Kathleen "Kat" Emperatriz DeLuna (born November 26, 1987) is an
American singer, songwriter and dancer. Born in
The Bronx to Dominican parents, DeLuna began pursuing a career as a singer when she was a teenager. After signing with
Epic Records, she released her debut single "
Whine Up" in 2007. The single went on to become a commercial success, entering the Top 40 in numerous countries and topping the
Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. Her debut studio album,
9 Lives (2007), failed to see the success of its lead single. The album's third single, "
Run the Show", became a hit in various territories, and reached number two on the Hot Dance Club Play chart.