The american group, Jada: [1] They are known for their mix of pop, soul, dance, and R&B styling, and their gospel-inspired harmonies.[1][2][3] Jada was signed by Universal Motown Records president Sylvia Rhone in October 2006.[1][4] Jada won “Outstanding Pop/R&B Music Act of the Year” at the 2008 Boston Music Awards.[2][5][6] Jada is managed by Laura Poulin Management/ Bristol Entertainment.[3] Through Universal Motown, Jada released their first major label single, American Cowboy (written and produced by Akon and RedOne) in the spring of 2009.[1][7][8] This was followed by their second major label single, Break Up Song (written and produced by Wayne Wilkins, Andrew Frampton, and Savan Kotecha) in the fall of 2009.[8][9][10] Jada’s song, Model That, was featured on the November 17, 2009 episode of the MTV television show "The City (MTV Series)" in Season 1 Episode 121 ‘Forget About Boys’.[1][8][11] Recently, Jada’s American Cowboy song aired on the Fox (Fox Broadcasting Company) sitcom, House (TV Series), on Monday, April 27, 2010 in season 5 episode 22, “House Divided.” [1][8][11][12] Their most recent single, This Party’s on Fire (written and produced by Rio) will be released in the spring of 2011.[8]
LIFE AND CAREER
Early Years
In January 2006, Jada worked in New York with Grammy-nominated producer/songwriter Toby Gad (Fergie (singer), Beyoncé, Natasha Bedingfield).[2][13][14] Jada worked with Gad to co-write the ballad, “Is It Love”. Jada traveled to studios all over the country, from New York City and Atlanta to Miami and Los Angeles, collaborating with such superstars as RedOne, Akon, Danja (musician), Wyclef Jean, Swizz Beatz and J.R. Rotem.[1][3][13][14][15][16] They also worked with Jordan Omley from production/songwriting team The Jam (production team) (Leona Lewis, Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks) yielded “The Problem With Love,” “If You Wanna (written by Ryan Tedder of One Republic),” and the inspirational “Hold On”.[2][13][14] An alliance with UK team Wayne Wilkins, Andrew Frampton, and Savan Kotecha (Natasha Bedingfield, Carrie Underwood) resulted in the mid tempo “Break Up Song” and club track “Play a Playa,” while New york City hit-makers Sturken & Rodgers (Christina Aguilera, Rihanna) contributed the ballad, "Shattered.” [3][10][13][14] Later, “Can’t Let Go,” was co-written by Jada and Ric Poulin.[2][13][14][17] In 2006, the group signed to Universal Motown.
Their song, I'm That Chick (produced by JR Rotem) was featured on the Bring It On (In It to Win It sequel) mini soundtrack in late 2007.[18] In February 2008, Jada appeared with R&B singer JoJo (Singer) at the Ultimate Prom event.[19][20][21] In 2008, the writing team, The Clutch and producer Danja (musician), wrote and produced a song with Jada called "Denial," which they performed live on NECN.[17][22]
Jada won “Outstanding Pop/R&B Music Act of the Year” at the 2008 Boston Music Awards.[2] The Boston Phoenix official dispatch from the 2008 Boston Music Awards said of Jada, “Being that they’re signed to Motown, these local divas had some hype to live up to. And they did; homegirls look hotter in person than in press shots (one even has a little Jess Alba thing going on), and, unlike manufactured hoaxes like Destiny’s Child, every last one of them can belt and grind.” [6]
In 2008, Jada worked with producer RedOne (Lady Gaga, Brandy) at Jada’s homebase, Bristol Recording Studios in Boston.[3] The sessions yielded “Model That” and the group’s debut single, “American Cowboy” (co-written and produced by Akon), which was released to iTunes on March 31.[1] Jada toured many Top 40 radio stations across the country promoting their song and video release of American Cowboy. The video was directed by Ray Kay (Lady Gaga) and released on April 25.[8][23] Jada's second single, the mid-tempo "Break Up Song", written and produced by Wayne Wilkins, Andrew Frampton, and Savan Kotecha, was released to Top 40 Radio, iTunes and Amazon.com in September 2009.[10] The same creative team wrote and produced Jada's song "Model That", which was featured on the MTV television show "The City (MTV Series)" on Nov. 17, 2009.[8][24][25] Some of the popular Top 40 Radio Stations across the country visited by Jada during their tours for “American Cowboy” and "Break Up Song " include KIIS LA (Los Angeles, CA), WXKS KISS 108 (Boston, MA), WKSE (Buffalo, NY), WBHT (Wilkes-Barre, PA), WIOQ Q102 (Philadelphia, PA), WKCI KC101.3 (New Haven, CT), KWNZ 93.7 (Reno, NV), and WWHT Hot 107 (Syracuse, NY).[26][27]
Recent
In 2010, Jada performed at the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) in the northeast convention in Philadelphia and in the west convention in Los Angeles. Their new song, This Party’s on Fire, recently played on the Top 40 radio station, KISS 108 Boston. Jada also sang the National Anthem for various sporting events, such as the 2010 NBA Playoffs for the Boston Celtics first playoff game at the TD Garden, and at the HBO Welterweight Boxing Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York. Jada also performed at the Boston Nightlife Awards and the annual Faneuil Hall Tree Lighting Ceremony.[22][28][29][30]
Jada’s American Cowboy song aired on the Fox (Fox Broadcasting Company) sitcom, House (TV Series), on Monday, April 27, 2010 in season 5 episode 26, “House Divided.” [1][11][12][23] Jada also performed at the nationally televised wedding of Cynthia Bailey and Peter Thomas of the Bravo (US TV channel) show, the Real Housewives of Atlanta in season 3.
