The renowned Californian actress and star of Nickelodeon's #1 hit, television show, ‘All That’ has chosen to focus on her music career by partnering with the Indie label to release her debut album.

Angelique ‘Alizay’ Bates, a Californian native from Haitian/Native American Indian decent shot to fame in the Nickelodeon's #1 hit, television show, All That, a sketch comedy show that she appeared in for 2 Seasons. Her performances continue to be shown to young audiences across the globe today.

Angelique Bates who also goes by the name of ‘Alizay’ has appeared in numerous TV shows, features films and ad campaigns. The multi talented entertainer who is a familiar face on the Hollywood red carpet, is also heavily involved in charity work, regularly volunteering for The Red Cross, Feed The Children and also featured in the recent Ashton Kutcher/Demi Moore ‘End US Hunger’ campaign.

The young Californian star has now chosen to focus on her music career following recent performances opening for big named acts including The Sugarhill Gang, Big Daddy Kane and Special Ed. Far from a new comer to music, Angelique Bates has tracks featured on the So So Def mixtape and is also featured on the Slip-N-Slide UK Mixtape. She is currently working on material for her debut album with various named producers. The first single to be taken from the album is called “Can’t Fade Me Now” a track that is currently receiving regular airplay across US and European radio stations.

Commenting on the deal Angelique ‘Alizay’ Bates said “Music has always been a huge part of my life and I am very happy now to be spending time in the studio working with some incredibly talented people. I am very excited about my future with Expat Records and my music career”.

Jeff Libby CEO of Expat Records comments, “Angelique Bates is an extraordinary young lady. Not only does she sing and rap, she also does stand up comedy, acts, models, dances, choreographs, volunteers, produces and directs. We are very happy that she has chosen to partner with Expat Records to further her music career and we welcome her to the Expat family”.

Angelique ‘Alizay’ Bates will be releasing her debut solo album, yet to be named on Expat Records later in 2011.

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