Samantha Jade
Samantha Jade Gibbs (born 18 April 1987), known as Samantha Jade, is an Aus… Read Full Bio ↴Samantha Jade Gibbs (born 18 April 1987), known as Samantha Jade, is an Australian singer-songwriter, model, actress, and dancer from Perth, Western Australia. She has written tracks for artists including JoJo and Ashley Tisdale. On 20 November 2012 Jade won the fourth season of The X Factor (Australia), the first female to win the Australian series.
Early life
Samantha Jade Gibbs was born in Perth, Western Australia. Her father is of Anglo-Indian descent, whilst her mother is of Scottish descent. She began modelling at the age of four and at age nine she won a talent show after singing "Amazing Grace". She attended Hampton Senior High School. In 2002 her first studio recordings were made with Platinum mixer/producer Conley Abrams in Los Angeles. These were recorded for a Perth label which folded that year. In 2003 the Gibbs family moved to Los Angeles in order for Jade to pursue her singing career. That year, a song she co-wrote, "Secret Love", was recorded by JoJo for the soundtrack of the 2004 film Shark Tale. In 2004 Jade signed a multiple album recording contract with US record label Jive Records
2006–2011: Jive Records and Affinity West Entertainment
In 2006 Jade recorded the title track "Step Up" for the 2006 Universal Pictures Dance Drama film Step Up which was produced by Rapper and Music Producer Wyclef Jean. The single which had little promotion appeared for one week on the Billboard Pop 100 peaking at #92. In 2007 Jade released her follow-up single "Turn Around" which failed to chart. Jade began recording her debut album My Name Is Samantha Jade with Music Producers Darkchild, Timbaland, Max Martin and Stargate. "Apple" the album suffered numerous set-backs and was not released. In 2007 Jade co-wrote and sang back-up vocals on the track "Positivity" on Ashley Tisdale's debut album Headstrong.
Jade was later dropped from Jive Records and attempted to continued to work on music independently with Australian record label Affinity West Entertainment. That same year Jade made her acting debut in the film Beneath the Blue a sequel to Eye of the Dolphin. The film was released in 2009. Jade notably recorded a track the following year with David Guetta and Laidback Luke for David Guetta's fourth studio album One Love which was released in August. The track did not make the final track-listing but is featured as a bonus track on certain international releases. In July 2009 Jade released her third single "Secret" in Australia which failed to chart. The official music video for the single was directed by Valerie Babayan. In August 2009 Jade performed on Kerri-Anne to promote the single.In November 2011, Jade relocated to Perth and began working at her father's mining factory counting stock.
2012: The X Factor Australia and Samantha Jade
In an attempt to return to the music industry, Jade successfully auditioned for the fourth season of The X Factor in 2012. She sang "Breakeven" by The Script, during which judge Guy Sebastian notably teared up. Jade eventually made it to the live shows as part of the Over 25s category.
During the grand final decider, on 20 November 2012, Jade was announced as the winner. She received a recording contract with record label Sony Music Australia and a Nissan Dualis car. After winning The X Factor, Jade's winner's single "What You've Done to Me" was released digitally via iTunes. Her self-titled debut album will be released on 7 December 2012, featuring re-recorded versions of the songs she performed on The X Factor.
Early life
Samantha Jade Gibbs was born in Perth, Western Australia. Her father is of Anglo-Indian descent, whilst her mother is of Scottish descent. She began modelling at the age of four and at age nine she won a talent show after singing "Amazing Grace". She attended Hampton Senior High School. In 2002 her first studio recordings were made with Platinum mixer/producer Conley Abrams in Los Angeles. These were recorded for a Perth label which folded that year. In 2003 the Gibbs family moved to Los Angeles in order for Jade to pursue her singing career. That year, a song she co-wrote, "Secret Love", was recorded by JoJo for the soundtrack of the 2004 film Shark Tale. In 2004 Jade signed a multiple album recording contract with US record label Jive Records
2006–2011: Jive Records and Affinity West Entertainment
In 2006 Jade recorded the title track "Step Up" for the 2006 Universal Pictures Dance Drama film Step Up which was produced by Rapper and Music Producer Wyclef Jean. The single which had little promotion appeared for one week on the Billboard Pop 100 peaking at #92. In 2007 Jade released her follow-up single "Turn Around" which failed to chart. Jade began recording her debut album My Name Is Samantha Jade with Music Producers Darkchild, Timbaland, Max Martin and Stargate. "Apple" the album suffered numerous set-backs and was not released. In 2007 Jade co-wrote and sang back-up vocals on the track "Positivity" on Ashley Tisdale's debut album Headstrong.
