Emy Elizabeth d Freeman is the Founder/ CEO of Fly Bird Enterprises LLC and Founder / Executive Producer at This Bird Productions LLC. She co-owned Beverly Hill independent record label JMW ...
(Friday, March 22, 2013) - Week Long Featured Radio Interview (Part 5 of 5):
Ce Guadeloupéen du bout du monde navigue dans un univers de blanches et de noires…
Il a fait de la musique sa vie.
Jean-Michel Soupraya a quitté sa Guadeloupe à l’âge de 13 ans et après avoir vécu à Paris et Montréal, il vit à Los Angeles où il a créé son studio de production musicale.
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KYLIE MARCUS RELEASES THE OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO FOR HER RADIO SINGLE "YELLOW SHIRT"
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(Monday, January 27, 2014) - (Tuesday, January 28, 2014) - LOS ANGELES, Calif., January 28, 2014 - Beverly Hills based record label JMWest Entertainment announced the release of the official lyric video to accompany the up-tempo Pop/R&B single "Yellow Shirt" by Kylie Marcus, which released for airplay on November 21, 2013.
"Initially, we weren't planning to release the single until 2014," says Marcus, "You can imagine how ecstatic I was when Sirius XM started playing it on 20 on 20 on Thanksgiving Day."
"Yellow Shirt," says record producer/co-writer Jean-Michel Soupraya, "is a fun, groovy song that draws people together into its energy - its good vibe - in a very positive way. This is the kind of song that makes you forget everything else and just enjoy."
Kylie Marcus is a 21-year old American Pop/R&B recording
artist/songwriter coming out of the independent record label JMWest Entertainment. Marcus has roots in Florida, New York, Colorado, Arizona, Illinois and her current home base - Los Angeles.
"Yellow Shirt" is Marcus' debut single off of her upcoming EP, "No Disguise", set to release March 18, 2014. "Even though I wrote my first song at nine years old and that got made into a demo," says Marcus, "this is my first real record and I can't stop pinching myself. I'm so grateful that so many people like it!"
The lyric video production was by Emy Freeman and the caricatures were commissioned from digital caricature artist, Angie Jordan who's recent work with Sofia Vergara caught Freeman's eye: "This is such a fun song, and Angie Jordan's style just captures perfectly Kylie's sense of humor."
"This song is literally fantasy becoming reality," says Marcus, "from the lyrics to the way it is changing my life. My favorite thing is to see this grin start to spread across peoples' faces when they hear it start. Then they start moving and I think – this is my dream coming true, right there, in this person."
TOP 40 PUBLISHED (U.S.) - ROLLING CHARTS - CURRENTS NOV25 -DEC1 (2013) MEDIABASE
(Sunday, December 01, 2013) - (Sunday, December 01, 2013) - Lucky #13
Kylie Marcus - Yellow Shirt - 1(station) - 26(spins)
JMWEST ENTERTAINMENT ARTIST JUSTICE DEBUTS NEW HIT SINGLE "BY MY SIDE"
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(Tuesday, April 02, 2013) - JMWest Entertainment Artist Justice Debuts New Hit Single "By My Side"
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Los Angeles, California (Top40 Charts/ JMWest Entertainment) The industry elite all came out to the Gibson Showroom on Tuesday, March 19 to celebrate JMWest Entertainment signed performing artist JUSTICE and the release of her new single "By My Side."
JUSTICE took to the stage to perform her set of powerful, exciting pop hits, and also gave the audience a sneak peek at her upcoming single, "Crazy," which will be officially released next month. She also performed several songs with accomplished cellist Hope Easton.
JUSTICE's first single, "Find A Way," was released in 2012 and charted for nine weeks, reaching #30 on the Top 40 Billboard Indicator Chart. Coming off of this recent success, "By My Side" features a warm, eclectic mix of percussive beats, layered to create an infectious sound.
The catchy, reggae-infused hit is currently making waves on the radio, and the accompanying video, which also premiered at Tuesday night's party, has over 500,000 views on YouTube, and can be viewed at http://youtu.be/TCYEnTdwvpk.
"JUSTICE is a down to earth, real girl," says Jean-Michel Soupraya, record producer and co-songwriter of "By My Side." "She's a fresh new talent. Our goal with this single was to merge the traditional with the new pop sound, and, of course, to make people move and smile."
"By My Side" can currently be preordered on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/by-my-side-single/id609046084?ls=1.
"I write about what is really happening in my day to day life," explains JUSTICE, "I just hope that when people listen to my music they can relate to what I'm going through and that somehow through that we all feel connected in a way. That's what I look for in the music I love; and I hope that is what I bring to others through my music."
JUSTICE’S NEW SONG “FIND A WAY” FEATURING SEAN-GEMINI RELEASED
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(Monday, April 30, 2012) - JUSTICE’s new song “Find A Way” featuring Sean-Gemini Released
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Pop recording artist JUSTICE, born Lauren Justice, will released a new single, “Find A Way,”
“Find A Way”, the first single for emerging pop artist JUSTICE, signed to Beverly Hills based record label JMWest Entertainment Group LLC, surprised even her producer, Jean Michel Soupraya, who says: “What’s important to know (about “Find A Way”) is that what you hear lyrically on the radio is mostly from the first day we worked together. JUSTICE came to my little home studio and she just grooved on the track. She nailed it in one day, in one take, and we ended up keeping almost all of that initial recording. This is very special and very rare”
The first song on an equally promising EP, “Find A Way” is a Top 40 hit that appeals to all audiences, across generations and genres. “I grew up listening to a lot of old school music – Frank Sinatra, Etta James. I just love that old school vibe.” Says JUSTICE, “What I try to do with my music is bring that kind of sultry vibe with a hot, modern beat”
To catch her live is to witness something memorable. “Watching her perform I feel lucky to be in the room,” says JMWest Entertainment VP of Operations Jason Ordaz, “I know I’m experiencing something significant. The energy that you feel when she get’s on stage is just incredible.”
Live performances are planned for JUSTICE across the US, accompanied by her full band and troop of talented dancers, throughout 2012.
CLUB MIX SPOTLIGHT WITH JUSTICE
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(Monday, April 23, 2012) - Club Mix Spotlight with JUSTICE
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Each weeknight from 8-Midnight I feature up and coming artists or artists we know with new songs being released and I give them the “spotlight.”
One of our ClubMix Spotlights is from a new artist to Mix 94-9, Justice. Fun, upbeat, and keeping you moving with her hot new single, “Find A Way.”
I really think Justice will give Jennifer Lopez and Lady Gaga a run for their money! She was great to chat with and get to know more behind the microphone! Check out the interview below and a video shoot for up upcoming EP, featuring the hot song, “Find A Way.”
