When you think of Australian pop female singer, its the sisters that normally come to mind - the Minogues (Kylie and Dannii) and Imbruglias (Natalie and Laura.) Known to the international world mostly for the 1999 dancepop hit "Absolutely Everybody," Vanessa Amorosi is a major pop star down under and seems ready to launch globally with the new hit "This is Who I Am." A pop-rock song about empowerment, fighting against personal struggles, and loving yourself, Vanessa sounds like a cross between Pink and Wynonna Judd, able to harness her powerful voice for an insanely moving and emotional song. Just as Almighty turned out an insane remix of "Absolutely Everybody," the Wideboys blew this one of out of the park as well. Watch out for this one to explode and launch her as the next global superstar. Has anyone played this song for Tyra or Oprah yet?
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Song of the Day: Vanessa Amorosi - "This Is Who I Am" (Wideboys Remix)
By DJ Ron Slomowicz, About.com Guide November 17, 2009
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I heard a lot of Vanessa Amorosi about 2 weeks ago online and she is amazing.
If you think you have heard the worlds best voice wait till America get’s hit with this Australian Vanessa Amorosi. Amazing on so many levels I give it till the end of the year before she explodes into stardom all around the world!! Best voice I’ve heard in a long time.
DJ Biggs
Rock on Vanessa!! Wait till you hear her next single, will blow you away!!!!!
The story is very accurate. Vanessa’s song IS about fighting personal struggles and empowerment. It’s a great song, and makes me feel better about myself.