The song became Bedingfield's first UK number one and U.S. "These Words" was released as the album's second single. The song's lyrics, and its accompanying music video, depict Bedingfield's single lifestyle.
The first single released from the album was "Single", which reached number three on the UK Singles Chart. It sold well, reaching multi-platinum status in the United Kingdom and Gold status in the U.S. Reviews of the album were generally positive and it was described as a "well-made pop album for the new millennium" by Allmusic. The album contained uptempo pop rock songs and influences from R&B music. Her first album 'Unwritten' was released in September 2004 and features collaborations with Steve Kipner, Danielle Brisebois, Wayne Rodrigues, Nick Lachey,James Reilly, Andrew Frampton, Wayne Wilkins, Kara Dio Guardi, Guy Chambers, Patrick Leonard and the rapper Bizarre.
In 2004, her recordings appeared on the church's live album 'Shout God's Fame' and the children's album 'Jesus Is My Superhero' by Hillsong Music Australia.At age 14, Natasha sang vocals on Origins 'Refined Intricacy' (Steelyard Records).īedingfield signed a recording contract with BMG UK & Ireland in 2003. Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Bedingfield composed and recorded songs for the Hillsong London Church. At first she recorded demos in the garages of friends who had recording studios, which she presented to record companies. The DNA Algorithm performed at several Christian music festivals before disbanding.īedingfield attended a year at the University of Greenwich, where she studied psychology, then left to concentrate on singing and songwriting. She provided vocals for the group which primarily performed dance-pop music about religion, independence and empowerment, themes that would later be found in her own solo compositions. The group provided Bedingfield with the opportunity to explore different musical genres and expand her songwriting abilities. When Bedingfield was a teenager, she and her siblings, Daniel and Nikola, formed the dance/electronic group, The DNA Algorithm. Her interest in music was encouraged by her parents and she took guitar and piano lessons when she was younger. She has three siblings brothers Daniel and Joshua, and younger sister Nikola. Bedingfield was born in Surrey (later moving to the Lewisham district of London) to New Zealand-born Molly and John Bedingfield who are both charity workers.