Let’s officially welcome Justice to Central Minnesota!
BILLBOARD TOP 40 MID-WEEK UPDATE (04-12-2012)
(Thursday, April 12, 2012) - JUSTICE Find A Way - JMWest
TW Plays 599 + 14
#30 - Bullet
Indicator Highlights
Indicator Exclusives
April 12, 2012
"Find A Way" by Justice (feat. Sean-Gemini-Sony) released March 31, 2012 and reached #30 on the TOP 40 Billboard Indicator Charts and was highlighted for 9 weeks.
"Find A Way" was submitted for 2013 Grammy consideration for Best Pop Collaboration/Duo and Best Dance Record.
Credits include:
Produced by: Jean-Michel Soupraya
Written by: Lauren Justice, Jean-Michel Sourpaya & Franck Gelibert
Mixed by: Phil Tan
BILLBOARD TOP 40 MID-WEEK UPDATE (04-05-2012)
(Thursday, April 05, 2012) - JUSTICE Find A Way - JMWest
TW Plays 575 + 32
#30 - Bullet
Indicator Highlights
Indicator Exclusives
April 05, 2012
"Find A Way" by Justice (feat. Sean-Gemini-Sony) released March 31, 2012 and reached #30 on the TOP 40 Billboard Indicator Charts and was highlighted for 9 weeks.
"Find A Way" was submitted for 2013 Grammy consideration for Best Pop Collaboration/Duo and Best Dance Record.
Credits include:
Produced by: Jean-Michel Soupraya
Written by: Lauren Justice, Jean-Michel Sourpaya & Franck Gelibert
Mixed by: Phil Tan
JMWest LIVE! Celebrates Its Three-Year Anniversary June 25, 2013 at The Roxy Theatre
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LOS ANGELES, CA (PRWEB) JUNE 19, 2013
JMWest LIVE! will be celebrating its three-year anniversary this Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at The Roxy Theatre on Sunset Boulevard.
JMWest LIVE!, a monthly live music showcase created by record producer Jean-Michel Soupraya, was founded in 2010 in an effort to create a welcoming environment where new and ready-to-sign artists would be able to perform their music without having to pay. The showcases are presented by JMWest Entertainment, an independent, Beverly Hills-based record label founded by Soupraya.
To date, over 100 solo artists and bands have performed at one of JMWest LIVE!’s 30+ shows and at venues including The Roxy, On The Rox, The House of Blues, Foundation Room and Parish Room.
“When I moved here, in 2002 (from France), I realized you had to pay to play,” said Soupraya. “Artists can’t make it alone. If everyone helps a little bit, that’s where the magic comes from. And that’s why I started JMWest LIVE!”
Artists who take to the JMWest LIVE! stage vary in style and experience—rappers and jazz musicians alike have performed, as well as artists who are still in the songwriting process, and others who have already released several albums. What they all have in common, however, is the quality and talent that led Soupraya to deem them “sign-able”—the primary criteria to perform.
“I really think Jean-Michel knows how to pick bands,” said Stephanie Mata, doorman at On The Rox. “They’re just always really solid bands and really good music. For the length of time I’ve been doing this—over 20 years—if I had a hat on, I’d tip it off.”
The end result is an experience that brings only top quality performances to a room full of industry professionals, musicians, and, of course, fans. Through hard work and dedication, Soupraya and the JMWest team have provided an opportunity for gifted musicians, new talent, and other industry professionals to gather, discover and appreciate good music—all in good company!
“Think of JMWest LIVE! as a showcase for the artists we would have signed ourselves if only we were equipped to handle them all,” said Jose Sanchez, Artist Development for JMWest.
This month’s showcase features southern rocker Hannah Anders; singer/songwriter and YouTube sensation Drew Tabor; Brazilian band MarBella; soul singer Andre DePriest; LA singer Danielle Erin; and music from Russian bands Archangel, Long Day Too Short, Proseka, and Bratana. Surprises are also likely to fill the special night, including a performance from Billboard artist JUSTICE with her new Top 40 single “By My Side.”
On occasion, exceptionally talented artists will perform at multiple showcases, Hannah Anders falls into that category. “I cannot say enough how proud I am to be a part of JMWest LIVE! and how great it has been to watch it grow so much over the last 3 years,” says Anders. “I remember performing at that very first show and loving Jean Michel and his team so much. These are wonderful people who have built something great for artists to be a part of. I am so excited to perform at this anniversary show on the main stage at The Roxy! Well done JMWest!”
The showcase will take place at The Roxy Theatre. Pre-sale tickets are available at http://www.JMWestLIVE.com. For VIP admission, please email order(at)JMWestEntertainment(dot)com or call 855-2JMWest.
To submit your music or band for consideration at a future showcase, please send links only (no downloads) to info(at)JMWestEntertainment(dot)com.
To see clips from previous performances, please subscribe to the JMWest LIVE! YouTube page at http://www.youtube.com/JMWestLIVE or visit http://www.JMWestLIVE.com to join the mailing list.
Finn Releases First Radio Single “Lover” with Independent Record Label JMWest Entertainment
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LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 18, 2014 – Indie blues/art pop singer/songwriter Finn released her first single, “Lover,” with Beverley Hills-based record label JMWest Entertainment. The song features Finn’s gritty vocals and honest, accessible lyrics and highlights her work with record producer/songwriter Jean-Michel Soupraya.
Oddly reminiscent of both Billie Holiday and Janice Joplin, Finn’s raw talent will stop you in your tracks. Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, Finn is a Southern California girl, but spend one afternoon with her and the 26 year old will have you convinced that you’ve stumbled upon the secret love child of Janice Joplin and Jack Kerouac. Either that or she has walked right off the pages of On the Road and stumbled onto the 101 Freeway…
“There is this vibe on the record,” Soupraya says of “Lover.” “When you listen to it – you are going somewhere. You like it, or you don’t like it but you know it’s natural. It is not often you find a natural vibe like that; an artist that is born with ‘it’ like Finn is.”
Finn is a true artist, a renaissance woman who draws on carefully selected bits of her influences and surroundings, pulling them into her and belting them back out fully Finn-ified.
Her sound is as magically unusual as she is – skirting that enigmatic line between indie blues and art pop; between mainstream and alternative; between roots and, well, the next big thing.
With the heart of Bob Dylan, the grittiness of Muddy Waters, the raw soul of Janis Joplin, the sultry poise of Billie Holiday, and the relevant tone of Amy Winehouse – Finn is an unmistakable force. In her voice you can hear the sweep of her paint brush, the pluck of the banjo she only sort of plays and all of the experiences in between.
