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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Lanz Pierce
| name = Lanz Pierce
| image =
| image =
| caption =
| caption =
| birth_name = Alana Michelle Josephs
| birth_name = Alana Michelle Josephs
| alias =
| alias =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|11|23}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|11|23}}
|birth_place = [[Forest Hills, Queens|Forest Hills, New York]]
| birth_place = [[Forest Hills, Queens|Forest Hills, New York]]
| death_date =
| death_date =
| instrument =
| instrument =
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
| occupation = [[Rapping|Rapper]], [[Singer]]
| occupation = [[Rapping|Rapper]], [[Singer]]
| years_active = 2004–present
| years_active = 2004–present
| label = Innovators & Aviators
| label = Innovators & Aviators
| website = http://lanzpierce.com
| website = http://lanzpierce.com
| background=solo_singer
| background = solo_singer
}}
}}


'''Alana Michelle Josephs''' (born November 23, 1989) is an American [[rapper]], [[singer]], [[songwriter]] and [[Record producer|producer]]. She was born in [[Queens, New York]] and raised in [[New Jersey]].
'''Alana Michelle Josephs''' (born November 23, 1989) is an American [[rapper]], [[singer]], [[songwriter]] and [[Record producer|producer]]. She was born in [[Queens, New York]] and raised in [[New Jersey]].


==Early life==
== Early life ==
Born in Queens, New York to parents Andrea Josephs, an insurance broker, and Michael Josephs, an attorney.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.pahmp.com/portfolio/lanz-pierce/ |title={title} |access-date=2015-11-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151124070122/http://www.pahmp.com/portfolio/lanz-pierce/ |archive-date=2015-11-24 |dead-url=yes |df= }}</ref> her path towards hip-hop was shaped by her parents' acrimonious divorce when she was six years old.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://inthemood.tv/lanz-pierce-ep-editor%CA%BCs-eye/ | title=Félicitations ! Votre domaine a bien été créé chez OVH ! | access-date=2015-12-01 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208210938/http://inthemood.tv/lanz-pierce-ep-editor%CA%BCs-eye/ | archive-date=2015-12-08 | dead-url=no | df= }}</ref> At age 11, she began composing rhymes, influenced by male role models in the industry such as [[Tupac Shakur]], [[Eminem]], [[DMX (rapper)|DMX]], and [[Nas]]. Her female influences include [[Missy Elliott]] and [[Lil Kim]]. Lanz dropped out of school at age 14 and fought for recognition on stage through the underground hip-hop scene. In 2003, Lanz called Quad Studios in Midtown Manhattan numerous times, eventually appearing at its office in person. After impressing the manager with her rhymes, she received an internship but remained an unsigned artist.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lanzpierce.wordpress.com/press/|title=PRESS|date=15 October 2010|publisher=|accessdate=14 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814180612/https://lanzpierce.wordpress.com/press/|archive-date=2017-08-14|dead-url=no|df=}}</ref>
Born in Queens, New York to parents Andrea Josephs, an insurance broker, and Michael Josephs, an attorney.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.pahmp.com/portfolio/lanz-pierce/ |title={title} |access-date=November 23, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151124070122/http://www.pahmp.com/portfolio/lanz-pierce/ |archive-date=November 24, 2015 |dead-url=yes |df= }}</ref> her path towards hip-hop was shaped by her parents' acrimonious divorce when she was six years old.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://inthemood.tv/lanz-pierce-ep-editor%CA%BCs-eye/ |title=Félicitations ! Votre domaine a bien été créé chez OVH ! |access-date=December 1, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208210938/http://inthemood.tv/lanz-pierce-ep-editor%CA%BCs-eye/ |archive-date=December 8, 2015 |dead-url=no |df=}}</ref> At age 11, she began composing rhymes, influenced by male role models in the industry such as [[Tupac Shakur]], [[Eminem]], [[DMX (rapper)|DMX]], and [[Nas]]. Her female influences include [[Missy Elliott]] and [[Lil Kim]]. Lanz dropped out of school at age 14 and fought for recognition on stage through the underground hip-hop scene. In 2003, Lanz called Quad Studios in Midtown Manhattan numerous times, eventually appearing at its office in person. After impressing the manager with her rhymes, she received an internship but remained an unsigned artist.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://lanzpierce.wordpress.com/press/ |title=PRESS |date=October 15, 2010 |accessdate=August 14, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814180612/https://lanzpierce.wordpress.com/press/ |archive-date=August 14, 2017 |dead-url=no |df=}}</ref>


