Fan 3

Allison Jayne Lurie (born December 4, 1987) in Sherman Oaks, California, is an American rapper, singer, producer, and actress, better known under the stage name Fan 3.[1] She released several songs in 2004, 2005,[2] 2009,[3] and 2010[4] though she never released a full-length album.[1]

Fan 3
Birth nameAllison Jayne Lurie
Also known asAllison Jayne, Fann, Fannius III
Born (1987-12-04) December 4, 1987
Sherman Oaks, California, U.S.
GenresHip Hop, Pop, Alternative, Indie
Occupation(s)Rapper, Singer, Actress
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2000–present
Websitethisisfann.com

Career

2000: Discovery

When she was 13, Lurie cut several songs at her home studio; one of them, "What They Gonna Think," was chosen to be included on the Lizzie McGuire soundtrack.[5] She was subsequently signed to Geffen Records.

Music

In 2004, Fan_3 began releasing songs. One song she recorded, "Digits", was featured on the soundtrack for Shark Tale.[6] In December 2004, Radio Disney's "Jingle Jams" album featured a Christmas song by her, titled "I Love Christmas".[7] She also performed on the Radio Disney Jingle Jams tour with Aaron Carter.[8] In 2005, her single "Geek Love", was a modest success, reaching number 68 on Billboard's Hot Single Sales chart[9] and being featured on a Radio Disney compilation.[10] Fan_3 recorded "Boom" for the movie Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen starring Lindsay Lohan.

Acting

Fan_3 appeared in the television series Darcy's Wild Life, playing herself in one episode.[11] She also recorded the show's theme song. Lurie also appeared in "Rap-Off," an episode Romeo!, as herself.[12]

Shelved album

Plans were made for Fan_3 to release an album, tentatively titled "Let Me Clear My Throat", on March 19, 2005. A sampler of the album was released in late 2004, but the full-length album was never released, as she was dropped from her label prior to its release.[13]

2008-present: Shut Up Stella and new solo music

In 2008, Lurie formed Shut Up Stella, a pop/rock group, with Jessie Malakouti (AKA Eden XO) and Kristen Wagner.[14] She left the group after they were dropped by their record label.[15]

Fan_3 announced in 2010 that she is working on new music.[15] She began releasing covers and original music under her given name, Allison Jayne, through Vimeo,[16] MySpace,[17] and YouTube.[18]

Influences

Lurie has cited TLC, Destiny's Child, and Alanis Morissette[5] as some of her influences. She commented in an interview with PBS Kids that she got her stage name because she likes groups with 3 people in them.[5] Her music has drawn comparisons to Luscious Jackson, The Beastie Boys, and Fannypack.[19]

Personal life

Lurie's parents divorced when she was a child; she wrote her song "Broken Home" about the experience.[5] She came out as bisexual in 2009,[15] and graduated from Calabasas High School.[15]

Discography

Songs[13]

  • "What They Gonna Think"
  • "Digits"
  • "Boom"
  • "I Love Christmas"
  • "Geek Love" (#68 US Sales)[9]
  • "Hey Boy"
  • "Broken Home"
  • "Let Me Clear My Throat"
  • "It's a Small World" (Disneymania 3)
  • "Shiny Things"

Singles, EPs, etc.[13]

  • "Geek Love" CD Single
  • "Let Me Clear My Throat" EP
  • "Shiny Things"
  • "Honey" High Road by Kesha

References
  1. "Allison Lurie". IMDb. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  2. "allison lurie". Allmusic. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  3. Connor Hesketh (2008-04-02), Light It Up- Shut Up Stella, retrieved 2018-06-10
  4. "fanniusIII". YouTube. Retrieved 2018-06-10.
  5. "It's My Life: fan_3". PBS Kids. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  6. "Shark Tale review". Allmusic. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  7. "Disneymania Presents: Wow! Christmas". Allmusic. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  8. "Fan_ 3 to join Aaron Carter on Radio Disney's 'Jingle Jam' Tour". Top40-Charts.com. Retrieved 2018-06-10.
  9. "Chart Search". Billboard.biz. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  10. "Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 7 review". Allmusic. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  11. "Darcy's Wild Life (2004–2006) Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  12. "Rap Off". IMDb. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  13. "Fan_3 – Let Me Clear My Throat". Discogs. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  14. "Shut Up Stella profile page". Facebook. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  15. "Allison Lurie - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  16. "Allison Jayne "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" Cover". Vimeo. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  17. "Allison Jayne". MySpace. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  18. "Semi Precious Weapons - Allison Jayne". YouTube. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  19. "fan_3". Napster. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
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