“I’ve been told that my voice exudes a certain emotion,” says Finn, “I suppose the lyrics aren’t so necessary if you can understand through feeling where it is I’m coming from.
Her lyrics, however, are honest and resolute yet accessible and touching, written with confidence born of a loving family and humility birthed in the back and forth of her relationships, life experiences and the simple everyday torture of her beautiful soul.
In a nutshell, Finn (a.k.a. Tiffany Anne Jordan) is a musician who paints. She’s an artist who sings. She’s an optimistic thinker, a perceptive dreamer, an urban hippy, a bluesy experimentalist, an uncompromising lover – you know what, don’t even try to put a label on her! She’s Finn.
JMWEST – FINDING A WAY IN THE CONFUSING NEW MUSIC INDUSTRY
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(Wednesday, May 14, 2014) - Anyone who has been around this crazy music business for a while has seen it change and get more difficult and easier for independent artists at the same time. The ones who manage to stick around for any amount of time have managed to adapt and find their own way. The story of Jean-Michel Soupraya is a great example of pushing forward to success.
After a pretty successful early career in his native France, Soupraya relocated to Beverly Hills, California to experience the American music scene and how he could be a player in it. When he arrived he did not speak a word of English but dove into the language, culture, and American music. Jean-Michel spent much of his time alone and writing songs to the tune of having over 400 fully developed songs. After finding difficulty in getting stage time for his songs and the “pay to play” schemes of Los Angeles he knew something had to be done to change it and JMWest Live was born. The goal was to provide a platform where up and coming sign-able artists could have the opportunity for exposure based solely on talent. He is always on the lookout for simple pure music.
With his new venture he found people who are committed, authentic, focused and pragmatic enough to make it in this business. JMWest is currently releasing material with four artists that we have introduced to our readers, Kylie Marcus “No Disguise” (EP), Justice (EP), Finn “Lover” (Single), RuZanna “You Don’t Know How To Love” (Single). It seems as if Jean-Michel Soupraya may have hit a nerve in the new music business as his artist are charting on Billboard and building up an army of fans. Music saved my life,” says Soupraya, “it fills me with purpose, with passion – with its magic. I’m driven to cast that spell on others.”
Keep tabs on what is next for JMWest and Jean-Michel at: http://www.jmwestentertainment.com/
BILLBOARD HOT SINGLES SALES CHART - "YELLOW SHIRT" BY KYLIE MARCUS - #5 - APRIL 12, 2014
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BILLBOARD HOT SINGLES SALES CHART - "YELLOW SHIRT" BY KYLIE MARCUS - #4 - APRIL 5, 2014
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(Saturday, April 05, 2014) - "Yellow Shirt" by Kylie Marcus
Produced and co-written by Jean-Michel Sourpaya
Reached #4 on the Billboard Hot Singles Sales Chart
ITUNES TOP 100 NEW RELEASES IN BLUES MUSIC - 3-23-14 - #23 - FINN "LOVER"
(Sunday, March 23, 2014) - Finn "Lover" (single)
Produced and Co-written by Jean-Michel Soupraya
Released March 18, 2014 and hit #23 on the ITunes Top 100 New Releases in Blues chart (March 23, 2014)
ITUNES TOP 100 NEW RELEASES IN BLUES MUSIC - 3-23-14 - KYLIE MARCUS "NO DISGUISE" EP
(Sunday, March 23, 2014) - _No Disguse_ EP by Kylie Marcus
Produced and Co-written by Jean-Michel Soupraya
Released March 18, 2014 and reached #2 on the ITunes Top 100 New Releases in R&B chart on March 18, 2014. By March 23, 2014 the EP remained on the chart at #67
KYLIE MARCUS BURNING UP THE CHARTS WITH HER “YELLOW SHIRT”
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(Friday, May 23, 2014) - Pop singer Kylie Marcus is currently #4 on the Billboard hot singles sales charts and continuing to confound the industry as well as gaining fans around the world. With her hit single “Yellow Shirt”, Kylie is poised for the ‘next level’ in her career as a pop singer/songstress. With a soulful, almost jazzy voice, the 21 year old has been compared to everyone from Barbara Streisand to Amy Winehouse. She’s even been hailed as a female Bruno Mars.
The song is everywhere, I know, I did my homework, and her lyric video on YouTube shows a wry sense of humor about it all. Kylie seems to take it all in stride, but maybe I should just let her speak for herself…
Skope: First, tell us about the single “Yellow Shirt”, how did it come about?
Kylie: I was in the studio with Jean-Michel Soupraya. He played me a recorded jam sesh he had from years back and told me to go in the booth and freestyle. I started singing “Hey, you. Yellow shirt…” and it kinda just stuck. We started working from there. Eventually we brought in Franck Gelibert who co-wrote with us as well. In the end, some of the most amazing musicians and engineers got involved in the track, from Guy Nasange-Akwa who was actually on the original jam to Paul Jackson Jr., JR Robinson, Luis Conte, Steve Sykes, Scott Frankfurt and Phil Tan and Chris Gehringer. As a new artist, you can imagine, this was blowing my mind! I’m so glad we did that freestyle!!
Skope: You’re working with record producer/songwriter Jean-Michel Soupraya, how did the two of you meet?
Kylie: When I was still going to school in Chicago I went to perform at a JMWest LIVE! showcase held in LA. JMWest Entertainment puts on the showcase for unsigned artists they think are “signable”. JM liked my voice and, after the show, we had a few meetings and next thing I knew I was signed!
Skope: Who are some of your musical inspirations and what got you into singing?
Kylie: I have a very eclectic music taste. You can find everything from musical theater to rap music on my iPod. I would say Michael Jackson is the biggest reason I got into singing and performing. I was always so fascinated by him. When I was a kid I was writing songs; I wrote my first song at nine. I was listening to a lot of Jackson 5 and Michael Jasckson at the time. My lyrics were super heavy, all about love and heartache. I had a teacher at school who helped me record what I had written and my dad shared it with people who kept say, ‘there is no way a nine year old wrote those words!’ I guess I figured, if Michael Jackson could sing about all this stuff as a kid, why couldn’t I?
Skope: Your music is described as Pop/R&B but also gets into dance, soul and jazz. How would you describe what you do?
Kylie: Eclectic. Jean-Michel and I tried to make it so there was a song for everybody on the EP. It was really important for him to show my range in these first few songs. Now, we are back at work on new material and I am excited to see where that takes us.
Skope: Back to your partnership with Jean-Michel, does he write the music and you write lyrics? How do you two work together? What’s it like in the studio?
Kylie: He handles the music. I write the lyrics. Although we’ll both dip into the other sometimes. It’s very fun! Jean-Michel is so talented and wonderful to work with. And he knows me really well. That’s really important when working with someone.