==Career==
== Career ==
In February 2006, Lanz signed with [[Interscope]], following an acclaimed performance in [[Chicago]] at [[Lollapalooza]] on the BMI showcase stage. As a songwriter, she contributed to the works of [[Three 6 Mafia]], Focus, Stargate, JR Rotem, Organized Noize, Emile and Syience.
In February 2006, Lanz signed with [[Interscope]], following an acclaimed performance in [[Chicago]] at [[Lollapalooza]] on the BMI showcase stage. As a songwriter, she contributed to the works of [[Three 6 Mafia]], Focus, Stargate, JR Rotem, Organized Noize, Emile and Syience.


In March 2013, Lanz released first independent EP released her first album, "Point of No Return" on her own independent label, Innovators&Aviators, which was distributed by Empire.<ref>Higgins, Keenan "New Music: Lanz Pierce – “Point Of No Return” (EP)" Vibe Magazine March 18, 2013 http://www.vibe.com/2013/03/new-music-lanz-pierce-point-no-return-ep/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151124122857/http://www.vibe.com/2013/03/new-music-lanz-pierce-point-no-return-ep/ |date=2015-11-24 }}</ref>
In March 2013, Lanz released first independent EP released her first album, "Point of No Return" on her own independent label, Innovators&Aviators, which was distributed by Empire.<ref>Higgins, Keenan "New Music: Lanz Pierce – "Point Of No Return" (EP)" Vibe Magazine March 18, 2013 http://www.vibe.com/2013/03/new-music-lanz-pierce-point-no-return-ep/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151124122857/http://www.vibe.com/2013/03/new-music-lanz-pierce-point-no-return-ep/ |date=November 24, 2015 }}</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==


'''Albums'''
'''Albums'''
*''Editors Eye'' (2015)
* ''Editors Eye'' (2015)


'''Eps'''
'''Eps'''
*''Point of No Return'' (2013)
* ''Point of No Return'' (2013)


==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
{{Commons category|Lanz Pierce}}
{{Commons category|Lanz Pierce}}
* {{official website|http://www.LanzPierce.com}}
* {{official website|http://www.lanzpierce.com}}


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Lanz Pierce
Birth nameAlana Michelle Josephs
Born (1989-11-23) November 23, 1989 (age 34)
Forest Hills, New York
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, Singer
Years active2004–present
LabelsInnovators & Aviators
Websitehttp://lanzpierce.com

Alana Michelle Josephs (born November 23, 1989) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and producer. She was born in Queens, New York and raised in New Jersey.

Early life

Born in Queens, New York to parents Andrea Josephs, an insurance broker, and Michael Josephs, an attorney.[1] her path towards hip-hop was shaped by her parents' acrimonious divorce when she was six years old.[2] At age 11, she began composing rhymes, influenced by male role models in the industry such as Tupac Shakur, Eminem, DMX, and Nas. Her female influences include Missy Elliott and Lil Kim. Lanz dropped out of school at age 14 and fought for recognition on stage through the underground hip-hop scene. In 2003, Lanz called Quad Studios in Midtown Manhattan numerous times, eventually appearing at its office in person. After impressing the manager with her rhymes, she received an internship but remained an unsigned artist.[3]

Career

In February 2006, Lanz signed with Interscope, following an acclaimed performance in Chicago at Lollapalooza on the BMI showcase stage. As a songwriter, she contributed to the works of Three 6 Mafia, Focus, Stargate, JR Rotem, Organized Noize, Emile and Syience.

In March 2013, Lanz released first independent EP released her first album, "Point of No Return" on her own independent label, Innovators&Aviators, which was distributed by Empire.[4]

Discography

Albums

  • Editors Eye (2015)

Eps

  • Point of No Return (2013)

References

  1. ^ "{title}". Archived from the original on November 24, 2015. Retrieved November 23, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Félicitations ! Votre domaine a bien été créé chez OVH !". Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved December 1, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "PRESS". October 15, 2010. Archived from the original on August 14, 2017. Retrieved August 14, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Higgins, Keenan "New Music: Lanz Pierce – "Point Of No Return" (EP)" Vibe Magazine March 18, 2013 http://www.vibe.com/2013/03/new-music-lanz-pierce-point-no-return-ep/ Archived November 24, 2015, at the Wayback Machine

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