In 2011, Jada was celebrity judges at the Hard Rock Cafe Battle of the Bands representing the non-profit organization, Music Drives Us Foundation, led by Ernie Boch Jr.[31]
ARTISTRY
Musical Style and Influences
Jada is known for their mix of pop music, soul, dance, and R&B styling, and their gospel-inspired harmonies.[2][32] Each singer has her own individual style, such as Jacyn's tastes of pop and rock from Pink (singer) to Paramore, April’s hip-hop and urban sound and fashion from T.I. and Timbaland, Lauren's suburban Philadelphia influences in neo-soul legends like Jill Scott and Musiq Soulchild, and Elle’s unique style from Rascal Flatts and John Legend to Lady Gaga.[2][3][8][13][14][17][32]
Performances
Jada has performed at numerous fairs, festivals, parks, concerts, colleges and televised events across the country. Jada has shared the stage with The Black Eyed Peas, Ciara, Akon, Sean Kingston, Boyz II Men, JoJo (singer), Ashanti, Flo Rida, All American Rejects, Plain White T’s, Jesse McCartney, Soulja Boy, Hall and Oates, Susan Tedeschi, The Rascals and others.[3][8][25] Jada has toured with Simon Mall (Simon Property Group) D'Tour Live, Radio Disney Summer Concert Series, National Radio Concert Tour Spring/Summer 09 including WXKS-FM (KISS 108 FM) Concert at the Comcast Center Boston, WBHT Concert, WKSZ Concert, WKGS KISS 106.7 Concert and more.[1][8][25][29][33] Jada has performed the National Anthem at Gillette Stadium for the New England Patriots, at Fenway Park for the Boston Red Sox, at The TD Garden for the Boston Celtics NBA Playoffs for the 2008, 2009, and 2010 seasons, for the Boston Bruins at The TD Garden, and at the 2010 HBO Welterweight Boxing Championship at Madison Square Garden.[8] Other live performances include: Teen Vogue and Seventeen Magazine events, Disney Pleasure Island, Six Flags, Hershey Park, Hard Rock Cafe, Day of the Child Concert at Santa Monica Airport, Radio Disney, the 2010 Boston Nightlife Awards, Boston Music Awards, Miami Winter Music Conference, the Viper Room at John Garabedian "Open House Party" at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards, the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA), and Bravo’s (Bravo (US TV channel)) Real Housewives of Atlanta (season 3).[8][22][28][29][30][34]
MEDIA APPEARANCES
Fox (Fox Broadcasting Company) television show, House (TV Series)
Jada's debut single "American Cowboy" (written and produced by Akon and RedOne) was featured on the April 27, 2010 episode of the Fox (Fox Broadcasting Company)television show "House (TV Series)" in Season 5 Episode 26 'House Divided'. Scene appears 30 minutes into the episode: http://www.fox.com/house/recaps/season-5/episode-22.htm [1][8][11][12]
MTV television show, The City (MTV series)
"Model That" was featured on the November 17, 2009 episode of the MTV television show "The City (MTV series)" in Season 1 Episode 121 ‘Forget About Boys’: http://www.mtv.com/shows/the-city/season_1/episode.jhtml?episodeID=161303 [8][24]
John Garabedian "Open House Party"
Jada performed for John Garabedian "Open House Party" in The Viper Room at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards: http://www.bristolstudios.com/news/summer05.html [34]
Other Top 40 radio station interviews and appearances include:
East: WXKS KISS108 (Boston, MA), WFHN (New Bedford, MA), WKCI (New Haven, CT), WFLY (Albany, NY) , WKKF (Albany, NY), WWHT (Syracuse, NY), WPXY (Rochester, NY), WKGS (Rochester, NY), WKSE (Buffalo, NY), WBHT (Wilkes-Barre, PA), WKRZ (Wilkes-Barre, PA), WHKF (Harrisburg, PA), and WSTW (Wilminton, PA) [26][27]
West: KIIS (Los Angeles, CA), KDND (Sacramento, CA), KSXY (Santa Rosa, CA), KWYL 102.9 (Reno, NV), KHOP 95.1 (Modesto, CA), KWNZ 93.7 (Reno, NV), KHTS (San Diego, CA), KZZP (Phoenix, AZ), KRQQ (Tucson, AZ), KSME (Denver, CO), KKMG (Denver, CO), KVUU (Denver, CO), KPTT (Denver, CO), KONN (Denver, CO), KZHT (Salt Lake City, UT), KYMV (Salt Lake City, UT), and KUDD (Salt Lake City, UT) [26]