Skope: Were you surprised at the success of Yellow Shirt? Was it something unexpected to reach #4 on Billboard Charts?
Kylie: So surprised! So excited, so grateful. I didn’t expect any of it at all.
Skope: I read that you have a new e.p. coming out “No Disguise”, what can fans of Yellow Shirt expect?
Kylie: A full EP! Every song is different. Every song means something to me. I rap a little and I really sing with my full voice, which are both things that will be new for people who have only heard “Yellow Shirt”. I keep getting tweets and Facebook messages about the ballad, “Walk On Water”, and another mid-tempo R&B song “Something Wrong.” So, I think my full voice is the big surprise for “Yellow Shirt” fans.
“YELLOW SHIRT” by KYLIE MARCUS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv8CGF24dIw
Skope: Will you be performing or touring in support of your music?
Kylie: I hope so! I’ve been doing local shows in L.A. at The Mint, The Beverly Hills Hotel and I just finished a gig for 50,000 people at the inaugural Ktown Night Market in Los Angeles, which was awesome. I’m really looking forward to more!
Skope: How influential was your family in you becoming a singer?
Kylie: Extremely. They’re my number one fans.
Skope: Where can people check out your music and social media sites?
Kylie: You can find everything anywhere you can download music, iTunes, Amazon etc. “Yellow Shirt” is playing on radio across the US, so listen for it! Also, you can connect with me at www.KylieMarcus.com or @Kylie_marcus on Twitter and Kylie Marcus Music on Facebook
Check out “Yellow Shirt” in case you haven’t already heard it. Be warned, once you hear it, it’ll be stuck in your head for days.
http://www.kyliemarcus.com
Douglas Garnett – Douglas.Garnett@gmail.com
VIE D' AILLEURS DU 09/05/2014 : JEAN-MICHEL SOUPRAYA DE LOS ANGELES + RUZANNA
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(Friday, May 09, 2014) - Vie d' ailleurs du 09/05/2014 : Jean-Michel Soupraya de Los Angeles + ruzanna
Emission du vendredi 09 Mai 2014
BILLBOARD HOT SINGLES SALES CHART - "YELLOW SHIRT" BY KYLIE MARCUS - #5 - APRIL 19, 2014
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(Saturday, April 19, 2014) - "Yellow Shirt" by Kylie Marcus
#5 Billboard Hot Singles Sales Chart
Produced and Co-Written by Jean-Michel Soupraya
BILLBOARD HOT SINGLES SALES CHART - "YELLOW SHIRT" BY KYLIE MARCUS - #4 - MARCH 29, 2014
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(Saturday, March 29, 2014) - "Yellow Shirt" by Kylie Marcus (co-written and produced by Jean-Michel Soupraya) reached #4 on the Billboard Hot Singles Sales Chart
RADIO INTERVIEW: PRODUCER, ARRANGER & MUSICIAN JEAN-MICHEL SOUPRAYA ON CONVERSATIONS LIVE
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(Monday, March 24, 2014) - Host Cyrus Webb welcomes acclaimed producer/arranger and musician Jean-Michel Soupraya to Conversations LIVE to discuss not just his love of music but what it's been like to share it with the world.
ITUNES TOP 100 NEW RELEASES IN WORLD MUSIC - 3-23-14 - #68 - RUZANNA "YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO LOVE"
(Sunday, March 23, 2014) - RuZanna "You Don't Know How To Love"
Produced and Co-written by Jean-Michel Soupraya
Released March 18, 2013 and reached the ITunes Top 100 New Releases in World Music chart (#68 on March 23, 2014)
JUSTICE, Pop recording artist with Los Angeles based record label JMWest Entertainment
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JUSTICE, born Lauren JUSTICE, is a pop recording artist with Beverly Hills-based record label JMWest Entertainment.
Her debut single, “Find A Way,” was released in 2012 and charted for 9 weeks reaching #30 on the Top 40 Billboard Indicator Chart. Her second single, “By My Side,” was released in March of 2013 and reached #34 of the same TOP 40 chart. Her first EP, Crazy, will be released on March 18, 2014.
“I grew up listening to a lot of old school music – Frank Sinatra, Etta James – I just love that old school vibe. What I try to do with my music is bring that kind of sultry vibe with a hot, modern beat.”
“By My side” is JUSTICE’s second US release. In addition to perfectly capturing her fun loving spirit, it reflects her continued collaboration with record producer and co-songwriter Jean-Michel Soupraya.
“Justice is a down to earth, real girl,” says Soupraya, “She’s roots. She’s also a fresh new talent. Our goal with this single was to merge the traditional with the new pop sound, and, of course, to make people move…and smile.”
What draws people in to JUSTICE’s music is not only the evidence of her authentic talent (this girl can sing!), but also the unique style and vibe of her vocals. She has a definitive sound that is both recognizable and memorable.
With her EP Crazy about to drop, you can expect much more from JUSTICE. “I love to write lyric and melody. Every song is different; sometimes we’re putting together our old ideas and putting a new twist on it, other times we’re writing something fresh and new from scratch. Either way, everything you’re going to hear on the EP is a hundred percent JUSTICE, completely representative of me – of who I am as an artist and as a person. It’s so important to me to be authentic, to keep it real.”
Her sexy, fun loving and adventurous personality comes across through her music and in her stage performance. Taking the stage with both a full band and a team of talented dancers, JUSTICE delivers a powerful set that gets people moving and leaves them wanting more.
Growing up in Lake Arrowhead California, JUSTICE spent most of her free time outdoors – where water-skiing, archery, or dirt bike riding were among her many hobbies; this sexy tomboy even took up professional boxing for a stint. Despite her rugged social life, JUSTICE still blossomed into a sensual entertainer.
Soupraya discovered JUSTICE’s natural gift when working on “Find A Way.” “What’s important to know”, he says, “is that what you hear lyrically on the radio is mostly from the first day we worked together. Justice came to my little home studio and she just grooved on this track. She nailed it on day one, in one take, and we ended up keeping almost all of that initial recording. This is very special and very rare.”
A talented djembe percussionist, JUSTICE is always ready with a beat and a harmony. Her father, a piano and saxophone player, discovered her unique talent early on: “She would just sit on the bench beside me, if I was playing piano, and start singing harmonies – it didn’t matter what I was playing, she just joined in.” JUSTICE found her musical groove at a young age as he introduced her to the music she loves, “music with a soul.”
“I write about what is really happening in my day-to-day life,” explains JUSTICE. “Sometimes it’s really emotional for me and sometimes life is good! I just hope that when people listen to my music they can relate to what I’m going through and that somehow through that, we all feel connected in a way. That’s what I look for in the music I love; and I hope that is what I bring to others through my music.”
