generally positive and it was described as a "well-made pop album for the new millennium" by Allmusic. The album contained uptempo pop rock songs and influences from R&B music. Her first album 'Unwritten' was released in September 2004 and features collaborations with Steve Kipner, Danielle Brisebois, Wayne Rodrigues, Nick Lachey,James Reilly, Andrew Frampton, Wayne Wilkins, Kara Dio Guardi, Guy Chambers, Patrick Leonard and the rapper Bizarre. In 2004, her recordings appeared on the church's live album 'Shout God's Fame' and the children's album 'Jesus Is My Superhero' by Hillsong Music Australia.At age 14, Natasha sang vocals on Origins 'Refined Intricacy' (Steelyard Records).īedingfield signed a recording contract with BMG UK & Ireland in 2003. Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Bedingfield composed and recorded songs for the Hillsong London Church. At first she recorded demos in the garages of friends who had recording studios, which she presented to record companies. The DNA Algorithm performed at several Christian music festivals before disbanding.īedingfield attended a year at the University of Greenwich, where she studied psychology, then left to concentrate on singing and songwriting. She provided vocals for the group which primarily performed dance-pop music about religion, independence and empowerment, themes that would later be found in her own solo compositions.
The group provided Bedingfield with the opportunity to explore different musical genres and expand her songwriting abilities. When Bedingfield was a teenager, she and her siblings, Daniel and Nikola, formed the dance/electronic group, The DNA Algorithm. Her interest in music was encouraged by her parents and she took guitar and piano lessons when she was younger. She has three siblings brothers Daniel and Joshua, and younger sister Nikola. Bedingfield was born in Surrey (later moving to the Lewisham district of London) to New Zealand-born Molly and John Bedingfield who are both charity workers.