South: WFLZ (Tampa, FL), WXXL (Orlando, FL), WBVD (Melbourne, FL), WHYI (Miami, FL), WPOW (Miami, FL), WBZW (Pittsburg, PA), WKST (Pittsburg, PA), WAKS (Independence, OH), WNCI (Columbus, OH), WDJX (Louisville, KY), and WZKF (Louisville, KY).[26]
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AFFILIATIONS
Jada was the first Ambassador for Ernie Boch Jr.'s, Music Drives Us Foundation. Jada has made many appearances as part of this foundation, such as guest judges at the 2010 and 2011 Hard Rock Cafe Battle of the Bands.[35]
DISCOGRAPHY
Singles
2007: I'm that Chick (produced by JR Rotem, soundtrack movie, Bring it On (In It to Win It sequel)
2009: American Cowboy, (produced by Akon, RedOne, soundtrack for television show, "House (TV Series)")
2009: Break Up Song (produced by Wayne Wilkins, Andrew Frampton, Savan Kotecha)
2010: This Party’s on Fire (produced by Ric Poulin)
Other Songs
2008: Is It Love (produced by Toby Gad and Jada)
2008: Denial (produced by Danja (musician))
2008: Goodbye (produced by Ric Poulin)
2008: Girl Just Do Your Thing (produced by Toby Gad and Jada)
2008: Can't Let Go (produced by Ric Poulin)
2008: If You Wanna (produced by Ryan Tedder)
2008: Kiss and Tell (produced by The Insomniax)
2009: Play a Playa (produced by Wayne Wilkins, Andrew Frampton, Savan Kotecha)
2009: Shattered (produced by Sturken & Rodgers)
2009: Model That (produced by Danja (musician))
2009: The Problem with Love (produced by Jordan Omley from The Jam (production team)
MUSIC VIDEOS
Year: 2009
Song: American Cowboy
Director: Ray Kay
AWARDS
Year: 2008
Presenter: Boston Music Awards
Awards: Outstanding Pop/R&B Act Of The Year
Result: Won
EXTERNAL LINKS
Official Website - http://www.jadamusic.com
Jada on Music Drives Us - http://www.musicdrivesus.org/AmbassadorJada.aspx
Keep Cool
Jada Lyrics
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Would you, would you, would you
Speak your mind?
Could you? Where're you off to?
You've been gone for
A long time
If I could keep cool, ah
Baby, you are cruel, ah
'Cause I don't know if you, ah
If you want my love (Baby, I'm the one)
If you want my love
See me now
Oh, see me try to let you down
But baby, you're so high
So I'll be on my own tonight
I'm fine
But you're so
If I could keep cool, ah
I would say to you, ah
Baby, you are cruel, ah
'Cause I don't know if you, ah
If you want my love (Baby, I'm the one)
If you want my love (Baby, I'm the one)
Said if you want my love (Baby, I'm the one)
If you want my love
I'm the one
Everybody's here, but it's you that I came for
Empty eyes, too high to be grateful
Baby, I'm the one
I could blow your mind, make you cry, make you pray for it
(But I can't wait for it)
Baby, I'm the one (Baby, I'm the one)
I'm the one you could change for
I'm the only one
But I am not the one you can blame for shit you haven't done
I can't wait for it
I'm the one, oh
If I could keep cool (Everybody's here but it's you that I came for)
Then I would say to you (Empty eyes, too high to be grateful)
Baby, you are cruel (I could blow your mind, make you cry, make you pray for it)
But I don't know if you
If you, you, you (Baby, I'm the one)
Baby, I'm the one (Baby, I'm the one)
Baby I'm the one (Baby I'm the one)
The lyrics of Jada's song "Keep Cool" seem to be about unrequited love and the frustration that comes with it. The first verse begins with the persona addressing someone who looks down and asking them to speak their mind. She wonders where they are going because they have been gone for a long time. The chorus expresses the persona's feelings of frustration with the situation. If she could keep her cool, she would tell the person that they are cruel for not expressing their feelings clearly. She doesn't know if they want her love or not, but if they do, she is the one for them.
