Thomas Zander Bleck Jr. (born 1985), known professionally as Zander Bleck, is an American recording artist, vocalist, and songwriter.

Early life and education

Bleck was born in

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, as part of the class of 2003.

Career

After high school, he began modeling internationally and simultaneously started his first band “Monument”. In 2008, he left the band and began focusing on solo work. In 2009, Bleck self-released an EP titled ''Zander Bleck''. Soon after, he lent his vocals to A&R Nima Nasseri for a remake of the

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classic "

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". Released on Star 69 Records, the track peaked at #5 on the Billboard Dance Charts. Following the first album, Bleck collaborated with

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, on the song “Temptation”. The song caught the attention of producer

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leading to a recording contract with

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. In 2012, Bleck released Temptation, his first single on Interscope, produced by RedOne and another single, Bring It On which was produced by

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. In 2014, Bleck left Interscope following reorganization of the company. In 2017, Bleck independently released his single, “Alive”. Bleck was featured on the cover of EILE Magazine in August 2017. In 2018, Bleck released "Mercy me".

References

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