Amber Liu - Topic

Born in the Netherlands, music was a naturally given gift to Amber, genetically passed on, a way to communicate your feelings. In 1995, she received a universal offer from a label in the US with her debut single "This Is Your Night." "I took the deal not knowing a darn thing about this industry," she laughs. "Like many artists, I had to learn the hard way what my rights and my duties were and that was quite an experience."

Amber's future was buoyed by a history that saw her rise above the competitive ranks of clubland divas. She racked up an impressive 7 consecutive No. 1 dance singles and an additional 6 Top 10 dance hits. Many made it into the official Top 40.

Her songs have received many awards, been featured on countless compilations, been licensed by motion pictures and TV series and been covered by an array of artists. She co-penned the track called "Bless You Child" for Bette Midler's album and received a Grammy nomination in 2004 as a writer thanks to Cher’s rendition of "Love One Another."

Most exciting is the fact that Amber is a woman in charge of her own destiny. As an independent artist running her own show since she requested and was granted release from Tommy Boy in the early aughts, she is forging forward with her own label JMCA Enterprises. "I am in a happy place now and there is nothing like owning your own music and masters and running your own show and destiny. No longer do I have to live in anyone else's world or dance to someone else's beat."