Jade was later dropped from Jive Records and attempted to continued to work on music independently with Australian record label Affinity West Entertainment. That same year Jade made her acting debut in the film Beneath the Blue a sequel to Eye of the Dolphin. The film was released in 2009. Jade notably recorded a track the following year with David Guetta and Laidback Luke for David Guetta's fourth studio album One Love which was released in August. The track did not make the final track-listing but is featured as a bonus track on certain international releases. In July 2009 Jade released her third single "Secret" in Australia which failed to chart. The official music video for the single was directed by Valerie Babayan. In August 2009 Jade performed on Kerri-Anne to promote the single.In November 2011, Jade relocated to Perth and began working at her father's mining factory counting stock.
2012: The X Factor Australia and Samantha Jade
In an attempt to return to the music industry, Jade successfully auditioned for the fourth season of The X Factor in 2012. She sang "Breakeven" by The Script, during which judge Guy Sebastian notably teared up. Jade eventually made it to the live shows as part of the Over 25s category.
During the grand final decider, on 20 November 2012, Jade was announced as the winner. She received a recording contract with record label Sony Music Australia and a Nissan Dualis car. After winning The X Factor, Jade's winner's single "What You've Done to Me" was released digitally via iTunes. Her self-titled debut album will be released on 7 December 2012, featuring re-recorded versions of the songs she performed on The X Factor.
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Samantha Jade Lyrics
Always I like the things you do I like the way you…
Amazing Grace Amazing Grace How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like m…
Best of My Love Doesn't take much to make me happy And make me smile…
Blue Christmas I′ll have a blue Christmas without you I'll be so blue…
Bounce I couldn't touch the sky, baby My head and my heart…
Boyfriend Why Are You All In My Face Lately You On Frequent…
Breakeven I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing Just praying to a…
Can't Let You Go Yeah What you doing to me baby Yeahh I cant…
Chemistry YEAH OOOOO UH HUH YEAH OOOOO UH HUH YEAH OOOO…
Dancing Queen You can dance You can jive Having the time of your life Ooh,…
Everytime Notice me, take my hand Why are we strangers when Our love…
Firestarter You could be my match stick Light me up If you love…
Free Fallin' And I′m free falling I'm letting go just let the melody…
Heartless In the night, I hear 'em talk The coldest story ever…
Home Take me home, take me home Want to feel you close…
Hot Stuff Sittin' here eatin' my heart out waitin' Waitin' for some lo…
How Deep Is Your Love I know your eyes in the morning sun I feel you…
I Feel Love Ooh, it's so good, it's so good It's so good, it's…
I Will Survive At first, I was afraid, I was petrified Kept thinkin' I…
I'll Be Home for Christmas I'll be home for Christmas You can count on me Please have…
I'm Coming Out I'm coming out I'm coming I'm coming out I'm coming out I w…
Let Me Love You I'm feelin' the pressure I'm feelin' the weight of what they…
Never Can Say Goodbye I never can say goodbye I never can say goodbye Even though…
Never Tear Us Apart Don't ask me what you know it's true Don't have to…
New Boy It's after midnight I finished my drink and now I'm here…
Nine I realise though it took me some time To see it…
O Holy Night O holy night the stars are brightly shining It is the…
Roller Skates My baby's hands, are cold as ice He knows I'ma never…
Run to You I know that when you look at me There's so much…
Santa Baby Santa baby, just slip a Sable under the tree for…
Scream Scream, I see you over there so hypnotic Thinking bout what…
Secret Why don’t you be a man … Take a seat, stop a…
Shake That Shake that We're gonna take it From Miami to Australia Sh…
Show Me Love I'm feelin' the pressure I'm feelin' the weight of what they…
Silent Night Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yo…
Silver Bells City sidewalks, busy sidewalks Dressed in holiday style In t…
Soldier Mmm Mmm I'm laying here in the darkness The middle of nowhe…
Step up Boy, no matter what we go through You step up, I'll…
Stronger You know the bed feels warmer Sleeping here alone You know I…
Sweet Talk Oh baby when you're next to me I feel like I'm…
Take Me Home Take me home, take me home Want to feel you close…
The Christmas Song Chestnuts roasting on an open fire Jack Frost nipping at you…
Turn Around Is it me, or did we agree to love? Tell…
UFO I just don’t wanna be lonely ‘Cause the lights, were shinin…
UP! We own the night We own the night So let's turn it,…
Upside Down I said upside down you're turning me You're giving love inst…
We Are Family We are family I got all my sisters with me We are…
What I Got Tell me boy what you want How you want we…
what you Sometimes you get what you want Sometimes you get what you…
Where Have You Been I've been everywhere, man Looking for someone Someone who …
White Christmas I'm dreaming of a white Christmas Just like the ones I…
Wide Awake I'm wide awake I'm wide awake I'm wide awake Yeah, I wa…