This chick can sing! I feel like she's somewhere in between Lauryn Hill and Alicia Keys, whatever that means...
She's signed on J Records and you know where that will lead, to the top of the charts.... Her album was number 6 on the Billboards at one point (no 14 this week)... homegirl's got soul! Plus it's Kanye's favorite song right now.
Even though I don't have it yet get this album ASAP, it's called FEARLESS
Contemporary R&B rising star Jazmine Sullivan spent several years learning the ropes of the recording industry before signing to J Records and making her solo recording debut in 2008 with "Need U Bad." The Philadelphia-based singer/songwriter began her career at a young age, making her national television debut on Showtime at the Apollo at age 11 and signing to Jive Records at age 15. Her stint at Jive Records only lasted a couple years, however, and she was dropped by the label before any recordings were released. In the wake of this disappointment, she began working behind the scenes, for instance working with Missy Elliott on productions for Fantasia's debut album, Free Yourself (2004), and writing a couple songs for Christina Milian's third album, So Amazin' (2006), including the hit single "Say I." Sullivan was then offered a solo recording contract with J Records, which released her debut single, "Need U Bad," featuring and co-produced by Missy Elliott, in 2008. Fearless, her full-length album debut, featuring productions by Salaam Remi and Stargate, among others, was issued that September. ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide
Need U Bad feat. Missy video