JUSTICE, born Lauren JUSTICE, is a pop recording artist with Los Angeles based record label JMWest Entertainment.
RUZANNA – SULTRY INTERNATIONAL TALENT REACHES HOLLYWOOD
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There are special nuances within any singing voice that an artist is born with that can not be taught. While developing your personal style find that niche and harness it to set yourself apart from the rest. One artist that has managed to do this both with her voice and the music she accompanies it with is RuZanna.
RuZanna
Growing up in Kazakhstan (in the former Soviet Union), RuZanna’s childhood was devoted to artistic training. She began her classical piano training at the age of eight. By fourteen, she had toured the country with her dancing group, winning competitions. Thanks to an accelerated program she finished school at fifteen and enrolled in the Kazakh National Academy of Arts to study choreography. This was a girl on an artistic mission. She relocated to Hollywood, California to chase her dreams and her fascination with pop music. RuZanna enrolled at The Musicians Institute to better learn the craft of songwriting and surround herself with creative minds.
Recently she has been collaborating with Jean-Michel Soupaya of JMWest Entertainment and a full EP is in the works. Indie Band Guru was able to get a listne to a couple of the tracks set for this release. The first “You Don’t Know How To Love” is a dark and ominous song that lets Ruzanna’s sultry vocals stand out and capture the listener’s attention with its unique sound. The ambient background sound creates an epic soundscape that fills your ears. The other track “Let It Out” is an electronic dance floor ready number with its own unique feel. RuZanna’s vocals again create a sexy atmosphere while the worldly beat pushes your hips into action. There is some real talent brewing here. Keep on top of this rising star at: www.RuzannaMusic.com
JMWest Entertainment Announces Release Party for Kylie Marcus, RuZanna, and Finn
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LOS ANGELES, CA (PRWEB) MARCH 07, 2014
Independent record label JMWest Entertainment announced the details for its artists’ release party showcasing their work with Jean-Michel Soupraya, to be held on March 18, 2014 from 7-9 pm at the Gibson Showroom in Beverly Hills.
The evening will celebrate releases from JMWest Entertainment signed recording artists – Kylie Marcus, RuZanna, and Finn – all of whom will be performing. Special guest performances from the legendary William Goldstein and an appearance or two from Magic Castle performers, along with food and beverage, will enhance the red carpet event.
Kylie Marcus, whose single “Yellow Shirt” has already taken off on radio since its Thanksgiving Day debut on Sirius XM, will be releasing her debut EP No Disguise. Kylie is a 21-year-old American Pop/R&B artist – a female Bruno Mars. Imagine the musical offspring of Barbara Streisand and James Brown and you have a glimpse into the soul of Marcus.
With No Disguise, Kylie delivers a well-rounded selection that showcases all facets of her Pop/R&B sound. “Yellow Shirt” gets people on their feet. Kylie rides the groove into “Butterfly,” adds a touch of jazz with “Something Wrong,” and conquers the ballad “Walk On Water.” In “The Real Me,” Kylie drops a rhyme and opens a window into her private world.
“Kylie has this voice, a force of its own, that almost exists by itself,” says record producer/songwriter Jean-Michel Soupraya. “It’s somewhere between jazz and soul, somewhere between strong and tender, somewhere between Streisand and Winehouse. She really doesn’t sound like anyone else, she just sounds good—she sounds like Kylie Marcus.”
Indie blues/art pop singer/songwriter Finn is debuting her single, “Lover,” which features Finn’s gritty vocals and honest, accessible lyrics. Oddly reminiscent of both Billie Holiday and Janice Joplin, Finn’s raw talent will stop you in your tracks.
“There is this vibe on the record,” Soupraya says of “Lover.” “When you listen to it – you are going somewhere. You like it, or you don’t like it but you know it’s natural. It is not often you find a natural vibe like that; an artist that is born with ‘it’ like Finn is.”
International alternative pop recording artist/songwriter RuZanna will introduce her first US release, “You Don’t Know How to Love,” an epic ambient love song. What draws people in to RuZanna’s music is her trademark long steady siren’s call, the purity of her vocal, the universal messages woven through her self-penned lyrics and, of course, her seductive sound.
“I want to create the style of music I love: music made with the soul, music that is pleasant not only for the ears but for the mind as well,” says RuZanna.
Jean-Michel Soupraya who produced and co-wrote all of the material being presented at the event, founded JMWest Entertainment as an outgrowth of JMWest Records (France 1997) after many successes, including Eurovision. The Beverly Hills-based record label is responsible for charting US radio releases “Find A Way” by Justice (2012 - #30 Top 40 Billboard Indicator) and “By My Side” by Justice (2013 - #34 Top 40 Billboard Indicator).
In addition to performances by Kylie Marcus, Ruzanna, and Finn, who will each perform their sets backed by a full band, there will be a special guest performance by master pianist and composer William Goldstein. Mr. Goldstein has been a recording artist for Motown and CBS Masterworks. He has over forty albums currently available and has scored over fifty movie and television projects, including Fame and The Miracle Worker.
Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will precede the performances.
For more information or to request your invitation, please send an email to info(at)jmwestentertainment(dot)com or call 310-2JMWest (310-256-9378) x 707.
