Jenesis (USA)
When asked what her ultimate goals are, Jenesis is very clear. “I want to make music that is classic, timeless, and cherished because of its integrity. I want to create songs that newlyweds dance to and children are conceived to. I want to make songs that make breakups not hurt so bad, songs that say, ‘Man, I’ve been there and it is greener on the other side’. Ultimately, I want to be a soundtrack to people’s lives. I want to make them laugh, make them happy, make them whole.”
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Headlined at Lolas in Harmonie Park every Friday October 2007- October 2008 (late night @ Lolas: Jenesis featuring Ascension, with Bruce Bailey, Kelly Holmes, and Vern English)
I have opened for:
Eric Roberson
Slightly Stoopid
Les Nubians
Willie Clayton
Isreal Vibrations
Cassandra Wilson
Kem
Jaguar Wright
Rhymefest
I have sang backgrounds behind
Outlaw Nation
Keith Washington
Mike Phillips
Willie Clayton
Marvin Sease
Peggy Scott Adams
Bow Wow
Bobby Blue Bland
Sean Hill
David Banner
Released indie debut album, “Souled Out” August 8, 2008 and have thus far sold 1200 copies. Album on itunes starting October 28th, 2008. Video to be released November 2008.
Has been profiled/spotlighted by:
Jackson Free Press (Jackson, Mississippi)
Rolling Out Magazine (rolling out.com)
ArtistPR.com
Clarion Ledger (Jackson, Mississippi)
Received the Jackson Music Awards:
2001 (Best background singer)
2002 (Best new Female Artist)
2003 (Best Female R&B Artist)
2004 (Best Background Singer)
Performed at Jubilee! Jam- Mississippi music festival 2001-2005
Between 45,000-50,000 visitors every year
Opened for artists including:
David Banner
Free Sol
The Barkays
Reese and Bigalow
Cassandra Wilson
Three 6 Mafia
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I tour regularly, and also am a guest performer with Dub Reggae Rock Band, Outlaw Nation on their national tour(s).
Your musical influences
Van Hunt, Angie Stone, Phyllis Hyman, Rachelle Ferrell, Erykah Badu, Macy Gray, Jill Scott, Billie Holiday
What equipment do you use?
Noiman mic....that's it!!
Anything else?
Souled Out is available on itunes! Get your copy today!! Lead debut performances in film coming soon!! Ask for Jenesis' single "Chemistry" on your local radio stations!!
