Our deepest fear is not that we're inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It is not just some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

- coach carter

Friday, April 29, 2011

Jessie J

   The new pop singer of 2011, Jessie J is bound for success! With only two singles released and one CD she has already won awards! She was born in Redbridge, London on March 26, 1988. When Jessie was 17 she joined a girl group, but she knew her talent could go farther. Soon after, she signed as a solo artist to Gut Records. Unfortunately, the record company went bankrupt before she was able to release her album.. but that didn't stop her!
    When Jessie was 11, she was kicked out of the choir at her school for being TOO loud. The parents of the other children were concerned that she was too good, so she was kicked out! Jessie was also diagnosed with an irregular heart beat when she was 11 years old.  She had wires put in her shoulder, groin and heart to try and zap it to a normal rhythm. But at the age of 18, she suffered from a minor stroke. Jessie says that having poor health has made her realize that she can't take anything for granted. She may seem like the crazy party girl who does whatever she wants.. but really she stays away from drugs and alcohol because of her poor health.
    After her let down with the record company she turned to song writing and got a contract with Sony ATV. She wrote songs for Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys. You guys know that song "Party in the USA," that is Jessie J's song!!
    Jessie was so desperate to show people that she could sing that she would sing in the subway. She would take her boom box down in the subway and sing her songs for those who are riding. Her voice is so powerful and her music is inspiring!
    She finally got a record deal with Island Records and began her debut album, "Who You Are." Her first single "Do It Like a Dude" (which was written for Rihanna.. but she decided to keep it for herself) went to number two on the charts, along with her number one hit single "Price Tag."
    If you haven't heard Jessie J, check out her singles "Do It Like a Dude" and "Price Tag." and if you want more Jessie J check out her debut CD "Who You Are."

I posted song lyrics and a link to watch her perform in the subway. It is my favourite song on the album "Who You Are"
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