Kylie Marcus Releases Debut EP 'No Disguise' On Independent Record Label JMWest Entertainment Read more at: https://tr.im/RcpoE
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Los Angeles, CA (Top40 Charts/ JMWest Entertainment) American Pop/R&B singer Kylie Marcus released her first EP, No Disguise, today with Beverly Hills-based record label JMWest Entertainment. The EP, featuring radio single "Yellow Shirt" is garnering serious attention as it works its way up the charts. Marcus celebrated the release of her EP and months of work with producer and songwriter and JMWest Entertainment founder Jean-Michel Soupraya at a release party at the Gibson Showroom in Beverly Hills. "Yellow Shirt" is currently #32 on the Billboard Hot Singles Sales chart. Born and raised in Boca Raton, Florida, 21-year old Marcus is a female Bruno Mars - magine the musical offspring of Barbara Streisand and James Brown and you have a glimpse into the soul of Kylie Marcus. "Kylie has this voice, a force of its own, that almost exists by itself," says Soupraya. "It's somewhere between jazz and soul, somewhere between strong and tender, somewhere between Streisand and Winehouse. She really doesn't sound like anyone else, she just sounds good - she sounds like Kylie Marcus." With the debut of No Disguise, Kylie delivers a well-rounded selection that showcases all facets of her Pop/R&B sound. In "Yellow Shirt," her first single releasing alongside the EP, Kylie gets people on their feet. She rides the groove into "Butterfly," adds a touch of jazz with "Something Wrong," and conquers the ballad "Walk On Water". In "The Real Me," Kylie drops a rhyme and opens a window into her personal life. "I write what is really real for me. I've never been great at communicating my feelings face to face. I've always been the "tough one", but I'm human and I do have feelings. Music, lyrics, writing - that's how I handle my feelings." No Disguise features the stylings of talented musicians such as Paul Jackson, Jr. (guitar), Guy Nsangue-Akwa (bass), John JR Robinson (drums), Luis Conte (percussion), Dorian Holley (vocals), Charlean Hines Carmon (vocals), Jasmine Lee (vocals), Franck Gelibert (piano), and Jean-Michel Soupraya (keyboard). Kylie's EP is raw, real, and can rock the boat at times, but "I can't do it any other way," she says. "This is how I express myself; it's the only way I know how." Will the help of talented sound engineers Steve Sykes, Scott Frankfurt, mixing engineer Phil Tan, mastering engineer Chris Gehringer, and of course, Soupraya himself, Kylie Marcus delivers! With airplay that kicked off on Sirius XM's 20 on 20 on Thanksgiving Day, "Yellow Shirt" is now playing on stations across the US and working its way up the Mediabase Charts in multiple genres—Top 40, Rhythmic and Urban, where the single has already broken into the top 100 (currently at #79). Despite the parental advisory warning and the relevant Urban Pop influence, Kylie is all soul when she sings. In every song she tells a truth, a story—hers or one she has personally witnessed—with a wisdom and honesty that is simultaneously refreshing and nostalgic. "I've never written any other kind of music," says Kylie. "Everyone in my family listens to something different - my dad loves Kansas, my mom rocks out a little more than that and my sisters both have their own thing going on. I guess, growing up, I always just felt like R&B was personal for me, it was my thing. It just feels authentic for to me. It always has." Whether Pop/R&B is your thing or not, there is no question Kylie Marcus is doing her thing. "I'll be me in my music, because I need to be. This is what I do for me; and if I'm lucky I'll get to keep doing it for others too." Read more at: https://tr.im/RcpoE
JMWest Entertainment recording artist Kylie Marcus stopped by Cyrus Web Presents’ Conversations Live for a Radio Interview.
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Kylie Marcus talked with Cyrus Webb during his radio segment Conversations Live.
Webb, an astute and thorough interviewer got Marcus to open up about what it means to her to be “real.” This was a more than fair topic, with an EP entitiled _No Disguise_ about to release on March 18, 2014; One of the songs is even called “The Real Me”!
The “Yellow Shirt” singer brought it home with the no nonsense candor she is already famous for at JMWest Entertainment – soon, everyone will know exactly what to expect from her – nothin’ but Kylie Marcus.
Check out more great interviews by Cyrus Webb at http://www.blogtalkradio.com.
RHYTHMIC - MEDIABASE TAKING OFF CHART - MARCH 3, 2014
(Tuesday, March 04, 2014) - Rhythmic - Mediabase Taking Off Chart - March 3, 2014
KYLIE MARCUS COMBINES OF FUNK AND R&B WITH "YELLOW SHIRT" HER MUSIC HAS AN AURA OF BARBRA STREISAND WITH A BIT OF PHARRELL WILLIAM'S FLAIR FOR GETTING GROOVY ON TRACKS
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(Monday, February 03, 2014) - Kylie Marcus Combines Of Funk And R&B With "Yellow Shirt"
Her music has an aura of Barbra Streisand with a bit of Pharrell William's flair for getting groovy on tracks
From the entertainment capital of the world comes an exciting new artist ready to make you get your groove on. The newest singing sensation Kylie Marcus has hit the ground running straight to stardom with her latest single and video "Yellow Shirt". A soulful combination of funk and R&B, Kylie Marcus' music knows no bounds, and her personality outshines even the most beautifully sung choruses she can belch out deep within her.
Kylie's style has an up-tempo, contemporary R&B feel to it and some added funk for good measure. Her music has an aura of Barbra Streisand with a bit of Pharrell William's flair for getting groovy on tracks; and that is an accolade in itself. She prides her self with having a nice smooth vocal range but let's her strong personality take over songs, which definitely take her to the next level.
Her single, "Yellow Shirt", was produced by Jean-Michel Soupraya and even he couldn't resist to get down and jive to the record. "Yellow Shirt" feels like a sheet music straight from James Brown, as it has a real up-tempo rhythm to it with a vibe you can just loose yourself in. The funk in the background chugs away at the beat as you are engulfed with Kylie's mischievous lyrics and persuaded to listen to her like a siren's call. As the funk keeps playing, there is a moment where the bridge comes in to soothe your heart and give you a needed break from all that dancing. It's here where you can truly enjoy her vocal range and experience Kylie Marcus' talents as a singer. But nevertheless the song goes right back to it's original groove. Musically speaking, this song's energy is overwhelming and forces you to let go and feel good.
Kylie's lyrics are driven by her personality, as she is trying to be flirtatious with a man in a "Yellow Shirt". However she is aggressive and knows what she wants, and will sing her away to her man's heart, even though he might be taken. Her fun and frisky delivery offer the listener a coy, humorous tune to boogie to and may even be an anthem to empower women and let the guys take a break from doing all the flirting; not all girls play hard to get!
Kylie Marcus has done an excellent job with combining a touchy subject and making it carefree. Not only that, the song's energy propels her to a Motown-esque echelon of music that is slowly making a comeback in today's mainstream musical tastes. Kylie Marcus' voice, coupled with her strong, sassy style, will be something to keep an ear out for as she already has a strong radio presence. Be on the look out for her new music slated to come out later this year and if you're a man, you might be in for a surprise if you're wearing a "Yellow Shirt".
Kylie Marcus Releases Official Lyric Video for Yellow Shirt
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The lyric video production was by Emy Freeman and the caricatures were commissioned from digital caricature artist, Angie Jordan who's recent work with Sofia Vergara caught Freeman's eye: "This is such a fun song, and Angie Jordan's style just captures perfectly Kylie's sense of humor." Read more at: https://tr.im/kzLrc
SCOTT FRANKFURT INSTALLS ISOACOUSTICS ISO-L8R200 ACOUSTIC ISOLATION STANDS
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(Monday, October 28, 2013) - Scott Frankfurt Studio has attracted business from legendary artist and musician Sergio Mendes and Grammy- and Oscar-winning singer Christopher Cross as well as engineers and producers such as Jean-Michel Soupraya, Darius Fong, Bill Maxwell (The Winans, Andraé Crouch), Doug Rider (who engineered the first Boston album) and David Hentschel (George Harrison, Genesis, Elton John). The studio has hosted sessions featuring musicians such as Abraham Laboriel, Sr., Abe Laboriel, Jr., Vinnie Colaiuta and Rose Stone (of Sly & the Family Stone). Frankfurt’s personal production projects these days typically involve young, up-and coming artists, such as Hannah Brazil and L.A. alt-rockers PiGEON.
