Singer/songwriter Matisse is no stranger to the spotlight. As a precocious 3 year old she began appearing on the popular docu-soap “One Life To Live”. By 15 she landed a contract with The Ford Agency and became the face (along with twin sister Alex) of the successful Sheer Blonde ads for the John Frieda Company. But for 24 year old Matisse - whose first single "Better Than Her" (featuring Akon) is currently exploding at Top 40 radio - it’s always been about the music.

From an early age Matisse gravitated toward music, finding inspiration in the songs of Michael Jackson, Prince, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. Whether singing along to Motown classics, putting on impromptu concerts with friends or taking the stage with her Dad and his band, she always had a tendency to steal the show. “I come from a musical family. My sister and I both sing and I definitely inherited my parent’s love of music. I grew up listening to everything from rock & roll, to pop, soul, the blues, you name it.” Matisse and Alex honed their craft from an early age which led to a stint as a duo signed to Universal Music. Now on her own, Matisse is ready for her solo performance.

Like the famous painter with whom she shares her name, Matisse refuses to follow convention. “Over the years people have tried to make me into something I’m not,” Matisse says, “I’m not interested in being the next ‘so and so’ or compromising myself to be a one hit wonder. I want to make music that I can be proud of.” Her first single, "Better Than Her" was written and produced by Kevin Rudolph and features International superstar Akon, who has also come onboard to executive produce her album. Their collaboration has gotten her debut single off to a strong start at Top 40 radio, where the response has been overwhelming. To Matisse, the song represents an attitude that she feels young women will embrace. "'Better Than Her' is a real 'girls-anthem'. It's positive and empowering. It’s about believing in yourself and being confident in who you are.” It’s her positivity and confidence, as well as her look, that helped Matisse land a new gig, as the face of the upstart makeup brand myface.cosmetics in their new international ad and website campaign.

For her debut album, Matisse has been working with an all-star team of hit-makers including Akon, Dallas Austin, Tricky Stewart, The Dream, Ne-Yo, Kevin Rudolf and breakout songwriters, Ryan Tedder and Bruno Mars. As a result, she has compiled a collection of songs that define her music as bold, colorful, strong and determined. “I’ve been writing, recording and performing for years now. I’m definitely ready to be heard.”

“Matisse brings the entire package to the table: great songwriting, strong vocals and explosive live performance”. – Tricky Stewart

“I think Matisse has the potential to be America’s next pop darling and a global superstar.” - Akon

Meet Matisse.