In the next verse, the persona tries to let the person down, but they are too high, and she can't. She'll be on her own that night, but she is fine. The chorus repeats again with the same sentiment. "If you want my love, baby, I'm the one." The bridge seems to reveal that the persona came for this person even though everybody else is present. She describes the person having empty eyes and being too high to be grateful. She could blow their mind and make them cry, but she can't wait for it. She is the only one who can change them, but she is not the one to blame for things they haven't done. The song ends with her repeating the chorus and saying that she is the one.
Overall, Jada's "Keep Cool" song seems to capture the essence of unrequited love. The persona is frustrated that the person she likes doesn't seem to express their feelings clearly. The chorus asks the person, "If you want my love, baby, I'm the one," meaning that she is ready to be in a relationship with them. The bridge seems to reveal her feelings of frustration and helplessness in changing the person. It is a relatable theme that many people have experienced, making the song easy to connect with emotionally.
Line by Line Meaning
You look down
I can see that you are not feeling confident or happy
Would you, would you, would you
Speak your mind?
I am urging you to express your true thoughts and feelings
Could you? Where're you off to?
You've been gone for
A long time
I am wondering if you are capable of being honest with me, and expressing where you have been and why you left
If I could keep cool, ah
I would say to you, ah
Baby, you are cruel, ah
'Cause I don't know if you, ah
If I could stay calm, I would tell you that you are being unfair because I do not understand your intentions
If you want my love (Baby, I'm the one)
If you want my love
If you want to be with me, I am willing to give you my affection
See me now
Oh, see me try to let you down
But baby, you're so high
So I'll be on my own tonight
I'm fine
But you're so
I am trying to push you away, but you are too important to me to completely let go of
Said if you want my love (Baby, I'm the one)
If you want my love (Baby, I'm the one)
Said if you want my love (Baby, I'm the one)
If you want my love
I repeat that if you truly want to be in a relationship with me, I am willing to reciprocate my love
I'm the one
Everybody's here, but it's you that I came for
Empty eyes, too high to be grateful
Baby, I'm the one
I could blow your mind, make you cry, make you pray for it
(But I can't wait for it)
Baby, I'm the one (Baby, I'm the one)
I'm the one you could change for
I'm the only one
But I am not the one you can blame for shit you haven't done
I can't wait for it
I'm the one, oh
I am emphasizing that I am the only person who truly understands and can satisfy you, but I do not want to be held responsible for things I have not caused
If I could keep cool (Everybody's here but it's you that I came for)
Then I would say to you (Empty eyes, too high to be grateful)
Baby, you are cruel (I could blow your mind, make you cry, make you pray for it)
But I don't know if you
If I could stay calm and collected, I would tell you that you are being harsh, but I am unsure of your true feelings and intentions
If you, you, you (Baby, I'm the one)
Baby, I'm the one (Baby, I'm the one)
Baby I'm the one (Baby I'm the one)
I constantly remind you that I am the one you should be choosing to be with
Writer(s): Jonathan Elkar Nielsen, Morten Winther Nielsen, Awinbeh Ayagiba, Emilie Molsted Norgaard
Contributed by Parker F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ashley Tate
Didn't know there was an original version. I only know the one with Alina! I discovered this by going through the comments! I have been looking for Jada!!! OOOHHH WHEEEE.... She can SANG!!! 😩
Jenna Liss
Love this song her voice is beautiful
Majestic Casual
voice of an angel 🌸
Fiqry Husaini
in a outdoor coffee shop, and it's raining while listening to this, so chill
WhateverIsTrue
I genuinely hear a bit of Beyonce in her voice! Love it!! 😍 😍 😍
Courtney Smith
I heard the version she did with Alina Baraz. She sounds amazing. This song is dope. But I can't seem to find more of her music.
icic5
Look up Jada93 links are in the description also💖
Phonic Official
Wow what a talent 🔥 This lady is a producer and sings 😍
Michelle Lozano
First time hearing this song and I love it 🔥😩😊
Veronica M
Michelle Lozano me too