RADIO INTERVIEW: WITH RALPHIE AVERSA
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(Monday, October 29, 2012) - INTERVIEW: Meet LA Based Artist Lauren JUSTICE and Her French Producer Jean-Michel Soupraya
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June 13, 2012
She grew up a tomboy, raised in the back mountains of California, shoveling snow as a kid. Lauren Justice has come a long ways from her dirt bike-riding days. The actress and singer relocated to Los Angeles, and is currently promoting her single, “Find A Way,” produced by the head of her indie label, Jean Michel Soupraya.
Justice and J.M. called in to “The Ralphie Radio Show” to talk about how they linked up and the track.
VIE D'AILLEURS, VUE D'AILLEURS DU 22 MARS 2013
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(Friday, March 22, 2013) - Week Long Featured Radio Interview (Part 5 of 5):
Ce Guadeloupéen du bout du monde navigue dans un univers de blanches et de noires…
Il a fait de la musique sa vie.
Jean-Michel Soupraya a quitté sa Guadeloupe à l’âge de 13 ans et après avoir vécu à Paris et Montréal, il vit à Los Angeles où il a créé son studio de production musicale.
JMWEST ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES SINGLE RELEASE PARTY FOR JUSTICE’S ‘BY MY SIDE’
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(Monday, March 18, 2013) - JMWest Entertainment Announces Single Release Party for JUSTICE’s ‘By My Side’
By Christopher Simmons on Mon, 18 Mar 2013 in Artists and Bands, Events and Happenings, Industry Headlines, Story Index, Videos
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Music Industry Newswire/ — JMWest Entertainment announced today that they will host a release party for signed recording artist JUSTICE and her new single “By My Side.” The event will be held at the Gibson Showroom in Beverly Hills on March 19, 2013.
Justice - By My Side
JUSTICE’s first single, “Find A Way,” was released in 2012 and charted for nine weeks, reaching #30 on the Top 40 Billboard Indicator Chart. Coming off of this recent success, JUSTICE’s new single features a warm, eclectic mix of percussive beats, layered to create an infectious reggae sound.
In addition to perfectly capturing her fun loving spirit, “By My Side” reflects her continued collaboration with record producer and co-songwriter Jean-Michel Soupraya.
“JUSTICE is a down to earth, real girl,” says Soupraya. “She’s a fresh new talent. Our goal with this single was to merge the traditional with the new pop sound, and, of course, to make people move and smile.”
“By My Side” can currently be preordered on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/by-my-side-singl… and a video for the song is currently set to release on March 19, 2013.
To request an invitation to the release party, please send an email to info@jmwestentertainment.com, or contact Jean-Michel Soupraya at 855-2JMWest x701.
JMWest EntertainmentJMWest Entertainment was founded by record producer and composer Jean-Michel Soupraya. JMWest insists on maintaining artist integrity while consistently raising the bar with new and innovative approaches to sound, development, and to the marketplace as a whole. To learn more about JMWest Entertainment, please visit http://jmwestentertainment.com .
JMWEST ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES SINGLE RELEASE OF JUSTICE’S “BY MY SIDE”
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(Monday, March 18, 2013) - LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 18, 2013 — JMWest Entertainment announced that they will release signed performing artist JUSTICE's new single “By My Side” on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
JUSTICE’s first single, “Find A Way,” was released in 2012 and charted for nine weeks, reaching #30 on the Top 40 Billboard Indicator Chart. Coming off of this recent success, JUSTICE’s new single features a warm, eclectic mix of percussive beats, layered to create an infectious reggae sound.
In addition to perfectly capturing her fun loving spirit, “By My Side” reflects her continued collaboration with record producer and co-songwriter Jean-Michel Soupraya.
“JUSTICE is a down to earth, real girl,” says Soupraya. “She’s a fresh new talent. Our goal with this single was to merge the traditional with the new pop sound, and, of course, to make people move and smile.”
“By My Side” can currently be preordered on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/by-my-side-single/id609046084?ls=1, and a video for the song is currently set to release on March 19, 2013.
To request an invitation to the release party, please send an email to info@jmwestentertainment.com, or contact Jean-Michel Soupraya at 855-2JMWest x701.
JMWest Entertainment was founded by record producer and composer Jean-Michel Soupraya. JMWest insists on maintaining artist integrity while consistently raising the bar with new and innovative approaches to sound, development, and to the marketplace as a whole. To learn more about JMWest Entertainment, please visit jmwestentertainment.com.
BILLBOARD TOP 40 MID-WEEK UPDATE (05-02-2012)
(Wednesday, May 02, 2012) - JUSTICE Find A Way - JMWest
TW Plays 347 - 141
#36 - Bullet
Indicator Highlights
Indicator Exclusives
May 03, 2012
"Find A Way" by Justice (feat. Sean-Gemini-Sony) released March 31, 2012 and reached #30 on the TOP 40 Billboard Indicator Charts and was highlighted for 9 weeks.
"Find A Way" was submitted for 2013 Grammy consideration for Best Pop Collaboration/Duo and Best Dance Record.
Credits include:
Produced by: Jean-Michel Soupraya
Written by: Lauren Justice, Jean-Michel Sourpaya & Franck Gelibert
Mixed by: Phil Tan
JUSTICE’s new song “Find A Way” featuring Sean-Gemini Released
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Pop recording artist JUSTICE, born Lauren Justice, will released a new single, “Find A Way,”
“Find A Way”, the first single for emerging pop artist JUSTICE, signed to Beverly Hills based record label JMWest Entertainment Group LLC, surprised even her producer, Jean Michel Soupraya, who says: “What’s important to know (about “Find A Way”) is that what you hear lyrically on the radio is mostly from the first day we worked together. JUSTICE came to my little home studio and she just grooved on the track. She nailed it in one day, in one take, and we ended up keeping almost all of that initial recording. This is very special and very rare”
The first song on an equally promising EP, “Find A Way” is a Top 40 hit that appeals to all audiences, across generations and genres. “I grew up listening to a lot of old school music – Frank Sinatra, Etta James. I just love that old school vibe.” Says JUSTICE, “What I try to do with my music is bring that kind of sultry vibe with a hot, modern beat”
To catch her live is to witness something memorable. “Watching her perform I feel lucky to be in the room,” says JMWest Entertainment VP of Operations Jason Ordaz, “I know I’m experiencing something significant. The energy that you feel when she get’s on stage is just incredible.”
Live performances are planned for JUSTICE across the US, accompanied by her full band and troop of talented dancers, throughout 2012.
BILLBOARD TOP 40 MID-WEEK UPDATE (04-26-2012)
(Thursday, April 26, 2012) - JUSTICE Find A Way - JMWest
TW Plays 488 - 51
#33 - Bullet
Indicator Highlights
Indicator Exclusives
April 26, 2012
"Find A Way" by Justice (feat. Sean-Gemini-Sony) released March 31, 2012 and reached #30 on the TOP 40 Billboard Indicator Charts and was highlighted for 9 weeks.
"Find A Way" was submitted for 2013 Grammy consideration for Best Pop Collaboration/Duo and Best Dance Record.
Credits include:
Produced by: Jean-Michel Soupraya
Written by: Lauren Justice, Jean-Michel Sourpaya & Franck Gelibert
Mixed by: Phil Tan
BILLBOARD TOP 40 MID-WEEK UPDATE (04-19-2012)
(Thursday, April 19, 2012) - JUSTICE Find A Way - JMWest
TW Plays 545 - 11
#31 - Bullet
Indicator Highlights
Indicator Exclusives
April 19, 2012
"Find A Way" by Justice (feat. Sean-Gemini-Sony) released March 31, 2012 and reached #30 on the TOP 40 Billboard Indicator Charts and was highlighted for 9 weeks.
"Find A Way" was submitted for 2013 Grammy consideration for Best Pop Collaboration/Duo and Best Dance Record.
Credits include:
Produced by: Jean-Michel Soupraya
Written by: Lauren Justice, Jean-Michel Sourpaya & Franck Gelibert
Mixed by: Phil Tan
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(Thursday, March 29, 2012) - JUSTICE Find A Way - JMWest
TW Plays 543 + 85
#32 - Bullet
Indicator Highlights
Indicator Exclusives
March 29, 2012
"Find A Way" by Justice (feat. Sean-Gemini-Sony) released March 31, 2012 and reached #30 on the TOP 40 Billboard Indicator Charts and was highlighted for 9 weeks.
"Find A Way" was submitted for 2013 Grammy consideration for Best Pop Collaboration/Duo and Best Dance Record.
Credits include:
Produced by: Jean-Michel Soupraya
Written by: Lauren Justice, Jean-Michel Sourpaya & Franck Gelibert
Mixed by: Phil Tan
BILLBOARD TOP 40 MID-WEEK UPDATE (03-22-2012)
(Thursday, March 22, 2012) - JUSTICE Find A Way - JMWest
TW Plays 458 + 458
#35 - Bullet
Indicator Highlights
Indicator Exclusives
March 22, 2012
"Find A Way" by Justice (feat. Sean-Gemini-Sony) released March 31, 2012 and reached #30 on the TOP 40 Billboard Indicator Charts and was highlighted for 9 weeks.
"Find A Way" was submitted for 2013 Grammy consideration for Best Pop Collaboration/Duo and Best Dance Record.
Credits include:
Produced by: Jean-Michel Soupraya
Written by: Lauren Justice, Jean-Michel Sourpaya & Franck Gelibert
Mixed by: Phil Tan
JUSTICE RELEASES “FIND A WAY”, HER DEBUT SINGLE PRODUCED BY JEAN-MICHEL SOUPRAYA
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(Wednesday, March 21, 2012) - JUSTICE prepares release of “Find A Way” (featuring Sean-Gemini), the debut single from her upcoming EP. JUSTICE’s live performances can be seen live throughout the U.S. or catch one online world-wide!
Los Angeles, CA — Pop recording artist JUSTICE, born Lauren Justice, will release a new single, “Find A Way,” for physical purchase and digital download this week. The track features artist Sean-Gemini. “Find A Way”, produced by Jean Michel Soupraya, was released to radio January 16, 2012 and ranked #39 on the TOP 40 Mediabase Activator Chart and #40 on the Billboard TOP 40 Indicator Chart.
“Find A Way”, the first single for emerging pop artist JUSTICE, signed to Beverly Hills based record label JMWest Entertainment Group LLC, surprised even her producer, Jean Michel Soupraya, who says: “What’s important to know (about “Find A Way”) is that what you hear lyrically on the radio is mostly from the first day we worked together. JUSTICE came to my little home studio and she just grooved on the track. She nailed it in one day, in one take, and we ended up keeping almost all of that initial recording. This is very special and very rare”
The first song on an equally promising EP, “Find A Way” is a Top 40 hit that appeals to all audiences, across generations and genres. “I grew up listening to a lot of old school music – Frank Sinatra, Etta James. I just love that old school vibe.” Says JUSTICE, “What I try to do with my music is bring that kind of sultry vibe with a hot, modern beat”
To catch her live is to witness something memorable. “Watching her perform I feel lucky to be in the room,” says JMWest Entertainment VP of Operations Jason Ordaz, “I know I’m experiencing something significant. The energy that you feel when she get’s on stage is just incredible.”
Live performances are planned for JUSTICE across the US, accompanied by her full band and troop of talented dancers, throughout 2012. Event information can be found at http://www.JUSTICE.com.co & http://www.JUSTICEmusicDaily.com.
BILLBOARD TOP 40 MID-WEEK UPDATE (03-15-2012)
(Thursday, March 15, 2012) - JUSTICE Find A Way - JMWest
TW Plays 365 +39
Indicator Highlights
Indicator Exclusives
March 15, 2012
"Find A Way" by Justice (feat. Sean-Gemini-Sony) released March 31, 2012 and reached #30 on the TOP 40 Billboard Indicator Charts and was highlighted for 9 weeks.
"Find A Way" was submitted for 2013 Grammy consideration for Best Pop Collaboration/Duo and Best Dance Record.
Credits include:
Produced by: Jean-Michel Soupraya
Written by: Lauren Justice, Jean-Michel Sourpaya & Franck Gelibert
Mixed by: Phil Tan
BILLBOARD TOP 40 MID-WEEK UPDATE (03-08-2012)
(Thursday, March 08, 2012) - JUSTICE Find A Way - JMWest
TW Plays 328 +116
#40 - Bullet
Indicator Highlights
Indicator Exclusives
March 08, 2012
"Find A Way" by Justice (feat. Sean-Gemini-Sony) released March 31, 2012 and reached #30 on the TOP 40 Billboard Indicator Charts and was highlighted for 9 weeks.
"Find A Way" was submitted for 2013 Grammy consideration for Best Pop Collaboration/Duo and Best Dance Record.
Credits include:
Produced by: Jean-Michel Soupraya
Written by: Lauren Justice, Jean-Michel Sourpaya & Franck Gelibert
Mixed by: Phil Tan